New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-14

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QUEEN ELIZABETH t"CARMEN SYLVAN
sented this importation of foreigner TO rule over
a proud and naughty race. "The Prussisn spy
1.-THE beggar lieutenant were names which greeted
him on every hand and met his eyes in papers
of Influence and power. The insurgents ana pre-
tenders conspired against his life and proclaimed
a Republic in the town of Ploesld. The news OF
the proclamation frightened the young man. lie
longed for re-enrolment in the army lists Oh
Prussia, and appealed to his Prime Minister
Lascar Catargi, for means Of departure from
Bucharest But Catarg, who bad already taken
precautionary measures, assured the ruler that
the conspiracy had been suppressed, and per-
suaded him to remain at his post. Toward tho
conspiratOrs he adopted wise policy OF conciila
ton. Fearing TO imprison men who had fonght
and bled for their country, the Prince determined
to win their affection. In this he was successful
The conspirators became his friends and sup
porter7. Candiano Popescu, one of the most
ardent of his enemies. is to-day his personal ad-
jutant and councillor.
At the outset of his reign Prince Charles de-
cided upon three things: TO sever the tributary
relation to Turkey to complete the defences OF
the country and TO extend the railroad system.
These objects have been accomplished but
they were only accomplished after overcoming
difficulties such few monarchs have encountered
From 1865 to 1871 he witnessed a march OF
cabinets more rapid than in France after the
Franco-Prussian Catargi, the head Of the
Conservative Boiars. with comparatively few In
termissions. Remained at the head Of the ministry
from 1871 TO 1876. He was succeeded by Bre-
tanu. leader of the National Liberals. who had
buried revolutionary memories Of his YOUTH
That statesman remained in power till April l..
~ oil
in the defalcatons of Anghelescu. the Minister OF
War With his prince and subsequent king how
ever Bretanu took part In all of the important
events which served to make Rumania q respected
power.
Prince Charles's popularity dates from the
Russo-TurlSish war. which gave him the
desired opportunity to make his coun-
,rv free. Russia was at first
averse 10 forming an alliance with Rumania. and
declared her right TO pass over the Rumanian ter
ritory at will. If you do so," replied Prince
Charles TO the Russian representative. it will be
over the bodies Of Rumanian soldiers The ener-
getic answer had its effect, and the necessary
agreements were signed. 1t is we'll for Russia that
they were Grand Duke Nicholas, commander.
chief Of the Russian forces had been beaten
twice at Pevna. where he called upon Prince
| Charles for aid. The Prince received the CON.
mand of the Russo Rumanian troops, and accom-
plished what Russian generals had failed 10 do
opened the way 10 COnstantinople His reward
was the independence of his adopted country, &c
knowledged by the Powers at the Congress Of
Berlin Three years after the close of the war,
on March 30, 1881 Rumania was declared
| Kingdom, and on May %. Prince Charles was
crowned as its King.
The changes in the internal condition of that
country since his accession have been astounding.
Rumania is to-day the fourth among the Euro
pean Powers of the second magnitude. The coun.
try covers an area of 200 square kilometres
and includes a population of $4,000 souls. In
| 1866 the army numbered 22,700 men. Prince
Charles introduced compulsory military service,
drilling the soldiers after the Prussian system.
He stands to-day at the head of army which
musters 81 400 men, s,l24 horses and 573 cannon
in times of peace, and, including $4,000 Dfo
| bewzes the Rumania Cossacks 273,000 men In
times of war. A small but effective navy OF
twenty-five vessels carries the Rumanian nag
In twenty years the national revenue has grown
from 100000 francs 10 l9O,OOOOOO. The IN
come from the State monopolies on tobacco and
salt alone is 100000 francs, while 23,000,OOo
francs is raised annually from the State forests
The rate of interest has been lowered In two
decades from q per cent TO per cent, while the
recent national loans have been concluded at
per cent. The numerous kinds Of money which
once interfered with trade have been replaced
by gold monetary system, whose unit the lel'
is about equal in value TO the franc. The post
offices have increased from l72 to 352, and the
telegraph stations from 22s 10 3ss. The exports
amounted to Ill, 100000 francs in 1868, while In
, 1889 they exceeded 274,000,0O0, Grain TO tho
value of $50 800, 900 francs alone was exported
in the latter year. The imports in SOS were esu'
mated at 6s,000,000 francs. Today theS p -"
estimated at more than five times that sum. haiii
roads, over 1900 kiometers in length connect az
: important parts of the country. owned Dy 'ns
State since 1881, they yield an annual reyenue "
12,750,000 francs. More than 10000 hlohlett1es
of national roads have been built during t!e
| Princes reign. Commercial treaties nave ueeh
made with England Austria, Russia, S~itzera ah
and Turkey National bank has been estao-
lished which does annual business OF ilO,yOo.-
600 francs The standard Of education mas peen
. raised and numerous schools and colleges nay Y
been established. Bucharest he's lost It's OrlehtaI
character The tents of the gypsies when ohcs
stood next TO private houses have Dceh IeplacSea
by palaces and public buildings Great OoueSa
lined bv long rows of trees stretch out IN various
directions from the centre of the city. WIN us
900 inhabitants today ~ can COZ Pas hacom.
n citv of politcel and commercial Importance
The Rumnnians are naturally proud OF a man
who has brought about these results "a SHS Sart
homage which he received was real ana heaFe
Queen Elizabeth. born Princess Of WED and q
niece Of the Queen of Sweden, rightly shared ms
/, honors' Carmen SYLVIA as she is known IN
/ literature. is deservedly popular. She early de-
, lighted the Rumanians with a mastery OF th s,i
lonSnape and has enriched their literature VITA
translafions from other tongues. She is noted foi
her Hberality and interest in the educational al,
vantages OF her subjects AZ her suggestion d NM
s,mdsnts, home in honor OF the anniversary OF n,
Their married Iass has Ssf9 Saa hPpy
OOy Oy 1 heir The apponment Of Prince
FsrSinsnd Of iiohenzollern, the Kings nephew, a,
successor to the throne, has served, however, e
. mower by the family which has made the country
strong. , IA, A., ,,, -
: Under favorable auspices, with the probable re
,urn IN mower of the National Liberals beloved by
smhi.eIs and respected by all King Charles begin.