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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
A TALK WITH Mr.. LANGTRY.
SAYS HE WILL IGNORE THE DECREE OF DIVORCE
SECURED BY HIS WIFE IN CALIFORNIA.

SAYS HE WILL IGNORE THE DECREE OF DIVORCE
SECURED BY HIS WIFE IN CALIFORNIA.
London May 17.-Edward Langtry. from whom
Mrs. Langtry. the English actress who has bee1
known as the Jersey Lily" obtained a divorce on
the ground OF dcsertion on May IA at Lakeport,
Cal, says the only Information which he has on
the subject is contained in notice TO that enecf
cabled TO the newspapers here He ridicues the
power OF the California court, and remarks;
"She cannot remarry without committing bigamJ
and II she does so and comes TO England II vii
be within the power OF the Public Prosecutor Il
indct her. ]. myself. would not contemplate such
a step but he might / cannot conceive what the
woman means. AS for the charge or deserlon' tne
only desertion have been guilty or was In ls5l.
when 1 packed off America on some dust.
ness, which kept me lodging about Chicago and
NewYork. / have been Kind and fair to her all
along. commencing with the marriage settlement.
which is still good, whereby willed her my prop
crty in ireland"
When Mr. Langtry was asked II there was any
one Mrs Langtry was likely 10 marry he said, Sig
nifcantly:
Yes But do not intend to take any actor
whatever in regard TO the decree treat II with
the same contempt as did the citation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18

decides with no less postiveness that II VIII no'
bow the knee to that highly organized ana eA'
tremely active body-why, then, the great pou!
of citizens who desire good government anu
honest administration will be forced 10 20
straight ahead, regardless Of either or DOM. anu
make their own nominations, leaving the high
Nuckomucks to fight out between themselves
the question which will bow the knee 10 the
other. 1t would come hard, of course but IN the
last extremity they would have to do It,
Meanwhile, however. we are not without hope
that the difference may be amlcably adjusted
The Republican County Committee. as we learn
from the same duly authenticated organ has
resolved to send large delegation OF repre-
sentatives from the various communities con-
shutting the greater city OF New-1orK 10 WISH
ington. TO lay the whole situation before Senator
Thomas c. Plat for his Judgment In the matter.
And as Senator Plat is the only tribunal pefore
which the Republican County Committee Will
lingly bows the knee, his decision VIII DC nhai'
1t will be an interesting and touching spectacle.
And 1t Is not impossible that the Senator, VINO
has himself shown unwODted fexlblllty IN the
knee in his approaches to President whose
nomination he opposed with an unalterable WILL
may after all advise Mr.. Lauterbach ana MS
County Committee to bow the knee just once.
If he should not so advise, why then or course
the knee bowling Issue would have to be fought
out to the bitter end The Hon. Lemuci Ely
Qulgg will then be chosen 10 succeed Mr.. Lau-
terbach, and Mr. Quigg is statesman VINO
never-or hardly ever-bows the knee-uniess ne
bappens to be a candidate hlmself-which or
course alters the case. And yet, though the
outlook seems at the moment extremely stormy,
we treasure the hope that the municipal cam
naign will not in the event turn upon the Ques-
ton Of bowling the knee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
IN MEMORY OF THE DUKE OF AUMALE.
NOTABLE AssEMBLAGE AT THE SERVICE HELD
IN PARIS.

