New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-27

More than this all Macedonians and their sym
pathizers now IN Turkish prisons viii at be
set at liberty. and those who have been exiled or
forced TO fee the country Will be permitted TO
return without fear OF punishment. The Mace
DOMAIN question. Il SO far 1t constituted men
TO the peace OF Europe IS at an end, and the
Sultan has more given evidence OF the mar
-ellOus gifts OF diplomacy which have enabled him
FOR the last quarter OF q century 10 hold his own
against not merely the statecrsft. but likewise
the forces. OF I'll the powers Of the world. showing
himself more than a match for what Is known
ktne Concert % Europe.
The treaty between Turkey and Bulgaria, which
provides for the settlement friendly basis Of
ali difficulties between the two countries virtually
transforms Prince Ferdinand from a disloyal vassal
iEto friendly ally OF the Sultan, and. inasmuch
the only thing that has stood in the way Of
such arrangement until now has been the
hostile attitude OF 5le Macedonian committees who
Threatened the Prince wiki death unless he
p0-sed their cause, oCt VINO are now consenting
-T.es 10 the new agreement the latter may be
sEGrdsd as final and conclusive
Eriuce Macmillan OF Saxony's presence IN Paris
Tsere he has been delivering series OF sermons.
has led 10 unpleasaatness between the French
eaa German governments. For the prince, IN ac-
cordance with the requirements OF international
etiquette which demand that when princes Of the
AloOd visit foreign capitals they should call to pay
the4r respects the ruler OF the country, visited
tho Eysee not In the capacity OF priest bat IN that
O. a Of the King Of saxony Not only
he not received by the Chief Magistrate OF the
French Republic, but President Loubet did not
even take the trouble 10 return his CALL either in
person by deputy. lie ignored the prince alto
Gether. and I understand that the matter has been
called TO the attention Of the French Foreign De-
partment, which has excused itself the ground
that official notification had been made TO the
French authorities through the embassy OF the
princes intention 10 pay his respects TO the PTes
dent
II must be confessed that the latter was placed
an. somewhat awkward position. For the prince,
who some years ago suddenly abandoned the army.
fn which he held the rank Of captain OF cavalry 10
take the orders Of Roman Catholic priesthood, has
established his headquarters at Paris during his
stay, any hotel, but the house IN the
RISE OudinOt OF one OF those very religious orders
witch the French government is endeavOring
4 dissolve and to expel from the land. 1t would
therefore have been difficult for the President 10
lave called the prince al the house where he is
staying.
While the German government has been obliged
10 protest against the affront the prince II is
cad that his visit to the French capital is viewed
with dsapproval in the highest quarters at Berlin
since in the natural order Of things msunder-
standing OF this kind was bound to occur although
the prince has been most careful IN the numerous
sermons which he has delivered in the poorest
well as IN the most fashionable quarters OF Paris
10 avoid anything that could be interpreted cri
cising the policy OF the French government with
regard TO the Church Let add that all the
foreign ambassadors and ministers at Paris n
spouse 3 hint from Prince Radolin. the Ambas-
sador OF the Kaiser the banks OF the Seine.
have called the prince since his arrival in Paris
and have received visits from him IN return.
Count Emile de Keratry, whose death has just
taken place at Paris VIII be remembered IN this
country mainly n connection with his frequent
visits 10 the United States at the time OF the ne
gotiations that led up 10 the international copy
right convention, and also less pleasantly in rela-
ton TO the matrimonial difficulties OF his son.
Nicomte Hilarion de KeTatry with his American
wife. who at the time OF her marriage to him IN
New-York was the widow OF John Mullins. the
contractor who built the Academy OF Music and
various churches and public buildings IN New
York
II may be recalled that Madame de Keratry,
who was considerably older than the young Vi
comte married without taking the precaution OF
forcing him 20 secure from his parents that legal
consent 10 the union which was Indispensable 10
render II valid in the eyes OF French Law. True,
the old count welcomed the American viscountess
when she arrived IN Paris. treating her as his
dsughter-in-law, but when SIZE reached the end
OF the fortune bequeathed 10 her by her FIRST hus-
hand. the vicomte left her in order 10 take Up a
position tho West Coast OF Africa in connection
with the Congo Exploration Company. while his
Father. che late count, brought suit before the
Civil Tribunal OF the Seine at Paris IN order TO
cure the annulment OF his sons marriage the
ground that It had been contracted without his
consent.
The old count who came from a long-lived fam
ny--his grandfather was born in 1855 had known
Louis XIV. and had married at seventy; his father
had been born IN I7es and had married at the age
Of sixty-throe that between the three counts
they had seen four centuries-was one OF the most
contrary and paradoxical Individuals that II was
possible 20 conceive = veteran OF the Crimean
War where he distinguished himself by his
bravery. he subsequently became a member Of the
national legislature during the reign OF Napoleon
III. and attracted attention by his demand for the
repeal Of the decree OF exile pronounced against the
princes OF the house OF Orleans. But after the
battle OF Sedsn and the proclamation OF the Re
public. he Immediately awaited himself OF the Office
OF project OF police. to which he had been ap-
pointed by the Government OF National Defence.
&c epel from French territory these very selfsane
Orleans princes who had meanwhile returned TO
France
During the few days that preceded the declara-
ton OF war he had been among the most violent r.,
cemSnding that :. should be begun without DELAY
promising 20 march into Berlin before the end Of
ne month Il The Emperor would only conhde TO him
The direction OF the military operations But when
once tie hOstiities had begun and the earlier dis
esters had taken place, he among the arzt 20
eesnsnd In the legislature the deposition Of Ma
peleon fer having plunged France into "a wholly
unnecessary war"
So impossible cid he render himself while J,rrs.c.
OF Police NJ Paris. throwing men into sail on the
moot frivolous preteNts some OF them even his own
friends just 20 show his incorruptibiity ana his IN
dependence O. al private inluences that Genera
-rochu was compelled 20 get rid OF him ana d,s
80 ~ neens OF deleGating him te raise force OF
mobiles m rs native Brittany investing him for the
PURPOSE With the rank Of general
~ SUN Re managed 10 assemble a corps OF scnaa
49, 49, DisH' known IS the army OF Brittany" at
S. - YES OF lie Mans. where owing the fnsals-
oiious location OF The camp and the absence ~ -
Cons. ana OF the necessary clofbine, snd hIo-a,.+
thousands perishsd Of eysensTy ana other rnaladIez