New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-27
NEXT AUSTRIAN EMPRESS.
A GREAT YACHT CLUB-WIIILAM ii AND
Observation-Disclosures IN RUSSIA.
PROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT or TKE TRIBUNr-


Archdukc Francis, the eldest son of the En-
perOr's brother Charles Louis and in conse luence
the heir apparent 10 the throne, has returned to
this city from lis visit TO Paris and London. The
object Of the trip is asserted in court circleo to
have been of matrimonial nature, and it was
noted that while in England he devoted almost
his entire time and attention TO Princess Helene,
the daughter of the Comte dc Paris and the sister
OF the Queen of Portugal II likewise re-
marked that thc Archduke whose relations with
the British Royal family while In London were
limited to the mere formal calls required by ell
quctte, pointedly avoided touching at Brussels
either on Tie outward or the homeward journey.
This lack Of courtesy toward King Leopold ana
Queen Henrietta would in itself be sufficient TO
dispose of the rumors that have prevailed for some
months past of projected marriage between HIM
self and the widow OF Crown Prince Rudolph.
Not only has Archdukc Francis hardly ever SET
his eyes upon Crown Princess Stephanie since her
husbands DEATH but there exists n rule ,rgidly en-
forced, in the IIapsburg family which precludes
any Prince in the direct line of succession 10 the
throne from marrying a widow, and even if that
obstacle could he set aside, and if any affection
existed between the young peoplc,-thcre does
DEMONSTRATIONS Of state would oppose them
selves 10 the union Of the future Emperor to
Princess who at the time Of the birth of her little
girl was officially declared by the medical authori-
ties 10 be incapable OF ever bringing into the
world another child. Indeed, II was the knowE
edge of this that first led TO the eStrangement OF
the unfortunate Crown Prince from his consort
The latter mainly in consequence Of the dlsap-
pointncnt of the hopes that were centred by the
nation upon her. remains 70 this day one oi the
most unpopular women Of the Empire. ana re-
ceivcs but little sympathy either from the people
or from Lcr husbands relatives. Indeed, by many
she is regarded being PATTY responsible fox the
tragcal fate of the Crown Prince Rudolph, whose
memory. Notwithstanding all his faults, IS still
cherished by mobiles and peasants alike. Only last
week seven magnificent StSincdgoss windows.
representing Saint Rudolph, Saint Hubert and
other patron saints of the Imperial family, which
had been subscribed for by a large number of the
young mobiles Of Austria and Hungary, were I'M
veilcd in the pretty memorial chapel nj Never
ling, erected the spot where Prince Rndl
met his death.
There is every reason 20 believe. therefore. that
not tie widowed Crown Princess Stcphanie. bat
Princess Helene Of Orleans will be shortly pro-
claimed rs the afiauccd bride Of the future In
u,ror Of Auslria-I1uncaTy. The official announce
mcnt of the bctrothal is regarded in court circles
as being imminent, and while no great enthusiasm
is expressed with regard to the project If mailing
an Austrian Empires, ont Of tie daughter Of one
Of tie numerous French prctcndcrs. yet il IL felt
that no other tablc selection could have been
made For Catholic Processes of n marriaceablc
age and of royal blood rather scarce Just at
present Princess Helene is TIL. handsome girl.
possessed Of much spirit, and considerably moro
elegance than her mother, the exceedingly nas"u-
lire Comtcse de Paris. Twenty years Of age,
Princess Helene swims like fish, shoots with an
ucrring aim. and rides ike a centaur. if indeed
such torn may lc applied to SO fair princess.
Possessed Of vast amount of common sense and
energy. it is hoped that she may euccccd In inus-
ing some Of these qual.tcs into her future hu'-
band, who stands in SON need thereof
The principal event Of the last wccls has been
tie definite constitution and first general meeting
of the Imperial Austrian Yacht Squadron Club.
which has Just been Organized here. The chief
founder thereof is Count Hans Wilr1ck. the friend
and favoritc companion of the late Crown Prince,
aud the financial hacker Of the first Austrian
Arctic Exploration Expedition. Associated with
him IN tie enterprise are Prince Thurn and T'N.s.
Prince lhtthyany. Prince Henry Liccht"usi"u aud
f,Ec 200 more Of the greatest nobl, Of Ire Em'in
Each of them has uudrri Ken either 10 purchase
q Yacht or - build one within lie nest twelve
months and the Emperor has granted pcrni, 'iou
10 the members Of the club TO by thc Goycrnin. NJ
ensign on their boats III return for This privilege
the club has pledged itsel in cn.e Of 10 trans
form tie entire squadron of 200 yachts into armed
cruisers AZ IFS own expense, ana 10 place il OF tie
free ana absolute disposal of tie Government
The statutes adopted by the club identical
with those of tie Royal Yacht Squadron in Eng
land, and the headquarters and home anchorage
are 10 be al Pola on thc Adriaric where tie
Emperor las already placed at The disposal Of he
founders aad ana wharfage for the purpose. At
tie general assembly. which took place last Thur,
day at the palace OF Count NiIczrk in the lIcrrrn
gassc 10 lcss thar siN archdukcs attended, and
their Intention Of joining the club, aud
OF becoming active members thereof
Unbcnding and even arrogant ~ the German
Emperor W lliam apprars - most % those "ho
are brought IA contact with him. there IS one
Irrsonagc IN Europe 10 whom be- pOHs The most
tuuchiu, and fila. d"icrCIcc. namely. old kius
hri,tion 81 Denmark Sine, his accession 10 the
throne William hds done even thin that laV in |
III, power 10 induce TIE trur' ol Copenhagen to
forget she cruel war pi 1864 AND e. Ubllt'iat" the
bitterness which resulted thcrirom among the |
aliant Danes. His first Wit dftcr th" death OF
bis father was 10 kiug Christian, on whom he |
c,l!ed al Copcnha gcn before preceding either .
Russia OF 9" Austria OF Italy and although his |
inst reception in Tia" Danish capital ear scarcely |
ia yc been pleasant one, sire" T." was received |
with grOans and hlscs, set h. has frequently |
returned there since ana appears 10 tax" par |
icular pleasure in shCwrIinc every conceivable |
kind of attention upon the Old King.
HIS sympathy, which. II official fumors are 70 !
hc believed. may yet lead to restoration by |
Germany Of 'hc Danish-spc"kna portion OF |
icllc. wi2-Holsicin 10 Denmark, irs' originated |
oin" ten years ago AT thc Castle II Rumpruh'ln, |
ia I!essc where festivities were taking place ia |
!onor Of u visit of the oil Emperor. Young Will
am WIS but twenty years Old NJ the time. |
md as he exceedingly cNuh"rIut. bos!"rohS |
md forward. there was a universal tendency npon |
he pari Of The Imperial and Royai encsiN present |
% rcprcss and even 10 ignore hin. one alone,
Iauic.y. KIM Christian OF Denmark, was polite |
.nough 10 show him any attention or Affection, |
md during the entire period OF the visit the oil |
King and thc yo1na Prince ""rc inrpamblc.
hrisfian maic no secret Of his obiHion thai VIII |
am WIS m-iudccd. and that he destined 20
make a great name FOR himself The Emperor !
las not forgotten this. ana never falls Oh each
NJ. Ais-fA - rnnAll INC uIrhIcInm D. I've mrlnOTN