NOTABLE AssEMBLAGE AT THE SERVICE HELD
IN PARIS
Paris, May IA service for the repose OF the
soul OF the Duke OF Aumale was held this after
noon In the Church OF the Madeleine. The cere-
monies, which were most imposing, were attenoed
by all the French Ministers, the members OF the
French Institute and a great number OF public
officials all In uniform. Queen Victoria was repre-.
scented by Colonel the Hon. William II. p. Caring
ton one Of Her Majesty's equerries In ordinary,
and the Prince OF Wales was represented by
Maior-General Arthur Edward A. Ellis. one OF the
Princes equerries The Queen sent a wreath OF
laurels and lilies, tied with satin ribbon. on
which was inscribed "A mark OF respect, anecuon
and sincere friendship from his faithful friend
and cousin Victoria r. l." The Prince OF wales
sent a similar wreath.
A guard OF honor. consisting OF two oattailons
of infantry and attachments OF cavalry and arti-
lery was drawn up before the church. which was
heavily draped. the draperies bearing the arms OF
the House of France. The catafaique in the mid.
die OF the church was covered with flowers and
Chartres the Prince OF Joinve. prince Emanuele
of savoy nephew OF the King OF italy; Prince
Ferdinand of Bulgaria. Prince CASTOR OF orleans
the Duke of Nendome. Prince Albert OF Belgium.
Prince Waldemar of Denmark and the COUNT OF
Flanders. all OF whom were accompanied by their
tanning the body OF the Duke OF Aumale was placed
In front OF the church and the troops Harcheo
past. the bands playing the March OF the Samore
and Meuse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
PERSONAL.

Two members Of the Chinese Embassy to this
country, Leng Sheng the first secretary and Lieng
Pi Yuk an under secretary went to school in Hart
ford some years ago.
Tho Rev. William II. Noyes has resigned as
missionary In Japan OF the American Board, on the
ground that he is uncertain whether he believes
some OF the doctrines incucated by the Board. II
his avowal Of belief In probation after death
that brought about the famous controversy over that
question In the Board some years ago.
C. W. Walton. Justice Of the Supreme Court OF
Maine, will soon retire after service Of forty years
President David Starr Jordan. Of Stanford Univer-
sty has succeeded in raising the funds required to
establish geological garden In San Francisco.
The Rev. Or. David s. schaf OF Jacksonville. H..
who has been called to the chair Of ancient history
In Lane Theological, Seminary, Cincinnati. Is known
as the father OF Rugby football in America He was
played its match with Columbia in 1S2-the nras
intercollegiate football game in this country
II is announced that Father schiel. the Dominican
Oriental scholar has discovered upon tablet or the
reign OF Khammurabi, or Ammurabi OF Babylon, the
name of MISUNDERSTANDING (kudiragamarl who
is evidently no other than the Chedoriaomer
(Chodorahomor) OF Genesis xiv.
l.. r. Bostlck, Of San Saba. Tex. who captured
General Santa Anna siXty-one years ago. Is now IN
his scventy.eghth year. He went TO Texas in ls2s,
and settled in Austin County. In 1885 he enlisted in
the Texas Army and the following year joined Gen,
eraI Housons army m.er s 9 Was scouting oVer
the country about eight miles from camp. Wnen ne
saw Mexican standing In the high grass He at
tempted TO hide but they took him prisoner, ana ne
proved to be Santa Anna
Isaac Mason. colored. Of Worcester Mass, cee-
brated his seventy-ffth birthday last week He was
a slave and came 10 Worcester In 1850 by the
"underground railway" For many years he has
been one OF the most respected citizens OF worcester
and some OF the most prominent people OF the city
congratulated him on his birthday
Professor Theodor Mommsen. the German historian
OF Rome will celebrate his eightieth birthday next
autumn The University Of Berlin. OF the FACULTY
of which Mommsen has been member TOT thirty
nine wears will observe the occasion by specai
festival in his honor. The Minister or Pubic IN
s.rction will also do special honor 10 the historian
Who Is in excellent heath Notwithstanding MIS- ao-
vanced age.
Toronto May 1.-THE University OF Toronto has
conferred the degree Of III" d. on Lord Lister Iord
Kelvin Sir John Evans. Lord Raylegh; DR.. Wolcot
Gibbs Wlfrid Laurier and A. :. Hardy'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
UNION SEMINARY ALUMNI AT DINNhH'
- u,,rr,s JAMES CRIrIcIsEs THE PREsBfTEHf-

