New-York tribune., 1902-05-25
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Copyright: 1902: By The Tribune Association)
Especial to The New-York Tribune by French cable)
Paris, May 24.-The French papers almost ex-
nlusively devote themselves TO graphic descrip-
tiors Of the interchange of the civilities OF
friendship at Annapolis Cronstadt and Ma
drid The details and the menu Of the
luncheon given by the President Of the French
Republic 10 the Emperor Of Russia on board
hhe French cruiser Montcalm appear side by
side with the accounts of the luncheon given by
the commander IL chief Of the French army to
president Roosevelt on board the French battle
ship Gaulois and fervent illusions are also
made to the luncheon 10 be given On Sunday by
the King Of Denmark to President Loubet in
the famous knights Hall Of Amalienborg Cas-
die at Copenhagen. The French Association de
n'AIliance Francaise is spontaneously congratu-
dated for its share in bringing about the most
friendly feeling and relations between France
and foreign powers that have existed at any
pericd during the Third Republic.
The pagers of every shade of political opinion
refer in glowing language 10 the ceremony OF
the unveling Of the statue Of Eoehambeau. The
s'Figaro" and the "Gaulois" each publish special
Rochambeau illustrated supplements with pho
\ dographs of President Roosevelt and the other
N prominent participants in the Franco American
festivities at Washington. The Figaro" and
the 'Gaulois" supplements sell at the news
stands like hot cakes. The musical matinee
given this afternoon by the Figaro" in its hos
Uitabe mansion in the Rue Drouot TO all Amer
3cans in honor OF Rochambeau was most brill
family successful. The Petit Journal the
-'Fcclair," the Temps" the "Debats," the
s-Siecle" the 'Liberte," all have friendly edi-
forial expressions for the United States and pub
lish sketches Of the Rochambeau statue and
President Roosevelt. The 'Matin' gives prom
tnence 10 letter from its New-York corre-
spondent eliciting editorial comments Of the
influential Republican organ most compliment
aary TO the generous spirit of President Roose-
welt and the people Of the United States in alle-
niating the sufferings OF the people Of Mar
Unique. The "Matin" declares President Roose-
welt is more than statesman. He is a man
s.The 'iAfatin' concludes follows:
r zone readily suspects rich people of egotism
The people Of the United States have demon
,etrated that like Of their millionaires
ahey know how to legitimize their wealth by
4 the use they make OF TT
The Figaro" also publishes leading article
written by NJ. CASTOR Deschamps. setting forth
: the work accomplished by the Association Of the
ALLIANCE Francaise. and containing eulogistie
comments in regard to American universities
ana to James H. Hyde. president Of the Aneri-
can branch OF the French Alliance organization
The new custom promulgated by the associa.
tions Of theatre managers and dramatic authors
by which dress attendance at the rehearsals OF
a new play shall be limited to dozen critics
selected by the author, instead Of being open
10 a houseful Of journalists. artists. painters
4 eculptors. professional beauties. notabiities OF
the worlds of fashion, OF literature and of 3D.
hemia. was put into force Wednesday night
at the Theatre Porte St. Martin the occasion
pof the production OF la Guerre de Lor." a
drama In five acts, dealing with the Transvaal
war. The play itself is rather too sensational;
there are glimpses OF the London Stock Ex-
change, and scenes from the battle OF Spion
Kop. Jean Coquelin plays the part Of Cronje