Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-05-28
LETTER FROM PARIS.

A BoNApARIrsr rL.cKgR-rHs RRRNca CONGRESS
ApJ0URNs IN JULY THE AMBASSADOR 10
RoAE-CoNMERcrAL AFFAIRS SPRING rMK-
PARIS GOSSIP, ETC
Especial Correspondents OF The Evening Sarl
PARIS, May Is.
THR BoNArARrIsrS
the Bonapartists flicker 10 occasionally They
oeIeSe 10 see In the Inauguration OF the statue
10 Napoleon Ill at Milan a resuscitafion of
thtir fortunes. The Italians are, however, not
Ia the door OF sanctity just now with the
french; indeed, the latter are mome-tarily IN
bad humor. they having had their mouse IN
Dutch cheese existence disturbed by the me-
cessity Of display OF vigor against the Krou-
mfrs. and not quite clear how the matter is,o
automatically end. The Italians can hardly
nation to whom they owe their unity ana
whether, as the republicans allege, Napoleon
was frightened into fighting for the Italians
the Latin sisters by the shells OF OrSint France
not the less possesses all the honor and glory
Plus Savoy ard Nice for nberating Italy fro u
the Alps to the Adriaiic-less the occupation
OF Rome.
THE FRENCH CONGRESS-.
As the parliamentary session. aud the par
lament itself, will flush in July, there is lot
much time left for the Dispatch OF other than
necessary and important business Attention
directed rather to the elections next o 10
Der; constituents are becoming now eminent
peTSonageS The extreme republicans are
aiming to concentrate the attention OF the
couhu.. not on multiplicity OF questions, but
on three or four, and Formulate these into a
PLATFORM. series or congresses will be held
10 propagate knowledge OF the program.
inc ilfst down on the roster is that or the
separation between church and state. Among
Tie disciples OF this propaganda few ladies'
figurs, who have permission to conyoke their
sex and compel wives. mothers and sisters TO
lnor
Frenchr1an submits to is that OF his wife die
tating TO him the way In which he ought to
politically go.
opinion is with the budget COMMITTEES in re-
lecung tie proposition for the abolltioa OF the
Papai ambassador at Rome IN Oh would De
every disposition to live In harmony with the
repub ic; 1t would compel him to fall back on
the party that dominated his predecessor.
TRADE TREATY WITH ENGLAND.
The French are commencing to display a lit
tie more interest In the hitch In the negotia-
tions for The treaty OF commerce with England;
treaty, which since 1850, has increased the
expectations from France to England four, ana
the importations from the latter to France,
three-fold. II the results of the commercial
alliance have been so mutually advantageous,
why does France seek to raise duties? It cam
not be TO benefit languid Industries for the
latter could never have survived succession
OF reveTSes dating from 1850. and since their
become only more materially prosperous. The
French allege England wants our Wines but
these have sensloiy diminished, owing 10 the
TavageS OF the phyIlOXera, and hence having
less 10 export, her market is less important.
Now the phylloxera is On the high road TO
GeiDg conquered, and renewed vineyards will
ton OF naive wines has been sadly curtailed by
the malady, increased purchases OF the wines OF
Spain and Italy have been made by French wine
merchants to honorably manipulate supplies
hn rcal-o
lies in the adoption by the French govern
ment Of specific, for value duties; It is admitted
the figures on which this decision has been
made, have been furnished by interested per-
soDs. No tissue Is hardly prepared at present
pure; cotton, WOOL and silk, are Invariably
mixed. and industry Will discover other comb
treaty, II now signed may expire; how Classify
such combinations In order TO levy q spsc.hc
llhpost on objects OF such divers value? Retain
tGc0nyen1ent, continue ad rdloren. rates-the
more equitable, and secure competent expert
lists who VIII not prove hindrance. but q help
vCcating specific duties, and England ought not
to give way.
SPRING T1MR.
Despite trying and persistent noreaster,
life cut OF doors Is possible this spring. II one be
well wrapped In furS. At the Bois the Ale,
des Acaclas, is no longer sacred to hanging
locks OF blue flowers and widows, but to pre-
tenders; IL Is The laVor1te carriage drive for no
torietes, like Prince Napoleon, the Comte de
Paris, or the due d'Aumale, Don Carlos, and
since Rochefort accuses him OF aiming at The
purple, Gambetta also.
ODDS AND ENDS.
AT an elegant dinner given q few evenings
ago In a mansion In the Iark Monceaux the
table was laid In the conservatory amidst giant
camelias, the bill OF fare was printed on large
sky blue and rose ribbon. one end rolling round
bouquet OF lily Of the valley, corner OF the
ribbon being tucked up by gold pin, and dts
playing the name OF each guest.
A man few days ago, on taking his seat on
the imperial OF an omnibus sat down on a
bundle of cooks knives; he was conveyed to the
hospital dying. A village beau, blacksmith
seduced a strong. MINDED girl, Eugenie aged "a
and deserted her after her confinement. She
took lessons In revolver shooting. and when
Proficient, waited on her 1nfidel lover You
have had the rose" she said, "and you must
now have the thorns." and lodged two balls ln
bis back. The jury OF Charlerille acquitted her.
Eugen1e laid down that French girls had only
her means to settle faithleSs lovers.