- WILLIS JAMES cRIr1c1sEs THE PREsBYTTRY-
PRAISE FOR DIR. BRIGGS.
Thu seventh annual dinner OF the Alumni Vi
Union Theological Seminary was held last eVenlhe
at the Windsor Hotel. over one hundred ana my
members and guests attended. The Kew. Dr' 'aihr'
n Hoadley presided. Among the speakers was ~
willis James representing the directors OK inc
seminary He touched upon the strifes that ioi
time had troubled the Institution. and added
"Dr. Briggs. heroic soul. can bear the suHer'ne
that has como to him. but the Church mas SUI
fered sadly from these discussions we cann 10
expect progress until DR.. Brggs ana Dt, Thsn
smith have been restored TO tneir pHst,onsh urch
there will be peace and harmony IN an ,ne ars he
Later Mr. James said that OF recent Svat n nS
had often felt ashamed to read the accounts vi
the doings NJ the Prespytery' ", IN Thomas 6
The retiring president the Rev. ~ Dr' n%mihbert
Hall and the Rev DR. A. z Conrad OF I roSsrrad
to my dear and heroic friend Dr. Br r,ss and
after paying a high tribute TO Dr. Hasuhgs SAN
that the two most vital Auestions s OF b the tue e
quire?" And, How can Union seminary supply
ministry said Or; Hall. that failed 10 mees
the requirements OF the time must wahe. SH i
among these requirements. TO his MIND arr IN,
tellectual sincerity and wisely practical ministry
that Is In touch with man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-The Turks attacked and occupied
Domoko compelling the Greek Army. under
Crown Prince Constantin, to retire after FURIOUS
fighting; the Powers again asked FOR an arnis-
tice, ignoring the demands OF the Porte, 10 when
they will not accede; many arrests were mace
in Athens becarse Of plot TO Kill King george;
- Edward Langtry said that the decree OF
divorce obtained by Mrs. Langry in California
would not prevent her prosecution TOT plsain!
in England should she marry again
CONGRESS.-The Presidents message asking
aid for distressed American citizens in CUBA was
read in both branches. - Senate: A resolu-
ton appropriating $4,000 for the purposes
asked by the President was passed unanimously
Mr.. wellington spoke against the Morgan Del
Ugerency resolution, and Mr.. Daniel In It's IA
vor - House: Action on measures 1or re-
lief Of Americans in Cuba was blocked by Deih0,
cratic obstruction; the Indian Appropriation Dill
was sent back 10 conference committee
DOMESTIC-Elverton r. Chapman, the brok-
er convicted Of contempt OF the senate sugar ar
Trust Investigating Committee was placed IN
the District of Columbia jail. the trial OF Henry
o. Havemeyer was Postponed for week. -
"A programme for distributing reller 10 suffering
American citizens in Cuba was drawn up al the
state DEPARTMENT. - The President nominal
ed Frank A. Vanderlip to be Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury, and Brigadier-General Zenas
r Bliss to be a major general.
CITY-A memorial signed by many business
firms and individuals in this and other c'ues
who are interested in trade with CUBA, ana
nraying the Government TO intervene 10 stop INC
Cuhan var was sent to Secretary sherman.
number of Republican ponuclahS ue-
cided to go to Washington TO see Senator fIat
about the local campaign - the numper oo Ui
the striking taors Increased 70 between 80, 80
and $4,000 - Stocks were s'rohs anu
higher.
THE WEATHER.-Forecastf FOR TO-DAY: falr.
The temperature yesterday: Highest, IT Degrees
lowest. 5S; average 6312'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
OPENED BY THE PRINCE OF WALES.
AN EXTENSIVE EXHIBITION DEVOTED TO YACHT
FISHERIES

