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Our Paris Correspondence.
PARIS, June 20, 1901
The SuItans DeatThe Sidnese Ambassadors and Their
Habas and LOdgnw-Thc Recognition Of Ialy-The
Pores Mness- Vienna and Hungry--Ga,ibald Dis
couraged-Yiet Emanuel Jealous Of Capos1-The Pot
tsrson Case, de-
Tho death OF the Sutan has given rise 10 much interest
ing speculation tho ever recurring Eastern question
AT first sight it would difficult to imagine how the
death Of young monarch whose little native energy was
entirely corrupted by the sensuaities Of the harem,
should have any serious influence political status to
the instIrmentay Of which he contributed nothing,
directly indirectly. But, in fact his simple insignia
canoe constituted his importance. With just sufficient
mind to observe tho difference between Western cviza.
ton and Eastern barbarsm, he was strong enough
TO lean moro to the counsels Of European states-
men than TO the conservative doctrines VI the
old Turkish party. But, having given his
vote he became were, exhausted by the effort, sank
back on the cushions of the harem and left the good or
evil Of his initiation to be worked Out by any one who
had energy wit enough to seize the reins. Hence all
he did only to corroborae the memorable words Of
the late Emperor Nichoas-that he and his whole body
polite were alike "sick uqR death" Thus bis country
became simply battle dad for dipomatiss, each agree
ing in fact onlyhat the longer the existing monarch
ue Hofs VI tAsh
separate devices becoming successful After reign Of
little than Of years, his death brings the
system OF Oriental schemng to momeniary pause. Sir
Henry Bulwer shakes of his maady and is on the alert
again and NJ. Lavalette, merely waiting in Paris
70 receive NJ Lesseps from the SueZ Canal,
is ready TO take wing for Constantinople. he
Sultans brother reigns in his stead, for though
his predecessor left abundant progeny Of
sons the Turkish law devoves the succession upon the
next eldest prince leaving the subsequent succession TO
the eldest son Of the deceased monarch
Now the character Of Abdul-Ars, the new Sultan Is
evidently difficulty It will be recolected that two
years ago. when formidable conspiracy discovered
among the old Turkish party which takes for its creed
tho Mahomedan law to the etter-or the empire par
Gel of fagmentss object was the substitution Of Abdul
Arts for his brother Hence it is not unnaturay inferred
that his sympathes directly contrary to the reform
ing interference of Europe. is by supposed that
he is n man of masculine mind, who with a giants
strength will be able to roll back the tide which has
long been washing away great landmarks of his
&C stra empire; but easy to the grounds of
this opinion Tha. he OF robust appearance than
his brother that he has children by his wife and that he
is altogether Of colder organization than his sensual
predecessor quite and that the skill with which he
has kept himself out Of the way Of political intrigue
should count for something is also true; but when the
nature of his education Tememberedits extreme pri-
vacy, under old ulema, In portion OF the serago
Quilted except under survelanceone is AT loss
10 divine whence this confederation Of his powers is de-
rived Certain however, u is that his accession fills the
whole diplomatic world with anxiety. Once more the
question is revived shall the Frenchman-as in the old
ps his mean av take amoiher for bs
partner leaving his powerful associate 10 follow after
he may; or shall England and France once more
unite their powers TO support the new monarch against
Russian influence? am bound TO soy that general
opinion prevails in all well informed circles in Paris that
Russia and France are determined this time to join their
Qr u
adopt aud that anything like determined course Of
action his part will only hasten the catastrophe The
Tnirs, on this subject, uses these Words
Turkey aud Europe anxious to see how this second
son of sultan Mahmoud will set about his task II is
ind empty treasury, weak and Ill paid army pro-
vinces in revolt aud rival Influences instgalcd by pas
sion and cupidty II will require firm anu skilfo hand
all these scattered elements and early lecture
will inform whether the monarch Is equal TO the
undertaking. Turkey, in her present, extremity, cannot
wait If she is TO be saved II can only be Dy the prompt
tudo of the remedy"
The Emperor is at Fon,anbeau. His Majesty is said
TO have every evening of his life synopsis-the most
exact epitomeof the different domestic transactions Of
his empire laid before bn so that he is cognizant of
every circumstance, the most minute that takes
