The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-05-12

ties we'll But the deadly monotony
Of such a life was too much for the
vigorous mar. and he found relaxa-
ton In amusements that frequently
gave rise to scandals and that gave
the world a wrong Impression OF bis
real character. He was especially
fond OF the theater and among his
boon companions for years we're ao-
tresses and actors. Also be devel-
oped a great liking for Parls and often
visited that say capital incognlto
The Riviera sad Blarritz likewise were
familiar with the face OF the prince Of
Wales.
But all this. as a been said. was
only his relaxation. and after coming
TO the throne his conduct always was
so circumspect that not the most cap
uous critic could md any fault with a.
Edward was always a liberal patron
Of art and science and manifested a
lively interest IN exhibitions, chart
table institutions. she housing OF the
poor. agriculture and other matters
that concerned the welfare Of his sub
iects. He assisted In promoting the
Royal College OF Music. and the I'm.
perial institute was due TO his Bug.
gesuon, While prince OF Wales he
carefully abstalned from participation
In politics and FROM all action that
could be construed into preference OF
one party over another. He cult
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public men. whatever their opinions
might be. and be was equally eou-
teous 20 all. At peculiar crises Of pub.
~ opinion his visits to Mr.. Gladstone
Mr.. Bright and other prominent mem
bera OF the liberal party did much to
counterbalance in the public mind
Queen Victoria's preference for her
conservative ministers. II Was said
that Edward always inclined TO the
nationalist in Irish politics. but con.
stitutional restrictions prevented bis
showing his preferences In relation to
the Emerald isle.
As n diplomat Edward was unex
celled among the monarcha OF Europe
His Influence was always thrown TO
the sido OF international peace where
compatible with national honor. and
his advice aud example had a steady
ing effect on all Europe. He looked
with amused tolerance on the va.
gnries and extrAvugances OF his neph
ew. the emperor OF Germany. but oc.
~casionRlly that ruler exaggerated him
to such an extent that he could not
refrain from giving him some stern
advice. Such admonition was not re-
coived by William IN a submissive
spirit. and once IN a while there were
sensational rumOrs that the peaceful
relations between the two countries
were about TO be r%uptured.
The development OF the kings char.
acter in his later years was cape
cially gratifying TO the nation. In ad-
dition 20 the love OF his people. which
he had always had. he gained their
admiration and respect. They had the
utmost confidence IN his good iudg.
ment. as was amply exempliaed 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 hrst. Prince
Albert. duke 81 Clarence. died in 1922.
aged twenty.eight years, The second,
George Frederick Ernest Albert. born
on June 3. 1865, succeeds to the
throne. The other children are;
Princess Louisa Victoria. married "a
the duke Of Fife; Princess Victoria
Alexandra; Princess MRude Charlotte.
married "a Prince Charles Of Den.
mark. and Prince Alexander John
who died tho day after his birth IA
1874