AN EXTENSIVE EXHIBITION DEVOTED TO YACHT
ING AND FISHERIES
London. May 17.-After the levee at st. Janes's
Palace to-day the Prince and Princess OF Wales
drove to the Imperial Institute and opened the
Yachting and Fisheries Exhibition, which mas
been arranged as of the features OF the queens
Jubilee celebration. The Prince and Princess wero
met at the central entrance by Sir Frederick a.
Abel X. c. b., the secretary and director; Captain
Sir Alfred Jephson r. n, the assistant secretary.
and Edmund H. Lloyd. the officer In charge. Upon
reaching the directors room Their Royal Hsh-
nesses were presented TO the Executive Council
which is composed as follows: Lord Herschell. o.
c. B., chairman: the Duke Of York. Sir Lowth'an
Bell Bart Major-General Sir Owen Tudor Burna
Thomas Burt NJ. p; Earl Darlington. c. c. Con-
nor the Earl of Crewe. Charles Washington Ewes
the Duke of Fife Sir Henry H. Fowler. N. P: Au'
gustus William Gadesden. A. Vernon Harcourt sir
Robert Herbert Angus Holden john hohams'
Lord Iveagh Lord James OF Hereford. w. Lloder'
dale. Lord Loeb. tho Marquis OF Lothian. LORD
Playfair the Earl OF Rosebery Sir Saul Samuel,
the Earl OF Sandwich, Field Marshal Sir John Lin.
torn Arabin Simmons, Sir Donald A. smith, s'r
John Strachey and Sir David Tenant. Tnere were
no formal speeches. the Prince Of Wales merely
announcing In a few well-chosen words that ne haa
great pleasure In opening the exhibit.
Tho exhibition bids fair 20 be Of tho most
popular entertainments Of the season. Its main OBJ
ject is 70 show the great changes that have &C.
Cured in yacht building since 1887 In order 70
accomplish this there have been arranged several
hundred models OF yachts which date from the
year OF the Queens coronation. Prominent among
these Is a model OF the Alarm, which was built
in 1887 for Sir Bounded WEIGH and was one OF the
first English craft TO distinguish itself as PEN
nant-winner. The great feature OF the show ~
however the fine display Of yachting cups when
hundred tastefully arranged in oaken cases;
The most prominent place Is given TO the prizes
ure Of this exhibit which will be OF interest 10
Americans is cup called the America Cup w9ch
was presented by the Queen in lSS2 II was gwen
70 Chamberlyne, In virtue or ms yachss
America after II had been sold TO an Ensishman
The cup Is q graceful specimen OF frosted st ,
work OF urn shaped pattern standing ABOUT sixteen
inches In height. L. bears a suitable inseffpmon
and has the shield OF the Royal facht sAuaorot
The fisheries exhibit IL on a corresponding scaie.
but of a more commercial nature; Most or the
towns where fishing Is the principal industry nave
large displays Yarmouth Deal Lowestolt, Huil,
Grmsby. Peterhead. Penzance ana Eyemo9tn make
an especially good showing. IL is proposed 70 nave
the display remain open until the end OF September.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
MORE THAN 500 LOTS IN NEW'UIRECHT.
THE CITY AND SUBURBAN HOMES COMPANY
MEETS AND DISCUSSES PIAANS-Di-
pErTORS ELECTED.

THE CITY AND SUBURBAN HOMES coMrANi
MEETS AND DISCUSSES PI.ANS-Di-
RECTORs ELECTED.
The arst annual meeting OF the City ana SUD-
urban Homes Company was held yesterday AFTER
mon at the Cooper Union. DR.. Elgn r. l.. Gou!a
nresided The only business laid down for trans
action was the election OF four directors and the
presentation OF the presidents first report, and as
no discussion was raised by the stockholders pres
ent It required little time TO dispose OF the matters
before the meeting. d. o. Mills, Adrian Iseln. 5r,
Dr Flgin r. L. Gould and r. Fulton Cutting were
reelected directors to serve for term OF three
wears The presidents report dealt first with the
objects sought to be attained by the incorporation
Of the company and of the successful placing OF
the entire first issue of 100000.
In demonstration OF the favorable view OF tho
enterprise taken by people of moderate means. It
Is pointed out that out of 4l0 shareholders 300
own fifty shares or less Of the companys
stock while of this number 1855, or 80 per cent OF tho
entire number of shareholders, hold ten shares or
less Referring 10 the companys suburban prof.
ects the report states that the development or TWO
colonies is already contemplated. A site, consist
ing of 52S lots In the old town or Newt trecht'
within the city limits of Brooklyn, has been pur-
chased on favorable terms, and plans for the cree
ton OF cottages on the estate have been Completed
houses will be ready for occupation. The second
colony will be established In the upper part OF
New-York but the purchase of the land mas nov
vet been carried through. In the mean time Dr.
locality. The financial statement shows that ss9 @s
has been received on capital account, or when
$2S7, 0j2 ST remains in the bank: the balance mas
been expended in purchases and expenses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
THE CHINESE ENVOY HERE AGAIN.

