New-York tribune., 1906-12-09
TRENCH OPINION OF MIR.
POOSEVELT0S COURAGE.
saecial BY French cable to The Tr4bune-I
.e...,.-.rh,- 1905. by TIE tribune As.ociatiOn-l

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81 ana justice which animates it. The Petite
psnuhlioue." the organ Of the HaoicAl party ue-
,rs+ mart dealing with the Japanese as
.ssll,- generous and eloquent and congratuia'es
sF1,-ssi5ert on doing his duty both as q man and
het .-a,a NJ. Judet in the "Eclair." which
~. chief Opposition paper here speaks or
-, Roosevelt as pacific, but not pa
and considers the message TO be dictated
-,-,5cnce and interest, the Presidents clear
-, into military matters and precise knoWl-
of The forces on both the American and
- 1ananese sides rendering him circumspect
- conrTatulatory Of all is the Temps
- is the organ OF the moderate ana moneyeo
,as President Roosevelt says the Temps.
= a fine example Of courage, and IL Is com
s--ire ~ hear words firm in support OF
,osis 60 iust The "Debats, another conserVa-
-. organ Of Republicanism. but with slightly
.,,-o conservative leanings than the IeInps'
- -te clearness and independence OF the
- which II describes as a lesson in inter-
..-,1 -ollreuess. The 'Rappel." the organ OF
..-.-,-,a Radical Left, says President Roose-
' = .,+as with as much skill as loyalty ana
--ol,s1 as a great statesman and as a man
- The only discordant note comes from
= ,--t-Ser71itic 'Libre Parole" That opinions
-,o-rs he so widely favorable TO the message Is
.,a more remarkable, considering the Franco
r,.,ss,ar alliance. which predisposes the Fren0A
.. .4,a Jaranese. At the French For
O4=oe nerfect optimism prevails as 10 'ne
'-.t-,..s outcome Of the dispute, in whlch Iheio
- ..-ic,,s threat Of a diplomatic breach IN lie
srbere Of international politics
TIE MOROCCAN SITUATION
.-s1 +ba Moroccan situation which re-
~ " -,..,-4,i,,e tonic. The assurances given
,7r richon. Minister OF Foreign AlLaIIs' IL
- z--. debate IN the Chamber OF Depu-
=. thar France II Intervening IN NioIOC0o
=. rl,- in agreement with the entlre olpI0ii'
- has cleared the air. and the UNANIMOUS
- of approval Of these declarations oo1@Iiieu
- g~1s-,ter. is reflected in the press opinions
,o-5ay. No one here wants 10 see lle FIeHoi'
,-,,,.----7-t plunge into expensive and hazardous
adventures IN Morocco, which can Only e
ss,qe- the peace Of Europe
PROPOSED ABSINTHE LAW.
f.-,-7rion Of 4 law already prevailing IN
Belgium II is proposed 10 forbid the man
20 in France OF all essences and hqueurs
--+- q basis OF absinthe under a penalty OF I'M
--+so,r-srt from three months TO two years
go a. fine from 500 to 10000 francs. The author
- This av- bill IS the Breton Socialist Deputy OF
,,re~ and The object OF course is 10 combat the
terrible -avages Of alcoholism IN France, where
ne consumption OF alcohol, particularly alb
sr-he is larger per capita than in any other
country Of the world. A group has been formed
IN the Chamber for the purpose Of carrying this
ffl through but the vast political influence OF
me 5-a,nshop keepers throughout the country
viii probably suffice 10 kill il
LECTURES OY AZTEC ANTIQUITIES
Professor LejeaI, who occupies the Due de
Iouhat chair Of American antiquities at the
College de France, began his lectures to-day
-before z select audience on Aztec magic sor-
Gerry and astroIogy, and explanations or the
ancient Mexican religious rites. The lectures
continue on Wednesdays and Saturdays through
-out tie winter.
M and Mrs. Isidore Braggiotti have arrived
from Florence. and are stopping with Sebastian
schies.nge-. Mrs. Braggiotti. her sister, Mrs.
Berthe schIesinger, and Nile LassaIle. Of the
opera ComIque, took part in musical compost
tons " sebastian Schlesinger. produced az the
coresr- given al the Automobile Club last even
ing. which were keenly appreciated by the
musical circles Of Paris The concert was a
brilliant success. The proceeds were given to
The home founded by CoqueIin ainA for old
ACTORS and actresses.
At THE THEATRE.
A careful translation Of Shakespeare's play Of
Julius Cesar" by De Gramont, was produced
on Tuesday with considerable success, due, how
ever, principally 10 the clever scene setting
which conveyed a most realistic idea Of the life
II imperial Rome. with vivacity, color and move
meut suggestive Of The cinematograph- The
chief h1n0rs Of the evening were for NJ. de Max
Mare antony.
N. Henri B=rnsteins lie Noleur, in three
acts won enthusiastic approval at the Renais-
sarre last night. The theme IS based on a nys-
terlous theft committed in country house,
which sr.--asts 4 recent society scandal, which
vas provoked by a blue diamond ring being
discovered ft. "a guests valise. hut I'm this case
~ is she son Of the house who falsely declares
himself The thief 70 save the real cuiDrit, who
.z The wife Of one Of his parents guests The
husband. made aware Of his wife's guilt. sus-
rar-- her MISCONDUCT with he man who has
protected her. but IN the third act a general
explanation and pardonings UTlne the complex
situation a satisfactory end Nine lie BafSy
PLAYED the erring wife with admirable skill
THE AUTOMOBILE SALON.
The automobile salon which is now open, viii
rank as the most brilliant ever organized here
cr .seuhare. Never before have Parisians seen
sucr Gazztu tug foods Of electric light battle the
entrance 10 the Grand Palace and i'll the in
t--or The whole length of the Avenue Champs
E-vste- the neighDOCing Alexandra Irols Bridge
and -ae Esplanade des InVaildes Is mag nm MN
Gently Illuminated. What is chiefly noticeable
ar The salon IS that siX-cylnder machines are
becoming more and more IN demand but the
novl--r- are few, though Ihis year 5 Inodels VIII
certainly DO more silent and simple than their
professors.
NJ and Mrs. H p Shoemaker. Of New York.
have started from here for an automobile trip
through The Loire district the Riviera and Italy
Sherce they viii embark FOR EGYPT MIS-
Prank Mackay has arrived here. while Mrs.
FCXlaI Keene and ". Brewster and raTnlly
have Jeff Tor New York. The weather at Biar-
ritz Is reported wet and boisterous. while at
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