New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-20

IatneT OF Mrs. Parnen. was open 70 him in the
- ii.-llIIeelt manner, and il was solely due 10
'oeH IroiH tlls source that the Duke and Duchess
u helL were able to proceed to England a few
weeks before the birth OF their child the late
queen Victoria Had it. therefore. not been for
AaattheW woods generosity her late majesty would
AaNe Oeeh porn IN Germany instead Of in Eng
land an event which would have vastly facilitated
the notorious designs OF the Duke Of Cumberland
TO obtain possession Of the throne in her stead
may add that one OF the very first acts Of Queen
victoria on her accession 10 the crown was %
confer baronetcy and other honors upon Mrs
Parnells grandfather.
Robert sievier who has Just had his extremely
unsavory career exposed in court in England In
connection with action for SANDER which he
was foolish enough 10 bring against Sir James
Duke. IS not. as might be inferred from the evi-
dence. q man OF obscure birth. but OF good family
being grandson OF the well known sculptor and
scientist, Robert W. Sicvier who was probably the
most intimate friend and associate Of the great
Lord Brougham and a Fellow 81 the Royal So
ciety. The seviers OF CourIand origin. and
there are still Some members OF the family with the
title OF count in the German provinces of Russia
Lady Mabel Sievier. al the time Of her sudden
marriage 10 him. was engaged 10 be married to an
officer Of the name OF Crosbe. who has now in
herlted his fathers place in County Kerry. BaIly-
heiEne Castle, as well considerable property. and
who is. in fact. well of thar fortune $4,000
a year. which Lady Mabel formerly possessed. can
not have constituted any great attraction 10 him.
But within a week OF the date appointed for the
wedding. Lady Mabel suddenly without any pre-
Flous warning. wrote letter 10 Captain Croshie
informing him that she could become his wife.
and twenty four hours afterward was led to the
altar by Robert SlevieT. who. Is shown in
last week. had already then been dropped" from
Bodies Club, and had been tho subject Of an
nounCement in the Official Gazette that his
presentation At court had been cancelled by order
OF the Queen. In fact. his merit consisted IN his
good looks and his cheerful manner. while his in
tmacy with Lady MabeTs brother. though it may
have contributed 10 bring him into frequent con
tact with her. was disadvantage rather than any
thing else from social point Of view. for the late
Lord Ailesbury popularity known the "Coster
MARQUIS in his day subjected 10 the penalty
OF being warned ~ the turf" and on the Heath"
At newmarket. by the Jockey Club. for his prac-
tees.
Not content with Citing Captain Crosbie in this
manner. Lady Mabel subsequently. according 70
her own admission IN court. sent number of para
graphs. containing both aspersions and attacks on
him 20 the various London social papers. and then
climax brought lawsuit against him 10
cover certain Of her letters which he had retained
The case was tried before Sir Henry Hawkins now
Lord Brampton who, IN deciding the case against
LADY Mabel. remarked:
There some letters that every honorable and
right feeling man would desire 70 return But
when the engagement is broken Of tho day before
the ladys marriage, and she not only makes
charges against him. but writes paragraphs about
il-4 society papers NTtch are utterly GtsHIt-lLa
Die. consider he Is entirely justified in wishing 20
keep fl his hands those particular letters which
10 show that the ISLANDERS concerning himself cir
culated by his ex-faHcee are unfounded-'
I NAV add that Lady Mabel is not bit ike her
brother the late marquis IN appearance being tall
handsome. and dark. with. formerly. any rate. a
merry smile that used 20 counteract the severity
suggested by the straIghtaess Of her carriage
Sir Hugh Gi]zean Reid who IS playing notable
role in connection with ;he International Press con-
gress al 81. Louis might De described King
LeoVoIds press agent IN chief. or. al any rate.
his most notable champion IN print. Indeed Leo
pold has been fortunate in securing the services ~
Sir Hugh Sir HuEh's life began in Highland
cabin. with oatmeal and work IN the field. he was
reared for the ministry. but preferred Journalism
the pulpit. and has been engaged in many Journal
istic enterprises. n fact he Of the first
Journalists 70 receive the honor ~ KaEhthood
the recommendation q Mr.. Gladstone who owed
him debt Of gratitude for services rendered 70 the
Liberal party in the press He was also one u the
founders OF the Institute Of Journalists IN London
and FOR many years its president.
MARQTISE DE FONTENOT.