New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-07
LIFE OF GREAT RULER
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ueved that King Edward had favored
the Norwegian revolution for the sake
Of his son-in-law. Prince Charles Of Den
mark. who. as Haakon, was raised 70
the throne Of Norway, was cleared up In
1906. end in the same year another visit
was paid to the Kaiser, probably TO dis
cuss Russias internal condition. Two
years later came the supreme test Of the
Kings craftsmanship, in the establish
rnent Of close friendly relations with
Russia. Finally. in 1909, King Edward
succeeded IN restoring harmony between
England and Germany, after period
Of dangerous popular tension and hys-
terical war talk
His Military Standing.
AS King Of England Edward VII was
the commander in chief of the army and
the admiral in chief Of the navy. He
began his military career not in the
ranks, as some of his German cousins
had done, but as q colonel, for which
position he was gazetted in 1888 He be-
came a general in 1862 and a field mar
shall in 1915. AT the time OF his death
he was the honorary colonel of regiments
in all arms Of the service. The 10Th
Hussars was the first regiment TO make
him an honorary colonel. This was in
1863. II was in this regiment that his
son. the Duke Of Clarence. would have
served if he had lived. In 1868 he was
elected honorary colonel Of the Rife
Brigade. He was colonel in chief Of all
the regiments Of household troops,
which included the LIST and I'd Life
Guards and the Royal Horse Guards. the
Grenadiers, the Coldstreams the Scots
Guards and the Irish Guards. He was
also the colonel of the Gordon High
landers and Of the Sd Gordons.
King Edward, despite his mild manner
and his love for peace and his courteous
treatment Of all who came in contact
with him. was not exempt from the crank
danger On several occasions his assas-
sination was attempted The best re-
membered incident OF this nature was
the attack made on him at Brussels in
April 1900. by a crazy man named Sipido
This attempt. like the Kings serious i'll
ness as Prince Of Wales and the days OF
anxiety during his sickness in the first
year Of his reign. served to reveal to the
world the deep rooted love and loyalty
for him OF the people of the kingdom and
the empire Another attempt TO kill him
was frustrated in Lisbon in 1903.
The King was a member of about
twenty clubs when he succeeded 10 the
crown. Nearly all Of these were Of a
military character Among those clubs
which he patronized even after he ascend
ed the throne were the United Service.
Junior United Service Army and Navy,
Marlborough and Royal Yacht clubs. He
was for many years partial TO the Gar
rick Club. in King street, where he met
representatives Of the stage, but he did
not visit 1t after he became King.
Private Life and Character.
King Edward. according TO those who
knew him best, was naturally inclined
toward gravity. Many tales have been
told Of his unfailing courtesy, notwith-
standing the endless demands made upon
his patience and time. Though he rarely
retired before midnight. he was always
up a n m and often at 5. accomplish
ing a DAYS work while many Of his sub
jects were still in bed. His zest for work
was counterbalanced by the thoroughness
with which he entered upon his relaxa-
tons, among which shooting held
prominent place. He had large game
preserves at Sandringham, in the county
Of Suffolk. said to be the best stocked in
the kingdom. His taste for shooting was
inculcated in him by his father, the
Prince Consort, whose favorite sport was
deerstalking in Scotland. Everywhere on
his travels the King went shooting when
ever possible. He had royal sport on our
Western plains during his visit TO US;
he shot crocodiles in Egypt and tigers in
India With his nephew. the German
Emperor. he hunted the wild boar in the
forests OF Central Europe repeatedly en-
oangering his life. AT fifteen he was a
notable shot II is well worth mention
ing that this mighty hunter consistently
objected TO large bags OF birds.
While Prince Of Wales King Edward
entertained shooting parties from Mon
day till Friday: the rest Of the week was
devoted TO hospitality to eminent church
men and celebrities IN the world of art
and letters. His friendship with the late
Sir Henry Irving will be remembered in
this connection. In later years the King
took UP motoring with enthusiasm.
Cards were for many years one Of his
lighter diversions, but after the Tranby
Croft affair. in which even his social
diplomacy ultimately failed. he played
less frequently, until bridge whist
claimed him as one Of its devotees
Socially Edward VII exerted a power
full influence in the promotion Of sobriety
among his people, reducing the mems
custom of sitting over their wine after
dinner TO a minimum.
He was q member OF the bar and had
the right 10 practise in the law courts.
II was the Kings Difference TO the law OF
the land. no doubt, which led him to |
waive his prerogative as a member OF
the royal house. and chivalrously TO take |
the witness stand in a sensational d. |
yorce case.
Personal Appearance.
Il is almost superhuous 20 describe the |
physical appearance of q man whose face !
snd figure have been made familiar 20 |
sll the world by photographs. The King |
was slightly below average height and |
OF strong build His complexion was |
rudy. In the closing years Of his life |
f,oaG 10 Of he