New-York tribune., 1907-11-06
GERMANY.s INsULTED DIPLOMATS.

Baron TschrschIy's transfer from the position
Of Secretary Of State for Foreign Affairs Berlin
10 that OF German Ambassador at Vienna IS cal
culated improve the relations between tho court
of the Kaiser and that of the Car. For Won
Tschirschky has never been persona Erata with
the Russian government and Great World since
his memorable encounter with tho Grand Duke
Vladimir which led not only 10 his own recall
from the Musccvite capital but likewise 10 the
removal of his chief Prince Radoln, from the
banks Of tho Neva those OF the Seine AT ball
given by the Grand Duchess Vladimir IN honor OF
her daughter Helen. now the wife Of Nicholas OF
Greece the grand duke offered his arm TO n lady
who was being conducted in 10 supper by Won
Tschirschky. at the time first secretary Of the
German embassy. Etiquette at European courts
always requires that lady should treat an invita-
ton Of this kind the part OF a member OF the
reignlng house ir the light of n command, and the
grand duke wishing TO turn or the use OF his
prerogative as a prince OF the blood into a Joke.
exclaimed her laughlngly "Oh. never mind those
tiresome German diplomats. They are the most
tiresome people in existence"
Won Tschrschky who Is extremely serious
minded. without a vestge Of humor instead OF
accepting this remark OF his imperial host In the
same laughing and merry Joking in which It
was uttered, took grave offence. and then and
there at the BAH made formal complaint to his
ambassador. Prince Radolin, insisting that tho
German embassy. and not only tho embassy. but
the entire diplomatic service of the Kaiser had
been sghted IL his person.
Radoiin, who Is a thorough Of the world
endeavored in vain II pacify his first secretary
pointing out TO him that of all the members OF the
reigning house of Russia there were mono who
were so German in their sympathies and so closely
allied with the Hohenzolerns as the Grand Duke
and Grand Duchess Vladimir; in fact the latter, a
princess of the House of Neutrality-suspicious.
used formerly to be regarded as the particular
champion of Germany at St Petersburg and as
the champion Of the policy of Prince Bismarck
Won Tschirschl,v however declined listen to
Radoliu's arguments or TO look upon the matter in
the light of a mere friendly joke. and intimated his
intention Of rendering his resignation and returning
10 Berlin to report the occurrence, unless he re-
ceived redress
Radolin, anxious at all costs to avoid making an
affair of state and a fllll-fedged diplomatic
troversy of such a silly incident, went at once to
the grand duchess a German princess, asking
her II either she her husband would say a kind
word to Won TschirschlSy in order to relieve him
(Radolln) Of a most embarrassing predicament
The grand duchess, instead Of complying with
RadoIin's request lost her temper completely,
rounded upon the ambassador for his impertlnence
in complaining about her husband at the instance
of a mere secretary of the embassy, and bade MIN
10 remember once and for all time that, although
she was a German by birth, yet that she was now
\ princess of the reigning house Of Russia. In
fact the grand duchess was so angry that Prince
RadolIn had no alternative but to leave the ball.
taking with him the members Of his staff The fat
was in the fire
The court of St. Petersburg and society there
tool, sides with the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess
Vladimir who are extremely hospitable. and de-
nolnced not only Tschirschky, but also Prince
Radolin for their absence Of any sense OF humor
In fact the position became intolcrable and RADIO
lin was transferred Paris, while Tschirschky
after remaining the retired list for short time
was appointed Minister Resident at Hamburg,
whence he was promoted TO the Secretaryship Of
State for Foreign Affairs.