New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-12

that pale shadow Of a crumbled throne and that
phantom hope of an impossible future which asso-
ciates itself with the feeble personality Of the
| Comte de Paris.
| The usual weekly French grievance against
England made it's appearance in the French Cham
bcr last Saturday. This time it relates TO the
Indian Ocean and the Adabra Islands NJ Ribot,
| inerSgated, said that there was no news, and
| that England had claimed these islands since
| 1926. There are other islands, appropriately
| called Gloriosa Islands, which England does not
claim, and which France, says NJ. Ribot, will not
allow her to claim. The trouble grows out of fish
ing, which seems TO make trouble everywhere.
In Tangier, also, French papers of the NEST en-
citable kind think that England is taking steps
toward protectorate-as if she had not her
hands full in the Mediterranean already.
Mr.. Coolidge, the American Minister 10 France,
yesterday presented his credentials to the Presi-
dent of the Republic. lie made excellent
impression, affirmed once more the cordality
of the relations between the two great democra-
cies of the Old and New Worlds, and drew from
the President a reply described as of unwonted
friendliness. America came to our exhibition :;
France will 60 to yours at Chicago, said NJ. Car
not, adding phrase about the happy moral action
produced by the friendly contact Of the two ceun-
tries.
The twenty-ffth anniversary Of the Austrian
Emperor's coronation as King of Hungary was
celebrated at Buda,Pesth on Wednesday
with great splendor. The splendor is
very well. What is better is the evil
dence of cordial feeling between the two great
divisions Of this great Power which this occasion
brought out. Austria Hungary Is and is likely
long to he buwark of European civilization
against Russian invasion, the main hope of the
struggling nationaities Of the Balkan Peninsula,
and not the least important member Of the Triple
Alliance, nor the least efficient influence for peace
in Europe. In all these characters she is entitled
to American sympathes and good will
Prince Bismarck has thought il worth while
to contradict the story of the impending recon-
ciliaton with the Emperor. The Emperor. says
the eXChanc"lor, does not want Prcncc Bsmarck's
friendship or advice on any terms nor will Prince
! Bismarck lend himself to any comedy intended TO
make the people forget how he was summarily
expelled from office, his humiiiatins treat
ment by the Emperor This appears in Cologne
paper but there is only one man in Germany who
would write of the Emperor and Prince Bis
marck in that style, and he lives at FREDERICKSBURG
The Prince has been addressing remarks to Il
gathering Of soldiers also, and replying 10 COM
plants that he does not attend the Rciclistag.
lie does not like, he owns, to oppose a Govern
mcnt which for forty years he had sustained; but
the time may come adds he, rather grimly.
The presence of Prime: Ferdinand Of Bulgaria
in London, the honors shown him here, his visit
TO the Queen, and his popularity. are so much
gall and wormwood TO Russia. The English seem,
however, somewhat Indifferent 10 Russian opinion
They take much interest in Bulgaria. They like
Prince Ferdinand, they like NJ. Stambouon.
for the gallant stand both have made against
Russian aggression and intrigue, and their steady
disregard Of the strong probability Of assassina-
tion by Russian agents The luncheon given him
yesterday at the Mansion House will impress for.
elm opinion; for the Lord Mayor is still believed
abroad 10 be n great political potentate. Inc
Duke of Cambridge was present, a Cabinet Mlh-
lister two, various other members OF tie rov-
ernment, and many persons Of distinction; inclnd-
ing. I am glad to say, the American Minister.
The Lord Mayor welcomed Prince Ferdinand as
ruler who for five years had conducted efficiently
and we'll the Government Of bis country. Inc
Prince replied in fluent English with excellent
sense and tact. The word Russia was uttered by
nobody.
The General Assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church of Ireland has been sitting this week III
Dublin. with the Rev DR.. Brown Moderator
English as well as the Irish public by his remark
tha, If Mr. Gladstone would pay them a visit lac
might see whether they were really "rogues and
fools or not. The phrase rogues and fools ~
ono which Mr. Gladstone thought fit 10 apply 10
the Protestant people Of Ulster who do not ap-
proye of his Homo Rule policy and do not Wish
4, be governed by Archbishop Walsh ana DIS
priests This, sail DR.. Brown, is more than
I political question. 1t is question OF CIVIL ana
religious liberty. SO thought the Assempy'
They passed resolutions protesting against DUP
lin Parliament as a measure which would lead 10
the oscendancy OF one class and creed in matters
pertaining to religion, education and civil ad-
ministration A minority of eleven dissented'
The general appeal OF the lrish Noncohl"i"
ists TO English and Irish Nonconformists, published
this week, embodcs still more elaDofatciN rea-
soncd statement Of the Protestant objections to
Homo Rule They believe that not only religion
hut oducation is in danger, and that the Roman
Cotbolic asccndancy in Dublin would end In Tie
establishment and endowment Of the Roman Cath
olic Church as the Irish State Church, ana inc
taxation of Protestants to support 1t. Ills appear
is signed by the most eminent minister's ana oS
| moro Than 5000 elders, dcacons, stewards and
thor members OF non-Episcoralian churches In
| Ireland.
The Ulster Unonist convention is to be ioiio"eu
hr an Ulster Home Rule convention 1hls latter
| * +o break the force of the former and TO heu-
troize. if possible its effect on English OPINION,
pu whereas. the Unionist convention is to De heid
in Belfast, and to consist of Ulstermen, the Home
n,Io convention is 10 bc held In London and to
consist largely of EnGlshmen and Scotchmen'
rho scene Of it is to be that'samc IIolborn Res,
tourant where the rural caucus was held ana
,',h.re Mr.. Gladstone proclaimed himself the true
leland Of Hodge The members OF 1t and the ora
,ors of Ulster Home Rule are two Engiish clergy
unn Nr. Guinness Rogers and Mr Stopioru
prookc two English professors, Mr brSce' o'
Oxford. and Mr.. Munro, of Manchester ana TWO
Colonial digntaries, Sir Andrew Ciarke' 0. W." ,ne
'.S co,,lemcnts and Sir Charles Duffy, of Vic
.s.,n From such men is the voice Of Home Ruie
r-lster to be heard