New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
THE WORLD OF LONDON
CHRONICLED AND CRITICISED BY MR.
EDMUND YATES.
EMPEROR WILLIAM TROUBLESOME GUEST
THE MAGNIFICENT STATE BANQUET AT
WINDSOR - WORLDS FAIR THE
RAPHAEL CARTOONS -RUD.
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London, July 13-The Emperor william proved
himself TO b. the most troublesome state guest who
ever visited our Court When Nicholas, Emperor OF
all the Russias. came to England In 1874. he was a
man Of fifty and had been years the throne
and really was the dictator Of Europe for that time
France was weak and distracted by internal dissenson
and Prussia, Italy and Austria were practically non
existent. Nicholas, however, did not expect quarter
as much personal attention from the Royal family as
young william exacted and received. The Queens
have been rushing about IN attendance on their
imperious nephew like troop Of running footmen and
the Emperor, instead Of following the programme
which had been drawn up for him and Of which he
himself approved made inconvenient alterations almost
every day ard fulfilled engagements only when 1t
pleased him to do So The Emperor wished 10 get
Of the Albert Hall command performance and would
very much have preferred a visit to the Lyceum. He
was particularly anxious 10 see Irving In either
"The Bells' or "Tle COrsican Brothers" Tho
Queen successfully impressed upon the Emperor the
imperative necessity OF his combining his speech at
C;uildha to platitudes and compliments, but learn
that this was not achieved without much discussion.
for IFS Majesty arrived al Windsor In a state Of dan-
eerous ecstasy on the subject OF the Triple Alliance.
and would have liked 10 explain his sentiments on
this very delicate subject with his customary freedom,
both at the state banquet in st. Georges Hall and In
the City. The Emperor has given up the Channel
ana ScOftlSn cruise, ana Will III Ouc bOhc
zollern tonight or tomorrow morning for Norway.
His Majesty who IS 10 arrive in Edinburgh early this
morning viii change at the Forth Bridge to-day. The
Emperor expects 20 return from Norway by the end
Of the month, and proposes to reach Cowes on the "a
or Sd OF August. The Empress and children are to
stay at FexsOwe FOR about three weeks, after which
they will return to Potsdam.
THE STATE BANQUET AT WINDSOR
The state banquet OF Windsor was the most magnif-
oNt, facfl
since the visit Of Napoleon III and Bugenie In April
1855. Last week estimated the value OF the plate
which would be used or displayed in So. Georges Hall
at 100000, but believe In reality 10 was worth more
like 100000 for not only the gold service which
Ruhdell q Bridge manufactured for George ~ used
but Indian and Chinese trophies famous gold shields,
the huge silver winecOoer In which two men can COM
fortably sit, gold nagOns oandelabra and the
welknown st. George candelabra were all TO be seen,
tho last being placed exactly opposite TO the Queen and
the Emperor. The floral decorations were extremely
beautiful and excited universal admiration. The Queens
priceless services Of Worcester and Crown Derby china
we're used The dinner was admirably served, and the
menu had wisely been reduced to reasonable proper
tons The Emperor appeared most to enjoy the bsque
d,ecrcvsses aux grenelles, the haunch OF venison.
tile roast beef and the charlotte and fises. His
Majesty drank Rhine wine at dinner, and Appolinaris
water, and afterward took q bumper OF the Queens
famous Madeira, finishing up with glass Of Tohay
like his grandfather, the Prince COnsort, who
ALWAYS concluded his dinner With TOAay Of which Her
Majesty possesses unique cellar The Queen drank
Rhine wine at dinner and glass OF old Bordeaux
afterward. During the stay at Windsor. 1t has been
stated that the Emperor breanasted with the Queen
and the Royal family, whereas the Queen Invariably
breakfasts by herself IN her own apartment or at
Frogmore and never cares to be interrupted by any
body until she has transacted the mornings business.
The members of the Royal family always breakfast
alone in their several apartments when staying at
20 a. tfaa Dr,f.a
Room. The Queen made very angry indeed by
the laundering at the Royal wedding. which was most
miseably managed both in the chapel and outside. and
Her Majesty afterward' expressed her disgust ana IN
dlgnation 10 very plain language. The climax OF ne
muddle and confusion whlch prevailed throughout the
function arrived when all the Queens Carriages went
to the wrong door to take M the Royalties and the
court official who was responsible for the mistake was
very properly snubbed in the march past
TO MANAGE BRITISH EXHIBITS AT THE FAIR
Lord Salisbury tod the American Minister that
ROYAL Commission will be appointed for the BRUSH
section at Chicago The Treasury, however. Is I'M
willing 10 provide the large sum which COMMISSIONS %
foreign Exhibitions would cost. The science ana Arr
Department having had experience IN such matters
professed inability TO act without a grant, and things
seemed to be pretty well at deadlock. At this con-
ncture Sir Richard Webster, chairman OF the Council
of the society of Arts suggested that the society," WHICH
Is the father of all the Exhibitions. would probably be
able TO manage the DuslNehs al NhNtPci an
idea approved itself 10 Lord Salisbury and was az
ceDcd and accordingly the society Of Arts is to be
invested with the dignity OF Royal Commission. ana
is 10 manage the British section at Chicago with
grant Of g2jOO0. Sir Henry Truman Wood Is To be
tho secretary OF the commission, and with the recent
expericnce Of Paris In 1859, where he succeeded In
making the section pay all its own expenses here
might be no doubt Of successful result
MIR. CHAMBERLAIN md NATIONAL INSURANCE.
II Is noticeable fact that part Of Mr. Chamberlalns
holidays are be spent In Germany the country winch
Of all Others succeeded best in establishing saasiae-
tory system of national Insurance. Inc Trip ousAe
10 he of use to Mr. Chamberlain who will, understand.
devote some time 10 the study Of the SUD
ject, hi, knowledge of which is undoubtedly
ot nresent some way behind his zeal. The
whole question Of insurance is. understand, to be
variousy handled during recess shall NOT inaeed'
be surprised te vacation utieralices were u fofce
the Government into Issuing an authorized programme
Of national insurance next session.
A WRANGLE OVER THE RAPHAEL CARTOONS
The matter has been kept quiet, but a great wrange
has been going on for several months past about the
famous Raphael cartoons which we're removed some
years agO from Hampton Court Palace 10 SCUM Ken
slngton Museum, where they have since been Kept.
The transfer was intended 70 be merely temporary ana
II s thought that the time las fully arrived when the
cartoons should be returned Hampton Court which
Is certainty the proper place FOR them 20 be kept in
s,much ms the there IN which they were formerly
hing was built by Christopher Wren expressly for their
reception The museum authorities are VIGOROUSLY
gerry reluctant give up anything OF which they have
once succeeded N obtaining possession but hope
that +e court officials win succeed In lecapturing
tne cartoons FOR Hampton Court from which palace
they ought never 90 have been removed.
uERoIsM or A SISTER OF MERCY.
The question as what decoration is available or
ought to be created for wouen in recognition OF cool
headed bravery, lately raised In the case Of Mrs Grim
wood, is equally pertinent In the case OF the sister
Of Mercy in charge Of the Deaf Mute Asylum In Ior
real To save 40 lives by the process OF lowering
her charges with ropes made Of sheets torn from Their
beds the act OF sister Margaret early last Wednes
day morning while the flames were smuggling her hair
and bsterng her skin. il this report be not another