Chang Yen Hon. the Chinese Envoy to the Jubilee
of the Queen, returned late Sunday night from
Washington. and once more took up his quarters
at the Waldorf. In his honor the Chinese flag was
added much 10 the picturesqueness OF the hotel
The little party are still busy sightseeing, and Will
Colonel Frederick d. Grant gave an informal
cepton for the Chinese diplomats who are now in
the city at his home, No. p East Sixty second-st
Yesterday afternoon. Chang Yen Hoon WI Ting
Fang, the Chinese Minister at Ny wSshiiInston; and
lander and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Pe assisted
Colonel and Mrs. Grant In receiving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
4 DE4THBED BRIDES INHERITANCE.

Windsor Ont. May 1.-THE case OF William H
Jewell a wealthy insurance man Of Detroit. who
married Miss Florence McDonagh, niece Of Sir
John CARING on his dea,hbed las, week. Is arous-
ing much interest here on account OF the disparity
OF the OF the contracting parties, and the fac!
that previous 10 the marriage Jewell transferred
his insurance policies TO Miss McDonagh's name
His Will also made In her favor. II IS prop
able that the Will Will be disputed by Don v.
Jewell a son Of Mr.. Jewell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
4 RECEPTION ON A NEW OCEAN LINER.

The North German Lloyd steamer Prins Regent
Iultpold one OF the four vessels which that line
has recently launched. open for inspection yes
terday she lay at her Hoboken pier. About
three thousand invitations had been sent out and
between the hours OF and o'clock In the after
noon the magnificent new steamship was crowded
with friends OF the line. The ship was decorated
with bunting and flowers.
The officers OF the vessel did the honors OF IN,
occasion. which proved felicitous one In every
respect, The Prn2 Regent Luitpod recently ar
rived here on her maiden voyage, and sails OF
Thursday for Bremen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18

A Considerable Admisson.-"Of course. all my
aunts say that the BABY looks Ike me- saiu the
blushing young man. ~ .
What does your wife say TO that asked the
elder man. ,,
the baby a Observation-Disclosures Journal
A Nassau correspondent, Of THE Providence Jour
nol' saws: THE American wheels are used almost
exclusively here. There are several small agencies
where cheap wheels are sold Two branch stores
were in existence thi, gear. The manager OF one
Of them was n Connecticut Yankee. lie had come
to the island with a stock OF brand new 800 wheels.
Soon after his arrival he found out that there was
no market for a high-grade bicycle at list price.
Tho reason for this that almost any native,
by sending ready cash 10 one OF the factories In
the States could get a 800 wheel at a big discount
In fact with the duty added. the American bicycles
could be bought cheaper In this West Indian settle
the States But tho Connecticut man was not to
al the end OF a week started In TO let bicycles
Half way through the season he had so much trade
that he announced he would clear his expenses"
Lawyer-I am afraid can't do much for you
They seem TO have conclusive evidence that you
committed the burglary.
f Clirnt-Can't you object to the evidence as imma
'erial and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
IN THE Hartford Courant" a dinner he recently
ate In Jericho I'VE sat down on the porch Of
he hotel he says, after a dinner at which we
we're served with butter from Norway cheese
from Switzerland. marmalads from London. wine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
MR. HOWELL VISITS THE CUSTOM HOUSE.

