The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29

complain that half their linen IL not re-
turned from the wash. and private fami-
lies are also feeling the pinch. The strike
commenced at Boulogne-sur Seine and
spread to several other environs where
lauDdries are situated. The laundry work
people around Paris number between 10000
and 5000, and II the strikers succeed In
securing their adhesion the mass of PART
slams and exposition visitors will have to
60 unwashed.
Grave Disturbances Probable.
This ebullitioa of labor difficulties calls
attention TO the serious possibility of such
sraver Disturbances arising from the
throwing on the labor market of thou
sanos of workmen by the completion OF
the exhibition and OF the central portion of
the new Metropolitan railway. The prob
lem the government has now TO face liz the
dispersal of these men through the coun-
try TO avoid n great labor crisis In Paris,
the consequences OF which Il would be diff
ficuit to foresee. The first measure OF the
government has been to post at all centers
Of work piacards enumerating undertake
ings in the provinces directed hy the min
lister of public works. 1t is estimated that
three days Will absorb about 12.o10, and
free transportation wiz be given TO the
places where the men are required. There
stili, however. remains a large number for
whom Jobs are wanted. The acting secre-
tary OF the labor exchange calculated that
bo.vM workInen came to Paris last year.
OF this number perhaps two thirds Intend
to return TO their homes.
Foreign Payilions Opening.
Most OF the foreign national paviiions
now are on the eve OF inauguration, and
several have been opened. Bosnia and
Hungary being the latest to unclose their
doors. Both OF these ofrer charming in
teriors and are characteristically and ar.
tistically representative OF their respect
i've countries.
Fires Cause Alarm.
Two small fres within the exposition
grounds have caused an cutlery from the
French, and have brought home to the
administration the danger OF a confiaEra-
ton. In view Of the ueager facilities for
fighting nfe. measures are now being
taken 10 meet this situation. one out
come OF this agitation has been the en-
forcement this week 81 the bylaws OF the
exhibition prohibiting smoking inside Sew
erai men have been arrested and proSecut-
ed for this offense. one case came before
the courts, which decided against the ex-
position authorities on the ground that
the project % police Is alone empowered
20 reg.Late this matter. According TO
some authorities. Commissioner General
Picard. by the illegal arrest. has rendered
eventually, however Is not likely to fall
20 the lot Of the controlling mind OF the
great worlds fair.
Coaaict with Cardinal Richard.
A fresh conflict has arisen between the
cabinet and Cardinal Richard. whose az
tion At the time OF the Assumption satherg
trial brought him Into serious trouble with
the government He was = notable alb
scntee rom the Inaugural ceremonies u
tho exhibition, no Invitation having been
sent him This week Cardinal Richard
announced his intention 70 visit the exit
hilton tn order "a bless the payiiars OF
the Catholic missions The government re-
FUSED him permission so do 90. Cardinal
Richard will now appeal % the vatican
whose action is awaited with Interest.