Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-13

Blanc. Among others, Gambetta pledged
himself to support the scheme with all his
power. The compensation demanded, no "
ever, was so great that the negotiations
came to naught.
At that time the existence of the gaming
tables at Monaco was causing great uneasi-
ness throughout the different European
countries on account Of the enormous losses
made by various players and the number of
suicides which had resulted. 1t is well
known to all those who are acquainted with
that coast that the gambling carried on at
Monaco has been the principal cause Of the
ruin OF that region from Toulon to Genoa.
Moral sense among the inhabitants has sunk
TO the lowest ebb, and in no other quarter of
the globe is usury carried on on such vast
scale, publicly and generally. One would
almost say that those who breathe this at
mosphere, impelled by the passion of gam
bling, lose, little by little, all shame and
self-respect. Men Of the highest birth and
position do not scruple to borrow trivial
sums from walters, peddlers, coachmen, or
even their own Wallets, and numberless
human vultures, under the guise Of pawn
brokers, enrich themselves through the most
shameless extortion, openly and fearlessly.
Adventures and blacklegs of every nation
ality have made this their adopted home.
and, like birds Of prey, pounce upon the
poor fool who has just arrived, his brain full
of visions Of the fabulous wealth which be .
will WIN from the tables.
A MINIATURE KINGDOM.
In other respects, and so far as an experi-
enced management can possibly arrange, q
sojourn at Monaco is rendered one of the
most attractive things imaginable. ana those
who have been there, il only once, carry
away in their memory an impression which
will never fade, and which renders any YER
bal description at once weak and incom-
plere. The pencil of Ziem or Diaz could
alone effectively portray such scenes, but for
the benefit of those whose steps have never
led them to the spot brief description may
not be out Of place. First, then, comes Old
Monaco, perched like an eagles nest upon a
rocky summit, with its gardens of aloes,
eucalypti and palms, q girdle of
green studded with bright exotic flow
ers. The Princes palace situated here |
presents, externally, nothing strikingly |
uncommon, but rather resembles an |
ancient convent, or even barracks. The in |
terror, however, is well worthy Of visit, |
containing, as it does, old-fashioned, price |
less furniture, Italian woodwork inlaid with |
ivory, tapestries faded with age, and paint
ings which have resisted the destructive |
hands Of time. The general effect is simple
and unostentatious, far removed from the |
splendor and magnifcence which one ex-
poets to find in royal dwellings The
streets of the old-fashioned town are exceed |
ing curious, so narrow that without trouble |
one can shake hands with ones opposite |
neighbor, and resembling corridors rather
than streets. In place Of stone they are
paved with slabs Of marble. Neither the
sun nor rain can penetrate to them, and one
wonders how people can exist there in full
health and strength. 1t appears, however,
by statistics that the inhabitants of this
sleepy old town, numbering some 5000, are
as a rule exceptionally long-lived, and that
the average of mortality is extremely small.
This miniature principality possesses
soldiers, and such soldiersl Neat, we'll
groomed and dandifed, blazing in uniforms
worthy of comic opera, with white trousers,
short blue jackets and shining buttons they
remind one irresistibly of the opera Of la
Grande Duchesse," or, better still, 'La
Chalet" From old Monaco the road with
q slight descent leads to the Condamine,
from which one climbs small hill to reach
the Casino. The Condamine Is a group of
houses, villas, hotels and boarding houses,
principally BY the divers en-
ployes of the administration Of the gaming
tables, such as croupiers, musicians, wait
ers, doorkeepers, etc., and also by certain
floating population composed of professional
gamblers, followers of Systems" and the
smaller gambling fry, who, content to win q
modest few francs at their daily play, are
obliged to live with corresponding economy.
A SCENE FROM FAIRYLAND.
As one climbs the hill leading to the Ca
,ino the scenery on either hand becomes
most impressive, and there is disclosed to
The eyes one of the most unique and wonder
'ul panoramas in the world. On the right,
he waters of the Mediterranean glisten and
sparkle in the sun, and seem part and parcel
# the clear blue sky, which they meet at the
horizon. The terrace and gardens Of the
Casino are poised above the sea like the
hanging gardens Of Heliopolis. Monte
Carlo is built in an amphitheater, and from
me sea the view is magnificent one. Snug
Fillas, grand hotels and white cottages. each
,ne surrounded by rare shrubs, brilliant
lowers, magnolias, japanese medlers and
,atalpas, form an enchanting picture. The
lir is balmy and laden with the scent
# oranges and citrons. Here are the
,ardens of Armido, tended with the great
,st care. The constant northwest wind
eaters along the shaded walks sand as
inc as dust and scented with vanilla, and
ecluded seats among the fragrant thickets
erye as retreat for lovers careless of the
oulette table and its changing red or I
,lack." Unfortunately, too. at times these
eats afford a resting place to the unlucky
,layer who comes there to ponder over his
to put an end to his
lopeless and wasted career.
Here, ON this spot, is the temple Of Plutus, t
NTH its broad, spacious steps which one so I
tten mounts with song upon ones lips
nticipatory of fortune, wilfully blind to
he inconstancy and capriciousness OF the 9
exile goddess. Reaching the top OF the l
teps, q liveried funkey throws open the
lass doors with obsequious flourish and .
oints out, on the left, the office of the COM a
,issariat, where cards of admission must be d
rocured-a slight formality,. and one v
Ihich is soon waived in the case OF
be regular frequenter, whose full
ockets are sufficient Endorsement for L
he right Of entrance. The first cham
er reached is the Otrium, with its .,
olumns of rose-colorej marble, its mosaic =
led floor, and two large pictures by the :
llsatian artist Jundt, now some time dead, q
ne of which represents Q grove Of olives, il
,e other q fishing scene off Cape Martin, 6
To remarkable works Of art. In the center n
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