New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
the sea As well as on tn. land. The conviction

in diplomatic circles Is that the adoption OF ar
bitration will meet with insurmountable OBJ
etacles owing to strategicsi objections presented
by the military delegates Of both France anu
Germany, showing that the delay on the verge
of hostilities nseparable from arbitration wouio
destroy all the advantages OF rapidity OF moo'''-
zation. For this both France and Germany nave
teen making untold sacrifices since 1911 anu
IN this IN the opinion of the highest military
authorities OF Paris and Berlin, must depend
the result Of the next European war, WHICH o"-
ing to the colossal scale of the present arna-
ments cannot last over six weeks from the day
hosttiities are declared The leading French
papers are even pessimistc than the
diploniatists. The Figaro" says that OF the
eight questions to be discussed by the CONFER
ence the extension Of the Geneva Convention
is the only one likely to succeed. The "Matn
says: "AIl governments have replied to the
Cars appeal with the enthusiasm OF whipped
CATS as to the delegates. they have gone 70
The Hague as sceptical amateurs. persuaded
that they losing time In seeking 70 square
the circle" The Temps" calls attention to
hitherto unpublished documents which appeared
yesterday in the Revue de Paris" showing
that Napoleon III, through Count Daru, his
Minister OF Foreign Affairs. in conjunction with
Lord Clarendon proposed to King William and
Count Bismarck a disarmament proposal on
January "a. 1870 on almost exactly the same
terms as that now presented at The Hague
The Temps" does not hesitate to say that the
present attempt IL not likely to be more success
full than that Of Napoleon Ill NJ. Hebrard, the
Editor Of the Temps" expresses the opinion
that by far the most significant feature OF the
Hague Conference IL the advent OF the United
States in a European conclave. The Unted
States says Hebrard. us now, for the fret time
In history forced by her responsibilities to take
part in the European Concert. Henceforth the
voice Of her representatives must be taken into
account in the solutions of international prob
lens. even on this side of the ocean"
The postmen's strike ended suddenly as 1t
began. but the loss caused by the complete
suspension for one day OF the Paris postal de-
livery is estimated at S5,OO0.Oc0. The energy
Of NJ Mougeot Under Secretary Of Posts ana
Telegraphs is warmly commended by all pollti-
cal parties His decision to consider as dis
missed all employees not reporting for duty at
4: 80 o'clock Friday morning was so e1ective
that even those on the sick list turned up. Con-
sequently the mail delivery. already assured by
the employment Of soldiers. Is now going OH
as usual. The strikers had hoped to precipitate
conflict between the Chamber Of Deputies
francs additional for postal salaries. and the
Senate. which had rejected the same bill; but
public opinion was entirely against the strikers
There was, however brisk little skirmish In
the Chamber when NJ. Zevaes and other Socialist
Deputies attacked the Ministry on the subject
of the postal strike which keenly appre-
ciated by ex-Speaker Reed, who watched the
proceedings from the Diplomatic Gallery NJ
Dupuy when making a statement from the
tribune was interrupted by tumult on the ex-
treme Left benches. NJ. Zevaes shouted out:
"You ara a rascal NJ Dcschanel, who was
presiding, called Zevaes to order. Zevaes re-
torted: You are a scoundrel and have been
bribed! NJ. Deschanel, ringing his bell, replied:
Il call you to order. with inscription on process
verbal" Zevaes shouted out: You ought to
be ashamed Of yourself" Several other pas
sages at arms followed all Of which were at
tentivey noted by ex-Speaker Reed, who has a
thorough knowledge Of French, but owing to
want OF practice. does not speak 1t fiuently.
When asked to express his views. Mr.. Reed
said: 1T seems clear to me that the French
Chamber Is a much more difficult assembly for
the presiding officer to keep in order than Is
our House Of Representatives. i was impressed
with the remarkable tact and ability shown by
President Deschanel; also with the systematic
prised at the habit OF answering back after
the Presidents ruling with vigor and violence
unknown IN our Congress"
The Mulbacher art sale. which opened on Mon
day and closed Thursday. was we'll attended
by Americans including Mr.. and Mrs. Karrick
Riggs Miss Benedict. Miss Alice Green Mrs.
Beach Grant Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rutherford,
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Gardiner. Mr.. Forbes Leth
and Mr. and Mrs Terry. The sale realized
1I26.T77 francs, which Is half million francs
more than the recent owner paid for the same
objects The portrait by Boucher Of Nine.
Pompadour's daughter brought $4,000 francs;
small sepia drawing by Fragonard, $4,000
francs Houdon's two marble groups, "Baiser
donne ct Baiser Rendu" brought 81 900 francs;
miniature portrait on ivory representing the
wife of Adophus Of Sweden seated in a park
reading a book painted by Pierre Adolph Hall.
went to NJ. wiIderstein for 10000 francs. this
being the highest price paid for a minia-
ture.
The Paris dog show, opened yesterday in the
Ttileries Garden Is a decided success. especially
| as to the shepherd dog class, many prizes for
which are offered by NJ Emmanuel Boullet.
| The favorite division Is that Of pets exhibited
| in silk and satin lined cages. with Louis XVI
| upholstery and cushions The toy bulls fox
! terriers and King Charleses called forth genuine
| admiration: also the French bulldogs. for which
| class Mr.. James Gordon Bennett who returned
| to Paris yesterday from his cottage at Beau
! lieu near Monte Carlo. has offered 1000 francs
| In prizes.
The social attraction OF the week was a large
dinner party given yesterday by Mrs. Walden
| Pell. Among those present were Miss Stella
| Anderson Mrs. Pell's niece: Mrs. Munroe, Mrs.
! lothian Post, Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland Pell, Mrs.
| Emma Eames Story. Countess Miranda. for
merly Christine Nilsson DR.. Alexander Clark
and Mr. Henry Cachard. Several musicals were
given during the week by Mrs. Luckermeyer,
! Countess de CoetlOgon Countess CALI and Mrs