Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07
Hostility Of Spanish Press
Over Alfonso's Visit.
DELCASSE'S SITUATION
RENEWAL OF TALK OF HIS RESIG-
NATION FROM OFFICE.
Alleged Differences of Opinion With
Cabinet on Foreign Policy-New
American Embassy-Notes.

PARIS. May Ga cloud has arisen over
the coming ngio-French-Spanishc elebra-
tons attending King Alfonso's visit 10
France. owing to the bitterly hostile atti-
tude OF a large element OF the Spanish press
against the kings giving this significant
adhesion to Frances policy In Morocco.
The affair appears to be taking all the dip
lomaic sagacity of Jules Cambon. the
French ambassador to Spain. to avert a
storm Both the republican and liberal ele-
ments in Spain contest the right of the
premier and minister for foreign affairs to
accompany the king on his mission which
they declare. would commit the nation ire
parably to the support of the French Mo-
roccan policy. They further assert that the
cortes not having approved of the kings
visit to France neither the king nor the
ministers can cast Spain influence In either
way in the conflict now agita;ing Berlin.
Paris and Fez
The French view the agitation as being
part of Germanys diplomatic maneuvering
They declare that the German campaign
has for its object the revival of SPANS
dreams of restoring her ancient authority
over the Meors, and thus giving Spain. in
stead of France, paramount influence in
Morocco under the aegis of Germany's sup
port. But, notwithstanding the press cam
paign favorable to Germany, King Alfonso
the Spanish premier and other ministers
are resolutely determined to carry out the
visit and participate in all its significant
assurances of SpainS standing with France
and Great Britain.
The Delcasse Resignation.
Despite official d'enias the feeling prevails
in high quarters that NJ. Delcasse will not
wish to retain the foreign Office PORTFOLIO
| much longer. The cabinet situation Is no
longer attributed to Morocco but to IA di-
vergence of views concerning who should
casse's prestige throughout Europe natural
~ leads him 10 want free hand ana NJ
Rouvier evidently desires to occupy a posi-
ton analogous TO that of Count Won Bue-
low, the German chancellor in laying down
| foreign policies. The personal relations be-
tween the premier and the foreign minister
remain most cordial, but the diplomatic
corps would not lie surprised to see NJ Del
case step down before long
The suggestion in the Japanese press that
Japan place an embargo on French mer-
chant traffic in Indo-Chinese waters is not
taken seriously here. An official OF the for
eigli office nd:
while this may be the view of some
newspapers, We l-noW that the japanese
government las not any such Intention
Iht-e Is ii radical element in the press of all
Countries which goes considerably beyond
the intentions of the government
1t Is turtner said that the receipt of Off
clal information to tie effect that the Rus
sian warshiGs have withdrawn from Hon
kolse bay Ia short distance north of Kam-
ranh bay) removes the condition to which
the Japanese. criticisms Were chiefly di-
rected.
New American Embassy.
The new American embassy. No II DUAL
de Billy, is the center of much attention
as hereafter it will be the scene of the Of
fetal and social functions in which the
American ambassador and Mrs. Mccormick
will participate. The embassy was used
for the first time in connection with the
ceremony of the ambassadors presentation
of his credentials to President Loubet and
was much admired for its spaciousness and
sumptuous appointments. The walls of the
vestioule are of white and green marble
and are hung with Louis XIV tapestries.
The ceiling of the vestibule is vauted
and is frescoed with a representation OF
Aurora. a marble staircase leads to a
suite OF saloons overlooking the Seine.
These are decorated in ebony and gold
with frescoed ceilings, one representing
Venus in chariot conducted by cuoids
and another Glory crowning Music.
The dining hall has an old Flemish fire.
place topped with Mile Louise Abbemas'
salon picture Diana and the Hounds
The festival salon is a vast apartment,
sixty feet square. The walls covered
with tapestries and four frescoes portray
the Nibelungen legend 1t is also used as
a picture gallery and Mr.. McCormick's
collection of portraits of Napoleon, Wash
ington, William the Great and many others
Is hung. Napoleon's portrait has the post
of honor. 1t shows the emperor in the
height of his glory, wearing the imperial
robes and laurel crown.
Notes.
On the return of President Loubet from
his country seat Mrs. Mccormick will be
presented to Madame Loubet, after which
the ambassador and Mrs Mccormick viii
dine at the Elysee palace. They will be
present at the diplomatic dinner to be given
al the foreign office May 10.
Art circles are loud in praise of the gift
of James Stilman of New York of 100000
TO the School of Fine Arts here for prizes.
The Figaro says Americans giving
more substantial support to French art
than any other nationality.
George Hamlin. the Chicago singer, has
arrived here and will give a series of re-
citals and pose for a portrait by Alison
Clark of Chicago.