New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
his Washington colleague, rhoma. b. Reed

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the Palais Bourbon during NJ. Deschaners Presi-
dency
In the course Of a conversation. NJ Deschanel
frankly states that while making no distinction
in the recognition of friends and of opponents,
he intends to give all the advantage he can to
his own party. 1t should be remembered that
since 1910 every President Of the Chamber save
one. NJ. Burdeau who died In office became later
either President OF the Republic Prime Min
lister NJ Clemenceau. however. rather sarcas-
ticay remarks that the President OF the French
Chamber has one advantage over Speaker Reed.
namely. that he makes his entry into the Cham
Der escorted by soldiers and to the roll Of drums.
In military circles the conviction gains ground
that the United States is still utterly unprepared
TO undertake a war OF invasion on a scale large
enough for decisive results. and that no serious
offensive land operations. whether in Cuba or
the Philippines can be safely attempted before
the end Of November The abundant wheat
crop OF Spain is also regarded as factor in the
problem likely to prolong the war.
Considerable dependency is expressed at the
news credited in diplomatic circles here that
Spain in spite OF Sehor Moret and Count Ras-
con. will not listen 10 peace proposals. even II
Santiago and San Juan de Porto Rico should
fall. Nothing short Of the American capture OF
Havana and the military subjugation by the
American Army OF the whole OF Cuba could in
duce any Spanish Cabinet 10 enter into negotia-
tons even for armstice
Meanwhile the Paris Bourse remains unusually
firm. and Spanish per cents have risen 20 1914.
The apprehension prevails among the leading
bankers that the Senates passage OF Senator
Wolcott's amendment providing for the coinage
of the seigniorage OF silver indicates that the
United States may eventually adopt a silver
basis before the war Is over, Owing in great
measure to the decided position assumed by the
Rothschilds, there seems 10 be no likelihood or
Spain's being able to float loan In Paris and
efforts to secure that loan are now being made
al Brussels.
wet June following a wet May has injured
the fruit crops and caused some injury to wheat
but exactly how much it is impossible yet TO
estimate with any approach to accuracy. Yes
terday and to-day furnished the first consecu-
tive spell OF forty-eight hours Of fair weather
since April.
The annual parade OF the Cercle des Guides.
or Paris Coaching Club. when fifteen well-ap-
pointed and smartly horsed drags assembled at
the Place de la Concorde. and proceeded to the
steeplechases at Auteuil came off with brilliant
success Only one American coach. however.
that OF Mr. George Munroe, put in an appear
ance, although the departure was witnessed by
a number OF Unknown Americans. including
Mr.. Chauncey NJ. Depew and his niece, Com
tesse de Sers: Mr.. and Mrs. Farman Rogers.
Mr. and Mrs William @. Tiffany Mr.. Eugene
Higgins. Mr. William X Thorn. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Livingston Mr. Edgar Winthrop MI and
Mrs Hamilton Twombly. Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley
Martin and Mr. Douglas Grant After the
parade the Paris Coaching Club drove TO the
n do in no L. BOulOguf
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The wedding on Thursday OF Mr.. and Mrs
George w Vanderbilt has already been de-
scribed by cable; but the wedding presents are
still a topic Of conversation. especially the SUI
nerb collar brooch and stomacher ot rubies The
pift OF Mr. George Vanderbilt to the bride,
which is stated by connoisseurs 10 be the finest
collection OF rubes in the world TneY were
collected by prominent jeweller In the kue de
la Paix 10 be exhibited at the WORLDS fair IN
1900 and consist Of three hundred large mag
n!ncent. deep colored rubies set between hrH-
iants forming collar. brooch and stoinachef MI
In one piece. Three enormous pear-shapeo a'a-
monds given by Mrs. Cornelius vanderbilt are
also of remarkable purity and briliiancy. The
,u,o nerrectlv similar emeralds. each one being
three inches long one OF which was the gift 81
MI William X Vanderbilt and the other o.
solutelv UNIQUE and forming the most precious
emerald jewel known 10 be In existence. MT
and Mrs George Vanderbilt have already ar
rived al their charming villa, Nignolo near
Stresa on the Lago Masgiore Among the few
I euests outside the circle OF near relatives VINO
sat down at the wedding luncheon given AFTER the
ceremony by Mr. and Mrs John Nicholas Brown
WAS NJ Constant Coquelin. the actor under
whose direction the bride during the last two
wears took Lessons in French dicton MOST OF
the wedding party will remain In Paris until
next week Mr.. Chauncey NJ. Depew's Intentions
being 70 return to London on wednesday and
sail for New-York on June -
Small dinners and musical receptions are the
prevailing form OF gaJcty In the American
colony The newly opened hotel and restaurant
IN tie Place vcnd6me, where small dinners
have been given by the Duke and Duchess Of
Marlborough MI and Mrs George Law. Mrs
Dortic and Mr.. James Gordon !enneti' mas Dc
come a favorlte American resort
On Wednesday a successful dance was given
nv Mrs Incraham Among those present were
Mrs Hartman Mis-. Padelford Mrs. Jaffray,
Mrs Gr,swold Gray and her niece. Miss Irving.
Mrs Snepnari Mrs Payne. Miss Anderson. Mrs.
rarnson Mrs Dor.ic and Mrs John Munroe.
The two Wills OF the late Eugene Cruger. about
which considerable litigation both In Paris and
New-York is expected. have been examined by
the French tribunals. and the latest VIII, dated
1897 is filed for probate BY this VIII the Tesla
tor beaueaths his name and his entire property
estimated at 100000. q large portion OF when
ia In real estate in New-York. to Mime. olga
salomea Heitz. French subject VINO by the
terms OF the WILL is about to take possession OF
the New-York estate under the statute enabling
a,a,s 70 inherit real property in New-York
State
Among the passengers who sailed on La Bre-
,ono ore Mrs Stewart L. Woodford. wife or the