New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-16
FRANCE SYMPATHIZES
WITH UNITED STATES.

unanimously sympsthizes with the United
States government In regard TO the situation in
Cuoa Men Ike NM. Clemenceau Ribot. Del
easss snd c'EstourneTes de Constant EXPRESS
great Interest In watching the game and seeing
whether President Roosevelt and his Cabinet
VII solve what they consider the all but limos
sible problem OF maintaining order and good
government IN Cuba without military occupa-
ton and eventual annexation The situation In
Cuba Is compared by NJ Delcasse TO that OF
England's problem IN Egypt
The necessity OF American Intervention IN
Cuba is regarded In diplomatic circles as by no
means improbable The trend OF opinion here is
that American military occupation would
eventually compel the United States TO annex
ne island. which. according 70 the views OF
leading statesmen here. would be a good thing
Tor cuba but a doubtful benefit for the United
States The journal des Dsbats." considering
the subject editoriaIly says that the Washing
ton government Is doubtless absolutely sincere
In Its desire 70 avoid intervention. but that
American interests have rapidly extended in
Cuba that the task allotted to the American
cruisers Of protecting the lives and property OF
American citizens will almost unavoidabIy be-
come an armed intervention The "Debats"
points out that the old generals OF the Cuban
war for Independence against Spain. such as
Maxine Gomez. are dead or else support Pres
ident Palma ans hints thar the leaders OF the
present revolt are either dupes or accomp!ices in
financial combinations organized with the OBJ
Jet OF bringing shout forced annexation by
the United States. The "Debats" concludes.
Unless the Cuban rebels lay down their arms
We shall soon hear that the arrival OF the
American cruisers VIII be followed Up by the
landing OF American soldiers and afterward
many plausible reasons will require the indeh-
mite postponernent OF the departure OF the for
on a. rha
year ago expressed the opinion that the man
fest destiny OF Cuba seemed 10 be annexation
oy the United States. unless the Cubans rapidly
developed capacity for governing themselves and
keeping their own house IN order. This indi-
Gates pretty fairly the views Of the present
Cabinet IN regard TO Cuba
CONDITION OF TIE FRENCH ARMY.
The French military manGuvres. now ended.
elicit discussions IN regard 20 the real condition
OF the French army. Technical observers, both
French and foreign. recognize remarkable I'm
provements In every branch OF the service. nota-
bly, IN the artillery and in the scientific de-
veIopment OF feeding troops and the use OF large.
portable kitchens. thereby enabling the Infantry
soldier 10 carry less weight on his back during
= campaign The few cases OF anti-militar7sm
and breach OF discipline. made the most OF oy
the reactionary newspapers. are. IN the opinions
81 competent American and English observers. OF
10 importance. One result OF the maneuvres Is
70 restore completely national confidence In the
army. Meanwhile. keen public interest Is
aroused IN the aeld operations In Germany NJ
Gervais member Of the Army Commission OF
the Chamber OF Deputies. sends report on the
German uaneuvres IN which he praises the
German soldier on several points but concludes
that nevertheless. the French soldier. whether
OF the Active army or OF the reserve. remains
unmatched His suppleness, his Initiative
MS Cfleerrui spirfrs powers resistance 40
90 20 make OF him an element which good or
SANITATION can place IN the forefront among the
ROOFS OF al the great powers. MAJOR Driant.
who IL following the manGuvTes In silesia- re-
ports that after witnessing the German opera
ions and expressing my admiration for & well
disciplined army must now say that the
French soldier remains the perfect type % hght-
sr. the best weapon OF war which the god OF
battles ever forged"
AMERICANS on CONTINENT.
Among the Americans n Paris are Mrs.
Marshall Field. Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Field.
r.. Mrs Potter Palmer. George Pollock Mr..
ana Mrs. Anes Van .WaTt. Mrs william
Croker the Misses Helen and Kate Brice. As
sistant Postmaster General Hitchcock Kenneth
Murchison Mrs Clarence DinsInore and Mrs
william Dtnsmore.
Fsiar-ftz trst now holds the record for social
benas" are being given BY Marquise san Carlos
De Pe6roso. q lady Of American birth. and
which consist OF Nominations OF terraces and
! gardens music by Orchestras and bands. OF
! hunting horns. dancing bridge playing and pri-
vate thestricals Among the visitors at Biar-
ritz are many artists. including Nine Rejane
Nine. Jeanne Granier and also several paint
ers. among whom are Zuloaga Sorolla y BAG
tida. Maorazzo and Claude Marleu who IL maxi
ing a series OF pastel sketches OF Biarritz and
San Sebastian: also Jose vIllegas. who il COM
pleting striking studies OF Spanish dancers
after the style o. those that he recently painted
for Miss Dorothy Whitney. Of New York
Nile Cassini daughter OF the Russian Am
bassador 70 Spain. who is a distinguished anna
teur vocalist. was warmly Rpplauded when she
sang some operate songs from Verdi at Bar
ritz Miss Charlotte Guild OF New York. who
Is also passing the season at Biarritz. intends
making her debut on the stage next year. She
already sings the role OF Elsa n ~Lohengrin
most creditsbly.
Among the Americans az Cacenabbia. n the
Italian lake country are Mrs Gouverneur Nor
Ms Mrs Foxhau Keene. Mrs s D Ripley. Miss
Ripley. Mrs G. G. Hammond. Mrs. and Miss In
graham. Mrs T. J. Latham. Mrs George f
Bradley SIr and AIRS. Belknap Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt. Miss Gladys Vanderbilt and Nr. and
Mrs Charles Loeb. c L 3.
.-,-r5.a NTH r.,r-ninx tourists and every berth