New-York tribune., 1919-05-12

very cunning little pony which bucked
Ethel over his head few days before.
There Is a drawing of the "po1ly par
rot" and another of Ethel being bucked
overheard.
Letters from Former Kaiser
The most voluble and ELUSIVE of the
historical letters are those from the
former Kaiser. They are in his own
handwriting, q heavy, virile, selfish
script, with straight upward and down.
ward strokes and signature eloquent
of the character Of the man.
The wilhelm" winds up with a tre-
mendous flourish. A neat piece of ego
tlsm Is the inclosure of pictures Of a
smiling Emperor driving through the
streets of Berlin and again standing
on the deck of his private yacht.
Writing to the President of the
United States in 1908, Wilhelm said:
This letter will be delivered into
your hands by Count Won Bernstorff,
whom | have chosen after mature de-
liberation as successor to poor Baron
V. Speck, whose premature death / still
lament as a severe loss to our two
countries. He was not only true and
good German patriot, but a sincere
and stanch friend of the United
States. trust that my new ambassa-
dor will gain your entire confidence,
and that of Mr.. William Taft, who has
just been elected to be your successor
at the White House.
Il have watched the electoral strug-
gle in the United States with keen in
terest, and wish to tell you, quite con-
fidentially, that l am most satisfied
with the outcome. Your advocacy of
Mr.. Taft's candidacy would have been
enough proof for me that he is the fit
test man for the post, but I know be-
sides what a splendid man he is and
what an able public official he has
shown himself in all the positions
he has held during these last years in
the Philippines, in Washington and in
Cuba. am sure that the United States
Will continue under his lead in the
ways of progress, and that they will
enter into new era Of prosperity /
further hope that the good relations
between our two countries, which have
made so much progress during your
presidency, will not only continue, but
will extend into the future of the two
peoples.
"Your desire to shoot in German
East Africa has been made known to
me-. and every facility will be given you
during your stay in German territory,
where you will find conditions of the
best for shooting big game"
The Kaiser Complimentary
In another letter, under date of May
l, 1908, the former Kaiser compliments
the President on the wonderful per-
formance of the American fleet when
Ut went around the world under the
command Of Admiral Robley D. Evans
CFighting BobD. He speaks of the
admiral as having "proved his fine
qualities as seaman and leader" while
the officers and crews, not forgetting
the engine room men, had shown them
selves we'll trained and up to the mark
Writing to Roosevelt under date of
March 5, 1908, King Edward says: "Ac-
cept my best thanks for your letter of
the 18th ult., which was delivered to
me by your excellent and charming
ambassador, Mr.. Whitelaw Reid, on his
arrival in London, and it gave me great
were in such health and spirits.
IL am glad to learn that you like the
book with the illustrations of the
Sevres porcelain collection at Windsor
Castle, as l know that you have a great
appreciation of china.
II entirely agree with you that the
interests of the English-speaking
peoples are alike on the Atlantic and
the Pacific, and I look forward with
confidence to the cooperation Of the
English-speaking races becoming the
most powerful civilizing factor in the
policy of the world The question Of
immigration and competition Of colored
races in other countlves is one which
presents many difficulties, and espe-
cially to me, who have many colored
subjects in my empire"
Invitation from King George
Simple and friendly in tone Is short
letter from King George of England.
He expresses his thanks for Mr.. Roose-
velt's courtesy in sendingN him COPY
of his book describing a shooting expe-
d;tion in Africa He adds that he re-
calls with pleasure having met Mr.. and
Mrs. Roosevelt in London, and invites
them to repeat their visit.
The most artistic of the letters is
from the Mikado. 1t is written in
beautiful Japanese characters on silk
paper, bound with purple ribbon, and
bears the golden seal of the Rising
Sun. The letter itself is accompanied
by translation in excellent English,
in which the Mikado thanks President
Roosevelt for the gift of the skin of
large bear shot by himself The Mi
kado closes with reference to the
visit of President Rosevelt's daughter
and Mr.. Taft, then Secretary of War.
to Japan, regretting that their stay
was so short and that he was not able
to give them more cordial reception
The letter is dated November II. 1905.
A letter Of historical import is one
from former Gar Nicholas. 1t is writ
ten in clear, firm hand and the Eng
lish is excellent. II is almost pathetic
in its tone of resignation and beps
dear Mr. Roosevelt" to use his kindly
offices in bringing about satisfactory
peace between Japan and Russia. The
letter Is remarkable for it's tone of de-
lection.
The late Queen Elizabeth of Ru-
mania ("Carmen SylvaD, writes charm
lngly, If somewhat ramblingly to the
Colonel. Her letter accompanied a
small book of poems of her own com
position. She writes:
II hope you will like nv iovful ad-
dress to old age. It is true that T
don't feel any older than at twenty
five and, therefore, I am not really a
judge. We have been having fight
for existence here. l have MANY sleep-
less nights and am working night and
day to bring the silk industry into the
market. Another burning question
with me ia the cara NJ +ho hl;,r,