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New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
4 Paris PROBLEM PLAY
Heated Discussion of Les Lys =
Monument to Horace Wells.
Especial by French Gable 70 The Triouhe
Copyright, 1905, by The Tribune Association

Paris, Dec. 19.-Ths right of a girl twenty
four years old to dispose of her heart anu HAHN
to the man whom she loves. but VINO is Ies0IlS
prevented from marrying her, instead or uhoei
the conventional pretext OF family hoh0r' Ie
signing herself to a life Of celebacy, IS the PROD
lem which put TO the Partisan pubHC l@9l
night at the Vaudeville Theatre In the most
poignant manner by four-act comedy Les
Lys" by Pierre Wolff and Castor Lerou1- II
was admira bly, acted by Mile Suzanne DespreH
ard Mile Madeleine Lely, who, in the thlrd ACT
burst forth with most drastic onslaughts against
the prevailing French marriage laws and uao4-
tions yet listened TO at any Paris theatre Inc
play which is feeble in the first act and proix III
the second. elected, by scene OF lnteise4y
dramatic assertion Of the rights OF young
woman 10 love- a perfect acclsmation OF en-
thusiasn. and to-day is discussed with party
passion and sentimental frenzy. Les Lys mas
by this social proposition made decided popu-
lar hit
The University of Paris. the French Academy
Of Medicine and the municipal government Of
Paris have expressed favorable opinions in re-
gard to a project to erect a monument In Paris
in memory of Horace Wells, the dentist, OF
Hartford. Conn. who in the first half Of the
nineteenth century performed his operations
with an Rnesthetic composed Of protoxide OF
nitrogen His discovery is considered by the
faculty OF medicine here as the pioneer Oh o1t9
medical anRsthetiC.
Among the Americans in Paris are MI ana
Mrs Leo L. Redding. Colonel A. K. Mcclure
J. B. LaughIin DR.. Z. o. Adams, ". Hopkins
Mrs Russell Harding Mrs. Spreckels, the Misses
SpreckeIs. MI and Mrs. Reginald Mason Will
lam NJ. Reid, Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Thayer. Mrs
Parkinson Sharp. Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews. Mr
and Mrs. Robert Mitchell. Judge Norris. Captain
James Archibald, Robert ". Burgess, Mrs
Scott Grant. Miss Fanny Reed and Mrs. Charles
Greene. G. l. b
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
THE ST. PIERRE RIOTS.
French Senator in Debate Calls United States
Flag Symbol of Liberty

Paris Dec 1s.-There was animated incident
IN the Senate this morning during the disctyssior
Of the colonial budget, regarding the recent riot
ing and raising og the American flag by the DeonIs
of ST Pierre-M -MiqUelon over the question OF free
schools. N Nllles-Le Croix Minister Of the Colin
MES, explained that owing to the clearly defined
separstist movement ST. Pierre ne mad given the
local governor instructions firm but at the
same tine conciatoTy- Senator Delahsye protested
with energy against the aspersous thus cast upon
the patriotism OF the inhabitants OF the island and
charged the manifestations were an outgrovyth
OF the persecution OF the free schools"
II. Delahaye Interrupted by q Senator who
called attention the fact that the people OF ST
Pierre had raised the American fag, to which bs
replied that this had been done because the Arner
can hag was the symbol OF liberty.
NO such incident has ever occurred In the older
colonies" declared Senator C1ceron OF Guadeloup.
The reason is" NJ Delahaye answered that
these colonies are inhabited only by negroes"
Amid & storm o. proJeststion Senator LlatthAo
shouted: We should think OF the color Of the flag
and not that OF the colonist'
Senator Riotteau then demanded the recall Of
the French warEhip sent 20 St Pierre-AIioueIou
but the Colonial Minister replied that in view OF
the disturbances her presence wGs necessary for
the maintenance OF the prestige OF the flag
motion 70 Increase the 81. Pierre Afi0uelon an
preS-iation by $500 finally adopted by the
Senate
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
bills PASSED AND LOST
Session -4dds 10 Bitterness Betueen
the Houses.
by The Azzoeiseea Press

