New-York tribune., 1908-03-26

nrohihitnd a gentleman from giving out news of an
engagement. Then he quickly added that he ex-
pected TO Nine. Gould very soon, and eXpialhed
that she of his friends.
Prince de Sagan said he preferred spending tle
evening with friends at dinner rather than visit
the theatres the circus as the present SHOWS
were too mild to arouse his admiration. At the
same time he took occasion to explain that the
masses in France were degenerating in the matter
of amusement As an example he pointed out that
fifteen wears ago the majority of the French people
preferred artistic entertainment. but to-day. he
said at the high class theatres there was a marked
falling off in attendance and the public generaiiy
fOcking TO barroOms ana other places vi ~"
moral attraction.
In discussing the reception met with on his ar
rival here from Philadelphia yesterday, when a
score of newspaper men called on him FOR state
ments concerning Nine. Gould, he declared that he
would be willing to give out any stories which he
might consider of general value, but that ne
considered the subject which he was being seen
a very personal one. Then he gave the names OF
three Partisan newspapers which he said had taken
occasion to criticse him whenever an opportunity
afforded. but that the other newspapers were more
than friendly to him.
In referring to the fight with his cousin. Count
Boni de Castellane Prince de Sagan said there
was longer any real Ill feeling 50. far lie
was concerned and that the affair had been
greatly exaggerated. The close relationship
with Count BOni made it impossible to eradicate
all friendship He did not, however admit that
the Count de Castellane had wholly forgotten
the incident.
Then the prince took occasion tc express his
views anent the English saying he had found
such inhosptable conditions in London that he
had made up his mind not to stay there any
longer than necessary In America. he added.
he had found nothing but cordial feeling, and
expressed greater admiration for Americans
than for the people of France. Caste in France,
he thought. played prominent a part.
Prince de Sagan left Philadelphia the II
o'clock train yesterday morning and arrived at
West 23d street shortly after l o'clock in the
afternoon. \ Lozier touring car. owned by Mr.
Stern awaiting him at the ferry house. but
he about to enter the machine he noted
the traffic conditions in West street and quickly
stepped from the car to a cab saying he would
not to venture through the city in the
chine. Although instructions had been given the
driver hurry the Prince George Hotel,
Prince de Sagan changed his mind and went to
the Waldorf instead, registering Prince Ie
Sagany
He declared at first that he would spend the
remainder of the afternoon resting, he had
been unable to get sleep while in Philadelphia
Later. however, he left the hotel in taxicab
and gone for several hours. AT the
time Nine. Gould and her two children
being driven through Central Park but it was
positively declared that meeting had been
arranged.
When the prince asked if he had been to
Central Park while Nine. Gould there he
said that he had spent the afternoon at Mar
tins. where he had met number of friends who
also visiting this country. In the evening
he remained Waldorf until S O'Clock and
was then driven in taxicab to the st. Regis.
a few minutes later it said at the home
of Nine Gould that she out for the evening
Nine. Gould positively declared that she had not
Prince de Sagan. and added that she did
not know he staying in this city, despite the
fact that he had previously identified himself as
being the prince and had admitted that he had
been travelling inCoSnito to avoid publicity.