New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

the hearse containing the body OF the old Scotch
woman who had had charge of the imperial nur-
sery when they were all children. No such COM
pirneut this was ever paid by the late Auto
crat TO eny of the great dignitaries OF his realm
who died in his reign. and 10 the aged nurse Of
humble birth was accorded by his Muscovite
majesty and by his brothers a courtesy withheld
from famous generals statesmen, princes and
prtncesses.
Nowhere do European rulers show their cour-
tesy more than in the trouble which they take to
hcQua1ut themselves beforehand with matters of
special interest to the people who about to
be presented TO them, and when one reflects upon
ne number Of persons who are presented each
Gay throughout the year to these rulers and the
labor which IL involves to study up beforehand
and TO remember the data concerning them, the
extent Of this gracious form of consideration
VIII be appreciated in its true light. can speak
nom personal experience in the matter. / was
Scarcely eighteen years old, little more than a
mere boy, who had only recently bid adeu TO
school and birchings, when first presented to
Emperor Francis Joseph at a ball given by
Countess Andrassy AZ Vienna He shook hands
most kindly spoke to me about the great school
tn England at which had been educated, and
which he mentioned by name. and after five
minutes Of kindly chaf and banter laid his hand
On my shoulder and expressed a wish that
should enjoy myself TO my hearts content at
Vienna.
OF course. the knowledge which he displayed
o' my previous life. Of my school days, etc,
was derived from inquiries which he had prob
ably made few minutes before of the great
personage who had obtained his permission to
present me- However. 1 did not think Of that
et the time. but felt astonished and fattered
by his extraordinary acquaintance with my
past life rrOEneCtE and now,
When look back TO the incident in a moro
calm and dispassionate frame Of mind, must
confess 20 a strong sympathy for the great
monarch who. in the midst Of magnihcent
entertainment and at a moment when he was
surrounded by archdukes and princes and by
ceebrated sta tesmen and famous generals, ano
" the most beautiful and highborn women IN
ae land. could find time not only 20 devote
I've minutes TO a mere cauow youth of eigh-
een' but also take the trouble to acquelnl
nnself beforehand with the lads past lfe'
with the object of giving the youngster pleas
u'e and Of putting him at his ease. OF course
hhat he did for me on that occasion he has
-eae for thousands of others. To every ono
nh whom he comes IN contact he displays
u'e same kindly and courteous consideration
Nha The same winning graciousness
Emperor William and King Edward even go
p" The length OF maintaining most wonderful
,SUeA OF card indices as complete as thoSo
pt oy any great metropolitan newspaper.
-Aese cards contain not only memoranda con-
se'hlng persons likely TO be presented IN the
iuture but likewise data concerning previous
-"'erviews IN the event Of their having been
PRESENTED in the past. Thanks 10 this their
e'nan and English majesties are not only
:. O'e 10 display thorough acquaintance with
;. e career of the family and the interests OF
e persons introduced TO them. but can also
'csA the circumstances of their previous meet
The effect Of this u TO imp&t 70 ias