The sun., 1907-11-03

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PARIs. Nov. 2.-FroDCh views Of the
Berlin court scandal have varied from the
most frivolous TO serious discussion. Ono
/ cynical boulevard view held is that not Cons
tent with overtOpping French military pres
tiRe the Germans have been privately s0elp-
| ing to filch the roputed Gallo pFeeminenCo
in vice. Another commentator. sheltering
himself and intensifying his observations
at the same time behind a dialogue with
Moroccans. remarks that the Germans arc
at least civilixing themselves.
Another commentator Of academic stand
ing. citing various historic references TO
Frederick the Greats army. declares that
Editor Harden's trial shows that all the
/ educational influences Of the beautiful
Parisiennes during the German invasiOns
st the close Of the Napoleonic epoch and in
1910 have been unavailing to effect lasting
change in the German character.
Some writer's. however, have taken up
| the matter seriously. one Of the most solid
commentators on foreign affairs expressing
the belief that European peace in bound 10
be the gamer through the dispersion Of the
camariIla which has been surrounding the
Kaiser. This writer credits the Kaiser
with incontestable good faith and expresses
confidence in q tranquil future after the
banishnent Of his present immediate en-
tourase and those who are leading him
toward bad ends.
Another less optimistic writer declares
that the Harden case may be for the Ger
man monarchy what the celebrated case Of
the Queenis necklace proved to be for the
French. Cardinal de ROhan had been ored-
ulous and the Judges were constrained TO
believe in his innocence and that of Queen
Marie AntOinette. but popular opinion
would not take this view. and the Thrones
enemies seized the opportunity to aggra-
vate the discomfort which years later con-
Quoted the King TO tho scaffold. The writer
says the consequence Of the Harden case
may not be so tragic, but the Emperor will
be wise to look more carefully hereafter
to the good name OF those near him, go
that mud thrown at them will not spatter
the steps Of the throne.
Another phase Of criticism recalls the
frequent taunt that American disregard
for the finer conventions OF diplomacy
forms a sharp contrast to European scrup-
ulousness in that regard. The Temps
objects seriously TO the way in which the
name Of NJ. Lecomts, Councillor Of the
French Embassy, has been dragged in.
II says that il ne is persona non grata to
the German court his recall ought to be
asked for: otherwise diplomatic immunity
should be observed.
Robin will decorate one OF the halls Of
the former Seminary OF Sc. Sulpice when
il is transformed for the Luxembourg
Museum. He will decorate il in fresco and
greatly enjoys the prospect. He has not
yet decided what designs or themes he will
choose.
Whatever clamor may be raised for the
demolition of the Eiifel Tower as unsightly,
the strongest reason has lately been ad-
vanced against its removal in the Govern
ment's need Of il for wireless telegraphy.
Nowadays the tower dispatches news and
orders direct to Casablanca, doing most OF
the telegraphing at night. because daylight
is less favorable to long distance trans
mission. As a result of this use new COM
plants have been made against the tower
by residents in the neighbOrhoOd. who
declare that the terrific clatter makes il
impossible for them TO sleep without putting
cotton in their ears.
cease 10 frighten timid voyagers. With
the definite abandonment Of the Anglo
French tunnel in the face of English opposi-
ton a scheme for railroad ferry similar
to those in America is making headway.
Premier Clemenceau told a British dele
CATION that il the plans were practical
BILE it was desirable and that the
French Government was in agreement
~ aF Rr,H H.sn IN khe,
necessary measures for the solution of the
problem. Unless the through transchsnnel
trains enjoy extraterritoriality there will
be one incidental blessing which may trans
form the life Of the whole French nation.
In England the car windows are likely TO be
opened and the benefits Of fresh air may thus
be discovered by Frenchmen and the cease
less souabbles which now mark the transit
from the Channel steam piers to Paris will
become fewer.
The cultivation OF mushrooms interests
Paris so much that in five days $500 people
have visited the mushroom exhibition held
here. One myoologist who is exhibiting a
new variety has gained appreciation for his
humor. The new specimen, which is OF the
most labOrious growth, he has named
Champignon malgre hui. mushroOmin spite
Of itself.
President Buffers book True and False
Democracy" has been read by the Academy
of Moral and Political Sciences. Attention
is called 10 his statement that democracy
| could only triumph where a government
was kept clear of tho forces of dissolution
and destruction. A commentator OBJ
serves that this 10 true on both sides Of the
| Atlantic.
Paris dressmakers and milliners have
| come to the front with 6tatements that fine
! gowns and hats do not cost any more now
! than they did half a century ago. but the in
creased cost Of dressing woman is due TO
( the fact that she is extraVagant. She buys
now in quantities. many OF her gowns and
| hats being used only once. These authori-
ties instance the case OF a Parisian actress
who had q hat made this week with 4,97S
| jewels in IL. The hat cost $3.50. This au-
tumn the same establishment made three
hats for Chicago matrOn at $500 each.
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