Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-14


quietly and respectfully. lie referred
TO the national trouble that had fol-
lowed on the blockade of the Greek
harbors, and urged that tho reasonable
demands OF the allies should be
granted.
remember that he Particularly laid
stress on tho occupation Of Greek from
tier forts by the EulEarIAns, and con-
cludcd by urging Ills Majesty TO re.
iicvc-so far as was In his power-the
distress which was fe'' everywhere.
II was simple, disujlied, patriotic
protest.
Tinos reply was Il masterpiece Of
Hypocrisy. | Will give you a brief
quotation from it, as il is recorded In
my notebook:
The Queen and alike live and
strive for the welfare Of our country
and cur people. II is jus, because we
are jealous Of the rights and PRIVILEGES
of the Greek nation that VIC hold out
against those who would force us to
act. regardless OF my peoples scnti-
rents.
you may be assured. however. tina,
Immediately steps will he taken TO en-
tighten the burden which falls 50
heavily OH US all. and the distress which
i.plunEcs the Queen and myself into deep
sadness
come now TO one Q: the most anus
ing scenes il has over been my 10, to
witness, and venture 70 say that it is
without counterpart in tho history OF
a European court
1t was towards the end OF Nav. 1917:
when number Of ladies pa id a formal
visit TO tho Queen. Some Of them were
well known in Paris and London So
c!cty. all Of them were cultured and
Of gentle birth
After tho formali,ies associated with
c"ur, etiquette had ended. Madame
Shuioudis spoke Of tho war. and men
toned the name Of General Sarrail
The queen rose from tho state chair
and demanded 10 know why Madame
Skuloudis had dared to mention the
nahrc Of the rebellious dog"
Her harsh. Imperative manner. no
less than The contcmptuous reference
TO soldier who was honorcd and re-
spcctcd everywhere, reused Madame
Shuioudis TO retor;:
Il referred TO General Sar-aii." She
said. with a quiet and graceful dignity,
because We hciiev. in him and in his
cause. Nor. ] am bold enough 10 say.
viii Your Majcsty's sighting reference
20 an honorcd name be appreciated by
tho people Of my country"
IIilda Won Stuttgart. tho Kascr's
agent, ran TO tho side OF the Queen and
intcrvcrcd. 0. Sophia would in her IN
sensible rage, have struck Madame
Skuloudis.
"Don't-don', soil your royal hands
remember YOU are the queen Of
Greece. and
did not catch tho remainder OF the
sentence. but, as you VIII guess, there
was a pretty uproar.
The Queen was scsticulatinz with
appraised arm and clcnchcd fists. every
body was talking, and the resentment
towards the German spy would Ger
ta!nly have shown itself but for the
unexpected entrance OF the King
"Why-what is this?' he exclaimed
in Il loud voice. is the cour, OF your
/ King and Queen 10 he turned into a
beer garden"
y hush. as sudden as the outbreak
Of the storm. came upon tho gathering
Then. stepping out to face the King,
Madame Skuioudis spoke
shall never forget the sccne-her
Voice thrilled with suppressed feeling,
and In her glorious dignity and the
full strength OF her womanhood, she
vas certainly more quecply than the
Queen had ever been.
That woman. sr"-shc pointed AS
She spoke at IIlda Won Stuttgart-.'has
F insulted every lady in the court. Does
She forget that we have descended from
an older prouder stock than her own
Can she know anything OF the Won
derful history of our race OF our an
Client civilization. OF our splendid tradi-
/ lions? Madame" added the lady Of
/ the court-shc turned abruptly to
/ Scphia-"I. for one. refuse longer TO
accept you my Qucan,r
! With sweeping curtscy she--fol-
lowed by all but Sophia and IIilda--
walked proudly out OF the chamber.
/ Tino. who looked anxious and irri.