South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
I'D SIembsr OF Count Bcn,inck's
Household.
Copyright, 1879

passion for continual change OF
scene and environment
Now although practically a pris-
oner. he is by no means a passive
one. and continually he expresses
himself strongly on the duh grey
ness OF his existence. In these
moods he viii villify every one, but
he Is loudest in his reproaches of
Ludendorff and Hindenburg, who
we're In the main responsible for
his fight from Germany.
He still takes the <eenest inter
est In affairs in Germany. and it
must be admitted that in this ne is
encouraged by his supporters I'm
Germany. The German Royalist
league, composed principally of Of
fcers Of the Prussian army and the
members OF the German aristocracy
is pledged 10 the restoration of the
monarchy. and almost every week
detailed reports OF the operations
OF the league are sent TO the ex-
kaiser. and members Of the organ
izatiOn continually visit him
interviewing His sons.
one outstanding feature OF the
Laisers exile is the reconciliation
effected by the kaiserin between
the kaiser and the crown prince. 1t
was away back in the autumn that
the crown prince paid a visit TO
Amerongen. He was first met by
the ex-empress. who had a long
conversation with her son in pri-
waite. The mother after this went
20 SEE her husband, and soon after,
the crown prince. leaning on the
arm of his mother, was conducted
into the kaiser's room.
The son remained with his pa
rents for some time in their room,
and luncheon was served them
there. Krausler. the trusted ser
want Of the kaiser, alone being per
mitted TO enter the chamber and
wait upon them during the meal
The visit lasted only a day. the
crown prince returning 10 his IS
land retreat. He was accompanied
to the door OF the castle by his
father and mother. and there were
affectionate farewells.
Little Willie Is Hopeful.
After the crown prince had left
I learned that kaiser had intimated
that ne had fully made up his mind
10 never again lay claim to the
throne OF Prussia: but that the
crown prince had declared that
even though his father had re
nounced all rights TO the throne, he
himself had not done so, and never
believing that little Willie enter
tains great hope that in the end he
will receive the support of the
Royalist party in Germany, and
ultimately wear the crown.
other sons Of the ex-kaiser have
also paid visits 10 Amerongen
among them being Princess Eite'
and Joachim. There can be little
doubt that Eitel is the favOrite son
for during the visit Wilhelm was
continually to be seen walking arm
in-arm with the prince, and the PAL
we're on the best or terms. wilhelm
frightened up considerably during
the time the prince was at AmerOn-
gen. and the pair took long walks
together outside the grounds, these
being the only occasions on which
the fallen war lord has ventured
outside the walls OF the castle for
many months
Suggests a sea Voyage.
Eitei was gravely concerned re-
garding the turn the ex-kaiser had
taken on the question Of the mon
srchy. and 10 him IL came as a COM
piete surprise that HIS father in
tended to remain by his decision 20
sbdicate Quite frankly the prince
told me he could not understand
his father. He was in the old
DAYS" he said "one OF those people
who dearly loved pomp and show.
The giamor OF the throne was life
10 him. Now he has completely
changed All he appears 70 worry
about is the future Of Germany, in
which ne himself can take no hand.
Life here is very monotonous for
him. and II hts mind is 10 be spared.
10 IS In my view. imperative that
he should have a change. I sug-
gested 20 him that he should travel.
and ne at first demurred. but later
although he said my mother was by
no means At 20 undertake long
Journey"
Longs For the Sea.
The suggestion OF the prince
seems 20 have grown upon the kali
ser. for few DAYS afterwards ne
mentioned Il 70 Count BentinCk, as
though seeking his advice.
do YOU think" he asked quite
casually. that Holland would raise
any objection 10 my leaving Amer
orgen for a while"
The question came unexpectedly
and the count asked. "What are
your majesty's plans ."
Il have made no arrangements.
he answered. but 7 have beer
thinking that q change OF scene
might be beneficial"
'Of course" said Count Bentinck