New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24

uIle' she has been able. Will. IN England, It is
SAID TO obtain from King Edward his consent 20
her daughtsr's union which owing 10 the fact
that the latter is princess OF Great Britain and
ireland. Is Indispensable to render It a valid mar
rage in the eyes OF English Jaw.
While King Edward received the Prince %
monaco the other day at Windsor with the honors
que 10 reigning sovereign. observe that he took
"" iotce whatsoever OF the presence in England
OF the princes business associate Edmond Blanc
VINO owns the largest and most successful racing
stable and horse breeding establishments France
and VINO ran his famous horse GoUvernant at the
Derby Tho bringing Of this favorite OF the
French turf England for the classic race created
greatdeal Of stir in sporting circles the United
Kingdom On Derby Day King Edward invited a
number OF prominent French racing men, who had
crossed the Channel to witness the race. 10 his
annual Derby dinner at Ruc5i1g CHAM Palace But
Edmond Blanc was not among those asked.
Yet Edmond Blanc has repeatedly won the Grand
FIX st Paris and. stated above, is one OF the
principal pillars Of the French turf. Indeed last
year not only the winner Of the Grand Prix, but
likewise the next two horses. belonged to him.
but lie has been biackbaled again and again by the
French Jockey Club. which in spite Of all that
he has done for racing. Will not have him in IFS
midst, the prejudice against him being attributable
not only to the fact that his wealth is derived
from the great public gambling establishment at
Monte Carlo hut also because there were formerly
al sorts OF scandals in connection with the run
ming OF his horses Of them in particular result
ing in his horse KapuraI being disqualified forever
both on the French and English turf while his
trainer deprived of his license and warned on
the course forced indeed. 70 leave France and seek
refuge in Germany.
Edmond Blanc has the legion Of Honor, being
indebted for his cross 10 the fact that he invested
s2o000 in the newspaper La Petite France,
owned by Daniel Wilson, the son-ln-law of Presi-
dent Grevy That is to say. he acquired the decora-
ton by purchase since all the payments 10 NJ
Wilson for crosses Of the order which he sold were
made under the guise Of subscriptions TO La
Petite France. This fact made clear during
the government inquiry into the Legion Of Honor
scandals which resulted I'm Daniel Wilson'S ezpul-
sion from Parliament and in the compulsory resig-
nation Of his father-in-law. jules Grevy. from the
Presidency of the republic Indeed. It was the QUIZ
cry caused by the grant % the Legion Of Honor
10 Edmond Blanc which one Of the principal
causes that led TO discovery OF the disgracefu
traffic IL the crosses.
The popular view Of the matter waB wittiIy
epitomized by Henri Rochefor.. the Socialist Mar
quis dc Iucay. whose passion fox the turf Is as
well known as the acerbity OF his tongue and pen
On being asked why Edmond Blanc had been deco
rated he replied. having in view the performances
Of Kapural. Sphyrx Reuil and other OF tie Blanc
horses. .'Oh, suppose il is FOR having stopped
horse MARQUISE DE FONIENOf.