Londo-. Dec -s.-As -2r as practical work Is con
c=-1-E. -ae first session OF Parliament under The
f'-e-lie-sa-- re- f. E- AsgEirL ended to-day The
TWO houses 7t- meet again Monday. but only 10
receive -ae Kings assent 70 bills already passed.
a-te- which they VIII be p-o-egaed until Feb-r-
s-v -g
aLeay r--nar laws were enacted during the year,
hut OF -e Ten Important measures toreshadowedAu
1he Kings speech ouIy i've fad 4 place II tie
statute book These are the old age pensions bill
Tia Irtsh Universities bills 70 which assent was
gwen before adjournment FOR The summer -aCa-
ton; measures fixing -he tine miners shall
s-ork underground. providing for the purchase Tor
Sl15.G5a.aea l[ -l= London docks and placing them
s-uder central authority. and a bill <o- The better
protection ~ children This last named bill esrab-
Eshes police court trial for children. prohibits tuve-
nile smoking and aims ac preventing minors from
visiting saloons
~ The ether measures protected. The licensing
hl was rejected bE rte House OF Lords Two edu-
cation bills were withdrawn because OF -ra +s7-
ere o. TIE Church party and the Norcoufo-rnisrs
70 reach q COMPROMISE that intended 10 r-ovfde
better housing OF The working classes was pur o-
UntL -Le next session, while the promised meas
U7e 1or I-lsa land valua-ian never saw light and
TIE irish land purchase bin and TIE hop biz were
dropped
Among the measures Of less importance the
E0veruue1- passed a. ac- empowering the Judges
give habi-ual criminals indeterrnnare sentences
tor the twoCo-d purpose OF reforming their habits
End protecting society, and biL imposing penal
ties for attempts break ID public meetings.
The latter IS -le result II the suf-agette agita-
ton. one OF the political features Of the year.
So active have the women been that members OF
the Cabinet have been unable 70 obtain a hearing
public meetings. ana for part CT the session the
galleries os rl= House OF Commons had be
cIosed -ne public because of frequent organ
1zsd disturbances.
The session videned the breach between the Lib
e-als and -He House of Lords The rejection OF
-he licensing BIZ, FOR which the Liberals said
they Rad received mandate al the election Of
-sE augmented the bad feeling resulting last year
frorn -he rejection ruU-la-Ion by the Lords OF
1hs edlcar5or. plural voting and Scottish land
valuation bills The Westminster Gazette" says
M Balfour and Lord L-snsdCw-ue appear 70 have
reEiste-eG "a that The Liberals should make no
s-~tle- progress with reforms n the Church and
schools, lane aDc Licensing Hence The House Of
Lords question rs for -Es Llbera- party question
of Us existence. and the obstacles the House
q Lords IA --e EaE of Liberal legislation must
5e removed
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
NEW FRENCH BOOKS.
"Chronique" Of Duchesse de Dino an
AnecdotaI History Of Europe.
Paris. December 4.

Paris. December Z
The most interesting book 0f the week is the
"Chroniuue' Of the Duchesse de Dino (subse-
quenty Duchesse de Taueyrand ct de Sagan),
edited and compiled by her granddaughter
Prtncesse de RadzIviu. nee Castellane. published
BY Messrs. PIon- -Nou-rit. This Chronicle deals
with the history-the anecdotaI history. one
might say-of France and Of Europe for thirty
years; that is 10 say from 1881 TO 1852, and the
present volume the first OF the series. covers
the period from 1881 10 1885 It will be reueu1-
bered that the Souvenirs" Of the Duchesse de
Dino. published last spring by the Contesse
Jean de CastelIane. terminate with the marriage
Of the witty and captivating Princesse Dorothee
de Courande with COmte Edmond de Perigord
CTalleyrand's nephew, in 1903 PriEcesse RadzI-
will now makes public a sort OF annotated diary
Of her remarkable apcestress, who played such
an important part in European diplomacy dur
ing the earlier half Of the last century. The
narrative is replete with incidents and anec-
dotes that give It rare historic value
From Fasqueue- comes "Trumaille ct Poisson" 9"
novel by NJ. Edmond HariCourt. curator of the
Cluny Museum. who has drawn two remarkably
truthful portraits of men that one meets with in
French provincial life. NJ. Haricourt, besides
being an erudite RrchsOlogist. is also poet and
dramatic author. and the characters that he
evokes have something of the observation and
hurlor and pathOs Of a Charles Dickens
Armand Colin brings out d conscientious and
comprehensive work, La Hongrie au IKE Steele %
dealing with Hungary viewed from social and
economic standpoints, and which is altogether
the most trustworthy and satisfactory book on
the subject that has so far appeared in France.
Il is written by NJ. Rene Gonnard. professor of
the University Of Lyons.
CaInann- Levy publish lie Maitre du Pain" a
novel by Nine. Lucy Achalme. which is a strong
" drawn, HfelIke story Of a socialist com
rnunity somewhat the Oneida Community
principles esta abHshed in Auvergne An Italian
engineer upsets the UtopiaH little association
by his Invention of machine made bread. The
romantic tale upon which this clever social
study is hung is quite thrown in the shade. but
the book is we'll worth reading. c. l. 3
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
ST4NDARD OIL INVASION.
Business House Obtains F00th0Id on
St. JameS'S Park.

