New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-13
MONACO AND ITS RULERS.
A UNIQUE PRINCIPALITY--PLANs FOR RE-
ORGANIZATION.

tfAo" AN MONTE CARLO, July H.
Monaco. surnamed the Beauty Spot OF the
Riviera is familiar to the world as one OF the lastre
,oan;ny independent states into which large por-
zion Of Europe was subdvded not very many years
since Mucn of it's notoriety has been gained from
4be fact that within its boundaries public gaming is
,er,ntted and licensed. Charles ILL.,, the reigning
prince. has Just entered upon the twenty eighth
wear of bis reign and few royal houses can boast so
AN ensemble of titles the present chief of
the Grnaldi family. Besides the title of sovereign,
he claims five dukedoms three marquisates, SIX
comics five baroness and is lord of several manors
1. France lie is properly called "Charles Hi'
Sovereign Prince Of Monaco. Due de Valentinois.
MARQUIS des Baux, Comte de Carladez Baron de
Buis, Seigneur de Saint-Remy, Sire de Matlgnon'
Comte de Thorigny, Baron de Saint-L6. Baron de la
Luthumiere. Due d'Estoutcville Due de Mazarn,
Due de la Meilleraye, Due de Mayenne, Prince de
Chateau Porcen Comte de Ferrette de beiort, oe
Thanh. de Rosemont Baron dAltkrch, Seigneur
6Isenheim, Marquis de Chilly, Comte c--9'1-
Juneau Baron de Massy, Marquisde Gulscard, ETC.
All these titles have been accumulated by the House
Of Grimaldi by judiciousy rallyiug to the french
Monarchy and the friendly feeling entertained
with France was furthermore streng hened by in
termarriage of the GrimaIds with the most arisio-
cratic families of the French kingdom.
Yet the actual possessor of so many glorious titles
allowed his country to degenerate into mere resort
for gamblers. Perhaps the mighty ghosts of medi-
scyal Monaco haunt by midnight the shadows
of the old palace. If they do, nobody
sees them; the glare of the electric light
from the Casino is too bright. The cause that
brought this prince to trade with his birhright was
such as to admit of no debate; 1t was stern neces-
sity and dire distress Indeed, at the time of the
acton-when Monaco was sold to a roulette
table keeper for number of years-the princ pality
ots6 of q few of arid land and naked
rocks; and more pitiful picture than thus court
struggling to keep up its waning grandeur on few
thousand fraucs q year could hardly be imagined.
Whsn Charles ILL., came to the throne his territory
had been still further diminished by Mentoue and
Roccabiu una declaring their Independence in 1S4S.
Twenty years ago. eight after his accession,
he made virtue of necessity by selling the re volted
provinces to Napoleon Ill. for the of four mill
ions of francs About this time the gaming tables
of Homburg and Baden Baden were 1ourishng. and
the proprietor of the former. Monsieur Blanc
forsseeing a brilliant transaction, offered Prince
Charles. in return for grant to open gaming es-
Establishment at Monaco, yearly stipend of 100000
francs aud, moreover agreed to take upon himself
NIL the charges of the Government. This treaty
duly signed and the concession holds good until the
year 1910 ALI taxes were abolished. and owing to
the presence of the roulette tables, Monaco has at
tanned its presen state of beauty and prosperity.
A WOULD BE RICHELIEU.
Prince Charles holds court with more than ord-
nary display, but rarely the palace at Monaco.
His Bighness divides his time between his Chateau
de Marchais lin Francc and his hotel in Paris. In
all the court ceremonies he is well seconded by the
Roman Catholic clergy indeed like good medieval
monarch. he considers the throne incomplete with
out the altar. The priests have not failed to turn
the situation to account and have acquired vast in
Huence. The directors of the Casino have very
wisely deemed it inexpedient to interfere with so
xedoubtable body OH the contrary, they have ever
affected the greatest concern in the welfare of the
clergy, and Mme. Blanc. prior TO her demise, was
well-known zeaot These clrcumst ances duly con-
sdered there will be difficulty in com passing the
fact of the important role played by MonsignOr
Charles Theuret, Bishop Of Hermopolis in partbas
infdelium He enjoys the titles of Apostolic Admin
istrator of tie Prncpalty Prelate of the House of
His Holiness the Pope. Referendary Prelats of the
Popes Seal of Justice. Chaplain OF the Obedience of
the Grand Mistress of tho Order of Malta, and
Canon of the Chapters of Nice, Besspcon. De
Scissors and DE LaOn. This dignIar rs, moreover.
commander of number of foreign orders
That Monsignor Theuret exercises benefcent
and spiritual influence over Monaco there can no
question. Nevertheless il is well known that the
bishop ia parbus Is OF an ambitious turn OF mind
His desire is TO become bishop de fact0; bishop of
Monaco. According 10 the established rules of the
Church, at least three parishes are requisite to form
has been to form these parishes and his efforts have
at length been crowned with success The first has
dence of the descendants of the Mon
agasques. under the walls of the princes
palace The second parish is at the foot of the
ramparts IN the new town, La Condamine which
takes the name of Parish of Sainte Devote The
third parish was esta blIshed near the Casino, on the
MeptOne route Here "a new church, recently con-
eecrated has been built as a vOtive Offering TO
Prince Charles's patron saint Thus 1t will be seen
that the spiritual wants of the population have
been amply provided for, and the churches recently
built in the principality are but the smallest evil
dence of the work done by the priests; there are
many Summaries converts and very fine prepare
tory college which is under the personal direction
of the Bishop of Hermopolls.
PLANS PoR REoRGANIZING THE CASINO.
Since the death of NJ. Blanc. the promoter of the
Gamir g-tables at Monte Carlo, which occurred
few years ago THAT of Nine. Blanc transpired in
1881, the Casino continues to prosper in the most
surprising manner Those interested in the
undertaking are the members of the Blanc family,
viz Edmond Blanc. and heir, aud the Princes
Radziwili and Roland BOnaparte, who married
daughters of NJ. Blanc. They are the principal
shareholders; nevertheless few shares are said to
be 10 the hands of the Mayor of Nice and other
Understanding functionaries of that city.
s There arc 800 of these shares each one represent
ing 100 undivided parts Each share at the outset
was worth $4,000 francs; their actual value is
difficult to tell At all events, If offered for sale
they would attain a fabulous price. seeing the
phenomenal profits annually realized by the roulette
and card tables. Hitherto tho owners of the Casino
have appeared to he satisfied with their annual
profits, which permitted the daughters OF NJ. Blanc
to be lowered with 2O.0O0.O00 francs each. irre-
spective of the enormous revenue which falls to the
lot of each shareholder. But although not openly
debated, the idea of financial coup has for long
time been medltated. and the following is rough
outline of the schemes
he All q hev stand II 90 undivided