New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-21

T<HERE is, quite naturally. in this
Democratic VS.. Fusion country a
Il glamour of magnificence about d
triple plated prince-a prince in blood and
power and wealth. Such is Albert l, the
regning Prince of Monaco. the beauty
spot of the Riviera, who arrived in ms
yacht few days ago on mis- way to bag
bears in Wyoming.
Tie is absolute i'm his principality on the
Mediterranean rock; the Car Of Russia
is no more so. To make it perfectly clear
TO free born Americans the prince is the
Murphy of Monaco. There is no Parlia-
ment there. lie is advised by a small
council Of state, the members Of which
are appointed by his very serene high
ness aforesaid.
OF course. Murphy would feel cramped
in Monaco. the smallest of the principali-
ties of Europe. lie would consider him
self a piker, not prince, if denoted TO
rule a country having an area of only
eight and one-quarter square miles. How
many square miles are there in the State
of New York?
Situated on the coast Of the Mediterra-
mean, nine miles east Of Nice Monaco has
long had the reputation Of being one of
the most beautiful and sheltered spots on
all the Franco-Italian coast
Murphy has an eye for beauty. His
system is the most beautiful of its kind
in existence And shelter appeals 10 him
poignantly now and then. But the Tam
many chieftain would be distract in
Monaco, for the inhabitants are untaxed.
CULTIVATION OF FOREIGNERS.
About the only things cultivated there,
besides macaroni, lemon trees and the
prickly pear. are foreigners with Brad
street or some such AL rating.
The chief industry is the providing of
accommodations for the painless but
perennial transfer of the available cash
Of tourists into the pockets of the
Monesgasgue citizenship.
Monaco taxes the foreigner. exclusively.
The inhabitants do not pay any taxes
There are no openings in the principality
for promoters of Ratepayers' Protective
Leagues. The inhabitants depend for
living on the patrons of the Casino.
The prince spends millions of dollars on
little fishes. He explores the globe in
his yacht, with a corps Of savants. with
whiskers Of varied color and cut, as
working guests. He builds palace more
splendid than the castle of his forefathers
just for these same little fishes
A visit to the princes yacht, LHiron-
dele. at anchor in the Hudson River. in
search Of information concerning methods
pursued in the capture and study Of deep
sea phenomena is productive OF much.
The yacht is of 1850 tons, 1000 horse
power and has a speed of Is knots The
scientific installation on board comprises
the latest improvements. including, not
merely wireless telegraphy, but wireless
telephony. You hire a launch at 96th
street and anticipate a royal time.
First is encountered at the top of the
stairs on the port deck an individual In
blue uniform. as solemn and somnolent as
cow, who is either very smart and does
not wish ii to become public or is al
hicted with a vast and comprehensive
ignorance that refuses to stay in the
background.
In the visiting party is member of the
faculty of one of the leading American
He wishes to talk with some
one i'm authority about specimens for the
university.
The man i'm blue seems to be LORD
Paramount-a kind of floating butler.
" hen you see the prince you discover
that his manner is extremely simple. But
you are not talking with the prince as
yet.
The university representative explains
to the grandiose individual, who exhibits
fresh signs every few seconds of being
addicted to himself, the SCI
entifc object of his call. lie repeats he
would like 10 see some one in authority.
The sea-going doorman shrugs his
shoulders and remarks: "The prince
h-e-e-m-goashore.' striking Immediately
thereafter, stained glass attitude denot-
ing ennui
The college man tries again in a cam