London, Dec. 1l-ETreaL interest is shown here
az the enterprise Of the Anglo American OIL Com
paay which IS the OF the principal British
branch Of -he Standard, in invading for business
purposes one Of the most exclusive and aristocra c
sections Of the West End. The company is be
ginning 10 erect two large buildings fronting on
south side Of ST. Janes's Park. at Queen Anne's
Gate entrance The park is faced the west 1y
Buckingham Palace. while the Foreign Office the
Admiralty buildings and group of reside ences Of
high officials overlook the opposite end MarIbor-
ough House. the residence Of the Prince OF Wales:
Clarence House the Duke OF Connaught's home
and Carlton House Terrace. where the German En-
bassv and the residences of Mrs. Clarence Mackay.
Mrs. Potter Palmer and other well known persons
are situated. range along the north side OF the
park.
The Standards buildings the south side
opposite the German Embassy. and command a
fine view OF the ponds and walks Just back OF
them are Queen Aunes Mansions, apartment
houses which being ten stories high. the tall
est buildings IN London and regarded skyscrap-
ers Mr.. RockefelIers representatives Will have
the chapel and barracks of the Life Guards on
side and Sir Edward Grey. the Foreign Minister:
Mr.. Haldaue. the Minister for War, and Admiral
Sir John Fisher as neighbors the other side
Two large residences have been torn down 10
make way for the Standards buildings The Ia-g-
est belonged to the late Sir Clinton Dawkins. who
was q prominent hnanCier connected viths he
Indian and Egyptian administrations The Stand
ard is the first commercial firm 10 gain a foothOld
on St James : Park and undoubtedly it paid well
for the premises which IL viii occupy. The other
residents surprised and not pleased that bust
ness should push into the nelghborhood.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
TREAT CASTRO GENTLY
Germans Harmed Against Loss Of
Large Venezuelan Orders.

Berlin. Dec 1s.-The Berlin ''Neueste Nachri-h-
ten prints article to-day from well informed
source warning the German press against adopt-
ing an unfrienGly attitude toward Castro. The
writer says that Germany's business interests
should cause the newspapers 10 refrain from Of
fensive aIlusions. such former cowboy and
president Of q robber state" Castro the article
continues is considering large additions to the
equipment OF both army and navy. and is thinking
of placing the orders in Germany. The Venezuelan
President also seeking instructors Cor his mill
tary academy recently established in Caracas and
is likely give preference 10 officers OF the Ger
man army. All this leads the writer hope that
Germany will strive 10 obtain a permanent infu-
ence both politically and economically. in Ven
ezuela
President Castro and his suite who are going TO
Dr. IsraeIs sanatorium tomorrow. stIu maintain
a cheerful attitude in spite Of the troubles in
Caracas. The German Foreign ONCE has received
no adyices from Venezuela to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
TURKEY HIGHLY PRAISED
Hearty French Congratulations for
Nezr Parliament.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribune J


