Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-02-21
par AND THE EMPEROR.


Recoilec lions of Dom feufo's Sisit ." -.
LouIu In 1915,
The published accounts OF the rovolu-
ton in Brazil, resulting In the over
throw of the imperial government, the
denosing of the Emperor, Dom Pedro H.,
and the establishing OF republic, are
of particular interest in this country,
owing to the fact that the central figure
of the momentous movements, the de-
throned monarch, was visitor TO tho
United States in 1876, and has always
been close student and warm admirer
of the American form of government,
and also of the States in general. Dur
inc his tour through this country Dom
Pedro visited st. Louis, and the discus
sion of his overthrow brought up many
"reminiscences of that visit The Era
peror's democratic leanings were strong
lv shown by his studied avoidance of all
formal ceremony during his travels,
which were conducted strictly incog,
and with as small an attendant suite as
was possible. His lodging OF the for
midable committee appointed to well
come him to this city was recalled with
a laugh by many, and followed by the
story of how Mr.. George Balm was or
ganized by chance into an impromptu
imperial reception committee of one to
show the august visitor the sights OF
st. Louis. The story, as told by Mr.
Balm himself to "a reporter of the Repub-
lie. is an interesting one.
"Of course" said Mr.. Balm, ''it was
known just when Dom Pedro would ar
rive. and formidable and representa-
tive committee had been appointed to
receive him. Unfortunately, however,
the committee went to the Southern
Hotel for that purpose, while the EN-
peror went to the Lindell, was register
ed and Immediately afterward the en-
tire party took carriages and began the
round of the city on their own hook. l
CHANGED to be on Third street just when
the first carriage, containing his Brazilian
Majesty, whirled around from Oliver
street. The driver, Pat Shevlin, knew
me, and, being evidently disposed to aid
Dom Pedro as much as possible in see
ing the sights Of st. Louis, hailed me,
with a wild brandish of his whip, shout
the corner: 'Hould up, Misther Balm!
Wan minute, there, Misther Balm! I've
the Emperor of Brazil in me carriagel
Come over and I'll inthrajuce we to mi!
| crossed the street as Pat made gal
liant stop, and sure enough he swung
open the carriage door and said, in his
best manner: Emperor, this is Mr.. Balm.
He'll tell We any thing We want to know.
l saw in moment that Pat really did
have the Brazilian monarch aboard,
and, in spite Of the unique introduction,
the Emperor acknowledged it very
pleasantly, saying in French: General
Sherman told me in Washington, Mr.
Balm, that I must be sure and see your
St. Louis post-office, and | have accord
ingly driven down here for that pur
pose | explained to him that he should
have been driven to the new post-office
not the old one, and then invited him tC
visit the Merchants Exchange, just or
the next corner. He accepted the in
vitation, and the entire party, filling
three carriages, alighted and accompap
led him. I escorted them on the floor
explained the different features Of the
trading, and with the exception of Sec
rotary George Morgan, l don't think {
soul on change knew that the fine-look
' Ing old gentleman by my side and the
lady who held my arm as we went il
q were the Emperor and Empress of Bra
? I'll. They were both very plain ant
= pleasant in manner and seemed delight
a ed with the informality of their recep
8 ton. | afterward accompanied them t.
q the Lindell Hotel, directed them as t,
4.
q then made my adieus. The Empero
8 was kind enough to give me most cor
| dial invitation to visit him if I eve
| came to Brazil. The party left st. Loui
s that night.-St Louis Republic.