New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
EMPEROR WILLIAM II.
,rse Kaiser Seen Through French
coe4ocles-An Imperial InterUiesc.
Paris, August Z

- rrederfck the Great passion for yOItarfan
.r,,,nbv: he has acquired a thorough knowl-
- ~ French literature: he keeps himself fully
- concerning the trend Of French
p..~-bf and ne Is familiar with the doings and
s-vs OF leading French politicians scientists,
-. and hnancleUs He constantly has his
- an she Partisan pulse. and he speaks and
-S,ss French perfectly. never betraying the
s.sssst Teutonic accent or idiom. Indeed, if
.-.,rre ,Tere q monarchy. the alert and vivacious
s-J.sn-oIlern would make an ideal French ruler
- - has the ''panache' OF Henri Quatre. and
.-,stsing approaching 20 the personal magnet
- n a NAPOLEON.
~,,-ing a recent cruise in Norwegian waters
=. Ariane. the steam yacht Of the French
I.-uty. NJ CASTOR Menier. cast anchor in the
.-.sstesd OF Bergen. within hailing distance Of
=. imperial yacht Hamburg, on board OF which
-.s EmperoV William. The Ariane is no
..nrs craft 10 the Emperor because, cruising
. the Norwegian coast IN 1902. when NJ.
lrsnler's guests included the late N. waldeck-
p,usseau, the French yacht was visited by the
r.,ssr. who conversed with the French states
- for over two hours. N. CASTOR Menier. a
,.r moments after his yacht had cast anchor,
sid his respects 20 the Emperor on board the
hamburg. The Emperor Immediately afterward
s-sfrnHG iLe H1SlL on AllG EISlCn E6CnI, and IN
,..ss u. Menier and his friends, including two
r,uns and charming Partisan women, to dine the
,,ms evening on board the imperial yacht NJ
vsnier Is now back in Paris, and one Of the
,.rv. A. CASTOR Berardi, a leading Partisan
.,prpalist. describes the interview with the
Kaiser IN a letter to N. Adrien Hebrarsd. Ed
ear Of "Le Temps" In this interview Emperor
william expressed himself freely on a variety of
civ
,smporary journalists. His observations are
tssnly and widely discussed in all the French
ssugpapers. and have become favorite subjects
Of conversation in smart Partisan society during
he summer months.
animation Emperor William said, although
he physician OF the lawyer is obliged 10 show
ssYna diploma"
This IS privilege" NJ Berardi replied, "that
sournalists have. the honor Of sharing with heads
9, state and with politicians"
The reflections Of the Kaiser on newspaper
men have elected from the French press vigor-
Gus and amusing comments which will be highly
appreciated by the Emperor, for they have been
collected and transmitted 10 him by the German
Ambassador. The "Gaulois'' in a leading edi-
tufal signed by Robert Mitchell. declares that
william II himself is essentially modern jour-
raHst Orator. orchestral conductor. professor
q philosophy. preacher. dramatist, painter and
musical composer he says. ''he has all the re-
gurements Of up-to-date journalism. Like NJ.
Jcurdain. he has at his disposal music master.
8 drawing master. dancing master and a
master OF philosophy. BY singular good fortune,
= Is precisely in practising the only calling in
vhich he has no naster-that Of a ruler of men
-4hst he displays the highest skill"
The reason Of this IS because his methods are
:Ase Of the newspaper man. rather than of the
essesrnan He travels like a correspondent OF a
great newspaper. He attaches supreme i'm
poEtsnce 10 trivial events. He interviews spe-
ciallsts on their particular subjects. He is an
asept IN the business side Of the profession. He
dees not shrink from publicity, and he IS not
above attracting subscribers. Each Of his acts
e sensational newspaper article. He is a
skIful hand at making display headlines. and
our eminent colleague does not wish to do
away with the press. nor even to subject it to
gsosestep drillnasters. but merely to bring IT
into nae with other liberal professions by re-
curing that all journalists pass examinations,
sad be required 20 exhibit their diplomas before
tsLng permitted to practice
Such is the substance OF the "Gaulois's' obser-
rstious and the same order of ideas is eX-
pressed by the Temps" which points out that
Emperor William possesses most remarkable
journalistic talent. He has the sense of actu-
atty, he has a nose for news he is fluent
and forcible irnproviser. his figures Of speech
have warmth OF color, and his descriptions are
Elrfuresque. and, above all. catch the eye Of the
public Even his present attack upon journal
Es is excellent Journalism It gives the Key
Hote for the newspaper article for the watering
rT,, Sa1l
The account given by NJ CASTOR Berardi Of
Emperor William supplies a vivid pen and
ink sketch n Berardi relates how the Emperor
rspidiy approached the gangway Of the Ariane
IN sn eight-oared gig. He wore navy blue
yachting c-stunle. with white cap and white
shoes He mounted the gangway with light,
elastic step. He advances with a broad, pleas
ant smile, and extended his hand in frank and
hearty greeting IntroductiOns and vigorous
hanashaking ensued Only two persons accom-
panied hirn-Minister Won Jensch. who is a
nephew o. Chancellor Won Bulow. and Professor
sehiemauu. Z little. thin man OF Russian origin
about whom SO much was heard during the Al
gseiras conference and who Will shortly visit
Paris TO consult books in the National Library
familiar. absolutely informal. conversation
ensus5. during which NJ Berardi was surprised
. hnd with what absolute purity the Emperor
spoke French He alluded 10 his previous visit
70 The Arlane. and asked about NJ. WaldecA-
Rousseau's last moments. Referring to the can
cerous growth that caused the French states
mans death The Emperor remarked: "Ah, yes.
i Is thar terrible n1alady that caused death in
ny own family. I shall never forget the ex-
pssssion OF my father when seeking TO read in
lie eyes of all who came near him the real
V'9gress Of the disease from which he SUFFERED
sEaausly the conversation changed to pol
Aa The Emperor said that he had for many
gsaH followed the progress made by the Jap
anese
I spoke Of this TO the Car" he said, "and
e.so described the marvellous service OF informa-