Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-21

vacation he does so on the royal yacht
Amphitrite Despite her classical name. the
yacht is simply a converted transport be-
longing to the Greek government, a heavy
and ugly boat, which, seen alongside any
Of a dozen yachts belonging to American
millionaires, would look like a tramp
steamer, although its Interior arrangements
are said to be sufficiently comfortable.
Before each departure of the Amphitrite
from Piraeus there must be, of course, in
the house Of representatives the usual dis
cussion about the reckless extravaganza OF
the government. and tears sufficient to fill
enc of the yachts boilers will be shed on
the tribune. The cause of all this fuss?
The government foots the bill for the coal
burned by the yacht on the way to Venice
and back. besides allowing small extra pay
to the officers and crew while aboard.
Goes to Paris.
Following his stay at Aix-les-Bains, the
king takes trip to Paris, when he and
President Loubet have a little heart-to-
heart talk on things diplomatic. The king
is looked upon one of the shrewdest
diplomats in all Europe; among other
creditable strokes, he has strongly allied
his house. through the marriage of four
of his children, with three of the leading
reigning families The wife of Crown
Prince Constantine, Princess Sophie. is the
sister of the kaiser. Another son, Nicholas,
has for his wife Princess Helena daugh-
ter of a Russian grand duke. Princess
Alice, wife of Andrew, is of the British
reigning family, and the daughter Maria
is married to Grand Duke Paul of Russia.
Previous to these marital alliances the
king could only call the present King of
England brother.in-law and the late Car
Alexander II both brother-in-law and
cousin, gaining the latter relationship by
his. marriage with the Princess Olga.
daughter of Grand Duke Constantine, after
whom the Greek crown prince was named.
Queen Alexandra and King George are
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summer never passes that he does not
make her a visit in London. 1t is said
that when he is with. this, his favorite
sister, the king is much averse to spend
ing any time discussing affairs of state.
but at least once during his sojourn in the
British capital it becomes imperative for
him to have more than a social chat with
his august brother-in-law. who recognizes
the high diplomatic qualities of 1.-THE King
of the Hellenes." and frequently takes his
advice concerning matters in the near east.
Innate Shrewdness.
The effective manner in which the king
has disposed of numerous demagogical enc
mics aptly illustrates his innate shrewd-
ness.
There is always in the chamber a number
of representatives who seek and obtain
cheap popularity by reminding the king
every other day and without any particular
reason that above the majesty of the SOW
erelSn is the inaJesty VI luG nttlOil
the will of the people, since he is but a
constitutional king. reigning, but not gov
erning.
To ordinary attacks of this sort the king
paws absolutely no attention but when a
demagogue becomes particularly abusive
the first moment there is a change Of min
istry he is offered one Of the portfolfos- In
the natural course of events the former
active insulter of the king becomes the
most fawning proclaimer of his majesty s
virtues with the result that within three
months the demagogue is politically dead
| for all time.
Despite his sixty years, King George Is
the picture of health. In Aix-les- Bains and
Athens they say he is as handsome rascal
| as ever and swear that he does not look a
day over forty. There can be no doubt
that his annual trips to Aix-les-Bains and