New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-25

friendly manifestations of France toward Eng
land and Italy is the consciousness that France,
in common with other great military countries,
absolutely needs rest. that be secured only
by frank and friendly understanding with her
neighbors. Since 1870 each country has devoted
its best energies TO constructing huge sledge-
hammer with which to beat one arothers brains
out. The sledgehammer has at last become
such a heavy weapon that it is impossible to
lift it. The powers are thus in reality disarmed
in spite Of all appearances to the contrary. They
have become muscle bound. They have been
spending thousands of millions OF dollars yearly
to develop to the highest degree of perfection
weapon that not one of them can WELD without
running the risk of being crushed by it's weight.
This peaceful disposition and frame of mind is
what impresses one in Paris at every turn The
days OF pin pricks" happily gone by, and
Frenchmen seem now In cOngenal frame of
mind glad to extend their good humor to all
their neighbors.
Another French characteristic just now appar-
ent to Americans who happen to be in Paris is
the fondness and admiration for the United
States "Oh. II President Roosevelt and Mrs
Roosevelt and their charming daughter, Miss
Alice Roosevelt, could only come over here.
Parisians would go frantic with delight was
the remark made by sprightly and popular
actress. who always has her finger the pub
lies pulse
A striking feature Of the visit OF the italian
sovereigns is the careful thought and excellent
taste with which the preparations for their stay
have been made. Through the courtesy Of NJ.
Mollard, the Chief of the Protocole was en-
abled to inspect the suite Of rooms In the Palace
Of the Ministry OF Foreign Affairs where the
royal couple lived during their stay in Paris
The Queens bedroom is perfect dream. In an
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had made for Marie Louise 1t has been
brought from the Palace of Fontainebleau. The
bed is two metres long by one metre wide. The
body of the bed is not more than seven inches
from the floor. The head and foot boards are
carved IN Empire style. and the coverlets and
curtains aye of rich pale green brocade, with the
imperial arms embroidered in gold. Near the
bed is beautiful Psyche glass in chiselled gilt
bronze that Napoleon, also ordered for Marie
Louise. Adjoining the BEDROOM is the Queens
boulder, the tables, writing desk and guerdons
Of which orce belonged % Marie Antoinette.
The chests of drawers of the most delicate
nlaid wood. The heart shaped mirror resting
on an applewood stand was once the favorite
toilet glass of the Empress Josephine. She was
fond Of this little mirror that after her divorce
she asked Napoleon TO send it to her at her re-
treat at Malmaison. The bronze oandestick also
belonged to the Empress Josephine. as did the
little work table The armchairs and frescreens
placed in the Queen of Italy's boudoir were
brought for the occasion from Fontainebleau.
They are of the most delicate Aubusson tapestry
and had once belonged to Mar Louise. Another
set of chairs was brought from the Trianon at
Versailles, and once belonged to Marie Antoi-
nette Indeed the palaces of Versailles, Fon-
tainebleau and Compiegne and the great store
houses of state furniture have all contributed to
embellish the apartments of the Italian SOW
ereigns at the Quai d'Orsay.
The bedroom Of the King Of Italy communi-
eating with that of the Queen is in pure En-
pire style. The bed is that in which Napoleon
I used to sleep when at the Palace OF Fontaine-
bleau 1t is boat shaped and is made Of ma
hogany with applications OF chiselled gilt
bronze. The coverings are of faded red brocade,
with heavy gold borders. In the middle Of the
bedroom is large writing desk brought from
the imperial apartments of Fontainebleau. On
the writing desk is a massive bronze ink
stand that had belonged to Napoleon l. 1t is
beautifully carved and is surmounted by a
small statue of Mercury. In the Kings dressing
room. which is In Empire style, is the shaving
stand and small square glass that belonged to
Napolon The suite of apartments of the King
and Queen are hung with savonnerie tapes
try. and paintings by Italian masters from the
Louvre gallery have been placed tastefully on
easels. The apartments face the garden of
the Palace of the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs.
which is in fine condition, with fresh greensward
and beds OF RENE Marguerite daisies, asters and
chrysanthemums.
The King and Queen take great interest III the
historic furniture that has been placed at their
disposal. and the Queen has made photographs
Of the objects of art and pasted them in her
notebook. each with its particular legend.
c. /. B.