The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-08
A PRINCE AT THE CAPITAL.
Guest at the Artistic Bachelor Quar-
ters of Mr.. ShO, of COrea.
Washington Post


From time to time fairylike tales with
an ominous sound have appeared in print
the hero of the same being a real prince
heir apparent TO the throne of Corea. This
young man is, and has been for some time,
living IN Washington, and is now the guest
of Mr.. Sho at 2819 Fourteenth street Mr. Sho
was formerly the minister representing his
country here and keeps bachelors hall. His
home is exceedingly artistic and as dainty
as ladys boudoir. Beautiful pictures
hang upon the walls, tiger skins and price
less rugs cover the floor, while exquisite
pieces of bric-a-brac from the Orient beau
tify the corners. The gorgeous loneliness
Of the far-off country is subdued with the
soft embroideries and panels and it seems
as if the delicate touch of a woman must
be there, the effect is so harmonious and
reStful.
The story that the prince is in this coun-
try ostensibly to study but really to escape
assassination is untrue: He is great fa-
vorite with his father, King Ye Hung, and
the crown prince, his brother, and this in
itself shows the absurdity of such a tale,
because their power is supreme. Prince Ye
Eiuwha (Ye is the family name, and in all
countries in Asia the surname is written
firsO is about twenty years of age, and is
extremely intelligent and progressive in his
ideas. He is so pleased with this country
that at every new feature he meets he
says he wishes he: might adopt, it in his
country. He is, of course, the highest in
station of any Corean here. He has
bright, clever face, marked with a strong
individuality. He affects the most stylish
mode in mems attire and is a Beau Brum-
mel in his appearance White duck trous-
ers with shoes to match, and short dark
coat, with immaculate linen, is a favorite
costume in the morning. The prince is
also a devotee of the Bicycle, and takes
many a long spin over the roads, often I'M
accompanied, and considers wheeling an
excellent exercise. He has with him at
present friend Mr.. Sheen, about his
own age, and they are often seen together.
In coming to this country his idea was to
travel in as informal a manner as possible,
and consequently is known as Mr.. Ye by a
great many people whom he met. His
present plans are to remain in Washington
this summer, and as soon as he has COM
mand of the English language he will
enter some college. He is now studying
with tutor and at his present abode are
a. number of young Corean students, who
are attending various colleges, but are now
the guests of Mr.. Sho during vacation
days.
The prince does not wear a coat of mail
and laughs at the idea of any one think
ing he does He has too modern and up
to-date ideas of his own to be afraid of
lurking assassins. as has been intimated,
There are various grades of princes in
Corea, their titles being similar to those of
officers of rank in this country, but Prince
Eiuwha is the highest prince next to his
brother in Corea. He is thoroughly liked
and admired by his companions, and
treats them as equals, dispensing with the
Difference due him by custom as belonging
to the royal family