The Indianapolis journal., 1890-08-17
THE PRINCE OF WALES.
His Extraordinary Tact and Social Pows
and His Remarkable Popularity.

MS EXTRAORDINARY TACT ana Social rover,
and His Remarkable Popularity.
Ex- Diplomatic. in New York Tribune.
Many instances might be cited to illus
trate the Princes extraordinary tact. The
latter is indeed one of the principal sources
of his power in England. For, although
jealousiy debarred by his queeniy mother
from any active share in the government of
own creation which is far more powerful
and autocratic than hers: for its
character is of social nature. and
he is able to decree either the
who may attract his notice. A few quiet
hints as to the fact that he objects to some
particular individual is sufficient to
cause the social ostracism of the
latter. whereas word of commenda,
tion from his lips is all that is needed
to become leader of society. 1t is he alone
who has made the social position of the
Rothschilds in London, and that, too, with
in the last fifteen years. Before that they
were kept outside the pale of the social
world, whereas now they are becoming its
leaders. Baron Hirsch. the Hebrew mill
ionaire, is another case in point. His finan-
cial dealings with the Sublime Porte and
with other governments were OF so exceed
ingly unsavory nature that nOtwithstand
ing all the efforts of the Orleans princes to
secure his election, he was black balled by
the Paris Jockey Club. The Prince, how
ever. took him up few months ago and
pitchfOrked him into the Whirlpool of Lon
don society of which he has now become a
shining light. The financier. whose rep
ntation was considered as being too
shady to admit of his election to the
Paris Jockey Club, has been honored in
London with the exceedingly rare privilege
of the private entree at buckingham Pal
ace. and has blossomed forth into an hon.
ored guest. not only at Marlborough House,
but also at the mansions of men ex-
elusive as the Dukes of Richmond and
Il. Al. II
/ mention these cases to show the Princes
extraordinary social power, an autocracy
which, all things considered, has been OF q
benefclent and fortunate nature. Good
natured almost to a fault, his otherwise
sound judgment and common sense be-
come sometimes warped by the in
sidiOus influences of unworthy friends.
When his record comes to be written
in the great book l think that it will
be found that the chief and almost only
ure-lovng Prince will be on the score of
bad companiOnshIp. 1t is, however, impos-
sible to retain any notions as to the divine
or sacred character OF his royalty after
hearing him handy witticsms of a rather
risque nature with sprightly French act
ress. or when watching him absorb a hearty
midnight supper in some boulevard res
taurant with a few boon companions.
Moreover, 1t seems to me rather lncongrn-
Gus that right reverend fathers in God,
York should ever be called upon 10 kiss the
hand which has moment before clasped
that of some frailqueen of the opera boutfe;
and rather than attempt to force myself
To regard his joyial Royal HIghness with
the awe and veneration due to an
anointed of the Lord, if not in esse. at
any rate in futuro, prefer TO continue TO
consider him In the light of a warm
hearted and ever-obliging comrade, as an
honorable and kindly gentleman in every
sense of the word, and as man whom,
either prince or peasant any one would
be proud and happy TO possess as friend.
With traits of character such as these it
is only natural that he should be exceed
ingly popular with all classes. Indeed. it
is open To question whether the English
people do not prefer the presence TO the
absence of his faults. For the latter are
those of generous, pleasure-loving nature.
and without these ''petits vioes." as the