Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-16

Louis XIV was consecrated king; one
OF the dainty slippers dropped by
Marie Antoinette during her famous
defense from the mob by the Swiss
guard: the black crystal cup from
which Napoleon drank to his victory
at Austerlitz, and other rare objects.
AS explaining Ferdinand's recent
tendency toward Germany, a story is
related by a diplomatist recently sta
TONED at Paris. According to this.
European war began, foresaw possible
eventualities IN the Balkans, and per-
sonallp addressed himself to the three
kings of Bulgaria. Greece and Ru-
mania His overture to each was most
tactful. He did not ask them to range
their countries on the side Of Ger
many. All he asked was the promise
from each that in the event of a Euro
pean conflict, they would not make
war against Germany. This seemed
fair to the three kings, and they are
said to have given their promise to
1t, on the theory that it did not COM
init them to war. but to keep out of
war. But the kaiser Is said to have
viewed 1t from another standpoint,
and to have felt quite serene since
Allies to have the Balkan states range
themselves solidly against Germany.
However. the situation has much
changed since these alleged promises.
The king of Rumania has died and
been succeeded by another. The king
o. Greece has found a new condition
presented, not contemplated at the
time of the so-cailed promise-that
GIeece's ally. Serbia. was attacked by
Germany's ally, Austria This, accord
ing to the story of the diplomatist,
has left King Ferdinand as the only
enc to carry out the promise
King Ferdinand has an interesting
family. The Crown Prince, Boris, has
shown himself a good soldier. He re-
ceived the surrender of Cavalla from
the Turks. Many Bulgarian pictures
show Ferdinand and Boris standing on
the ruined walls Of Cavalla. This is
now an added sting for Bulgaria, as
Cavalla has passed into the hands of
Greece. The two young princesses,
Eudoxie and Nadejda, uursed the
wounded during the last war. Many
Americans have autograph letters
from these young prfncesses, for after
issuing a personal appeal to Americans
to help the wounded, they wrote per-
sonai Acknowledgements to every one
who responded.
restless and adventurous life, spend
ing most of his early years in Paris
while a rival dynasty occupied the
throne of Serbia He was then plain
Peter Karageorgvitch. living In Paris
and Geneva in anything but royal
dynasty was wiped out, by the as
sassination of the king and Queen
Draga, that the wandering Peter sud-
denly found himself a king.
During these Bohemian days, Peter
mingled a good deal among the Amer
leans visiting Paris. In this way he
CHANGED to meet the daughter of one
Of the merchant princes of Chicago
and showed her marked attention.
This was so noticeable that Paris
papers at the time referred to the
prospects Of a union between the pros
pective king of Serbia and a young
American girl. 1t is said not to have
been Peters fault that an American
queen does not reign today in Ser
Bia-
companion in the Bohemian days. And
when royalty suddenly descended on
the family 1t was Arsene who did most
of the celebrating. King Peter pro-
coded to Belgrade to take up the cares
of state, but Arsene remained for some
time in Paris. The celebration on the
eve of his departure will ever be re-
nembered as one of the most remark
able the Paris bou1evards have ever
witnessed. It occurred at a restau-
rant on the rue Royal. famous for its
midnight gaiety. The best Of wine
celebrated the advent of the new dyn-
asty, and Arsene's departure to share
in the royal rule. But the climax was
what sure surprised the boulevards, as
they saw the diners come from their
tables, bearing buckets filled with
champagne. which was offered to the
horses of the midnight fiacres lining
the curb. 1t was the only time on
record that the Paris cab-horses were
treated to champagne.
Peter proved himself an excellent
king, and Arsene and all the others
have distinguished themselves The
king has now given over most Of the
cares Of state to the crown prince,
who, with Pasehwitz, is the directing
genius.
King Constantine of Greece Is also a
we'll known figure at Paris, as he used
to be a frequent visitor, while Crown
Prince, trying to stimulate official and
public attention in Greeee's rights in
Crete. Although born at Athens, Con-
stantine is a Danish prince coming
from German stock. q Field Marshall
OF the Prussian army, and his wife,
Sophia, a Prussian princess an own
sister OF the Kaiser. Some people
draw deductions from this as to the
cause OF his recent break with Ven
izeios, the prime minister who re-
signed when the king did not fully
concur in the policy relative to the
landing .nf Anglo French troops at Sal