New-York tribune., 1900-01-19
COUNT B0NrS ALLEGED LOSS.
SENSATIONAL STORIES IN PARIS PAPERS
DECLARED TO BE FALSE.

rumored the Bourse that Count Boui de Caste-
lane, husband Of Anna Gould. has lost 100000
francs by unlucky speculations
The Marquis de Castelane denies most en-
phatically the story that Count Boni has failed
TO meet his obligations due Bourse trans
actions, for the simple reason. he adds that his
son has never taken part in the alleged specula-
uons. The Marquis explains that the fact that
Count Boni and his wife are on their way to Amer
lea has been taken advantage Of and furnished the
opportunity for false run1ors
The alleged heavy losses Of Count BOni were
made a sensational feature by Of the papers
here to-day. Both the Temps" and the Figaro
spoke in guarded way Of the collapse Of a bull
speculator, whose position Is said to have been
badly shaken the last settlement by the decline
Of certain stocks in which he is said to have
plunged The Figaro also indicated Count Bonl
de Castelane fairly and clearly by describing the
speculatOr member Of the Chamber Of Depu-
ties and prominent society man. who had not
disguised his sympathies for uncompromsing
nationalism- Moreover, it added. he had
started a long voyage ito find resources to re-
pair his broken fortunes" The Figaro added
perhaps a little maliciously that his friends hope
he will not meet with disappointment, saying:
Some patriotic causes are very expensive and
for want Of a better excuse this pretext can al
tance, are ignorant Of many things
RUMORs OF A VAST sum LOST.
The ''Matin" openly mentioned Count de Castel-
lanes name and nothing but disastrous specula-
tions crashes and losses reaching as high as 20
100000 francs, were talked of yesterday. Respect
ing the Count the "Matn'' said;
But inquiries show his losses DO not ex-
ceed S00000 francs, he having succeeded in getting
straight seven eight transactions
Count Boni de Casteilane left for New-York a few
days ago with his wife, and it is probable the as
sistance of mis- brother-in-law will not be found
wanting, and that he will tide over the situation or
momentary embarrassment.
The emphatic denial Of the Counts father would
seem to set the whole story at rest and it is re-
markabe that papers Of the standing Of the
-'Matin' Figaro and Temps" should give cur
rency to such groundIess allegations and some ex-
PLANTATION on their part will doubtless be forthcon-
ing
The "Matin" took the opportunity to make the
following remarks concerning Count de Castel-
lanes position here. It informed its readers that
his wife's dot was s15oOoooO which gave an income
of over SS0O000 and that at Paris he could
a figure with that, adding:
All Parisians know the grandiose mansion in the
Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, which rs the hoo6y OF
his wife, who dreamed 10 outvte the Nanderb1ts
palace in Ftfth-ave, by a perfect reproduction OF
known generosity probably explains his contrtbu-
lion Of 5000 francs 10 NJ Derouiede which figured
In the Police Chiefs report on the antiRepublican
conspiracy.
Count de CasteIIane has not been posted on the
Bourse, as he is not member. If the allegations
true he would be simply private speculator
acting through a broker, and unable for the mo-
nlent 10 meet his obligations.
The Marquis de Castellans has written the
''Aatin' the following letter:
Your good faith has been abused. Ny son. Count
BOni, never INDUCED in any Bourse speculationsi
against. If he were Paris he himself would dis
pose Of this invention In his absence MS rather
done him
Inquiries made at the best sources OF information.
which however, are not willing 10 be quoted, indf-
cate that Count de CasteIane was involved IN
speculation in anticipation Of a rise in stocks
aop oft he ed cas- n
Transvaal, and the British reverses caused such
depression that it was impossible for him to meet
his losses with ready money. The speculations are
understood to have been through private sources,
and therefore it is difficult to secure absolute con-
hrmatlon Of the reports. The matter probably viii
be settled privately.
EDITOR MAY HAVE TO FIGHT A DUEL.
The Mathis" assertions were the leading topic
of conversation the clubs other social meet
ing places throughout the day. The evening papers
reproduced the story although without in any
way guaranteeing its accuracy. The Counts father
gave a fresh TO the affair by writing g let
ter 10 the Editor OF Figaro" NJ. Fernand Dero-
days, intimating that he must be prepared TO hight
a duel with the Count the latter's return.
even with the Marquis himself. In the course Of
the communica ton, after denouncing the statement
Of the Figaro as ~canaillerie' the Marquis says:
# my son were not on the sea for New-York he
would undertake TO demonstrate 10 you the enpti-
ness of this titte-tattie and would request from
you reparation grounds he would choose In his
absence I take his place. Your scandaIous fnsinua-
ton Is a mere political trick which others would
describe as DreyfUsard.
The 'soir,' which was previously owned by the
Castellanes, and which is a strong Nationalist
gan bitterly opposed to the Figaro" which cham
pioned DreyfUs after speaking in fulsome terms OF
the Counts character as gentleman and a patriot
says:
Il is not difficult the origin and motives of
". Derodayss manGuYre, II IS wished 70 tnjUre
him who drove Joseph Renach from his seat in
Parliament This is vile political vengeance,
which all good men will denounce-
When Edwin Gould was seen at his home, No.
40 Fifth-ave. he said: We have heard nothing
about any financial embarrassment Of Count
Castellane, and not knowing whether the French
paper lie Matin' is responsible or not. we cannot
tell how much truth there is in the story that
We expect them Saturday or Sunday La
Bretagne and it is needless TO say that shall
be more tEaR delighted TO see our sister again. I
don't know whether the children with them
not. IN the cable message my sister did not
say anything about the babies Their coming 10
NeW-NOrk az this time Is something OF q surprise
The Count is his master" added Mr.. Gould.
and he sees fit TO speculate ! suppose It is
his affair"
The visit Of the Countess CasteIIane to her for
home in this city, recalls her marriage 20 the
Count five years ago. This is her first visit since
then During the excitement over the Dreyfus
time ago elected the Chamber of
Deputies The Countess has become great
favorite in French society, and the Castelanes
have entertained lavlShly. Both Of their children
boys The first born in January, 1897, and
the second in December Of the same year. and
both said TO be bright and sturdy children
THE T4LIANT At GIBRALTAR