New-York tribune., 1891-12-19
TOPICS IN THE ENGLISH CAPITAL.
THE CHADOUINE INCIDENTAL CONSERVATIVE
MovE-THE INCOME OF THE DUKE
OF CLARENCE.

copyriaht: 1891 BIZ The Ne'o York associated Press.
London, Dec. 1s-Thc rupture of diplomatic rela-
tIons between France and Bulgaria, the pretext OF
the expulsion of the French journalist Chadouine now
proves 10 be the initial step of French diplomatic
scheme to ask the Sultan TO his suzeain right to
interfere In Bulgaria in the interest Of Russia. Ad
vices were received at the Foreign Office tonight that
NJ Cambon, the French Ambassador ~ Constantinopc.
has demanded and will obtain formal conference on
the subject with the Sultan tomorrow This develop
ment is surprise to Lord Salisbury and his dplo
matte allies in Vienna and Berlin NJ. Cambon in an
interview with the Foreign Minister of the Porte on
Wednesday was understood to intimate that, France
he'd never recognized Prince Ferdinand, the Govern
ment Of must look for redress TO the Suzeran
before taking directly active measures. As NJ. Bibot
must know or expect that the Porte will decline to
interfere in question concerning the internal admin
istrstion Of Bulgaria, anxiety pvots on what tbs
French Government will next do.
The Austrian Government, probably acting In con-
cert with Lord Salisbury and Chancellor Won Caprivi
supports the Bulgarian Bureau. Austiias agent al;
Sofia has melted Premier StambouloY TO address a note
10 the Governments of Turkey, Germany, Austria
and England, vlndicatlng the expulsion of Cha
douine. 1t is known generally that NJ. Ribot
does not care straw for the expulsion or the man
expelled The st. Petersburg weekly, the
GVrdomosti," after suggesting that 1t is possible
that France failing obtain satisfaction, may block
ade Bulgarian ports says that Russia would protest
apainst the appearance OF French ironclads bei0rc
Varna or Bourgas. II VI. RbOt's policy results thus
the peace OF Europe is over
A. a counter-check to the Liberal game played TO
1v,n over the rural districts the executive OF the
Conservative Association has arranged for series OF
agricultural conferences. Mr. Chaplin, chairman OF
the Board of Agriculture, will open the series in Janu
sry. A.,
The Conservative organs are trying 10 educs~ t"e
British public into approval OF parliamentary grant
raising Che Income of the recently aanced Duke OF
Clarence and Ayondale to G25 900 yearly The Qneen
II is understood will not consent TO open the coming
session of Parliament, unless the Cabinet VIII assent
70 taking the risk involved in bringing forward thc
proposal. The Minister'S In the meantime, arc un-
willing TO go further than to propose dover ior
Princess Victoria Mary an annuity OF Eo'oV' rs a
marriage settlement The Radicals VIII agree 10 a
moderate dowry, but 10 further grant 10 INC DuAo
OF Clarence. The Emperor and Empress Oh "erhHny'
the King of Greece and host Of German and Dahish
Drncengs will come TO the wedding OF the DUKE ana
Princess The bridal dress will be purely OF Enehsh
manufacture spitafeld looms producing tide brocade
for the train, while the trimming OF lace VIII Do
Iloniton The goods for the Prncesss outfit INCLUDE
Irish aces and popns and Scotch taftans Ihe Ladies
Rational Dress Association preparing TO give largely
to the troussesu
The Dowager Lady Deros is dead. Sic danced at
the famous ball given In Brussels on the eve o tl9
battle OF Waterloo and was the last survivor Oh ihss
,rbe Duke of Marlborough has obtained the assent
- the court OF Cancery 10 sell part OF the Benheim
sstates which were granted 70 the arst Duke ~ Ts