New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-30
EUROPEAN PRINCES.
ROYAL, RECREATIONS IN BUDAPEST AND
sTOCKHOLM-THE CZAR'S EAR.
NEsTNEss-A UNITED FAM
lily IN ENGLAND.

tertained in Hungary with cavalry reviews
and an old-fashioned stag hunt in the forest
,pd he has been the guest Of honor in the for
Iorn and shabby chateau Of Maria Theresa,
which OCCUPIES a commanding situation in the
picturesque capital Of Hungary. The welcome
which he has received is a hearty one The
Magyars disliked the Germans so long as Hun
gary was governed from Vienna AS soon as the
compromise Of 1867 went into operation the two
races were reconced. for each remained domi-
nant in its own half Of the Empire. the MaSyars
governing Hungary with its Saws, and the Ger
mans Austria with its Siavs. The alliance with
Germany has been popular in Budapest, because
IL unites che two empires against Russia whose
invasion of Hungary in 1919 has never been
FORGOTTEN by the Magyars. The German En-
reror hos been greeted with exceptional warmth
as the chief ally Of the Dual Monarchy. Rush.
ing from he arms Of the King OF italy at HON.
burg into the embrace Of Francis joseph In
Hungary he has proclaimed anew the power and
necessity of the Triple Alliance as the chief bull
wark OF European peace.
King Oscars celebration Of the twenty-itth
anniversary OF his accession to the throne IS
the great event in the North. Stockholm, with
Its Scandinavian Exhibition approaching tri-
umphant close, has been glad to have series
outburst of festivity and glory. The European
courts are well represented at this scandinavian
jubilee and the most beautiful city in Northern
Europe will be the scene Of brilliant fatos and
worted gayety. The King enjoys the uniqu.
distinction OF being the only European sover-
s'gn who has artistic and literary tastes. lie is
an artist with a talent for sketching. and also
a musician. and he has a large library and is
fond Of reading The Jubilee has increased the
prestige and popularity Of sovereign whose
graces Of manner and amiable qualities are gen.
orally recognized by his subjects
The f6tes in Budapest and Stockholm have
not diminished the complex difficulties Of do
mestic politics. The Magyars are dissatisfied
with the financial relations of the two halves Ok
the empire. The Southern Savs desire to con-
vert Agram into a great capital. and TO be re-
leased from the domination or the MagyaIs.
The North .rn Slavs have similar aspirations re-
specting Prague, and contend that Bohemia Is
entitled to as large measure or autonomy as
Hungary. The Dual Monarchy is honeycorbed
with race jealousie5 and dissensons 1t is an
anomalous confederacy of rival nationalities and
hostile races and the single force which keeps
It together is tie Emperor's genius for compro-
mise. In like manner the relations OF Sweden
and Norway are Strained by incessant bcker-
ings and rivalres In sentiment. II not in form
and practice. Norway ia a republic and 1t IS
united with Swed N under a monarchy which Is
essentially alien. Home rule has not created a
union of hearts in King Oscars divided realm
In the South. as in the North everything de-
Ponds upon the feXbty and conciliatory spirit
OF the reigning monarch. The Emperor OF Aus
tria-Hungary has been the throne for nearly
half a century. and by timely and discreet COM
promises and readjustmcnts Of race forces he
has succeeded in maintaining his authority and
in importing a semblance of unity to the empire.
Whenever races and nationalities have been un.
able TO pull together In foreign affairs he hag@
been impelled by his own judgment to take de-
cisive action. He Is one OF the ablest and most
adrolt monarchs In Europe, and he Is also or.
Of the unhappest and most unfortunate, for his
reign has been clouded with bitter sorrows and
disappointments King oscar Is also a monarch
with a concatory temper and. alien King as
he is he has contrived to command the respect
and affections Of his Norwegian subjects
THE GERMAN EMPEROR AND THE GEAR.
The Emperor Of Austria Hungary spends his
holidays in his summer palaces and enjoys the
pleasure OF old-fashioned stag hunting In the
forests The King Of Norway and sweden. Ike
the King OF the Belcians. takes refuge In his
yacht and seldom leaves 1t during midsummer
weather The German Emperor with feverish
energy. passes from yachting cruise TO hunting
bout. and is constantly making and returning
visits OF State and reviewing military forces
but. although enthusiastic yachtsman and
good shot he finds his keenest sport In dlplo-
macy and politics and is never weary Of IT, Ills
visit TO st. Petersburg vas bold stroke de-
signed offset 10 the French Presidents
reception. II It proved unsuccessful, IL was not
through any lack OF audacity. When his own
reception was completely overshadowed by
President Faure's and the Dual Alliance was
proclaimed with flourish OF trumpets. the Ger
maH.Empe-or not disheartened, but secured
thd diplomatic woods for small game. In the
negotiations at Constan;inope his will has been
a determining force from the outset. and he has
personally revised Lord Salisburys proposals for
peace. He has met alternately the King or ltaly
and the Emperor OF Austria Hungary, and has
taken effective measures FOR reminding France
and Russia that the Triple Alliance has not been
dissolved.
The German Emperor's talent for making MS
influence felt in Europe is well known. What
is something of a mystery is the Cars person.
alty. upon which hang the peace OF the Con-
tinent, the progress of his own empire ana tn'
settlement Of the Eastern question. He is very
serious ruler and takes a solemn view OF MS
respcn sihilities as the autocrat or all the nus
s.es Every diplomatist who has met him Is
impressed with his earnestness and FORCE OF
character He speaks with deliberation ana
clearness. and emphasizes his words with sfrohs
'gestures. He spends little time in recreation
and is constantly at work with his Imperial ao'
y:se-s: and he is ruler capable OF torn''ns
policies OF his own after thinking deeply over
affairs OF State. While he has made less SUR III
Continental affairs than the German Emperor
has done. he is regarded by wary diplomatis's
a. 4 monarch 0. superior intelligence ana torce
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