Paris Dec Ia-French manifestations OF sym
patly with the Turkish parliament are genuine
and enthusiastic The moderation shown by the
Young Turk party is regarded here as the pest
possible evidence that representative govern
rnent at Constantinople will be permanent Lead
ing French statesmen. such Alexandra hapoI
Nm DeIcasse. Hanotaux. Meline. BaTthou and
Baron d'Estournelles de Constant. confess that
their most sanEuine expectations have been sur
nassed tv the discovery OF sterling Intellectual
moral and enlightened qualities among tnelF
Ottoman colleagues
The Temps" attaches Importance % the IaCI
that out Of ESQ deputies, $50 aFe MussuirnanS
and that the tolerance and justice shown by lhe
ATussulrnans toward the Christian minority marx
new departure in the traditions of Islam, and
are q sure guarantee of the future premier
C-1e-nenceu's former organ the "Aurore. declares
that Turkey offers the unprecedented e1aIiple
Of transforming within the short space OF d lev
months an absolutely despotiC rule INTO d so'-
-,rr,ar+ OF liberty without spilling single drop
NJ blood Henri RochefOrt pays an eloquent
r-fbufe To AIidhat Pacha, who under hopeless
conditions founded the first Turkish parliament
which now more than thirty years later Is re-
vf,ed after the longest parliamentary recess re-
corded in the worlds history, and, oy the SIN
f-rIar irony of fate, is opened by the same 0u1
Aha7,I Earnfd Messages Of COngratulation nave
baer received at the Turkish Embassy here from
al ,,sr-s If France, expressing enthusiastic JOY
- rho ausnicious beginning Of the ottoman
-srlar0eut- - l. -
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
GOOD WILL IN NE4R EAST
Ser7Ta and Montenegro Nay Divide
NOri-BdzGr.
Especial by French cnble to The Tribune

T-1-T-lEHt- Isls- ~ Ne -T---'-- -
London. Dec 1e-The Continent IS se'I-lils
down into q pacific Christmas mood me con-
ference over the Eastern question is coming On
SLOWLY but surely. and settlements between bui-
ra-ia and Austria Hungary with turkey are
fairly certain Servia and Montenegro ale
likely 70 divide the sandjak OF Novl-EazaI anu
nav Turkey for the territory.
-r+o s,71+an's appearance as a constitutional
-,,I.- with his sr7eech 10 parliament. has coin
of5e5 strangely enough with signs Of reaction
IN Egypt and Lord NIorley's Reputation Of what
he calls wildcat measures in India and his cham
rionship OF drastic methods OF preventing olooo-
stained havoc ard anarchic conspiracy II may
be uncertain whether Lord Morley has the spirit
OF 2 true irnperiaIist or whether the Sultan can
be depended upon as Z convinced constitutional
monarch. but the reawakening Of the East goes
I y 2
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
RULES FOR NAVAL VAR.
Good Prospect Of Agreement at
Conference IN London.
Especial BY French Cable to The Tribune
copyright. 1905. BY The Tribune Associarion.l


London. Dec. I9-There IS promise Of m
portant results from the iuterns tionaI naval
conference which has completed its preliminary
survey Of the questions left open by the Hague
congress. While diversities have been dis
closed regarding definitions Of cOntraband laws,
blockade and other questions of beligereut and
neutral rights, there is tolerant spirit favorable
Tor final agreement. Every nation Will need
70 modify rules which are no longer adapted 10
conditions OF modern warfare
An extreme application Of the principle Of
continuous voyage for the transshipment cargo
20 a neutral port transit over neutral territory
has been an American tradition since the Civil
War. It has ceased 10 have practical value when
America no longer breads rebellion. and the
curlty Of neutral commerce has become a para
mount national interest Shippers and insurers
in time Of war want TO know what is contra
band and what are the liabilities of capture by
cruisers and blockading sqUadrons over an in
definite area Of operations Their risks are in
creased by the existing uncertainties, and can
be largely reduced by concurrent action Of the
powers represented at the naval conference.
America and France can bring England and Ger
many together when the conference reasserubles
If rnusty traditions are swept aside and there
is a codifcatton Of laws for prize court OF
appeal. / y. T.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
FRANCO CANADIAN TRADE TREATY
French Protectionists Hostile, and Canada
Refuses Further Concessions.

Isaris Dec Is-W. S. Fielding. the Canadian Min
lister OF Finance. who has been I'm this city for
several days business connected with the
Franco-C Canadian commercial treaty, Is not par
ticularly encouraged regarding the outlook for
ratification by the French Senate In view OF the
auproachinE general tariff revision in France.
French protectionists manifestuE extreme hos
tili.y 20 the treaty and Canada Is not ready 70
offer further concessions
owing to the early reassembling OF the Canadian
Parliament Mr. Fielding does not expect To go 70
Germany before his return home, and the question
OF opening negotiations for new Canadan-Cierrna
treaty viii consequently be postponed for the pres
ent
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
ARGENTINA ASKS BIDS FOR SHIPS.

