New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-21


skilful and delicate way in which he led French
diplomacy to its signal victory by making it the
instrument of peace between the United States
and Spain; NJ. Delcasse's exact share in this is
not likely 70 be revealed until the history of the
war comes 10 be written In his brief period in
office he has already shown himself 10 be a
most promising occupant Of Taneyrand's famous
armchair, which Is preserved at the Quai dor
say, and Is still used by the French Ministers OF
Foreign Affairs.
The members Of the Peace Commission will
he glad to learn that VI. Delcasse has selected
an appropriate and comfortable suite Of apart
ments in the palace OF the Ministry on the Quai
d'Orsay for their sessions. the principal room
being the historic Salon des Ambassadors.
where the treaty Of Paris drawn up after
the Crimean War in 1896. Three large glass
doors open upon a delightful terrace. and the
white marble mantle-piece and carved ceiling
in white and gold among the happlest de-
signs Of the Architect Lacornee, who built the
palace in 1876. The room contains beautiful
white marble ailegorical statue representing
peace
Elaborate uncheons are TO be served daily at
the Quai dOrsay and several of the most tai
ented chefs Of Paris are already racking their
brains for gastronomlc inspirations to be placed
missioners when they meet in october. for 1t is
a tradition Of European diplomacy that some
entirely culinary achievement must assist
at the birth of every new treaty.
NJ LockrOy. Minister Of Marine. having taken
the lead in applying the naval lessons of the
spanish American war. it is now the turn Of NJ
Cavaignac Minister Of War. to apply the ex
periences Of Santiago to the French Army. and
this will be done at the manGuvres, which this
year are OF special Interest. General lamont,
the French Commander int Chief, and General
De Boisdcffre. chief OF staff. consider that an
overwhelming number % quick-frng guns FOR
the field artillery will he decisive factor in the
next European war. This is also the conviction
OF General Gras. who is considered the highest
authority in France artillery matters. Gen
eral Gras who was recently appointed Secre-
tary- General to the Minister of War with eX-
traordinary powers. is proceeding as rapidly as
possible in rearming the artillery with new
quick-fring guns.
Most interesting experiments were made on
Tuesday at Vincennes, when the infantry col
umns were made 10 advance against the artil-
lerv marching over ground scattered with blank
bombs. which exploded by the commanders
of the batteries by means of electric wires ea'h
bomb exploded corresponding with each rouhd
fired from the guns of the batteries. rms was
a severe test for the fire discipline OF the IN
fantrvmen. and in future all new soldiers VIII
be subjected to ii.
The French infantry is about to he supplied
with a new bullet made Of tin. II is longer
than the bullet actually in use. also lighter. an"
has greater penetration. At trials at two nun
dred Yards with the Lebel rife the bullet
nercod steel plates Of thirteen miiiimere'
thickness.
General de Gallifet and other French com
manders who have followed closely the accounts
Of the Cuban campaign have high opinion
Of the physique and endurance OF the American
soldiers. and especially praise the facility with
which the volunteers have been made usetu'
and effective. French specialists however. Sc
verelv condemn the absence in the United states
military organization OF a general stan corps
hut T, 81 sure that now that the United states
&c about to become a world Power, attention
will he given 10 reorganizng the Army accord
ing TO modern requirements. French officers ~
experience who have had the opportunity 81
seeing the rcports forwarded by the military
attaches IN Cuba say that the United states
Army is undergoing the same wholesome re-
form that Il became necessary 10 apply 70 the
British Army after the revelations OF the
Crimean campaign and to the French Army
after the war Of 1870 They say that II was
tho organization that was at fault in the Santi-
ago campaign. and wonder how It was tha'
with such an antediluvian organization so
much was accomplished TIL" Spaniards are
severely criticised for not assuming the often
sive against General Skaters columns. when
were so III provided with artillery. and thus
losing their only opportunity. II IS generally
estimated that two hundred and fifty thousand
men will be found the permanent strength re-
ouired for tho new Regular Army Of the United
States. with its responsibilities in Cuba and at
Manila
" Paul Lc Roy Bcaulieu. the well-known
French economist expresses confidence That the
commercial prosperity Of the United states VIII
he far greater in proportion than that which
! came to Germany after the war Of lSIO-'Il,
ard that the Pacific ocean seems destined to
/ become an American lake because Eastern
Asia must soon be principally supplied by the
factories and looms Of the United states. which
now commands the key TO those vast markets.
The tone Of the French press comic pictures
| Incidents at open-alr concerts variety enter
! tainrnents and conversations on all sides. both
| in Paris and at summer resorts. must convince
| Americans abroad that the war has increased
| the National prestige a hundredfolf and that
| the evolution OF the United States as a world
| Power ia now felt Throughout. Europe TO be
certainty; and this is, on the whole. welcomed
| by the average Frcnchman.
Trouville Is ire only Norman watering place
! that shows much signs Of social activity. The
| Trouve- Deauve races and polo matches
| came off succe ssfully Several dinners followed
| by impromptu dances. hav" been given by
| Baroness Alphonse de Rothschild. Nine. Singer
| and Nine Ferdinand Bischof. OF Bischonsheim.
| Among Americans at Trouville are Mr.. William
| PAYNE Mrs Morgan Dahgren and Miss RomOla
| nd Mr nd Mrs Henry RidrNaV