place II this be the truth, and am told on the gravest
authority that II is how difficult is it to reconcile the
pettness Of his jealousy regarding the most insignificant
matters connected with the exled family OF the Orleans,
and his general hghnindedness in all other things
II only the other day that the tutor OF the Duke OF
Nomours' son seized by the Commissary Of Police
and treated in in the highest degree degrading
TO the authorities Of great nation. This gentleman, NJ
Gauther who by the Dukes directions Is about TO reside
at Segovia in Spain, with his son, while he follows
OF military education in the artillery college ut
that place, TO France to pass two three weeks
with relatives in the provinces On arriving at the
railway station in Paris he Immediately seized and
conveyed to the police court His boxes examined
and he himself made prisoner for seven hoars-from
five O'Clock in the morning till twelve. Two pamphlets
Of the Due dAunale's famous letter the History OF
France the sole result Of all this bother Ii is said
however, that not satisfied with this NJ Gauthor was
logged to his hotel where small deal box had been ad
m. Ill
Of which proved TO be simple English present Of silver
forks and spoons Altogether very unpleasant impress
sion is left society Either such conduct is most
worthy Of the empire or there h something really to be
feared.
The Patterson Napoleon rehearng IL going on but all
public interest in 1t has passed away.
The Popes illness is known here to be OF suoh cha.
racter as to render its fatal termination merely question
of time Already all kinds OF speculaons are on foot
to his successor and the place where the concve will be
held This is an event which may occur any day and,
whenever il does happen cannot fail TO precipatea pc.
ltica crisis Austria cannot be long without dealing sum
marty with the Hungarian question. II universally
admitted that collision is at hand and the Popes death
at such time must greatly embarrass her affairs with
France. The guarded recognition Of Italy by the Empe
ror Napoleon is expressly made with view Of keeping
but Austria cannot be blind to the fact that the recogn
ton is another weight in the balance against her and that
the Papal demise will only increase ii.
The Samese Ambassadors still continue TO be the lions
of the summer. They lodge just behind the beautiful
hotel formerly inhabited by Mr. and Mrs Bennett at the
top Of the Champs Eysecs Yesterday they went down
to Fonanebeau to be formally received by the Emperor
and spread before his Majesty the beautiful presents they
desired him to accept. paid visit to their hotel myself
last night and much struck with the great change
that had taken place since last it, The whole mig
sion is now habited Ia Francois and mighty pleased
with their European dress all the members of appear
Their language might have Latin origin, soft and me-
odous does IT sound. They seem to have considera-
bic facility in catching the language Of others.
The few words which heard pronounced in French
might have almost imagined TO proceed from native Of
France One Of the officers had learned English be-
fore his arrival here pronounced few sentences with
extraordinary correctness. They complain that they
suffer from continual thirst which they alay with CO.
pous draughs of toast and water with sugar The complex
ion s very dark, Id almost black and the general
conformation Of features is decidedly African. They do
not consider the Bots dc Boulogne sufficiently ornamened
with Mosques &c When they first arrived they could
not accommodate themselves to chair now this difficulty
is got The little princes and their sculions all
hail fellows, well met, and play in the courtyard on
equal terms; but learn that gradually the Ambassa
doris are becoming more and more awake TO European
IDEAS in regard to the separation of rank. They are
clearly IN their habits, smoke immensely and SEEM IL
one may Judge by their continual ringing laugh Of very
enjoyable temperament.
tancblean TO Vcley The Empress remains at Fon-
tanebleau during his Macsty's absence 1t is still said
that Rcasol, who stands IN Cavoars shoes, is meet
him there. Victor Emanuel thinks enough has now
been said about his late Minister and wishes IL 70 be
quite understood that whatever his ability he was only
bis (Vicor Emanucs) "insirumentu Gaibaldi remains
at Caprera out OF spirits and out of sorts at sight Of the
mixed web WHICH diplomacy weaves around him He Is
Hercules ehtanged in silken net, without power To
use his club All The world mandates him with visits
and letters but it Is only the communications Of tho