New-York tribune., 1902-04-27

but il is doubtful whether there J. the stTolS
and continued dramatic concentration needed 10
make the play, which. by the way. is exceienty
fra anslated by Marcel Schwob, lasting success
At the Vaudeville Theatre last night Nine
Rejane made decided hit in lie Masque."
comedy n three acts by Henry Bataille one OF
the most promising Of the new school OF French
dramatists. II is the story of the young wife OF
a popular dramatic author. who. heartbroken al
her husbands levity. partially excused by his
professional duties. resorts 10 the device OF run
ming off with a fictitious paramour. There is a
capital scene of a stage rehearsal al Paris
theatre. There Is admirable denouer1ent at
Monte Carlo. where. in a cleverly managed
scene when the lights have been extinguished.
the heroine appoints meet her paramour, but
!. is her husband. who really loves her, who ap-
pears in his stead. and, switching the electric
lights. she finds her device discovered and all
ends happily This play is far above the usual
boulevard sentimentality. 1t is full OF life and
interest brightly written and exceliently played
by Nine. Rejane and the stock company of the
Vaudeville Theatre.
Everything indicates that the number of votes
that will be cast tomorrow on the occasion Of
the general elections VIII be the largest ever re-
corded. For the 5S1 seats in the Chamber of
Deputies there are 2.576 candidates. the largest
number ever known. Tomorrow the candidates
who secure absolute majority Of the votes re-
corded. provided such majority be equal 10 one
fourth OF the electors in the register, will be
turned, and fortnight later the battle will be
fought out in the constituencies where no candi-
date has succeeded in getting such majority
the first ballot. The number of political
parties and groups arrayed against each other
is also larger than ever before Nevertheless
there is. after all. only one real issue-France
aS-1cs NJ Va ply-
Rousseau, who has been at the helm nearly
three years comparison of the state Of
France to-day with what II In 1899 fur
nishes the best defence of his administration.
The nationalisn which seems TO have made
progress in Paris IS what Boulangism was hf-
teen years ago. 1t is a combination for purely
electioneerfng purposes, cloak and insidious
banner, under which all the covert enemies of
the republic present themselves TO Republican
electors. Naticnalism is a convenient label for
ell who are discontented with the existing state
OF things. and comprises the army Of adventur-
ers who fish in troubled waters.
Partisan society activity is already in full
swing. The Empress Eugene, who Is passing a
few days in Paris, yesterday visited the salon of
the National Society Of Fine Arts In the even
ing the empress dined with the Princess
Mathiide in the Rue de Berri, where the Prin-
young Russian general. Prince Louis Napoleon
Bonaparte is spending a fortnight. and where
he Is TO sit for portrait to be painted by Rich
ard Hall now on the return voyage from New
York for that purpose The royalist reaction
aries friends Of Bourbon restoration, are sending
kilograms of congra tulation TO the Duke Of Or
leans. who was shooting at Villamanrique, near
Seville, recently, when his horse. was wounded by
wild boar. The duke himself thrown TO
the ground. and was in danger OF being gored
TO death when his sister, Princess Louise,
pretty. charming and plucky girl Of twenty-five,
seized her rife and killed the beast with skill
full shot.
The presence of Prince Louis Napoleon and
the Empress Eugene, as well as the exploits Of
the Princess Louise strangely enough. are being
worked for all they worth by the politicians
for electioneering capital, fact which shows
to what slender ammunition the opponents Of
the existing republic reduced.
Ir1nt,7nerable dinners. luncheons and musicals
are being given by Americans. At the dinner
at the embassy last evening among the guests
Of Ambassador and Mrs. Porter We're NJ. Palain.
governor Of the Bank OF France: Nine Wad-
dington, Nine Rogers. Mr.. and Mrs John Nun
roe NJ and Nine. Pascal Mr and Mrs. Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs T. w. Dodd. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
lie Cav, Mr. and Mrs. Stellwag. Mrs Nathan.
Miss Randall Miss Fairchild, Miss Snyder. Miss
Porter. George H. Draper. William Dannat.
John c Kane. Herman Harjes and Edmond
Kelly.
There is q great deal Of irresponsible talk and
surrnise about the alleged movement on foot TO
list American securities on the Paris Bourse.
but until the chambers Of the legislature just
now topsy turvy owing to the general elections,
which take place on Sunday, passes laws abol-
ishing the heavy stamp tax on foreign stocks
and bonds this Will be impracticable. No doubt
there is a trend of feeling warmly favored by
the authorities of the Bank Of France and by
the leading bankers, such as the Rothschilds,
Periers Drexel Morgans and others. for the in
PRODUCTION Of American securities. which would
widen and strengthen the French market. Those
in the best position TO judge say a marked
tendency has set in throughout France to invest
in gilt-edged United States securities. Large
purchases. larger, indeed, than ever before in
the history OF this country. have been made
within the last nine months Of the bonds and
preferred stock of the United States railroads.
This has been done principally through the Lon
don market, but long time must eapse be
fore the listing Of American securities on the
Paris Bourse can be accomplished. owing TO
the complicated obstructive laws and regula-
tons now in force.
Among the receptions yesterday that of
Mrs Alexander Clarke. Among those present
were Mrs. Kernochan, Mrs. John Munroe, Mrs.
J. w Mackay aIrs. Spencer Loriard, Mrs.
Gr!swoId Gray. Mrs. Cuyler. Mrs. Hurst Mrs.
Jaffray, Mrs. Ingraham. Miss Bryant. Miss Fair
child and Miss Fanny Reed.
The official notification from the Austrian
Government has been received at the embassy
here announcing that one Of the two grand
gold medals of state at the Vienna exhibition
OF fine arts has been awarded to Walter Mac
Even the American painter residing in Paris
Mrs Minnie Method. one OF Nine. Marchesis $
most successful pupils gave reception on
Tuesday. at which she sang admirably. and Miss