The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-26
SEEKING TO SECURE
INFLUENCE AT ATHENS

Goltz. Indeed, In the war OF 1895 the
turkish army which invaded Greece
and which advanced through the coun-
try until. when within less than a days
march OF Athens, X was stayed by tho
diplomatic intervention of the Car,
was actually led by German officers,
or whom there were also a large num-
Der on the Ottoman general stair.
Moreover. the Kaiser sent at the time
extremely cordial messages to the
sultan and to tho Turkish gereralis-
slmo, Edhem Pasha, congratulating
them on their victories over the
creeks, OF whose military showing he
expressed himself in a distinctly con-
temptuous manner. although the
Greeks wero led by his brother-in-law.
Constantine, then crown prince. 1t
was tho Kaiser's attitude indeed. In
this matter that contributed to the
estrangement which existed until COM
paratively recently between him and
constantine. and which led the lat
ter Tor years and years to hold wholly.
aioor from the court OF Berlin
or course, Won der Goltz claims that
the relatively poor showing made by
the Turks was due to tho interference
or the Young Turks, after the over
throw OF Sultan Abdul Hamid In 1909,
In the training of the Ottoman army
by the German Instructors. But the
Emperor. by shelving Won der Goltz,
and placing him on the retired list.
has plainly shown that he is disap-
pointed. both in the achievements of
Won der Goltz in Turkey and in the
generals mistaken representations as
to tho outcome OF the struggle in the
Southeast of Europe.
After having SO long enjoyed a pre-
dominant position at Constantinople,
the Kaiser has now shifted the scene
~ ia
to Athens.
One OF the features OF the recent
Goodwood race maeting, which has es-
capped notice in print. was the well
come accorded by the great world to
Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, and to his
wife. after their experiences last year
-in the divorce court. Lady Hamilton
Of Dalzell was formerly the wife of
Colonel the Hon. William Lawson,
younger son of Lord Burnham. and
she eloped from him with Lord Ham
llton of DalZoll about eighteen months
ago after their mutual infatuation had
become a subject OF general notoriety.
The former Mrs. Lawson Is hand
some woman of between forty and
ffty, daughter of the late General Sir
Frederick Marshall, and a we'll known
and popular figure in Melton, Mowbray
and In other hunting districts. being
an enthusiastic and at the same time
most graceful rider to hounds
The divorce attracted all the more
attention In that, on the insistence OF
Queen Mary. King George was com
PEELED to relieve Lord Hamilton of
Ing and OF acting lord chamberlain,
which he had held throughout the
coronation ceremonies, owing to the
illness OF the then incumbent. the Earl
Spencer. Queen Mary has made 1t n
rule that all members of the court
involved in a divorce scandal shall
tender their resignation.
In spite Of this mark of displeasure
OF the Queen. and the publicity of the
divorce, and of it's attending circum-
stances. Lord and Lady Hamilton were
received with open arms by society at
Goodwood the other day. tho great
world plainly showing that 1t did not
propose to follow tho cue Of the Queen
in the matter Goodwood is perhaps
the most exclusive race meeting in
the United Kingdom. The course be-
ing situated in the Duke of Richmonds
private park, those present are to a
great extent his guests, and this Is
especially the case with that element
which is admitted on to the lawn in
front of the royal box.
Queen Mary was not present at
Goodwood. But King George. although
he did not actually speak to Lord
Hamilton Of Dalzell, or shake hands
with him. gave him look as though
he would have liked to do So He
gave him n very kindly glance. which
was much appreciated. 1t must be
remembered that the King has known
Lord Hamilton of Dalzell ever since
his earliest boyhood. He Is an old
crcny of his, having always been more
or less about the court
All this goes to show that the great
world In England is indulgent towards
sinners when they belong to Its
caste, and when the circumstances of
the, case are not characterized by too
unsavory scandals.
Copyright 1913, by the Brentwood
Company