The Green Forest tribune., 1910-05-13
CAREER OF EDWARD VII..
 KING OF GREAT BRITAIN

ties well. But the deadly monotony of such life was toe much for the vigorous man, and he found relaxa- tlon in amusement |. 1t frequently gave rise to seq dals and taat gave tne wot.d mrong impression of his real character. He was especially fond of the theater and among his boon companions for years were ac- tresses and actors. Also he devel- oped great liking for Pans and often visited that gay capital ineognito. The Riviera and Biarritz likewise were familiar with the face of the prince of Wales.
 But all this, as has been said, was only his relaxation, and after coming to the throne his conduct always was so circumspect that not the most cap tious critic could find any fault with it.
 Edward was always liberal patron of art and science and manifested a lively interest in exhibitions, chari- table institutions, the housing of the poor, agriculture and other matters that concerned the welfare of his sub jects. He assisted in promoting the Royal College of Music, and the Im- perial institute was due to his sug- gestion. While prince of Wales he carefully abstained from participation in politics and from all action that could be construed into preference of one party over another. He culti- tod tho f,,;D ,o1, II. public men, whatever their opinions might be, and he was equally cour- teous to all. At peculiar crises of pub lie opinion his visits to MT Gladstone MT. Bright and other prominent mem bers of the liberal party did much to counterbalance in the public mind Queen Victorias preference for her conservative ministers. It was said that Edward always inclined to the nationalists in Irish politics, but con- stitutional restrictions prevented his showing his preferences in relation to the Emerald isle.
 AS diplomat Edward was unex- celled among the monarchs of Europe. His influence was always thrown to the side of international peace where compatible with national honor, and his advice and example had a steady ing effect on all Europe. He looked with amused tolerance on the va garies and extravagances of his nephi CIV, the emperor of Germany; but oc- casionally that ruler eXasperated him to such an extent that he could not refrain from giving him some stern advice. Such admonition was not re- ceived by William in submissive spirit. and once in a while there were sensational rumors that the peaceful relations between the two countries were about to be ruptured.
 '. The development of the kings char acter in his later years was espe- cially gratifying to the nation. In ad- dition to the love of his people, which he had always had, he gained their admiration and respect. They had the utmost confidence in his good judg- ment. as was amply eXempIified dur ing the late crisis over the budget, and they were always sure he would do the right thing at the right time.
 To Edward and Alexandra were born six children. The first, Prince Albert, duke of Clarence, died in 1892, aged twenty-eight years. The second. George Frederick Ernest Albert, born on June 8, 1865, succeeds to the throne The other children are: Princess Louisa Victoria, married to the duke of Fife; Princess Victoria Alexandra; Princess Maude Charlotte. married to Prince Charles of Den mark, and Prince Alexander John, who died the day after his birth in 1871.