w. u. Howell, Assistant Secretary OF the Treas
ury was at the Custom House yesterday. He said
his visit to New-York was on personal matters. He
had A talk with Special Deputy Collector Couch and
with Acting Naval officer Gourey. Mr. Tourley
suggested that a change be made In the new rule
as 10 tentative liquidation OF invoices, which has
caused "a good deal of trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18

Great Britain has wide field for arbitration
In South Africa. and her devotion to the prin-
cple will no doubt lead her to apply 1t right AMI
left In the various of dispute with Boer
and blackamoor. and the outside heather gen
orally. which constantly arising there. II is
cheaper than lighting and more In consonance
with modern ideas. Of which Britain Is an ad-
vanced exponent. though she Is more apt 10
hold herself bound by them when they har-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
URUGUAYAN INSURGENTS ROUTED.
A BATTLE LASTING SIX HoURs-REvoLUTIoN
SAID TO BE ENDED.

Montevdeo May ia battle lasting six hourS
has taken place between the Crusuayan troops
and the insurgents under Lamas and Saraiva.
The Government forces victorious. according
to the official report II Is further stated that the
revolution is dying out, owing to the insurgents
lacking ammunition and account OF numerous
dcscrtions from their ranks.
Later In the day 1t was officially announced that
the insurgents have been completely routed. and
that the revolution Is considered ended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18

The Porte's remark that II gave Thessaly TO
Greece in the hope Of stopping brigandage IL cool
enough to give the North Pole chill. Turkey Is
itself the chosen home of brgandage There are
more brigands to tho square foot in Macedonia
than in any other part OF the world and they are,
nearly all Of them, so-called Arnauts that Is,
Mahometan Albanians Greek brigandage COM
pared with Turkish. Is "as moonlight unto sun
light, and as water unto wine"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18

Gals ought to avoid the possibility Of being con-
yicted hereafter Of having surrendered rights
which they might have retained for the benefit
Of the people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
VICTORIA JUBILEE BRIDGE.

Montreal, May 1.-THE Grand Trunk Railway
officials have decided to call the reconstructed
Victoria Bridge over the st. Lawrence tho Victoria
Jubilee Bridge In honor OF Her MaJesty's sixteth
anniversary 40 Queen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
n. B. CHAMBERLIN KILLED.

LOSES HIS LIFE IN ENGLAND WHILE BICYCLING
his CAREER IN DENVER.
London, May T.-H. 3. Chamberin, Of Denver.
Col. was killed while bicycling Staines yes
terday morning
Mr.. Chambern was formerly president OF the
Chambern Investment Company. OF Denver, ana
was connected with several New-York insurance
companies
Humphrey b. Chamberlln was the organizer OF
a number OF syndicates which operated In Denver
real estate during the boom days OF the sos His
success almost phenomenal. and many Of MS
clients made large fortunes out OF their Investments
At one time the holdings OF the various Chamberiln
companies estimated 100000 In Denver
realty alone. The collapse OF the boom, however,
resulted in the failure OF the concern with liabilities
agsregatng almost a.coo0Oo and with assets
of less than a quarter Of that amount. Dir.
Chambcrln prominent member OF the Meth
odst Church. ard he made many gifts 70 churcne!
and educational institutions He established ana
equipped the chambern Observatory, which II
connected with the University OF Denver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
BARONESS VON TURKHEIM COMING BACK.

Montreal May lI-Baroness Jeanne Won TURK
helm. alias Young, will sail from Liverpool for
Montreal on the steamer Laurentien. on May 20
Money has been cabled TO her to return to san
Francisco. She Is wanted 10 give important tesu'
mony IN the Fair will case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18

The thrifty German Emperor who was ready
to hire out his army officers TO Turkey and
Greece. either or both. now wants the Powers to
assume control Of Greek finances. The Greek
debt be II known, is largely held in Germany.