The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-06-02
THE TALK OF LONDON.
T0rrid Weather Bringing Out
Summer Costumes.
a PRINCE OF WALES SCANDAL.
The visit Of the Afghan ADaeer's Son,
and the Extravaganza Of His
Entertainments


seven years. But the heat has had good
effect upon certain lines OK business. as
ladies in consequence of the torrto weather
have been wearing the ligitest and pref
test toilets. while the men IN Hyde Park
and other such places during the mornings
have been trying 10 keep Themselves cool
In gray fanneis and straw hats. which
were exchanged ia the afternoons Tor
white duck trousers and frock coats. In
fact this cool costume Is worn IN the Sc
date house OF commons, and hundreds OF
ladies' might have been seen daily taking
tea on the terrace OF the house OF COM
mons The house proper. however. has
been deserted, while the terrace referred
10 has presented one OF the gayest scenes,
indeed.
The English newspapers are now openly
aliuding to the troubles and trials OF the
Princess of Wales. the substance OF which
was cabled to the Associated Press at the
time the princess declined TO represent
Queen Victoria at the drawing room held
A. Buckingham palace, when she was In
formed that a certain peeress. 10 whom
the prince has for years paid snuen atten-
ton, was to be present. The 5ketch lot
instance. says that the princess Is great
~ worried over private bothers ana she
only remains IN England in Difference TO
the queens wish. She declined 70 hold the
last drawing room because she expected
the presence there OF a certain parsonage
whom she declines 10 meet.
The criticism OF Alphonse Daudet, the
distinguished French author. who has been
visiting England, are raising quite storm
In social circles. He said that English
women are utter strangers 10 elegance
and good taste. adding: The English we
encounter In Paris. with nattened down
hair and huge feet. I found differ IN no
single particular from the English lady OF
rank whom we meet I'm London 1hey are
=
nothing seductive about the physical
form"
Shah seada Nazrulla Khan, the second
son Of the Arneer of Afghanistan. who ar
rived here last week on a visit at the inFl
tation OF the government. Is the nero OF
the hour lie is being feted and petted TO
such a degree that ~ will be marvellous IL
he returns 10 Cabul without having form
ed the idea that Great Britain looks upon
his father as most important ruler All
the movements OF Nazrulla are duly
chronlcied by tho press, and every little
detail concerning him Is eagerly dcYoured.
A visit from tho Ameer himself or his
elder son, Hasibula Khan. has been on the
tapis for some considerable time, but. al
though much talked OF and frequently dis
eussed in the press all who know Afghan
istan were we'll convinced that neither the
ruler nor bis heir apparent would ieaVe
their native country. As matter or
courtesy the invitation was addressed 10
the ameer. but from the first all who were
posted on the subject were confident that
the ameer would not leave Cabul. IL was.
however generally believed. that the eld
eat son would represent his father ana IL
was somewhat Of a disappointment when
II was announced that his second SON. who
bv the way. IL the child OF slave woman.
would visit the capital OF his father ailv.
Considerable difficulty as to the etiquette
so no observed was felt and, until about
"A week before the princes arrival, " had
not been settled how he was to be styled.
As everything however. has been smooth
cd over the authorities are seeking 10 iIu-
preas upon the young Afghan the great
moss of the British empire and by this
means to confirm the ameer TO his prefer
ence for Great Br tain over his near neigh
Dor Russia.
From The moment the young prince-he
q ouiy 81 wears or aEc-set foot on British
soil he was received In right royal form
aud with every possible distinction Al
dresses innumberable have been presented
10 him. He has been received by the high-
est officials everywhere. and his journey
here was ono long series OF receptions
The prince brought with him "A large suite
and a detachment Of Afghan troops, Be
ing a Mohammerau, the religious peculi-
aritice OF the Moslem had 20 be taken into
consideration. Among his attendants are
a number Of cooks TO prepare their lead
eY's food IN accordance with Moslem GUS
toms lie has also in attendance upon
him Col Talbot, OF the foreign department
Of Tho Indian government, and 4. 4. Mar
tin the Afghan agent. Throughout his
six weeks stay iu this country the prince
will he received "a the Shad Zada (son of a
kinel lie is attended by royal escorts.
has been received by the queen. received
hv royalty. and viii. IN fact have a roy al
progress until hts departure. The pro-
cramme OF receptions includes festivities
In his honor a. Leeds. Manchester Glas-
gov, Liverpool and other commercial CEN
ters In London in addition to the recep-
tions At Marlborough house and Windsor
castle. the corporation Of London has
voted 81 a1o for q deiucncr and reception
at GuiiA ball tiis highuess. who is slcu-
der with weak beard. usually wears a
frock coat with gold trimmings. and an
Eastern turhan
Dorchester house. which has been cS-
peciaily hired by the indian office for MAJ
rutla Khan during hts visit 80 London. is
magnificent mansion probably the finest
housc I'm the metropolis Originally built
Tor Mr Uoiford. who IS said 50 have made
his fortune in Australia % now belongs 90
his son. capt. 'lIolford. a wcll-knoW n
member % the Prince Of Wales set. The
farniture and decoration ~ the mansion
are OF sumptuous character. hut like
the exterior or the BUILDING are heavy
and oVerpowerinE. Approaching tho main
entrance Icy the circular carriage drive
from Lane park one is struck by tho uoble
proportions % the columns and the out
lines % the facade. The chief doorway
opens into a spacious hat dark hall. COM
municRuug with one of the finest stair
eases in Great Britain This occupies the
center OF the entire building ana runs ~
- thu ROOF. whore light is admitted