New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
TOPICS IN PARIS.
RouUier Cabinet Continues Conbes
Ministry-M0re Radium Found.

Especial 10 The New-York Tribune by French Cabie)
Copyright 1905. bv The Tribune Association,
Paris, Feb. 4.-As the Rouyier Cabinet
settles down 10 business. it daily becomes
mere apparent that it is practically con-
tinuation of the Combes Ministry. Separa-
ton Of church ana state and the rigid ap-
phcauon Of the association laws are the
TWO big planks of the platform Bien-
venu Martin, who, besides being Minister of
Public Instruction, has taken over NJ. Combess
former portfolio of the Ministry OF Public Wor-
snip eVinces determination TO pursue the
anti-clerical campaign with the same uncom-
promising energy as his predecessor
There is great interest in political and artistic
circles in the candidature Of the nimitable actor
OF the Theatre Francais. NJ Coquelin cadet, for
Senator from his native district of Boulogne
sur Mer. Coqueln. in an interview. declares
his intention OF completely rehabilitating the
social position OF the professional actor He
said not long ago actors and actresses were
not allowed after death TO have funeral SER
vices and burial IN Paris churches and only
recently could dramatic artists be deco
rated with the Legion of Honor. II maintain
that calling exists that is more honorable
or capable Of accomplishing greater good for
humanity than that of a comedian" he says
IF I am elected Senator. I shall, first of all.
am good Republican. Of broad views and.
after all, is not political life merely OF
many manifestations OF the great human COM
edy?"
Pierre Curie and his indefatigable wife and
scientific colleague predict splendid results from
the discovery Of q radium mine near Issy
PEveque. in the Department Of Sa6ne-et-Loire,
fifty miles northwest Of Lyons NJ Curie's
ports on the new discovery have been approved
by the Academy of Science and Exploitation
and Of Mines, and the extraction OF radium is
proceeding satisfactorily. NJ. Curie says that
now there are only a dozen grams of radium
in existence among all the laboratories of the
world. Characteristic Of the radium mine near
Issy FEveque is that this is the first time pitch
bIende containing radium has been found with
out any trace Of uranium, which hitherto has
been supposed 10 be the real generator OF ra-
dunn. Consequently this discovery, besides be-
ing most important from an economical stand
point, upsets many preconceived ideas Of this
mysterious metal.
The theatrical feature is the successful pro
duction last night at the Theatre Antoine of
LAmourette." a delicious little three-act farce
full of sentiment and bright and witty dialogue
by Pierre Weber. There is q sensational elope-
nlent in an automobile, and it is highly amusing
and well seasoned for the New-York theatrical
palate. It's author has, with adrot malice placed
in juxta position the weak points and contrasts in
education and life of society girls in Paris and
society girls in New-York. 1t is d play that
American girls Will not hesitate to take their
rnammas to see. for it is TO be brought out in
the United States and England next autumn
Pierre Carolus Duran, a young musician the
son OF the eminent painter, made a hit Thurs
day by conducting orchestra of a hundred
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the benefit for wounded Russians and Japanese
at Port Arthur. Louis Lombard. the American
composer. also conducted the orchestra at the
same performance. bringing out his compost
tions "Elege' and "GuignoI." which were keen
ly appreciated by the fashionable audience.
Miss Kathryne Carylna. the American So
prano whose real name is Katherine Cowen
scored a brilliant success at the Municipal
Opera at Nice in her debut as Marguerite in
Gounods Faust" She acts we'll and is highly
spoken Of by French critics.
Warm sunny weather prevails along the
French Riviera, in marked contrast to the in
clement rain and clouds in Paris. At Pau hunt
ing and golfng are in full swing after the recent
frost. Among the foremost in entertaining this
season at Pau are Mr.. and Mrs. Forbes Nor
gan, Mr. and Mrs. Clinch Smith. Mr.. and Mrs
Livingston, Mr. and Mrs Harry Hutton, and
Lady Playfalr. At Cannes there are compare
lively few Americans Mr.. and Mrs Duncan
Ellsworth have left Nice for Rome, and Mr. w.
Astor for Egypt c. !. B.