New-York tribune., 1902-03-15
LONDON'S LATEST NEWS.
KAISER SENDS CHIEF RURGOMASTER A
TRIBUNE ARTICLE
KING EDWARDS FIRST COURT AT BUCK
INGHAM PALACE-THE IRISH
QUESTION AGAIN
Copyright 1902: BY The Tribune Association)


Especial to The Tribune by French cablel
London. March Is a. MI learn from Berlin
that Emperor William has transmitted. through
the Foreign Office. 10 Chief Burgomaster Kirsch-
ner of Berlin. The New-York Tribune's article
Of February 13. describing the high order Of
Berlin's municipal government. The article ap-
parently attracted the Kaiser's especially favor
able attention. The burgomaster has written
his majesty letter of thanks The "Tageblatt"
comments on the unusually direct method the
Emperor chose of communicating with the bur
gomaster 1t seems that sucn communication
is usually transmitted by the Ministry of In
terror to the president Of the City Council. II
is doubtful If ever before the Kaiser has
dignifed an American newspaper.
There were fewer changes in the Kings first
court at Buckingham Palace than the busy
bodies among the society journals had predicted
II was evening instead OF an afternoon draw
ing ROOM and the King and Queen stood by
themselves only two courtesies were required
the other royalties behind them not being sa-
luted. The presentations were made in the ball
room instead of the throne ROOM where the
work Of the decorators has not yet been com
pleted The ballroom has been redecorated. and
is much more stately and convenient room for
great functions than the throne room. Another
innovation was the supper. with hook cup.
champagne. hot bouillon, cold meats and ices
The court more brilliant than the Victorian
drawing rooms. owing TO the change in the hour
and the electric lighting of the palace. II a
large court. to which every present had
been specially invited. The full staff OF the
American Embassy attended with only three
embassy Iadies-Mrs. Choate Mrs White and
Miss White The other embassy ladies were
kept away by private mourning, Influenza and
other causes. Four American women were pre-
rod in I{s+-
gett and her daughter. Miss Alberta Sturges Of
New-YorH, and Mrs. and Miss Ermentrout Of
Philadelphia, intimate friends Of Charlemagne
Tower. the American Minister at ST Petersburg
The scene at last nights court is spoken OF
by tO-day's newspapers as one OF surpassinc
brilliancy. Never before had the King looked
so kngy, his breast blazing with orders and
stars. The Queen wore a golden yellow dress
glittering With irises embroidered in gold Her
jewels We're pearls and dainty crown OF dia-
monds Mrs. Choate wore a pink satin gown
trimmed with lace and black velvet nasturtiums.
jewelled with diamonds. Miss Twining a Ca
madam girl presented by Lady Strathcona. was
attired in a lovely dress of Limerick lace.
The Irish question again cropped UP in the
House of Commons last night The Nationalist
members reinforced by T. W Russell COM
planned that the Congested Districts Board had
failed 20 give any help 70 many parts Of Ireland
scheduled as congested.
South African shares were again depressed
yesterday owing 10 disCouraging cables about
Mr Rhodes. A syndicate OF South African mag
mates il is reported, has been privately formed
for the purpose Of taking over the whole of Mr.
Rhodess shareholdings, of whatever description
in event Of his death.
An American syndicate is said 70 be negotiat-
ing for the purchase Of the old entrance gates to
Hampton Court Palace. They were recently
pulled down, and are now in the hands OF we'll
known dealer If the negotiations are not broken
off this country will lose one Of the most his
torical examples of early English wrought iron
work. I. N F.
THE COURT SPECTACLE BRILLIANT
ROYALTY DRIVES THROUGH THE RAIN To
BUCKINGHAM PALACE CEREMONY.
tBy The Associated Pressr
London March 14.-The beautiful spring
weather OF the last few DAYS changed this
afternoon to a heavy downpour. which ccntin-
ued throughout the evening, and which quite
spoiled. so far as the general public con-
cerned, the spectacle Of the Kings court.
In spite Of the binding rain. which turned
the roads 10 quagmres and hid the entrance TO
the palace in blurred mist the constant stream
Of arriving carriages watched by large
crOud which Chasrad most when their