New-York tribune., 1906-03-04
CONFERENCE DEADLOCK
At ALGECIRAS.
Especial by French Cable to Tn. vo-,- -,,,,

-, AVN o.~i ne Algeciras conference has
peen at deadlock for the last
uass, the only points discussed being
ue'ahs OF absolute insignifcance There is
no possibility OF France making further con-
cessions- The abstract philosophical concil-
iauory talk Of the German delegates invariably
Falhshes when narrowed down to practical
ISSUES The German representatives seem to
be waiting for some mysterious and i'm
portant message from Berlin that may COM
pieteiy change their attitude. Meanwhile Ger
man diplomacy is making strenuous efforts at
LISBON TO secure at Madeira, under the guise
OF German sanatorium. a coaling station of
'he utmost strategic value toward the realiza-
uon OF German commercial ambitions in the
struggle for preponderance in South American
trade To obtain a port on the Atlantic coast
OF morocco continues the real object of Ger
many and for this end 1t is believed In the
pest INFORMED diplomatic circles here that the
1ernan Emperor is willing to concede to France
aii o'hef points at issue, thereby hoping to
place England in the position of being the only
nation to oppose Germany in securing her oov-
eted seaport, and thus to insert wedge to
sever the entente cordiaIe between England
ana France. According to present arrange
ments, during his two days stay in Paris
King Edward will have an opportunity to ex-
change confldentially his views with President
fa1heres and Prime Minister Rouvier After
hing Edwards departure from Biarritz three
weeks hence an interview will be arranged be-
tween King Edward and his nephew Emperor
"hIlam- The salient feature of the present
ou'iooh is that without exception the leading
oipiomatists and bankers express the convic-
uon that the danger Of war is less to-day than
at any time since last June, while in the same
pfeath The same personages declare that they
nave only faint hopes of any agreement being
cohciuoed between France and Germany at
Algeciras
Inc King OF Spain's stay at Versailles which
coihcioes with King Edwards visit to Paris. will
Dc the occasion for an exchange of views be-
tween the three heads Of states
NEW PRODUCTIONS AT THEATRES.
The theatrical event Of the week is a clever,
thrilling little two act tragedy entitled "Bara-
terie," by Andre de Lorde and Mason Forester.
adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's well
known tale Of dishonest marine insurance and
produced at the Theatre du Grand Guignol with
decided success. A wealthy ship owner fraudu-
lently insures rotten ship. which sinks with
her crew Of ffty-two men A crowd of relatives.
widows and orphans break into his office and
lynch him. 1t is well presented. and discloses
an extremely attractive young actress, Mile.
Damirof. who, Judging from her debut as the
WIDOW OF the sea captain. promises to take fore
most rank among the younger school OF French
condolences
In lie Bourgeon." a three act comedy by
Georges Feydeau. produced last night at the
Vaudeville Theatre. the author has not hesi-
tated to bring into contact on the stage a
young priest and a young professional beauty,
saved from drowning while bathing at Brit
tany seaside resort by the romantic theologian.
who fall in love but do not wed This play
hy Ne
the Vaudeville. and deliciously acted by Mile.
Jeanne Rolly, ELECTED genuine applause from a
first night audience. and causes bitter polemics
In the newspapers, the "Gaulois'' and other
ultra Catholic organs declaring it sacrilegious
to place priestly cassock on the stage sur
rounded by the meretricious laces and silks OF
a demi-mondaine. The radical papers on the
contrary. uphold what they describe as the
authors courage and praise the plays unques-
toned dramatic qualities.
The Marquis de Castellane's five-aot play. en-
Titled Pour Ia Patrie," produced last night at
the Ambigu, places on the scene Marie Walew-
ska, the most delicious and captivating of all
the women who traversed the life Of Napoleon L
Marie Walewska's reconstruction OF her native
Poland and her faithful devotion to Napoleon
are presented with some literary skill. but the
play. which was acted before a most select
dience is a theatrical failure Catulle Mendes.
the leading Partisan critic. says Heaven de-
fend me for supposing that the Marquis de Cas-
tellane made a grave error in his courageous ef-
fort. but good intentions at the theatre are moth
ing unless corroborated by passion. art and elo-
Quence. Perhaps some dramatist may realize
some day the Marquis de CasteIlane's dream"
HONORING PROFESSOR LANGLEY
At meeting of the members of the Institute
of France appropriate resolutions were passed
regretting the loss to science resulting from the
death of Professor Langley. who was a foreign
correspondent of the Institute and who counted
many warm friends and enthusiastic admirers
in scientific circles in Paris.
AMBASSADOR REID IN PARIS.
Ambassador Reid arrived from London on
Wednesday with his wife and daughter. thereby
taking advantage of the lull caused In England
by the combination OF Lent. dull season and
the influenza, and is passing few days in Paris
on his way TO Cannes. where he intends to stay
a couple OF weeks.
THE EDDY-SPRECKBLS WEDDING.
Among the arrivals ir Paris are Mrs. and
Miss Spreckels. who booked to sail for New
York on March IA. The date Of the wedding
OF Miss Spreckes to Spencer Eddy is not
vet fixed but will probably be in the middle
of April. in New-York. and afterward they
will return TO Europe, where the honeymoon
will include an automobile trip through South
ern France and Italy.
Mrs William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.. has arrived in
Paris by train. her husband. with Mr. Payne.
coming from Nice by automobile. The little
boy who was knocked over by Mr.. Vanderbilts
autocar at Pontedera was only slightly bruised.
and his parents have received highly gratifying
compensation and no longer regret the occur
renee
BUST FOR NEW-YORK MUSEUM.