New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
TOPICS IN PARIS.
MISS SINGERS MARRIAGE A BIT OF
SECRET HISTORY-THE NOBLEMAN
AND THE HOSPITAL-WASH-
WOMEN AND POLITICS.
Paris. December 2.

to be notable event, not Only Hoih 'o0i"i'
but also from musical, point of View. The Duo
de Doudeauville. justly regarded as the principal
parsonage Of the Faubourg Saint -Germain' OF
which his wife is the acknowledged leader. has
promised to act as one OF the witnesses OF the
Prince who Is the brother OF his first wife. ana
this in itself is sufficient insure the attendance
Of all the great world here. What with the
Rochefoucaulds the de Polignacs. the de Luynes
the de Noailies and The Rohans. all OF whom
are more or less related to one another, the
church where the ceremony Is to take pace
will contain within It's walls on mat occasion
all that is most illustrious at any rate from
genealogical point of view. in France Prince
Edmond is one of the most accomplished ANA
teur musical composers and musicians that we
have here; and inasmuch as Miss Winneretta
Singer whose first marriage with the Prince de
Scey- Alonbeliard was annulled some time ago. Is
herself passiona tely fond of music cher favori'e
instrument being the organ). the couple. not
outstanding the disparity in their ages. should
have no difficulty in maintaining perfect mar
mony In their matrimonial relations
4 new attraction is offered to Parisians by
the opening Of the Palais de Glace In the
Champs Elysees The former building occupied
ny the panorama of the siege OF Paris and OF
the Vengeur situated between the Avenue dAn-
tin and the Paas de lIndustre. has been con-
verified into a skating INK OF colossal dimen-
sions. the rink itself being laid with artihcially
manufactured ice The place has been beauti-
fully decorated and furnished. and unless the
managemcnt permit 1t to become monopolized
by the demi-monde 1t promises to become a pop
ular feature of our great world so many men,
bers of which-notaby the MarQuise Hervey de
Saint Denis the Vicomesse Amerly de Ia
Rochefoucaud the Infanta Eulalia, the COM
Jesse Paul de Pourtaes-are enthusiastically
fond Of skating and graceful and skiful per-
formers on the ice.
Apropos of the Marquise Hervey de Saint
Denis who lost her septuagenarian husband
only few months ago. II Will interest many
people to know that she is about TO contract an
other marriage. the fortunate man being the
Breton Comte de Kerjegu. The Marquise Is the
daughter Of that English-born Baron Ward
who entering the service Of the last reigning
Duke of Lucca as stable-boy. rose to the place
Of Prime Minister. Her mother was Wen
nese Jewess OF humble origin. but Of great
beauty from whom the Marquisc has doubtless
inherited her magnificent eyes. her lovely fair
hair and her perfect figure. The Marquise Is
to be met at all the best houses Of the Fau-
bourg Saint-Germain and Is a regular VISITOR
every year at Stowe House. the English home
IL will doubtless be news 10 most people that
a treaty Of alliance similar To that now ad-
mttcdly uniting France TO Russia was In ex-
istence between these two countries at the time
~ the Franco-German War In 1870. This has
now for the first time been made known In
connection with the present craze here for every
thing Russian by the publication Of certain OF
the private papers Of the late Prince Napoleon
presumably by order and with the sanction of
his sons and Of his sister the Princess
Mathilde. According TO these documents. II
seems that II was the Prince himself who was
employed by his cousin. Napoleon III, 10 con-
clude the negotiations with the Car. The
treaty between the two sovercigns. according to
Prince Napoleon. was purely OF defensive
character. and not offensive. and this may 60
far TO explain the remarkable precautions
adopted by Prince Bismarck. who evidently
knew Of It's existence. TO provoke France
into declaring war For had Germany been the
first to cast down the glove Russia would have
been forced by the terms 81 her treaty 10 CO.
operate with France and come to her rescue.
According to Prince Napoleon. the treaty lapsed
from the very moment that Napoleon III was
deprived Of his throne. since the convention was
between the Car and Napoleon III. and not
between two nations. In the same way 1t Is
ton would have the result Of berating Italy
from the Triple Alliance. since the Prince Of
Naples would not need to consider himself bound
by the obligations contracted by his father
unless he wished 4.
In connection with this II may be added that
the treaty between the Car and Napoleon III
was in all probability due to the influence ex-
ercised over Alexander II by his Chancellor the
late Prince Gortschakoff The latter was always
disposed to favor France rather than Germany,
and especially warmly attached TO Napoleon
Ill his interest in whom dated back 10 and prob
ably originated with certain romantic episode
which happened during the second or third dec
ade Of the present century. Among the many
admirers Of Queen Ilortense In those days was
Prince Gortschakoff. at that time quite young
man; and when the beautiful mother Of Napoleon
III was obliged to fee from Florence the postl-
Hon who guided the horses of her carriage was
no other than the Russian nobeman who sub
sequently became Chancellor OF the Cars En-
pirc The Prince rode with the Queen. and with
her son, who afterward became Emperor Of
France as far as Bologna. where she was In
safety. On taking his leave she presented him
with n valuable ring. which he wore throughout
his life and which, at the present moment. Is
in the possession of his recently married grand
daughter
While In most countries the people and es-
pccially the poorer classes. manifest "A dread Of
being taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
in France quite the contrary Is the case. 80 much
so, indeed. that the city authorities here have
now under consideration very ne cessary meas
to prevent the monopolizing by well-to-do
people Of the beds and treatment destined ex-
cusivcly for the poor. The discussion which has
arisen in connection with the matter has led 10
all sorts Of amusing stories being related Of the
articles ad opted by rich people in order TO secure
admission and gratuitous attendance In the pub
lie hospitals and there Is that Is told OF the
famous surgeon Nclpeau which Is worth repe-
tition. Vcpeau was visited onc day at his house
during the consultation hour by a Marquis bear
ing one OF the best-knoxn names Of the Fau-
bourg Saint GermIin. man WIN. at the same
time was renowned for his clOscness In money
matters. After having diagnosed the case. Vel
peau Informed the Marquis that an operation
was not only necessary, but even urgent, and In
n inquiry OF the nnhleman. Stnf ed