New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-10

at Madrid and Washington, It is frankly ad-
mitted in official circles that any further at
tempts at mediation would do more harm man
good FOR II is considered absolutely certain that
demands for the withdrawal from Cuba OF the
snanish troops will never be consented TO az
Madrid The "Gauois" makes vigorous appeal
70 the European Powers to support Spain by a
rayal demonstration on the ground that Amer
lean tinpoism in case OF an ultimate victory over
Spain would burst all bounds and make Cuba a
precedent for demanding the abandonment by
France and England Of all their American pos
sessions. The French Government Is already
taking measures to exert in the event or the
outbreak of hostilities the utmost vigilance to
maintain strict neutrality with absolute impair
TALLY The leading authorities here on interna-
tional law consider that. as neither the United
States nor Spain is a party to the declaration OF
Paris neither Is bound by the rule that neutral
flag covers the cargo Consequently French
ships CARRYING cargoes belonging TO either bel
,igcrent could be lawfully taken by the other
belgerent 10 the most convenient port for the
purpose Of having the cargo condemned also
that trade in contraband goods or 70 block
adednport. although ships carrying 1t on would
be liable to seizure. would not he breach OF
neutrality and insurance on such goods for such
voyage would be valid.
The Spanish Government is believed to be on
the point Of effecting the purchase in France OF
two hundred thousand Lebel rifles Of the latest
model. with the requisite ammunition. a Span
ish coasting steamer left Toulon Thursday after
embarkng a battery OF Caret quick-hrng guns
several seacoast defence guns of four-inch cali
hre and material of verious descriptions
Three new works OF sacred music composed BY
Verdi especially for the Religious concerts always
given In Paris III Holy Week were produced on
Thursday and Friday nights at the Grand opera
before audiences comprising all the musical mag
mates Of France. The marvellous creative power
of the venerable master who Is now in his
eighty-Afth year, surpassed the highest expecta-
tons 1t was the most solemn musical event o.
the year The sum Of SlcO each for modest or
Chestra stalls was refused. The "Stahat Mater,
setting for four female voices which fills only
four pages OF piaroforte score. starts In q minor
and after several ,hanges OF key ends In q
major. The sensuous. passionate music ac"ords
in general ARRANGEMENT with his Requiem Mass.
The second work. Hymn to the Virgin. for two
sopranos and two contraltOs. written with rare
purity on tho last canto Of Dante's paradise"
was received by the critical audience with ger
uine enthusiasm. The third and mos; important
OF Verdis new works Is a tie Deun," for double
chorus which at the outset sings over twenty
lars without any accompaniment and when the
orchestral accompaniment begins changes from
the tonality Of c major to that Of r fat major
The decrescendo OF the choral masses and or
chestra gradually dying away 10 one solitary
voice thrice announcing hope in the words TIE
Domino speravi" Is considered unsurpassed In
dramatic intensity by any OF Nerdfs previous
ard orchestra Of the Paris Opera had moro
difficult task TO overcome. and In spite OF the
great nervousness Of Mile. Ackte and Mile. Del
M, they admirably acquitted themselves under
the lead OF NJ Tanane!. Deep regret was felt
that Verdi was prevented by the Influenza from
coming to Paris TO- the occasion, as promised.
NJ Jules Lemaitre's long expected comedy.
"I,Ainee" was produced Wednesday at the Gym
nase It Is bitter satire on the marriage OF
Protestant clergymen. There are some passages
remarkable for polished irony and merciless ex-
posure Of hypocrisy that might have been writ
ten by Voltaire possessed Of the dramatc hu-
ency and conversational vivacity OF an Angler
or Pailleron. Although most distinctly IA
risan success 1t is one OF those PLAYS that would
lose their greatest charm in an English transla-
ton and some Of the situations clash with the
lsh stage.
Among Americans who put In their appear
anCe at the fourteenth annual exhibition OF the
French "Pastellistes" were Mr.. and Mrs J.
Pierpont Morgan jr, Mr.. and Mrs Edgar scott.
who ore now installed in their new apartment in
the Avenue Bots dc Boulogne, Mrs. Kernochan.
Mrs BALDWIN Miss rockingham. Captain and
Mrs Gilbert CottA and Mr.. Frederick Bradley =
Only 12l pastel drawings are exhibited. hut " the
saow is small It is well worth seeing. especially
the fourteen landscapes by Leon LHernitte,
and the portraits. simple and effective In treat
men; by. Mensrd Desvallieres. DHnrmer'
Madeleine Lemare and Lhandre.
NJ. William G; Tiffany the well-known ANA
teur whip has become fervent champion OF
automobile touring. and, In company with MT.
Louis Rutherford. has just completed success
full two days trial trip in Touraine in pctro-
leu,n- gas victoria The route was from farls
to Orleans Blois and Tours. returning by
Charities and Rambouillet The average speed
over hill and dale was nineteen miles an hour
The total consumption OF fuel cost only 50. Mr.
Tiffany states that 10 cover at an approXimateiN
equal speed the same distance q coach relay
Of nftv-six horses would be required, which
solely for hire. transportation and stabling
,vould cost at least $1,000 Messrs Tiffany and
Rutherford were delighted with the trip. and
intend making others on q more extended scale
In the coming season
Among the passengers who sailed on the Ma
varre we're ex-governor William Sprague. Mrs.
Inez Sprague Mrs. William Ager and Miss
Warmer. The French cycling champions Bou-
lay Cavally and Bourotte. accompanied by
Reeves delegate Of the American Cycledrome
Association left Paris last nigh; 10 sail on the
St Paul for NewYork