Buenos Ayres. Dec. I9-Tenders viii be invited
Immediately by the Argentine government for
the construction OF two battleships. Information
regarding details OF the plans. and whether the
United States included among the countries
from which tenders are 20 be sought refused
at the Ministry Marine to-day There Is reason
tn believe however. that tenders from the United
States will receive due consideration
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
LORDS PASS THE MINERS BILL.
Measure So Amended as to Make Practically
Nine Hour Dsy

Lo1oc- Dec -P-The bill providing for an eight
ho-r day u coal rnfEes. which. process OF
sras1cnent became actually measure for DAY
q nine hours was finally adopted By the House Of
Lords lis morning L VII take effect July l. 1915
TIE biz originally contemplated eight hours from
szJ-<ace Eu surface. its opponents eIirlinare
tie tine occupied Il descending 70 and ascending
y-ora The workings. and calculated half hours
tine each way. The result Is that eight ful hours
mast be spent II actual labor below ground
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
glALYsroK CRIMINALS PARDoNED.

ST. Petersburg. Dec 1s.-Emperor Nicholas par-
doned to-day ten Of the participants In the BisIy-
stok massacre OF 1906 he denied the petition OF
the League OF Russian People 10 commute the SEN
tences Of two who were convicted or actual rnur-
der Eleven Christians and seyenty-thres Jews
were killed and hundred persons wounded
IN the Bialystock massacre The ringleaders In
the disorders found guilty and sentenced Ia st
gunes
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
EpIcT HoNoRs CHINESE oEElclAl g

Peking. Dec 1e-An imperial edict issued to-day
grants special honors 70 thirty-two princes ard
officials. Prince Ching preSideut OF the Board or
Foreign Anairs. is made q prince IN pernstu,,,,
and the members Of the Grand Council rscat,,.
other special honors For the first time the e6,,s
from the throne bear the seal Of the Regent and
the signatures of the Grand Councillors 7bfx a.
IN accordance with the regulations Of the new
regency.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
scIENTIsrs GATHERING AT SANTIAGO

Santiago de Chin. Dec ls--Twenty-fvs more
delegates TO the Pan-Amercan Scientific Congress.
which is to opeu here December - reached this
city to-day from various points in South and Cen
tral America. Many tourists from the United
States are also arriving here There is general
desire among the Latin American delegations 10
hold the next congress at Washington The Ar
gentlne delegation specifically instructed TO en-
dsavor 10 bring this about
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
SIMON NAMES CABINET.
Hipp0Iyte, Claude Hereaur, Ma
riuS, Canal and Nagng appointed.

Port-au-Pr1nce Dec. Is.-General Antoine Simon
the newly elected President OF Hayti- to-day an
nounceG his new Cabinet as follows:
Minister ~ Inveror-Cens-zI 4TPPOry-TF
Minister ot Foreign Aratrs-M. CLAUDE
Minister o. E-lalce-M. EEREACX
Minister Of War-lIeneraI SEPTTMT-S MsPTTS
Minister OF Public Works-N
Minister o. Justice-M- MA5NY.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
DEPUTIES MEET AGAIN.
Credentials Eramined-SOH Of Md
hat Pacha a Senator.

Constantinople. Dec 19.-The Chamber Of
Deputies met to-day and went into COMMITTEES
for the purpose OF examining the mandates Of
the deputies Ali Haida Bey. son Of Midhat
Pacha author OF the constitution, has been ap-
pointed Senator. Said Pacha, former Grand
vizier. has been elected president Of the Senate,
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
RENEWAL OF TREATIES.
Austria to Continue Serbian and
BULGARIAN Relations

Vienna Dec. 19-The lower house OF the
Reichsrath to-day adopted bill empowering
the government 10 continue the commercial
rnodus vivendI with Servta. Bulgaria and
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
W. S. AMENT Ill AT HONOLULU.
Missionary on Way Here To Be Treated for
Blood Clot on Brain

Honolulu. Dec Ie-W. s. Ament the missionarv
has arrived here his way from China 10 New
York. where he is going be treated by spe-
ciaIist for blood cOt his brain the result OF
an accident. During the greater part OF the vov-
age here. