The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-04-07
HIGH PLACES FOR AMERICAN WOMEN
Rapidly Becoming the Ruling
Power of the World.

Marlborough is 10 be mistress OF
the robes under the new regime
a; the English court calls to mind
the fact that American women have
been widely honored during the last
year. The same position occupied by
the Duchess OF Marlborough in the
English court has been conferred on
Baroness ron Ketteler In the German
court. unless the reports which come
from Berlin are wrong II will be re
membered that she was Maud Led
yard. a Michigan girl, whose home
vas in Detroit
Then there is Countess Won Goet
zen. wife OF the Governor General OF
German Africa. formerly Mrs William
NJ. Lay Of Washington, and before
that May Lowney Of Baltimore.
Still another American girl who
has a position OF honor in the world
Is Countess Won waIdersee, wife OF the
commander-in-chief of the allied ar
mics. the Countess being one OF the
New York Lees. And Mary Letter.
the Chicago belle, as the wife OF Lord
Curzon. Is vice-reiDe of India, the
highest OF all
The American woman a. the begin
ming Of the twentieth century occupies
a well defined and secure position IN
the social life of the world. She has
ceased TO be an experiment, and she
has outlived the odium OF the Daisy
Miller phase OF her existence. She
has demonstrated that she can take
her place among the peers OF any ma
ton and reflect credit upon her po-
sition. II Is not only a question OF
money and beauty. She has both In
abundance. but along with these and
the grace and culture which careful
breeding has acquired for her. she
possesses qualities OF mind and heart
that impress themselves upon all who
are associated with her. and very for
tunate may the foreigners be consid-
cred who can persuade a daughter OF
the American aristocracy, the proud
est OF democracies, TO share his title
with him. One has only to glance
over this list of American queens who
have not only shared with their hus-
bands the responsibilities of diplo-
matte life. but have inspired. aided
and encouraged them to greater am
billions and achievements. The charm
ing personality of the American wom-
an in high life has passed into prov
erb abroad. and the most honorable
positions are open TO her. Probably
there is no better evidence of this
than in the case OF the Baroness Won
Ketteler. who is to occupy post Of
honor at the Conservative German
court. her duty being that of arbiter
in questions of etiquette and court
dress. She will coordinate with the
Countess Brockdorff. who governs the
social policy OF the German court, as
the representative OF the Empress.
The official title of the Baroness Won
Ketteler will be mistress OF the robes
at the court of Berlin.
The sad story oil the fate of Baron
Won Ketteler. the German Minister.
who was brutally murdered last sum-
mer by the Boxers. is still fresh in the
memory OF all. and the sympathy Of
the whole world went out to the wild
owed Baroness. The Kaiser was deep
ly grieved and Inundated by the fate
OF his Minister. and has shown every
courtesy possible to his wife, placing
her in a position in his court in which
she takes rank above all the ladies
except those OF royal blood and the
Countess Won Buelow and the Countess
Brockdorff. Our American Countess
will have all the material good things
OF this world at her command. and the
kind treatment she has received will
no doubt help her to bear her great
grief II she wishes to live in Berlin
a suite OF twelve rooms will be set
aside for her, including four large
parlors and drawing rooms in the pal
aces at Pottsdam. Berlin and Wiesba-
den. Upon state occasions she is en-
titled to the use OF a gala coach and
four horses. The coachman and six
grooms will be clad in imperial livery.
AT any time she may choose to use
them six horses will be at her dis
posal. She will be entitled to seat
at the royal table and will receive
salary OF 81 500 per annum
Baroness Won Ketteler is the daugh-
ter of II. r. Ledyard. president of the
Central railroad. Miss Maud
Ledyard was one of the most beauti-
ful and attractive girls in American
society She had a charming dispo-
sition. which won for her many friends |
Descended from the Cass and Living |
ston families. there flows In her veins |
he blood that warrants her truly pa
trician bearing Her marriage with |
Baron Won Ketteler at Detroit In 1897 |
was the outcome OF truly romantic |
owe affair which was begun at Wash |
ngton. The Baron was attached to |
he German embassy at the capital |
md was much impressed at first sight |
With the sweetness and grace of the |
beautiful American girl Not long |
after their marriage Baron Won Ket- |
eler was transferred to Mexico. and |
sfterward 10 China. AS hostess at the /
legation she was one of the most pop
liar OF the many women who presided |
n Picking. and the Baron was justly /
proud of his beautiful wife.
Then came the siege and the awful I
that were crowded into
/ few weeks OF miserable suspense.
When the allied armies arrived at Pc
ding the Baroness started for her
ZONE az Detroit. telegraphing Harry
-edyard TO meet her. He hurried up
lis marriage with Miss Hendrie OF
hamilton. Ontario. and together they
rent to Yokohama TO meet the grief
tricken sister.
Baroness won Ketteler. however. did
lot remain long In the United States.
s the win OF the Kaiser was suficient
o induce her TO start as soon as pos
ible for her husbands native land.