New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-09
ROUND ABOUT EUROPE.

ROUND ABOUT EUROPE.
FREsH-AIR FUND FOR PARIs.-Under the d.
rection Of NJ Rambaud. Of the Ministry OF Public In
struction. a "chidren's fresh-air fund" has been
started In Paris. the same lines as that nrst start
ed in this city by The New-York Tribune and similar
to the one recently organized In London The Paris
fund Is styled the "Maison de Champagne. and the
CITY schooIs The mayors OF the various districts
Of the metropolis form part OF the Sommittee OK
New York, by means OF voluntary contributions.
GERMANY's vICE-CHANCELLOR INJURED
Baron Miguel. the Vice. President OF the Coun-
ell Of Ministers Of the German Empire and Of the
Kingdom Of RUSSIA as well as vice-Chancelor and
Minister OF Finance OF the Empire. who Is recog-
nixed as being the right-hand man OF the kassr
banging Of the door OF railroad carriage at Berlia
that the amputation OF two fingers was rendered
CHAMPION Of the Emperors Tsactonary and anti
liberal policy formerly OF the leaders OF the
Is"enant OF the eI Socialist. Kari Marx Anu ~
ROBBERY OF BACILLT AT PARis-All Paris
Is In state OF alarm owing to the official announce.
ment that fifty rabbits inoculated with virus "
been stolen from the municipal chemical laboratory
tn e on of the s rack ne OF the %" and o.
the thieves who stole them. no clew has as yet
the effect that in spite OF the strict supervision
to which the markets OF the metropolis were sub
iected Dummies have already been converted int.
that so popular dish gioe91tes ,, de ,sp'n AMI
PARLIAMENT DEALS WITH FLEAs.-In spite
Of the grandeur OF Its past and the antiquity OF It's
traditions. which imply unriyalled Parliamentary
experience the British House OF Commons remains
devoid Of any OF proportion or fitness ~
things. For at the very juncture when It was IN
able TO find time for the discussion OF the serious
and at constantinope and the Behrng Sea dhicu.
ties with the United States, not only hours but even
"vermnous bill" destined 10 give legal authority
to parish and municipal aniho i ,n to dea san
tested with feas and other less reputable vermn.
THE KAISER OPENS CHURCHES on WEEK
DAYs-Emperor William has begun at Berlin an
excellent practice. namely. that OF keeping the
Lutheran churches of the metropolis open through
out the day weekdays. Until now only the
Catholic churches have been left thus open to
OF the custom to Protestant ediices OF an anaIo-
oTdins az does to- the people opportunities for
quiet meditation and private worship
NEW ERA FOR sIBERIA-A new era has Just
begun in the history of Siberia. Since the begin
ming of this month the whole Of that vast Asiatc
empire of the Car has become endowed VITA Q
modern and uniform system OF public justice Law
courts have been opened IN me ,r,hnna Of 10
peal Of Siberia has been established az Ilfu, sn
ce aI now Whatever in Siberia entire country
being subject exclusively to the arDl'rsts y, vs,
room for Improvement since for the present mere
is be trial by Jury while ne uS'Hes o ~
being elected by the people OF the district AZ ,he
same time the new system Is certain 10 cons iu,e
amy of Russian oficialdom in Siberia.
BULGARIA WANTS ELECTRICITY.-The Bu-
garan Government desires to make II known
abroad that the municipality Of Sophia, the cap
ia city Of the principally invites tenders 3r me
supply of electricity not only for the Ighuhs 9i
the streets as well as the public ara 2rsarr o
electric tranways In the city ana us supnps IN
final judicatiol will not take place until October .
EX.LES AT ST HELENA-Mr. Chamberlain. IN
his capacity as British Secretary OF state Tor inc
Colonies. has jrst caused it to be known that the
English Government has resolved 10 release me SON
Cetewayo. from their captivity at 81. Helena anu
10 we're exed % to "e that " dismal Island w6
Napoleon died prisonisr on the mers isn
rule In Zuuland They have always protested 'islr
and ns ibay a Ss
by any court of law their liberation Is put 'aIuy
act of justice.
ODD NAMES OF DUTCH MINISTER'S new
Dutch Cabinet is composed OF statesmen whose
names can only be descrISed as snsuirEu apSr
of War rejoices IN the palronymlS oil s"n l I'm:
hs of T inst It for some oDe WSo
presses down heavily; the MINISTER OF tinRnce Is
Affairs goes by the peculiar name OF Van oldnaie:
the Minister Of Canals ana waterways - a NJ Ut.
Lily: the Minister OF the Interior j. a stout noble
man of the name of Jonkheer van Roll; the Minister
Of Marine is scocnman an Adnira. cl reJ FSS
lsh name Of Pearson.
SUSPICIOUS AMNEsTY.-The Sultan has just
proclaimed general amnesty for all the members
of that political party who are known by the name
of Young Turks most of whom have ought
refuge from prison ana death abroad. whence they
have been carrying active campaign against
the present administration of the Ottoman Empire.
lnasmuch as. however the closing sentence OF INC
Suan's decree OF amnesty mentions THAT Cnly
those will have any right thereto who return 10
Turkey within ten days It Looks mnsh Of aS be
tan's foes within his clutches, lnder the crsnm-
stances IL Is not astonishing that few or the fadl-
shahs subjects abroad have taken advantage
thereof.
EMPEROR WILLIAM ABUSED.-The leading
newspapers of Bavaria, Baden and Wurtembers
have become OF late bitter and vehement in their
personal attacks upon Emperor William that the
news agencies s az Sep ND being afraid
Of fine. Imprisonment ana coniscation
MARTIN LUTHERS BODY.-It has recently
been ascertaIned that the body OF Martin Luther,
contrary to gen oeIief. was never removed from
the palace chUrcn AZ Wittenberg. where II i.es
seven or eight see Glow the floor or the nave, IN
a coffin OF wod med with tin. Close by IL the
coffin OF Luhers friead and associate Me!anchthon
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SOCIAL INCIDENTS AT NEWPORT.
Newport. X. l.. Aug tSpeciaD.-Mrs. q. h. =.
Belmont, who has announced series OF three
musicals for successive Sundays. gave the hrst OK
them to-day. Her Invitations brought together at
Becourt a large and distinguished COMPANY
nearly 80 guests being present TO listen 10 tne ~
ceent musical programme rendered by Nisi''"s
artists. . -, H..
This was the principal social incident OF the DAY.
Sunday among the fashionable folk at newport
being generally a quiet day. with little time given
to entertaining. There were, however, to-nlsnt
nearly a dozen small dinners at the Casino grill
rooms the most notable being that given by j.