Show I Ithe King Ring Edw Edward rd was probably one of II I the most remarkable rulers in the I worlds world's history It is of course too early to predict what pla plaice place e will be accorded him in the annals of the future but there seems little doubt that he will be rated amon among the fore fore- most His reputation while a prince was not what might have been de de- sired He was said to be a great sportsman and it was sometimes said that he was wag a sport Horse tacos races had a peculiar attraction for him and it is ill said that his betting proclivities prod prod- Vi vines iQS were deplored by the En English lish people But when he took up the sceptre there was a transformation He Se was a strong and able r ruler ler at home and was perhaps the ablest and most mos su successful advocate of ofin in international in- in peace in his dealings dealings' abroad He was a remarkable man and his career shows th that t a wayward prince is sometimes less dangerous than a a. deadhead head heir apparent |