New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
APPEAL TO ROOSEVELT.
King Peter Of Serbia Applies to Him
for Diplomatic Recognition.


ton. and that United States Minister jackson and
the British envoy. Sir George Bonham, will very
shortly arrive at Belgrade for the purpose OF pre-
sening their letters OF credence to King Peter
thus restoring those diplomatic relations which
were broken Off at the time OF the murder OF King
Alexander and Queen Draga.
The United States and British governments seem
to have to the conclusion that Peter person
ally was innocent of all responsibility for the
sassination Of his predecessor, and that inasmuch
he is doing his best to endow Servia with
respectable government IT is imPolitc to increase
the very Serious difficulties that confront him by
subjecting him to the indignity of refusing TO
maintain diplomatic relations with his court. All
the other powers have resumed diplomatic rela-
tons with servia. and the United States and Eng
land are the only that have held back until
now. True King Peter has not vet punished the
murderers of King Alexander. has he even
eliminated them from his councils. But it g taken
for granted that he will do this socn as his
hands have been sufficiently strengthened to admit
Of his taking any such action.
Meanwhile. the German. Austrian and Russian
EmperGrs while ranifesting the utmost considera-
ton and regard for King Peter personally, have
indicated their sentiments with regard to the
Servian army by forbiddng the officers Of their
military forces to hold any kind of inter
course official social. with Servian officers and
declining permit Servian military officers to
pear anywhere in their dominions in uniform In
deed. Servian army officers subjected at the
present moment to the most severe ostracism by
the officers of the other European armies, who de-
cline TO regard them any longer as comrades as
possessed Of the proper sense OF military hohoT' OF
as fit associates.
Not only is King Peter face to face with
empty national treasury. but. he has resources
OF his own left. and for the last three weeks one
of his eTnissaries has been vainly endeayoring at
Vienna. Budapest Paris Berlin and London 70
raise a sum Of 10000 on the strength Of accept
arces bearing the signature Of the Servian mon
arch. Everywhere King Peters representative
meets with the same response, namely, that the
Servian throne is too insecure to admit OF the
Signature Of its occupant being considered as a
valid security.
Old Admiral Boyle Of the British navy, whose
death has just taken place in italy. enjoyed the
unusual distinction of receiving while still mere
midshipraan the thanks of the United States Gov
eminent for his plucky rescue OF an American orlg
from the hands Of pirates at the mouth or the
Congo River on the West Coast of Africa That
was little fifty years ago. and he was re-
warded by his own government with promotion to
the rank Of sub-leutenant. He was in command
of the big cutter belonging to the British cruiser
stationed on the West Coast and, aIthocgh
mere boy carried out the rescue with skill ana
pluck worthy of Msrryatt's hero Indeed the en-
tire naval career of this gallant old officer, so full
Of stirring incidents, reads like a Marryatt novel,
| c,erroao,'s future Emperor has made his debut
| on the turf and his racing stable has carried OH
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military gteeplechase meeting. which took place
the other day at Doeberitz The crown prince
| who likewise gave two valuable cups 10 De run
for at meeting. has registered his racing coIors
and has announced his intention OF entering horses
for several of the non-milttary fat races. He has
already collected what IS regarded by experts as
quite q promising string Of horses and has his
fathers full approval and support in his creation
/ Of a racing stable.
/ The Emperor however would not permit him TO
1 1,fh js of
! the steepIechase at Doeberitz the other day. In
/ fact the only heir apparent whom l have ever
/ known TO don the silk shirt and cap of a gentle
/ man rider in q steeplechase, riding his horse to
victory. was the late Duke Of Clarence. eldest son
! OF King Edward. Prince Eddie a shy, ner-
vous and delicate looking lad. whose appearance
did not convey the impression that he was IN any
sense of the word sportsman. And yet he was
passionateIy fond OF horses, splendid rider, and
| absolutely fearless when In the saddle
No little amusement has been created by the pro-
! ceedings Of the theatrical manager W 7. Nc
! GIenan against the Marquis Of Anglesey. and
especially by the cross-examnation Of the latter,
during the course Of which il brought to light
/ that members of the very large servants hall at
! Anglesey Castle liable to be called upon TO
! take part in the plays and tabeaus produced in
/ the private theatre which is one OF the features
Of the castle. Thus the housekeeper, who Tejoices
in the sngularly appropriate name OF Mrs Player,
seems 10 have played the role of Juliet 10 Lord
! Anglesey's Romeo and other domestics gave sim
liar evidence while the practice of the marquis TO
invite entire theatrical companies touring in the
/ neighborhood TO spend few days at the castle as
! his guests. paying them for their performances
| each evening while there, has contributed to give
his house parties an extremely mixed and some
/ what bohemian favor, so much So indeed that
/ tie castle and its hosptaliues are in rather bad
odor with the territorial magnates CT the hesHpoI-
/ hood
The marquis likewise admitted while on the wit
ness stand that he was not actor explaining,
you know I only act for my amusement
! While many people are disposed to regard this
pronounced fendness of the marquis for matters
thea rical as eccentrcity. bordering insanity 1t
! Is only fair to him remember that he was en-
tirely brought up amid theatrical environments the
! premature death of his mother, together with the
| conduct Of his father, having rendered 1t neces-
sary that he should be intrusted to the guardian
ship of his mothers sister who IS married 10 Co
| ouelin Cadet the famous Partisan actor. who was
/ a second father him, undoubtedly Influencing
the bent of his character.
The marquis is separated. hut not divorced, from
his wife who is likewise his first cousin their legal
differences in the divorce which, to the dis
appointment of the curious. We're heard in camera
| being characterized by the presiding Judge. Sir
| Francis Jeune, the most extraordinary and
| unique that had ever come before him during the
! course OF his long career the bench. The
nnarchoness lives the greater portion of the year
with her mother widow of the last Marquis of
/ Hastings and separated from her present husband
Sir George Chetwynd, formerly Of the Jockey Club
| Young Lady Anglesey. like her husband. has
,,anv American relatives. For her brother, Guy
| Cbetwynd IS married 10 Miss Secor. of New-York
| while Lord Anglesey. the head Of the Paget fam
| ilv has one of his cousins, Major General Arthur
| Paget. married TO daughter OF the late Mrs
! Psran stevens of New York and another cousin
| Aln,eric Paget married Pauline. daughter O.
! ". c. whitney. 4 third cousin. Sidney Paget
,.kes bts home in this country and is at present