Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-16
ALFONSO PICTURED
AS GOOD FELLOW
II. E. Campbell of Civil Serv-
ice Commission Describes
Him as Democratic.

King Alfonso. who has abdicated
today as an all-around good fellow by
the president of the Civil Service Com
mission, Thomas E. Campbell, who
came into intimate contact with the
King during a number of years spent
in spain as commissioner general for
the United States to the international
Exposition at Seville, which ended In
June of last year.
King Alfonso is democratic and his
manner informal on all occasions and
as a mixer he has Mayor Jimmy Wal
ker of New York and Al Smith rolled
into one" Mr.. Campbell declares.
The King, man of forceful per-
sonality. is admired by all with whom
he comes in contact Mr.. Campbell
SAYS, and during his acquaintance with
his royal highness he was most i'm
pressed with the great democracy Oh
royalty"
Democratic on All Occasions.
At a luncheon given near Madrid
on the occasion of the dedication OF
100 airplanes, Mr.. Campbell said the
Kings charming manner and per-
sonality were manifest in the simplest
form. All were introduced the same
as at any American picnic" Mr..
Campbell asserts, adding. Il never met
a man more charming and democratic
under all formal and informal occa-
sions.
1ish proved to be most interested IN
the United States and showed great in
terest in the various enterprises mere.
His intimate knowledge OF the then
proposed Boulder Dam development on
the Colorado River astounded his
American company" Mr.. Camppell as
serts. The King, according to Mr.
Campbell, asked questions regarding
the project, that but few Americans
have SUFFICIENT knowledge of the project
to ask. The King frequently expressed
a longing to visit the United States, TO
see the City of New York, the great de-
velopments in the West and elsewhere
in the country.
Not on a single occasion did the King
lay stress on royal dignity. He always
has a fine habit of remembering his
friends and speaks to them cordially
wherever he sees them.
On one occasion while Mr.. Campbell
and some friends were standing near a
road. an automobile of familiar Amert-
can make, drove up and some one waved
and in perfect English said Hello" 1t
was the King at the wheel, with duke
seated beside him.
I'VE are just out for a little airing.
King Alfonso asserted, as he hastily
drew up for a little chat with his
friends.
The King is great story teller and
has good stories to fit any and every
occasion, Mr.. Campbell said.
Popular With Women.
He says the King is very popular
among women. This Mr.. Campbell at
tributes to his Royal Highness' ability
to say the right thing at the right time,
come TO attention, clicks his heels and
kiss the hands of the fair sex.
The kiss on the hand, however, as
performed in Spain would meet with
the approval Of any physician, for it is
done in most sanitary manner. Instead
of actually kissing the hand of one be-
ing greeted, it is proper to kiss the
thumb Of your own hand, at the same
time giving all the appearance of
genuine kiss on the hand of the other
party.
Mr. Campbell last saw the King in
April Of last year at the Seville Fair.
where he always took an active part in
the pagentTy.
Now that the King is relieved of his
responsibilities Of Office, Mr.. Campbell
expressed the hope that he may fulfill
his longfelt longing to visit this country.