Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-10

AONCi 1CI ll0 KNOW Thai uo Is dSudHcu
OF his wife. You shall have my pho
tograph. and if you meet man you
think | would like, show it to him and
tell him what have said"
She realizes that in England, where
she longs to visit annually, and Amer
lea, about which she has heard so
much, there might be a question OF
caste.
The Princess has read a great deal.
and she knows also that in the land
sssoss the sea, which means to her
very country outside of the little ISL
and Of New Zealand. there is fine
court etiquette which bids all of blood
and position welcome, and therefore
she feels that she is entitled to secure
for herself the finest husband in the
world
Princess Mary is not averse to the
Maori race, and if she could she would
choose a husband from among her
cousins. But this is impossible with
her, because King Paul has no near
relatives, and the Princess cannot find
loyal consort for herself. She will
not marry among the common people,
and she is forced therefore to go out
side of her own country. This she will
lingly does.
When she first advertised in Eng
land she announced that any Anglo
Saxon would be eligible for her hand.
provided he were not a convict and
would not be ashamed of her. These
two points were prominent in her
mind. She also said that she would
prefer a man of good family and of
good appearance. He would have to
be well educated to be a champion for
her. The Princess meant that she
wanted a good white husband. This is
the whole story.
1t might strike the American mind
as strange that she makes no mention
of personal traits. But the Maori
Princess does not care about these
points In her native land the man
is boss. He is absolute ruler of the
house, and such a thing as incompat-
ability Of temper among the Marois
\ is unknown.
- The attractions that the Maori Prin-
cess offers is, first, a kingdom. The
Princess's COMFORT takes the title OF
king and he rules ahead of the prin-
cess, and on the day she marries she
gives up her sceptre to him.
At present King Paul sits on the
throne, but he is an old man and will
soon die. At his death Mary becomes
Queen, and her husband is king and
ruler She offers him not only the
title but the whole kingdom, with its
lands and money, and she gives into
his hand the Maori law, which is:
"Thus saith the king"
She gives him $35, 900 year in a
country where this sum goes as far as
S1,000,000 here.
She also presents him with the ma
tional newspaper, which comes out
daily, and of which the king is editor
1t is the recognized official organ of
the country. His Majesty himself
dictates the editorials. He keeps an
amanuensis, whose salary is paid from
the royal exchequer. The imperial
leaders advise the government, counsel
the people, criticise' enemies, mention
improvements, suggest reforms, advo-
cate layolty and make known royal
DEGREES The Kings composition may
be unique, his platitudes trite and mis-
rhetoric picturesque, but all goes be-
cause be is the king. He doesn't in
vite public discussion Of policies, di-
vision of sentiments or encourage dis
cussiOn of principles. His columns
are guarded against seditOus utterances
and rival aspirations to the throne.
His journalistic fiat is always, THUS
saith the King"
The Maori girl gives her husband a
princess who is loving in heart and
sweet in disposition, for no words can
describe the gentleness Of this prin-
cess. He gets wife who is musical
also, for the Maori are the greatest
musicians of Oceanica. He gets a
wife who is industrious. The Maori
girl showed to an English woman a
wonderful collection of carved curiosi-
ties of stones and shells, all of which
she had done herself. She also exhib-
tied wonderful collection of embroid-
cred fancy work and stained bird pu-
mage. She then got out bows and ar
rows, bird traps, her nshing poles and
spears.
When a Maori king goes hunting
he takes along his wife, who loads
his gun, bats his hook and runs to
pick up his game.
Besides these attractions, if more
were needed, he comes in possession
of marvellous climate, where al
things grow and the air is soft all the
year round.
The Maori princess paid visit to
Melbourne a few years ago. Here she
was lionized. Her wit, her pretty ways
and her sweetness made her the most
sought-after of women wherever she
went. At that time she did not want
husband or she could have secured one
without difficulty.
One Of the reasons why she has not
succeeded in getting an English or an
American mate is because of the pub
licity of her method of obtaining one.
Men hesitate about answering a matri-
mOnial advertisement. but this should
not deter any man from securing SO
good a wife.
The Maori princess announces that
after her marriage she will travel. And
the Queen of England will have the
pleasure of welcoming her at drawing
room. In this country she would be
presented at the presidents levee and
in France, where her color is more pop
ular than white, she will be the envy of
the Partisan ladies.
It is too bad that this lovely princess
does not get what she wants. But now
that the facts are fully known she will
get a proposal soon and maybe by ca
Bile, too. FRANK HARRIS.
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