The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-11

tain Being interviewed by the Westminster
Odsete. he told n very interesting story. He
said:
Tho Mnckonzies had no objection to this
book until week before publication. and
they have had the proofs in their hands over
and over again. They have been got ut. real
ly, by the Empress Frederick Of Germany. I
most reluctantly undertook the life. being
pressed by all tho family to do so as an old
friend OF theirs. and on this understand
ing they handed me all they could to help me.
worked at the book for three or four months,
sending proofs constantly to Alfred and Harry
Mackenzie.
A little question was raised about tho En-
peror episode The family did not seem par-
tlcuiarly anxious to meet any objection the
Empress might raise: nor did they much de-
sire to modify to any great extent what had
said about the EN- peror. The only terms on
which undertook the book were that should
have absolute discretion In tho management
OF the papers.
The question OF corrections about the
Emperor wero not even raised by tho family
The next thing that occurred was that re-
colvcd the ridiculous round robin asking me
to suppress the hook. That was simply be-
cause the Empress. after seeing proofs
which were sent to her, wanted the
p0oA buppresseu. mo UTOolS NeT6 sent
to the Empress. and she was to
send them back with any suggestions. but
never did go AS long as it was a question Of
modifying the proofs. I was willing to meet
anybody and do anything. but directly 1t be-
came matter OF suppressinG tho book
pointed out that an understanding had been
arrived at with the publishers which I was
empowered to max Q. and said to the Macken-
zies: Will you mako the money arrangement
goodp The money was actually handed over
to me by the publishers months ago. because
could not begin so important work on
nothing. and they had also spent other money
on the book. l therefore was compelled to
say: This Is in the publishers hands and you
can settle It with Thorn II you like. and. of
course pay the author small honorarium for
his five months work.
Il wouldn't deal with the Mackenzles but
my honorarium was to he included In the pub
fishers expenses. The publishers then pre-
scented what they considered their expenses
and fair honorarium. The Mackenzies fatty
refused to pay this bill. The publishers said:
Well, what will you offer p and they said they
would not pay farth.nG more than $500 and
on that basis they were to see me.
said that under the circumstances I
would consent to the suppression OF the book.
II the publishers expenses were paid. Last
week the publishers asked the Mackenziss to
renew their offer Of $500. after had agreed to
meet them in this way. and they then abso-
lutely withdrew and refused to pay q farthing.
called on the publishers and said:
~ suppose 1t Is all settled and they said:
No. we can get no settlement OF our ex.
penses. We will proceed with the book I
am glad the book Is out"
THE Sun reporter at Rome writes that pre-
lintnary Investigations into the Banca Romano
scandal and the preparation OF indictments
have been almost CON pleted. and tho trial may
begin at the end OF this month. Two OF the
prisoners have been Professionally set at lib
erty. the evidence against them being very
weak. The others remain In prison. They
are charged as follows:
Signor Tanlongo. Director OF the Banca To-
mana. with the diversion OF the bank funds
for private and personal speculations. the
Of bank notes. the issue OF a du.
plicate series Of bank notes. and the falsiGca-
ton Ct accounts
Cesare Lazzaroni. cashier OF the Banca Ro-
mana. tho Same charges as against Tanlongo.
Monzllli. General Director at tho Ministry Of
with receiving money from Tan
longo and Cesnre Lazzaroni. and having
knowledge OF their malpractices. he being
official INSPECTOR of Banks.
Michele LazzaronL with dvertng to his prI-
vate uses 100000 lire OF tho banks money.
Be.lucci. sessa. Piralta, and other less i'm
portant individuals are accused generally OF
com plicity in the foregoing frauds. No doubt
Ia now felt that most OF tho prisoners will be-
found guilty.
Racing this week has not been OF q note
worthy character. but at Ascot next week
some OF the best sport OF the year is promised.
number OF smart two-year-olds will make
heir debut Mt the meeting. and Isinglass will
to again brought out for some OF tho rich
prizes for which no has been entered. Still
greater interest. however. attaches to tho re-
appearance OF last years cham pions. Orme and
Ia Fleche. They are entered for the same
'aces in ono or two instances. and should
heir owners allow them to run against each
,ther. the events will become historic.
For tho Grand Prix OF Paris tomorrow. |
tavensbury is thought to DO tho only English
Torso having 4 chance. but he is not being |
lacked with much spirit