New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-18
NOTES FROM BERLIN.
Won BUELOW ON BISMARCK NEWS OF EMIN
PASHA-A PRINCE AND HIS SYMPHONY.


Berlin April O.
Hans Won Buelow, the great musician, is man OF
surprises, whose left hand often knoweth not what
his right hand doeth But addicted lie is to &c
centric actions, he probably produced more
sensational effect than last Monday night. at the clos
ing concert in the Philharmonic
AS usual, the great building was filed with people
attracted by the famous orchestra and the still more
famous director 1t was possibly Won Buelows last
official appearance in Berlin, his contract has ex-
plred and he had declined to renew his 0bliga-
lions, despite praise, public addresses and requests
from all sides and quarters. AS the last tones Of the
final piece Of music died away cries for speech
heard from every corner OF the Philharmonic.
Won Buelow had expected the demonstration and had
como prepared. He said In response
Ladies and Gentlemen: shall again to-day take
advantage OF Paragraph ~ of the Constitution which
| shall DO short in my remarks about Beethoven. A
halfcentury has now gone by since the plan
formed to erect Il monument to the great composer
In Bonn, the city Of his bth, but no money could be
collected for the project IN Germany, and the nOnu-
ment probably would not exist today had II not been
for the good heart Ot hungarian musician bearing
the name Of Franz List, who did what Others would
not do. The sculptor, Hachnel, who created that
statue, clcvcrly compared the nine symphonies Of
Beethoven with the Sine MUSES.. But should like
make another comparison. should like TO say
that Beethoven in his nine symphonies gave us a
history OF his life; the story his miserable sui
frngs, but the story OF rs ideals And these sympho-
MES thrceact drama whose masteriul cnIndctc
arrangement should draw forth praise, even from that
Brandenburg Shakespeare Ernst Wildenbruch, the poet
Of sacred Laughter The first act reaches ITS climax
in the Heroic symphony: the hero sways It. The
second leads up the iastOrlle, nature. The third
act ends with the Ninth symphony; 1t is the hymn
Of humanity. Let consider the Ninth symphony
II moment. What IS humanity what Is mankind IL
has become a sum OF nonsense IL includes god
father tailor and glovemaker. and II has many Sins
upon Its conscience.
Dreamy words, like Liberty, Equality and Fraternity;
Artillery are to-day words with trner deeper mean
ing hut beethoven is the hero, and the orchestra
as he composed the Erocal lie thought first, no
doubt, Of Washington, the great American But he
Others first compose their pieces, and then dedicate
them one. lie first dedicated the unborn work
to him the representative OF the peoples soul-to
connect symphony with his name lnt when he
and betrayed the Republic, he dedicated his symphony
to Prince Lobkovltz. n man whom nobody knew. ms
dedication Is a dlscord which no musician can bear.
And as the musician annually celebrates the birthday OF
Beethoven. instead Of sedan Day whose recurrence
musicians. with heart and hand. with tongue and
senses. dedicate this Heroic symphony to the guiding
star OF IN tne pr"ce piemarc Join me in
wishing him long life
Tho effect Of the unexpected political turn Of this
speech may be imagined. Won BuolOw's love Of the
ex- Chancellor known, but no one dreamed that
he would attempt his farewell concert into
political demonstration in favor Of his hero Cheers.
Misses and cries followed Won Buelows invitation The
people grew excited and rushed about the great room
Here and there groups gathered to discuss the speech
and its author and now and then Kissed cheered,
their sentiments babe them Won Bueow, disap
pointed a the lack OF accord. stood for few moments
on the platform, still waiting for the unanimous
IIoch." As it did not come. he slowly drew his
handkerchief from his pocket, stopped and with 1t
brushed his shoes, indicating. IL Is believed his in
cntion shake the dust Of Berlin from his feet"
lie then left the house. But the excitement Of the
room had spread to the streets aud crowds about the
Philharmonic made It difficult for his carriage 10
An hour later the people still Cd the concert hail.
II was late when the excitement died away.
But the directors speech has been the subject of
animated discussion ever since, and IS subject Of
interest still Editorial comments have appeared In
almost every Journal The Emperor. Of course. has
heard Of IT, and 10 say the least, Won Buelows
chances for recognition have not been Improved
by the ant-William sentiments to which he gave
voice. But Won Buclow little for that. lie
went yesterday. as n Hamburg citizen. to lay his
homage the feet of the exile at Fredrchsruhe. Con-
sequences Of the speech still awaited and
to come.
News has reached here from Copenhagen OF the /
death Of Baron Gedala one OF the most remarkable
men Of Denmark. lie born III the lowest ranks !
~ society and began active life apprentice To a |
saddler Eut he gifted with the genius of finance. |
Becoming broker, he was soon one of the richest men
In the Danish capital The RotSchldS made him |
their agent I'm Copenhagen and such he founded the
Bank, still OF the largest in the city.
II is said that he purchased his title, Baron. in
Marino for 1900 lire, years ago, in order to further
his social ambitions. In 1870 the negotiations for |
placing Danish prince upon the throne Of spain were
carried on through Gedaa. But the man who &" mad |
'arled the Of spain In his hands" died poor
forgotten. ON his breast. he Lay in his coffin,
eleven orders and decorations. honors from the days
1f his Influence and power Not hafdozen men.
followed dead In his last |
place.
The destiny OF another Danish baron has also ex
cited much Interest and sympathy. The contrast
,etween the two men is great. Bsron Locwenskjold
vas born as the representative and heir OF rich fam
y lie was a spendtllrlit in his youth His relatives
inally succeeded In placing him under guardianship
nd thus withdrew from him the right to dispose of his
money and estates. The step changed him entirely
le went to a small village in the country and learned