New-York tribune., 1907-07-07

than is generally known. Their tastes vera "a
similar their creed, and II Louis tncIfned
rather more to the old German pantheisrn than
Frederick 1t was perhaps because he had a
greater element OF romance in his character and
an intellect which. though brilliant. was not so
well balanced as that Of the most famous scion
OF the House Of HOhenzollern-
Emperor Joseph II Of Austria was likewise a
bit OF a philosopher. but his tendencies in that
direction were not appreciated by his contern-
porarfes. For he narrowly escaped excomnluni-
cation by the Pope and a revolution on the part
Of his subjects, who were firmly convinced that
he was crazy. opinion which was widely
shared in Europe at that time. That ne was no
fool however, IS shown by the fact that Ger
many owes TO him the emancipation Of the Jews
and many other liberal reforms which have con-
duced to her economic prosperity and political
grandeur.
That the great Napoleon at one time contem-
plated becoming a Mahometan is a matter OF
history, and there is a good deal OF evidence in
support Of the story that he actually became a
convert to Islam at Cairo IN the early DAYS
following his victories in Egypt, and when he
still imbued with the idea of creating a
vast Oriental empire for himself in which Tur-
key. India and Arabia were to be comprised
Napoleon III. though cynical in so many things,
was for years a firm believer in spiritualisul.
and 80. too, was his consort. Empress Eusenie,
over whom an American spirituaIist obtained an
extraordinary degree OF power IN the latter days
Of the Empire. can also recall another OF these
gentry. who for time enjoyed q great vogue
at Vienna, especially among the women OF tbs
great world. II was not until women OF the i'm
perial family gave evidence Of becoming subjecr
TO his influence that II was determined 70 put a
stop to the cult. The late Crown Prince Ru-
dolph, and his then intimate friend. crony anf
cousin. Archduks John. undertook the task.
which was accomplished at seance at which
number OF illustrious personages. including some
OF the highest IN the land. were present. It was
IN the palace OF Archduke John. who disappeared
mysteriously some time after the Crown
Princes tragic death and has never been heard
OF since. IN the middle OF the seance. by a pre-
concerted arrangement between the Crown
Prince and the archduke, the lights were sud
denly turned up. the doors behind the curtains
at the end OF the room were bolted as TO cut
OF all egress. and the supernatural visitor fran
tically endeavortns to escape, was found TO bs
the spiritualist IN person with white sheet over
his evening dress and in stocking feet. The
was quietly expelled by the police on the follow
ing day, while Archduke JOHN and the Crown
Prince. IN spite OF the pressure brought by the
fellows numerous dupes TO prevent It. gave 10
the Vienna newspapers the report OF the exposs
appended their signatures.
II may be remembered that about fifteen years
ago the late King OF Wurtemberg fell under
the influence OF a couple of American spiritual
lists, OF whom was a dentist by profession
which ended by srousins the indignation OF his
subjects TO such a pitch that his ministers, in
the name Of his people, confronted him with the
alternative OF either expeuing the Objectionable
foreigners from the land or Of abdicaring his
throne, threatening him with deposition and
with being put under restraint n Iunattc un-
less he made UP his mind one way or another.
The men were expelled.
At one time there was disposition in certain
circles at Berlin To develop enthusiasm in be-
half Of the Christian Science cult. and IL was
even asserted that members Of some OF the
reigning houses were Inclined to lend a willing
ear 10 the teachings OF Mrs. Eddy. But En-
peror William quickly put damper upon the
movement. intimating that those who beCans
identified Herewith would incur not merely his
ridicule but his grave displeasure. \ deeply
religious man. he regards the tenets OF Chris
tian Science as something akin 10 blaspheInyi
and while his unconcealed efforts to secure di-
vine guidance in his duties as ruler have led 10
his being sometimes described as imbued with
mystic leanings IN matters of faith Il must not
be for one moment believed that he has any
sympathy with those so-caIled "IuystIcs" who
attempt 10 accomplish their oft unscrupulous
ends by the pretended invocation OF unorthodox
powers beyond those Of nature.
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