Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-08-20
ROYAL MARRIAGE
Prediction by the Marquis II. Viii
Mariani That She Will Be Mar
RED This Fall.
ried This Fall.

New York, August 16.-That royal
marriage for Mss Katherine Elkins
and the Duke of the Abruzzi is a GER
tainty was asserted by the Marquis H.
VIII Maria /. His statement, the
young nobleman said was based on
secret adyices received by him and by
officials in this country. The Marquis
Is staying with friends at 65 South Ok
lord street, Brooklyn
Il am certain the marriage will
take place very shortly" SAID he
The long and persistent pleading Of
the Duke and his powerful friends has
finally weakened the stubborn opposi-
ton Of Dowager Queen Margherita In
the last fortnight | have been assured
that this opposition has bees over
come at last and that the Duke is free
70 marry. Perhaps you may aot un-
derstand," the Marquis went on, Just
how important it is that the consent
.of Queen Marguerite should be OBJ
tanned to such an alliance. She is
the most powerful social parsonage in
Italy Social success points the way
the Dowager Queen directs. And no
one, of course, realizes this so much
just now as the Duke.
The position taken by King Hum
bert and his Queen toward the mixed
marriage has all along been what
might be termed one of indifference "
) The Marquis said he met the Duke
last at a reception in Rome last win
ter.
AT that time said the Marquis,
reference was made to his romance
The Duke spoke of Queen Marghey-
ita's strong objection, but said he be-
lieyed that matter would be adjusted
amicably before long In the history
more ardent and persistent lover"
said the Marquis. "The Dukes de-
voti0n to Mss Ekins is magnificent
1t is sublime Everyone | have met
has expressed the greatest sympathy
for the Duke. One of the strongest in
fluences the Queen Dowager aas had
to combat in keeping up her objection
70 the marriage is the political one
Members of the Italian parliament are
in favor OF the match They do not
say this aloud They do not wish TO
invite the criticism OF the Queen Dow
ager by discussing the affair in public
But among themselves they arei
agreed that such marriage would
mean a strong international alliance
King Hualbert himself is very fond off
Americans, and members of Parlia
ment and powerful politicians and
statesmen believe such a marriage
you'd strengthen i =. tics of friend
snip between Italy Auntry
Therefore they would = 4.ry glad tol
see it take place. Fui that reason
alone the Queen would lose"
The Marquis smiled a broad smileI
and went on: 1.-The marriage will
take place this fall. and will be cele
brated in Rome. you may be certain of
that Miss Elkins has insisted upon
royal marriage When she is Off
cially recognized, that means she wllI
be married like a royal princess. With
the SANCTION or the royal family fofl
the marriage she would have mar
riage attended by all the pomp of
royalty. [ should like to correct the
impression that the Duke is poor.
That is not true. understand that
the Elkins family has many millions.
The Duke may not have so many, but
he is what mi ght be considered in this
country a rich man. This is a romance
of love, pure and simple"
The Marquis came here with letters
OF introduction from high officials OIL
the Vatican. One letter was to Miss
Annie Leary, who IS papal countes
Through her he has been entertained
by several families known wei in sol
ciety.