New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-05
ENPER0R'S DAILY LIFE
Francis Joseph Of Austria Still
Strong at Eighty.

The Emperor Francis Joseph, who re-
Gently celebrated his eightieth birthdays
ras held the sceptre Of his empire tor
nearly the lifetime Of two generations, and
Is the doyen among the crowned heads Of
Europe. Nature and destiny have allowed
him TO survive many changes among
European thrones. while decades have
passed leaving him little changed.
At the age Of eighteen he assembled tho
throne upon the abdication Of his uncle,
the Emperor Ferdinand, and when he then
sighed. "Adieu my youth he probably
foresaw that work. conflict, anxiety, and
care sternly awaited him. But at fourscors
he is still strong and vigorous. CORE
spondont OF The London Telegraph
commenting on this In an account Of the
birthday celebration, gives an insight into
the monarchs daily life in a talk with
one Of the palace attaches.
1.-The Emperor" said this official. rarely
allows two days 10 pass without enjoying
the pleasures OF the chase. Neither wind
nor weather nor pouring rain. so frequent
III this SalZkammergut, can keep him from
the forests. / have often been asked why
those near 10 his majestyS person do not
exert their influence 70 prevent his eX-
posture 10 the elements. The question IS
natural as all his subjects tremble Tor MS
health Representations would be, how
ever. in this case quite useless, and fortu-
nately his mdJestys constitution Is 80
hardened by exposure that ne seems SAFE
in risking stormy rain for hours When en-
crossed IN his faVOrite pursuit OF deer
stalking. The daily cold water cure lie
undergoes also materially reJuvenates MIN.
This he commenced after his serious illness
three years ago IN the early morning ne
is rubbed with cold water into glow. THIS
treatm doubtless assists him in sup
porting the constant changes OF the
weather.
when at Ischl the Emperor leaves his
simple iron bedstead at T. when his bath
attendant awaits him, and he IS enveloped
IN icy, wet wrappingS, and after SAT
factory glow IS reached his majesty COM
pletes his toilet. that IS, he dons his Oldest
uniform and an overcOat OF so ancient a
date that n daily TOuses the scorn OF ms
chamberlain. whose e.OQucnce upon the
subject always fails 70 separate the coat
and its master. His breakfast consists OF
coffee and kipfeln IA kind OF thin. curled
rolD. From . until 6:i5 the Emperor re
ruses ms correspondence; then either rides
or walks until :. On his return 20 the
imperial villa he is awaited by the courier
from Vienna. with his many documents.
Work continues until with the Interrupt
ton OF a slight lunch OF bouillOn and some
KIND Of meat. No document is overlooked.
everything IS thoroughly examined before
the Emperor's signature IS given. His
majesty beStOWs special attention upon
matters connected Win UOUlludllpUst lIJ-
motions. and decorations, and every min
/ ister who has served him during the last
siytv years knows that the Information
given o. rarely sufficient, and that IL must
often DC supplemented by additional de-
tails
Recently the admittance Of a foreign
prince into the Austrian army came before
! his majesty who, after examining the re-
| port. discovered that the reporter had
/ founded his plea upon a legal point which
/ had nothing whatever 10 do with the case
/ The reporter was called before him 10 hear
/ the appropriate legal direction. and his
/ petition was returned 20 him.
The monarch shows as much conscien-
+ tiousness In the fulhlment OF his daily work
as in his other duties. Since his eighteenth
| wear self-disciplne and self-restraint have
/ marked his actions, punctuallty IN per
/ Torrance OF duty (even when travelling
/ l. the rule with him; the same Spartan
simplicity OF living has remained unchanged
up TO old age This upright figure, the
/ unusual mental and bodily freshness. the
/ interest for AN passing events, even outsid,
his own great empire, are the well deserved
/ results Of the Emperor's manner OF life
! Tor whom the accomplishment Of his dutS
J l. the leadin. aim.