The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-17

single drop OF Hellenic blood, he had
managed to increase the size OF the
klhHdom by more than a third; in fact.
nearly one-half. The end of the pres
ent war. in which King Constantine
has so repeatedly led tho Greek army
to victory. cannot fail to still further
add TO the territory OF the Kingdom.
until 1t is double az large as IL was
two years ago
Despite all tho stories that arc con-
stantly being circulated. implying the
/ existence Of bad blood between the
Kaiser and his eldest son. tho Crown
priuce, Is becoming known and valued
throughout Germany as very wise
ana useful counselor OF his father
Everybody has heard OF the very
handsome reparation made by Emperor
william for having publicly stigma
tized tenant OF tho name Of Sohst
on his private estate of Cadincn MS a
worthless farmer. when he found that
the reports OF his steward on tho
strength of which he had abused the
man. were untrue. But what Is nor
so universally known, is that IL is tho
crownprincc who brought his fatbcr
10 understand that he had made a mis-
take.
There had been great deal Of nonu-
lar feeling on the subject. and thanks
10 the backing which Sohst received
from the agricultural authorities So
clct,cs and experts OF the province In
which Cadinen is situated. all OF whom
bore tribute to his character and his
capacity as frst-class farmer. he
was held UP by tho press as an object
OF unjust oppression. and even rerse-
cution. on tho part of his sovereign
The Emperor was kept in Ignorance
OF this
me crownprince. however. reads tho
newspapers In their unexpursatcd
condition. took tho trouble to investl-
gate the entire affair. and at recen-
ton gsvcn at Danzig by the Cover
nor OF tho province Of East Prussia
70 the members of the provincial Diet.
remarked IN the hearing OF at least
dozen people. Yes have all the
papers In tho case, and 1 am going
10 submit them to my father myself
when | 60 to Berlin, since otherwise
nc Will continue to be kept in iEnor-
ance OF the affair by his entouraco >,
iic thus intimated that ~ no sent the
papers to the Emperor. they might not
reach him.
1t may be recalled in this connoc-
oon that II was the crownprinco who
lirst brought TO his fathers attention
VIC infamous charges against Count
fhiilp Eulenburg Count William Hohc-
nau, etc. which until then had been
Kept from the Emperor AS soon as he
was made alive by his son of their
real nature, and to tho gravity of the
evidence against the mon. he acted
WIN NiEor and decision. There have
been other instances OF tho same kind
III which tho crownprince has been tho
hrst to render his father cogniZant of
what was actually going on around
MN. and also OF matters which every
body knew. save himself
1t may be asked why the mon
around tho Emperor. his military suite
ms court dignitarics. etc. should be
so afraid OF speaking to the monarch
But II Is necessary 10 hear in mind
that tho entire career OF these mon
depends upon tho favor and tho caprice
OF thclr sovereign. and If they Offend
him. even 20 much rs by a single word.
II means retirement. and RELOCATION 10
half-p pay in the case OF the army and
navy officers. and the oblivion of prl-
vate life where court dicnitarios arc
ronccrned. NO one cares to tell the
emperor that he has made mistake.
Tor he is very impulsivc. very quick
10 lose his temper, and more than that
extremely suspicious OF intrigue.
Ihen, again. 1t Is contrary TO cu-
0uctte to speak to him unless spolken
TO- or to tackle any subject which he
mas not himself preached The latc
''''c i'''ptrt bismarck, when Sec
rotary OF State for Foreign Affairs
was severely raped on the knuckles
on several occasions for presuminC on
his friendship with William since the
latter's boyhood, to attempt to speal,
To him about matter, concerning
which his majesty had not consulted
him.
MISC. when some time ago Count Au-
Sustus EulcnburS. grand master Of the
~
anyone else in close and Intimate at
tendance on the Kaiser. was asked 10
procure an audience for a very clever
young officer who had just returned
from West Africa, he considered II
necessary TO go in very roundabout
way In order to accomplish his end
Tho request had been made to him
through one of tho chamberlains in
attendance on the Emperor. So tho
next day, at the imperial luncheon
table, Count Eulenburg, who was Sit
ting near the Kaiser. began talking to
the chamberlain about the officer.
mentioning what an interesting fellow
he was. As lIulenburG Intended. the
Emperor caught a snatch OF the con-
versation. and at once inquired OF
the count, WHO is that you are talk
ing about
"a wonderfully clever man." replied
west coast OF Africa. and the things
that hcrelatcs are really most curious"
Why, / would like 10 sec him re-
marked the Emperor. Arrange to
summon him to the palace"
The officer In this way not only had
his audience. but managed to so please
the Emperor that he was asked TO
stay to lunch, and his future was as
sured. But If Count Eulcnburg had
gone about II less indirectly, the En-
pcror would I'm all probability have
refused 1t. in his anxiety TO avoid be-
ing used by designing courtiers. It
is only fair to add that II he ia so
suspicious. even OF his Oldest and most
tired retainers. 1t is because he has
been taught by sad experience.
Count Hcrie de Beaucaire's sudden
death at Copenhagen. where he has
been acting for the last six years as
minister plenipotentiary of FNancc,
VIII tend to precipitate tho impending
movement In the French diplomatic
service. For the posts OF ambassador
to Japan, and of envoy nj rho Hague