New-York tribune., 1906-08-15
KING HATES WINE.
no- Alfonso of Spain a Total Ab-
stainer by Taste.

III
stainer by Taste.
..s.- virtues which Queen Christina of
s.s fnstfIled into the mind CT her young
81 49,, Alfonso is that Of temperance, and he is.
- e-, much mistaken. the only reigning mon
I. europe. except the Sultan. who is total
g.. T. is not alone matter OF principle
seclines TO touch alcoholic beverages Of any
p. -,a-soever hut also because dslikes the
- - an wines and spirits. He. however. drinks
-. Quantities of ice water. and at the on
tlo--.,,uo.s which he attended on the occasion Of
g e -I.,ts 10 England, Germany. Austria. France
r,-.,rai suffered much from his difficulty il
= - rlain water 10 drink. the servants in
80 being apparently determined that water
-. 4. - beverage for an anointed Of the Lord.
4, veu that this should be known. az some
= &c & fantastic story, with Dreposterous Il
--.sose was published IN the English and in
- American press. describing, with all sorts Of
---stsatial detail. the iurid excesses Of King
.,-., when II his cups. one picture represent
- s.B, indeed. as lashing his mother. Queen
.,<.-,sss- with a whip. Queen Sophia or Sweden.
- sad IS a total abstainer. while her favorite
or,ar. Prince Bernadotte. who surrendered
-. -,sl prerogatives and his rights Of succession
-, Swedish throne 70 wed his mothers maid OF
- Miss Ebba AI1nck IS president Of the Scan
-, AZ Temperance Union.
yn- PROVIDENCE DECIDED THE QUESTION.
r4ur Alfonso and Queen Victoria, before sailing
- eantande- for England or the steam yacht
.--ss almost precipitated another Cabinet crisis
= ssss..-g or making the long trip from la
r-ts where they had spent their honeymoon. 10
e sebastian on The northern frontier. by motor,
.--.a5 of bv -rai1- AS soon the Cabinet learned
: =. kings intentions they were horror stricken
- q; once dispatched the Premier FIELD Marshal
80. Doni2suez. 70 la Grauja 10 insist upon the
s,grey northv-a-d being made by train
~ Premier on reaching the palace took the
-1Br 70 task declared that neither he nor the ad-
--rsra,ion could be responsible 70 the narion for
- ssfe- a their ma jesties and for their protec-
.ir- t-ou harm during four day journey over
,-ies of t--p0iiced. badly constructed country
-,sis and vas Just about 70 intimate that he
-5uld Ike Premier Maura on previous occasion.
-.sr1 unless tie King Welded. when Alfonso. who
al been g-sncing cut OF the window. caught sight
7. lis wife in the courtyard below. where his
sror.ts white horse was being led up and down
s~zserg hin-. Without permitting the veteran 10
sszh his sentence he seized him BY the arm raced
,ss old gentleman downstairs into the courtyard,
sss ca-le5 err 70 the Queen:
aEere Victoria, the general objects to our motor
hg 70 sza Sebastian. don't want 10 accept any
Yssponsiblty Ia the matter. but viii leave the
esciscn cf ire question IN the hands Of Providence
Tos stand az the other end Of the courtyard and 7
q that end. and then We vii each Of US call
ss.ro re name n his horse. II he comes 10 me
,5Eney ay ral but. If The horse goes to you, then
~ VII e. 10 the San Sebastian BY motor
TIE horse set free by It's groom. hesitated for a.
ziuate ana then with & neigh trotted 10 the young
Queen. who had been accustomed 10 feed him with
sugar -aCghingly the King patted the Premier
c. the back. and exclaimed You see. Providence
Wis i that should 20 by motor. Neither You
70 can afford 70 fy I'm the face Of Providence."
Ths 7iE general who could not help laughing. was
compelled 70 give way. since Heaven. the throne
sid even tha brute creation were all arrayed
sEainst him.
BANK 0F ENGLAND KEEPS ITS GUARD
Fortunately there IS no truth in the story widely
1-ruatad and cabled TO this country 10 the effect
;sst TIE military guard OF the Bank of England
vE about TO be Withdrawn in consequence OF the
asiEndlleut OF two bsttalous OF the brigade Of
3lrds. which for considerably over one hundred
HEs has furnished the sentinels that watch over
- bank at night
Every evening toward nightfau half company
r the Coldstreauls the Scots the Grenadiers or
Re IRISH Guards march from their barracks. near
Birmingham Palace, 70 the Bank OF England under
tne command OF a subaltern. They invariably
march z single file along the edge OF the pave
Hsnt SO as not 20 disturb the foot traffic which
Al that time Of the day IS flowing IN the opposite
direction
he soldiers are on duty al the bank from 5
scock II the evening until o'clock in the morn
ng, ard for this they receive shilling extra pay
frem the bank as well as food and beer. while the
1acer is provided BY the bank with an excellent
dinner, 10 which ne has the privilege OF inviting
sae guest. and also with sleeping accommodations
Ee breakfast the following morning. He also
Receives guinea, which IS apt. however TO weigh
1uch less in his mind than the excellence Of the
ancient port from the banks cellars
II the 6avs when Lord Edward Cecil was q sub
a'sra q lie Guards the late LORD Salisbury, then
Fsrsig1 Minister and Premier used 10 delight in
etang with his soldier son at the Bank. and many
sTs the equally celebrated statesmen and famous
commanders VINO have enjoyed the hospitality OF
ne Old Lady O. ThrsaInsedIe Street as the guests
2 the Officer of no guard
ne guard has been furnished every night since
As terrible riots OF Isl, when so many public
saASiags f London were destroyed and piIlaged
Sid when the clerks and other employees of the
ssak successfully defended this great national in
Elsltion with rnuHSets and with bullets made II
aelied down pewter INK pots until the arrival Of
1lirsTy assistance
Ihs Bank q England has such a reputation
throughout The world Tor the possession CT colossal
4ealId the average amount or riches stored within
w area q little over three acres being estimated
u ever s9 ~ o0o that II naturally invites the at
'eniion Of every mob that gets beyond the control
y ne authorities and is plunder bent That Is
Wy ne military guard Is absolutely necessary for
-e sateTy q the Bank which for the past two
@hared wears more has been rot only the
s-sa1est backing establishment IN the world, but
AeS'se gTear government institution. compris-
q a. j does Die national debt department.
BOGUS DUKES AND ALARQUTSES
i would De wrong to describe the shooting af-