New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
AT THE FRENCH CAPITAL.
RENEWAL OF TRIPLE ALLIANCE AN
NOUNCEMENT-MONT OF MAY
METEOROLOGICAL FAILURE.
Copyright 1902: BY The Tribune Association)

Copyright; 1902: BY The Tribune Association9
Especial 10 The Tribune by French Cable
Paris, May 10-The formal announcement
made by the Emperor of Austria and by Count
Gouchowski of the impending renewal OF the
Triple Alliance, which under existing treaties
would expire In May. 1908, is widely commented
upon In diplomatic circles and by the French
press.
The Temps" the "Debats" and the Jour
nal which have regarded the Balkans as the
storm centre of Europe, compare the optimistic
tone of the statement of the Austro- Hungarian
Minister Of Foreign Affairs this year with the
pessimistic declaration made by Count Golu-
chowski last year. and assert the frlendS
agreement with Russia concerning events in the
near East" is understood here to be a salutary
and opportune warning TO the restless spirits at
Sofia and Belgrade and also at Constantnople.
The Steele" points out the immense change in
the character of the Triple Alliance since the
death of Bismarck and the fall of Crspi, and
that owing to the present understanding be-
tween France and Italy. the clauses OF the
Triple Alliance which under certain conditions
would require from Italy military action against
France are now absolutely annulled Count
Goluchowskis timely friendly aiusion to the
peaceful nature Of the Franco Russian alliance
both in Europe and abroad. produce an excellent
effect here.
Altogether the declaration of the Austro- Hun
garan Minister Of --oreign Affairs is greeted
in France the mC st pithy and authoritative
guarantee Of peaceful relations among the Euro
pean powers uttered since The Hague arbitration
conference and in diplomatic circles here fully
justihes the confidence of the French cabinet.
a striking evidence of which is afforded by the
dispatch across the Atlantic Of the general in
chief of the French army, General Brugere
a friendly mission 10 the United States. thus in
volving the absence from France for several
weeks Of the man above all others whose pres
ence in Paris would be most imperative were
there the slightest cloud discernbe on the polit-
cal horizon
May Is meteorological failure this year,
hail and squalls making So havoc with
trees and vegetation. also nipping In the
bud all the manifestations Of social activity
which are usually the most attractive feature
Of spring season Mrs. Astor is irving series
OF elaborate dinner parties, that last evening
being in honor Of the German Ambassador and
Princess RadolIn. Among the guests were the
Duchesse De Rohan, Marquis and Marquse De
Beauvoir, Due De Gramont and Baron and
Baroness Selere
Mrs. Griswcld Gray gave dinner yesterday at
her apartment IN the Avenue Alma. Among
those present were the Count and Countess De
Montsaulnin, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lucker-
Mrs. Riggs Mrs Ingraham. Mrs. William Tiffany
and 1lessrs. Sands. Thorne and Harris. Among
the numerous dinner parties Of the Hotel Ritz
are those given by Mr. Ogden Goelet, by Mr.. and
Mrs. Bradley Martin, by Mr. and Mrs Anthony
DreXel, by Mr.. Gambrin by Mr.. and Mrs. o.
Hartman, by Mr.. and Mrs Bishop. by Mrs.
Dyer, by Nj and Mrs. Robert Ewes Gammen,
by Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien 3. Chase. and by Mrs.
Kernochan
Brilliant musical receptions have been given
by the Vicomtesse De Tredern by the Baroness
Ernest de Seliere and by Mrs. Vandusen Reed
Mrs Alma Webster Powell has been singing sue
cessfuly in concerts, and her Interpretation OF
Piranis opera. lie Chant De La Sorciere." is
highly commended by the Partisan critics On
Monday Mrs. andrews, Of New York gave a
concert at which We're present a smart contin-
gent of Americans among whom were Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Lehr, Mrs. Chester Arthur, Mrs.
Rutherford. Mrs Griswold Gray. Miss May, Miss
Blackstone Freeman and Messrs. Thorn, Sebas-
tian, Schlesinger and Sands. Mrs. .Andrews's
piano rectals we-e appreciated, also a selection
Of songs from Mehul and Saint saens by Count
Arthur De Gabriac and Theodore Byard. Pad
erewski is expected here next week CT B