The Washington times., 1914-10-17
WAS INJUREDAT MESSINA.

At the time of the Messina disaster
Queen Helena worked among the desti-
tute and unfortunate with a courage
which won new affection for her from
the Italian people. At this time while
caring for miserable family, the Queen
received severe blow on the arm For
some time she experienced discomfort,
but 1t was not until the last few months
that the disease developed into serious
form.
In the royal palace where this erst-
while princess of Montenegro awaits
the expected arrival Of a new member
Of the kingly household. her fortitude
as she realizes the inroads the disea sc
Is making upon her is regarded almost
with veneration by her attendants
1t Is said that King Victor Emmanuel,
the coming prince or princess might be
jeopardiZed has desired an operation
rather than have the disease make fur
ther Roadway upon the Queen he adores.
Indeed. the indisposition Of the King of
Italy. reported at various times during
to be due to anxiety over the state of
health Of the Queen. Under these con-
ditions the approaching eighteenth ami
versary Of eirmarriage on October "a,
an event heretofore celebrated by these
two royal lovers with family rejoicings,
HdS duSIleHteu the SIleI VI TIE King.
Princess Yolande Ill.
For the last two months stories have
been circulated of the illness of Princess
Yolande, age thirteen, the eldest child
Of the italian royal household. Princess
Yolande conceded to be the most beau
tiful royal girl in Europe, has been
suffering from hysteria. 1t is known
that the young princess has learned Of
the serious condition Of her mother and
that her own malady has developed
from grief.
The family life of the royal family
Of Italy is an ideal one. No mother OF
the people lives in more complete init
macy with her children than does
Queen Helena. The love which both
she and King Victor Emanuel have
lavished upon their three daughters
and one son has been returned in full
This Is especially true of the oldest
child. Princess Yolande, who adores her
mother.
That the Queen of Italy. always will
ing to sacrifice her own interests and
desires in behalf of the land of her
husband, has been deeply worried over
the fate of her native Montenegro in
the present war crisis is well-known.
Italy's long maintained neutrality has
without question caused the Queen
grave anxiety. Her natural adherence
of warfare. her wish to see the land
of her adoption save its sons from fall
i'm In needless waste on the field of
battle has been augmented by a fear for
Montenegro. the land she desires to
have protected.
A Democratic Queen.
This democratic queen, born and
reared to girlhood in the mountains Of
Montenegro. has maintained for her ma
tive country. where she spent a life
free of formality and court restraint
a passionate love. Today the simplic-
ity of the royal household is due to
Queen Helena's aversion to artificial
royal etiquette.
1t Is An accepted fact that King Vic
tor Emmanuels reluctance to par
ticipate in the European war was in
fiuenced by the Queens condition.
That this ideal royal family. united
by the deepest ties Of love and affec-
ton. Is living under the cloud of sad
ness Is matter of secrecy in Italy
except In official circles. The young
Princess YoIande has been taken to
Naples by her royal aunt, Princess
Natalie of Montenegro. There she is