New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-01

nrIvate apartments and to occupy their Official
residences while in the present there are only
two: which naturally gives rise TO the rumos
that they do not expect to remain long In Office
Duke Elimar, Of Odenburg (haf-brother OF the
reigning Grandduke Of that German sovereign
tv) who has just died at his chateau near Vienna.
was not unknown here. and there are several
auusnp anecdotes current with regard 10 his
literary and musical efforts. His principal forte
was the composition OF farce and vaudeville. OF
which he wrote large number OF successful
pieces but in an evil moment sycophantic friends
persuaded him t. compose and write an opera
He chose as his subject Mary Queen OF SCOTS
borrowing largely from Schiller's magnificent
tragedy When hc had finished this he showed
Il TO the Empress Of Austria and to Archduchess
Elizabeth mother of the Queen OF Spain both OF
whom told the dear old man-for he was the soul
Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES it was a perfect mas
terpece Duke Elimar pleased with the
oninion of these august friends, but feared that
they were prejudced in his favor. SO ne deter
mined to get the best opinion from critic igno-
rant of his name and rank He came 10 this
city, presented himself to Gcunod under the name
of Schwartz and left the MSS. with the great
maestro Two days later it was returned to him
at his hotel with these laconic words; "Cest
trop bette pour Guignol." ct is too stupid even
for Punch and Judy show
COUNT MUENsTER HONORED.
Count Minister who has just completed his
tenth wear of service In the difficult position Of
German Ambassado al Paris, post which he
has filled to the satisfaction alike OF his country
men and the French. has had the anniversary o.
his appointment celebrated by a grand banquet
at the Hotel Continental. The Count is Of
the veterans of the German diplomatic service
which he Joined after the overthrow or MS own
sovereign the King of Hanover, in 1866 and
although he has never been renowned Tor his
craftsmanship. yet he has always managed 10 ac-
Quit himself with marked success in whatever
position he has been placed. Thus, when Am
bassador to the court Of St James there was no
foreign diplomat more deservediy popular. the
Count winning the hearts Of the English by his
mastery way Of tooling his splendid four-n-hand
teams: indeed. he known as one OF the best
whips in the United Kingdom. To Paris ne came
with the reputation that he was disliked by Bis
marck. which was point in his favor, the great
Chancellor being accustomed to refer 10 MIN as
our cook book Ambassador owing 10 the Count
having some fifteen twenty years ago devoted
his spare moments to the compilation OF book
on cookery destined to impart Gallo delicacy and
British wholesomeness to the heavy Teutono
cuisine.
won the goodwill Of the Parisians by the dis
play of little piece OF wit when, Trivial IN
itself was sufficient to tickle the fancy Of peo-
pie so extremely susceptible to everything IN me
shape Of humor. While out driving with his
daughter in a phaeton. he happened one day to
pass in front of one of the military ''postes' or
barracks. around the gates OF which a number
of young soldiers were standing. who had just
received their daily ration Of bread. His feat
ures being already familiar to the soldiers, as
he passed that way every day, one Of them. inn
bued with more patriotism than discretion
thought that he could serve his country oy fling
ing his heavy loaf at the Ambassador as he
slowly drove by Instead Of striking the Count
on the head at which ii had been aimed, II fell
at his feet. Without showing the slightest sign
Of irritation. but on the contrary genially smil-
;,.o ln hfS rri1 fInH thp "a
handed it to the groom seated behind him and
then in loud tone proceeded to express mis- graf
itude to the soldier for his gift exclaiming That
Is just the kind of bread that my horses are so
fond of. 1t Is really too good OF you to surrender
your ration to them" and with that he drove
off. The laugh turned to such an extent against
his assailant that the latters comrades actually
raised a cheer in honor of the ready witted AM
bassadOr
A DIFFICULT TRIAL WELL MET
Perhaps the most difficult trial that ne has
ever been compelled to undergo on the oc-
casion of Empress Fredericks tactless and in
every way injudicous visit to this city. which
was undertaken contrary to his advice and 10 that
OF all her English relatives. That she was not
subjected to insult which would probably have
led to a renewal Of the hostilities between the
two countries. solely and entirely owing 10
the tact Of this fine-looking old Ambassador. who
In appearance resembles In marked degree OLD
Emperor William.
The only enemies of Count Minister 10 be
found among the still intransigeant members OF
the Guelph party in Germany and Austria. For
in 1866 he made Of his position one Of the
principal dignitaries Of the Hanoverian kingdom
to urge his blind sovereign, King George 70 throw
In his lot with Prussia instead OF with Austria.
being shrewd enough to foresee from the very
outset the issue Of the conflict. Driven from
King Georges presence by the Queen ana de-
nounced as a traitor, he had no conjunction after
the war was over and the kingdom of Hanover
absorbed by Prussia In deserving the cause OF
King who had shown himself 50 ungratefu for
past services, and In accepting the offers OF the
King Of Prussia. Count Minister is the dean ot
the diplomatic corps here. and as such is called
upon to fulfil functions all the more delicate
by reason Of his nationality. He has on several
occasions rendered his resignation. being adj
vanced In years and anxious TO enjoy his large
fortune upon his ancestral estates in Germany.
But both the French and his own countrymen
are loath to let him go and in spite Of the unde-
served contempt in which he was held by Prince
Bismarck. II will be difficult to ind any one II
I'LL his place satisfactorily.