The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-03
EMPEROR.
Interesting Stories OF the Kaiser
by Mary Leighton.
HOW A PRETTY AMERICAN GIRL
Secured an Etchsngs ofGrcrilnS-N New
York Man Also Wins "a Tramp-rae
Empsror's Latest Picture and the foung
Woiusn who Posed rs Models.

Mary Lclghton's Munich letter In CHI
cago News; The emperor Of Germany
Is p man OF the times and stirred by I'M |
untiring energy In the direction In which
he believes It hs duty and mission 10
ac:. He has appeared before the people
"a an orator. u poet, a statesman, II
man OF military tactics. Il composer OF
music and nm artist.
A year aga Autograph was printed
bearing HIS signature and issued under
his directions. which was understood to
be- copy OF u drawing. partly, at least.
his own work and altogether hl9 own
idea. This picture has usually been
called 1.-THE Eastern Peril and seems to
suggest danger TO civilized Europe from
China, II has not been generally an
derstNOd and s;ill stands before the pub
10 as something OF an enigma. The
models FOR three OF the female pictures
In this picture-Germany, England hnd
France, represented ~ watching with
other European powers. the growth Of
the threatening cv!l-wcrr two hand
some English girls. the Misses Cough
tries, studyinG IN K=5Scl. and a bc1uu-
ful German girl. daughter OF General
REIN. Frauiein Rein, the model OC the
majestic martial figure OF Germany,
lives at klssel. which Is also the home
OF Prof. EnaCkfuss. The royal family
usually spends part OF the summer az
the beautiful castle In Kasdel and at the
time OF the visit OF the emperor he call
cd upon the young ladies and when the
picture was finished sent each OF them
a copy.
This autumn the emperor appears be-
fore the public by the issue. under his
direction and bearing his signature. Of a
second photographic prlHt 6t q pencil or
'cgayon drawing This Is more easily
understood and seems 20 exhibit the ar
mament OF German as the preserver OF
peace. Beneath the picture, In the hand
writing OF the emperor. Is the inScrip-
thn: Loving No one, Hating 10 One.
WILLIAM"
With this picture comes prospectus
OF the publishers, which I translate, Is
giving an authorized description VI 1t.
4 quotation Is given from the closing
sentences NJ an adGCcss given by the
emperor n: 4 banquet following ;he un-
yelling OF the monument OF the old En-
peror William |. ut Frankfort, las; May.
The quotation Is as follows: And so
hope that each one OF you will agree
with me, that It Is our duty 20 honor, 10
value and 10 hold In the highest cs-
teen our ar;nel nation: that. as hith-
crtc. the German Michael. In cleaning.
golden arrnOr, stands before the doar OF
the temple Of peace. taking care that
evil spirits OF war shall never be able to
unjustly disturb the peace OF our coun-
Try
The prospectus then says: I'VE arr
permitted. second time. 10 present 10
the public picture from the hand OF
the emperor. sublime and lofty de-
sign In remembrance OF the celebration
OF peace In Frankfur;-on-the-M Main.
May 10. 1926. drawn by the great author
with Is own hand. enlarged and efIcc-
lively brought out as I wall decoration
by Prof knaCkfusS and copied In hello
graphic coloFs by Prof. Reese OF the I'm
periai printing oiilca. Picture and sU-
prescription complete themselves, re-
qurinS scarcely an explanatory word.
4 wldely-open Roman church portal
shows. in the background. group OF al
legorfcai femal. figures. the arts and
blessings OF peace-music, trade, sci
ence, history, agriculture and industry.
In majestic pose. upon the wide steps OF
the temple, between two powerful Hons.
efnbleu,s Of strength. the German NJ
chael holds watch lad In coat Of mall
and helmet: the tTcast covered with the
Iron cross he rests the left hand on the
protecting. eagle decorated shield: the
right, outs;retchcd. holds n massive
sword: and. with glance and miea. he
bluishes the evil spirits OF war, who.
with flaming sword and lance. blazing
torch and scOurSe. ihrcateninEly be-
siege tina doors Of the temple. So also
our oval master OF war stands At ihe
he2d OF our armed nation. loving no
one, hating no one watching and pro-
tectlnG the pGaC" O! our country. Voc
to him who would !stur5 IL"
Not Cirarlya Warming.
Exactly the purpose Oc the emperor In
publishing this picture may, perhaps.
10 some minds. be subject az coHjec-
ture: bu, It can hardly be intended as
warning to Europe that Germany Is
fully armed and must be feared and re-
spscted for her military power. as the
nations OF Europe are well aware Of her
full military equipment I! the picture
were meant to produce this effect. Ii
large number OF copies would be sent
abroad. In order 10 appeal to other poo
pies than the Germans themselves. and
there has been no notice OF such dis.rl-
button. One may Imagine the rrcep-
tion OF the picture in Paris. II IL were
known to be sent for this purpose
The emperor doubtless intends TO
Fucges: 10 his own people the impor-
lance OF the armament OF Germany and
the great value or all ;hc military power
which !s building up. and In which he
delights. as means OF compelling peace
and not as threat OF war. in which
light the German armament has some
times been regarded. lie hopes 10 in
culcate a political lesson. coming the
more directly from him. through his
own attempt A. art. lie bears pleasant
Is In HE own perrOn a certain military
air which commands attention and sits
well on the shoulders Of young mon
arch.
see In the Figaro statement Tint
the German emperor IL anxious 20 add
10 the ilurels h. has gained as painter.
composer, architect. engineer. niC.. and
Is now collaborating with :. Wicsbadcn
drdmntis; Il historical play Another
side OF the emper1r'S character Is shown
By an ancCdOtc relating 10 "A visit In
Hamburg llat summer. while en- route
10 his favOrite summer cruise In Nor
wcElan waters. An aunt OF the empress
Is married to German professor liv-
ing IN Hamburg. md while there ;hC
emperor called upon her. unattended
and in civilians dress. The bell was
answered by i new h0uscmIid. Ia whom
the emperor said politely:
BE so good ms 10 say to your mis-
trcss that the kaiser wiSheS to present
his compliments TO her"
The maid regarded HIM with blank as
toniahmcnt for ?. moment, and then
eyed him suspihOuS!" from top 10 toe,
asking sharply:
whom did you say"
The klIs"r." his majesty repeated,
quietly II twinkle however coming into