New-York tribune., 1908-08-17
THIS AMBASSADOR A POET.

Sir Rennen Rodd. who in his forty-ninth year
has just been promoted tC the post of British Am
bsssador at Rome. which carries with it salary
Of some $4,000 year, besides the possession Of
palace In the Via VENT Settenbre superbly fur
nished and equipped with everything necessary. in
cluding $4,000 service of silver plate embassy
being moreover possessed Of large and beautiful
gardens may be described as one Of the favorites
ot fortune and as assuredly the most gifted and
accomplished member Of the English diplomatic
service Greatly Distinguishing himself at Oxford
where he carried OF all sorts of honors, including
the Newdigate poem prize, he began his dip
lo1latiC career under the late Lord Ampthiu at
Berlin. where he the good will of Emperor and
Empress Frederick 10 such extent that after
Unser FTttz's' death he requested by the
beTeaved widow TO write biography Of her hus-
band X the most charming and altogether
sympathetic portrait Of that unhappy monarch
which has appeared and was printed in four
languages. the proceeds being devoted by Sir Ren-
nell TO charities designated by the Empress. This
naturally served 10 attract the attention not only of
the English royal family but also all the other
relgnng houses Of Europe; and indeed this book as
vel as his other writings may be said 10 have
contributed quite much as HIS diplomatic work
Il his quick advancement n the diplomatic service.
Lord Rosebery, when Foreign Minister and Pre-
1aier, became OF his warmest friends and ne
was likewise fortunate enough TO win the goodwill
of Sir Edward Malet. Of the late Lord Dufferfn
and Of Lord Cromer, unde- al Of whom he served
He headed the special embassy 10 the Emperor Of
--1ySs-Lla- having among The members his staff
the soldier Of the lste Lord Salisbury and
Count Gleichen the Kings cousin and had hardly
taken Up the post OF charge daffaires Zanzibar.
Curing the absence of the late Sir Gerald Portal in
Uganda. when the Sultan OF Zanzibar died and
Rod had the opportunity TO win more distinction
by showing both presence Of mind energy and re-
source in quelling insurrection, removing 2
usurper and placing the rightful successor on the
throne. While stationed the East Coast Of
Africa he took part in several military expeditions
receiving medals and clasps for service the field
sno married pretty girl with q large fortune.
& Miss Guthrie OF Grelgie, Forfarshire He
very good looking, with blue eyes and fair hair.
made no end OF friends Home where he has
been stationed. first as second secretary and then
s councillor Of the embassy, and is persona gratis
Ana AT the court OF the QuiriDaI.
sly Hennell is poet Of exceptional talent hav-
ing published at least half a dozen volumes of
verse as well as monograph Sir Walter
ha4elgh and very remarkable work 0
princes OF Achaia. the material for which he gath
cred while attached the legation Athens.
The princes Of Achaia were those Norman, Pro-
Fencal and English knights and mobiles who TAX
ing part IN the various Crusadcs, settled down in
sfctce especially In Morea. instead of returning
nome, building stately castles according 10 the
fashion then prevailing in the vest OF Europe. and
thus transplantng the East the existence Of the
feadsl bsrons Of the Occ.dent. For TWO centuries
they aourisled and played active role in the
e&rs Of that corner Of the world. influencing both