Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-09
MISS CALDWELL AND MURAT.
The Wedding Broken OF by a Bagatelle
Of $50, 900 Year and $500, 600 Down.

Miss Gwendoline Caldwell was seen by q
Paris correspondent Saturday, and in an
informal conversation she spoke freely OF her
relations with Prince Murat and the cause Of
his action in regard to their engagement.
"In the first place" she said, ''the prince has
not broken of the engagement The wedding
is only indefinitely postponed, and that in con-
sequence Of the counsel acting for us in the
matter being unable to agree as to the amount
of my income which the prince should have
absolute control Of The story of my offering
him $4,000 an annuity is one Of the most
monstrous absurdities / have ever read. 7
knew nothing of such an offer until / read ID in
the papers. The truth Of the matter is have
never offered Prince Murat one sou. either con-
ditionally or Internationally. simply referred
him to my legal advisers when the question OF
my estate was preached, and was much sur
prised, TO say nothing Of my feelings being
awfully crushed-as would those of any young
girl in q similar situation-when the prince
informed me in q very curt manner that our
wedding must be postponed until my attorneys
saw fit TO agree with his counsel regarding the
amount of my income he was to control.
Il consulted my lawyers and learned that
the demands of the prince were no unreason-
able that they were forced by prudential con-
| siderations to decline them. 1 asked them
how much Of my income the prince wanted
thirds, and that could not afford. remon-
strated with the prince, but to no purpose. He
argued that my income was large, and that, in
accordance with our social position, a large
sum would be required. told him so far as
was concerned was perfectly willing that he
should have his way, but that i was bound to
be governed in my financial affairs by those
having them in charge.
ITO prove to him that really loved him and
earnestly desired to have the ceremony take
place told my attorney that I was perfectly
willing that the prince should be favorably
considered in his demands; but they insisted
that such acquiescence would be imprudent,
and besides complications would surely arise
therefrom that would render our lives any
thing but happy. concluded they knew best
and permitted their judgment to stand. See
ing this the prince simply babe me good-by,
saying at the same time whenever my attor.
neys should deem II proper TO accede to his de-
mands he would fulfill his marriage contract
With these words he left me, and have NOT
seen him since" Mr.. Chachard, who has
charge Of her financial affairs, corroborated
Miss Caldwells statements.
In the absence Of Prince Murat from the
city his representatives were seen. They were
asked il there was any prospect Of a reconcile
hation and replied: The prince has not au-
thorized US to make any compromise in his d.
mands."
..what was his demand?"
.'why, q bagatelle OF about go, 900 year for
necessary expenses, and a small consideration
aside from that which did not amount 10 much.
II was q mere matter of a small advance TO
meet few obligations which had TO be settled
before the marriage and which was 10 have
been returned as soon as the prince could get
control Of his estates.
Q.-Has the prince many debts? A-why,
no; ESQ, 900 in cash would free him from Ill
obligations and place him in control Of large
amount Of property.
Q.-Was that the amount the prince wished
to borrow from Miss Caldwell? A.--weu NOT
exactly. You see the prince wished to meet q
certain obligation which would release q Ger.
tain amount now in bond This would place
him in position TO make his bride present.
a. he desired TO do
Q.-Do you know the exact amount of Miss
Caldwell's income. Alt is said 70 be about
&100, 900, but we have an idea that IL ID moro.
The prince only asked for the control of q suf-
6cient amount to enable him and his vife Z,
live up 70 their social standing.
Odd Miss Caldwelrs counsel make any
onerf Al hrst they made the miserabIe
oner OF one-fourth, or, according TO their estS-
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I. third But the prince adhered 70 his original
demand Princes, a. you know, have create
obiigaeons to meet when they marry than ordS-
nary gentlemen. Their social position dsmanls
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