New-York tribune., 1891-12-20
FRANCE AND BULGARIA.
HOW RERL1N VIEWS THE QUARREL.
SlMErALIIsM IN THE RErcHsTAG-No ACTION
YxKFLY-A COURT FEUD IN MUNICH.

slMErALIIsM IN THE RErCHsTAG-No ACTION
r1KELY-A COURT FDUD IN MUNICH.
COPYRIGHT. 1891 BY The Ner. York associated PreS
Berlin. Dec l9-The view taken in Official circles
here Of the quarrel between France and Bulgaria IS
that II will result In mischief. dispatch was re-
ccdved yesterday evening from the German Embassy
at Cmstantinople containing the substance OF the
protest made TO the Grand vIzier by NJ Camoon' inc
French Ambassador at Constantinople IN whc"
NJ. sabot the French Foreign Minister. accuses the
Bulgarian Government beside the Illegal expulsion OF
M. chadoune Of insulting the French Agent NJ Lahei
by Getting police watch upon his residence and upon
one occasion, Of arresting NJ. Lane himself by MISTAKE
He contends that Bulgaria, under the Berlin treaty
ought 10 have applied to VI. Lanel nor permsAon W
arrest NJ. Chadoune and that the Porte must now
insist that Bulgaria shall apologize and resoind the
order NJ expulsion The Grand Vizler Immediately
communicated with the Government at Sofia and re-
ceved prompt reply. expressing regret that the
rrcident had arisen, but declaring that they would
adhere 10 their right to expe NJ Chadouine
The Bulgarisn Agent at Constanttnope. in com
municatlons addressed to the German and Austrian
Embassies in the most cordial terms asserts that ms
Government has strong proof that the French Resi-
depoy has been made the focus of plots against
N. Stamboulof, the Bulgarian Prime Minister. The
expulsion Of NJ. Chadouine Is but minor incident
among frequent collisions between NJ. Lanel and the
Bugnrian Ministers. In relation 10 the question OF
a breach Of the Berlin treaty, the opinion expressed
In diplomatic circles is entirely against W. Ribot
n not expected that the French Foreign Minister will
venture to refer the dispute 10 the Berlin treaty
powers. He will probably bully Bulgaria in order to
please Russia and keep the quarrel standing open
until an opportune moment shall arrive for the be
gaming Of active hostilities.
THE NEW COMMERCE AL TREATIES.
In commenting upon the passage Of the new com
mercial treaties the Conservative press admits that
political considerations were largely instrumental in
determining the acquiescence Of section of that party
IN the adoption of the tariff measures The en-
thusssm of the members Of the Freisinnge party over
the reductions in the tariffs under the new treaties,
coo IL is perceived that the measures have not the
FreeTrade scope which the Liberals attributed to them
Already the Freisinnge party treat the tariffs as
nero draft on the future and urge that the Govern
ment ought the famine In Russia abates, TO
obtain convention reOpening Germany to Russian
rye and other cereals on the terms granted
% Austria IN return for the reduction made by Russia
In the dntes German manufactures.
THE BIMETAILIsTS WEAK IN THE REICHSTAG.
The debates IN the Reichstag have disclosed the
weakness of the supporters Of bmetallism. Count
Merbach and Baron Kardorf alluded TO the question
Of the reconciliation Of silver as intimately connectd
with the grain tariffs but the House concurred IN the
opinion expressed by Chancellor Won Caprv. who SAID
"a vas superuous discuss the topic. The attitude
of ihe Government upon the question of bimetallism
continues to be Of waiting. When William
selgman, who was sent to Europe as representative
Of the United States Treasury Department for the
purpose OF arranging for On international plmetaho
conference, was here sounding the Government
Chancellor Won Caprvi stated that the action of ter
many and England would depend upon the currency
oeyelopments at Washington. Herr MIGUEL, the I'M
perial Minister of Finance, is strong gold partisan
secretary Marshall although strong blmetaihs''
will act only conjonty with England for the discussion
OF the subject. As no movement has been taken by
England in the meantime 1t is probable that the Gov
ernment disposed to consider the silver quesnon as
one Of little immediate interest.
RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS IN AUSTRIA.
The resumption OF specie payments In Austna-hun'
gary on a gold basis is reported to be imminent Ihe
Treasury already holds $50 900 forms in gold and
ihe total amount required to effect the resumption Is
e5o.ooo 900. part of this sum can be met by the
retention by the Government OF portion OF the notes
nov n circulation.
AN ARsToCRATIC FEUD In MUNICH.
The highest aristocratic circles of Berlin are deeply
interested in watching the feud being carried on be-
tween the Princess of Thurn and Taxs and the Munich
Court. The Princess, as the Austrian Archduchess
Caementne ranked among the members of the reigning
dynasties and upon marrying, in 1890, the wealthy
and handsome Prince Of Thum and Taxs, went to
Munich supposing that she would continue to rank as
Royal ArchducheSs though her husband was only His
Serene Highness" The Princess Gisela, daughter OF
Emperor Francis Joseph and wife Of Prince Leopold OF
Bavaria decided that the Princess Of Thurn and Taxis
had forfeited her rank Austrian Archduchess
and must be treated a mere serenity" Thereupon
the Princess refused TO go to court and formed a
court Of her own at her chateau at Rdchberg where
she holds festivals and balls which frequented
by leading members OF the nobility, to the neglect
Of the court circle. The Princess, 1t is admitted,
Is scoring success.
PERSONAL NOTES ABOUT AMERICANS
William Walter Phelps the American Minister to
Germany, left this city last evening for Cairo on
two months leave Of absence. Tonight Mr.. Phelps
is at Dresden. where he vas entertained at dinner
given bis honor by the English and American Club.
fie accompanied to DRESDEN BY Samuel l.. Clemens
Mark Twain), who one OF the speakers at the
dinner. Mr. Clemens will spend a portion Of the
winter at Dresden where his daughters are studying
music.
Eugen d'Albert the pianist, having obtained a
divorce, is about to Mne Teresa CarrenO. the
American pianist, who has ALSO succeeded in securing
q decree Of divorce in a suit brought against her
second husband.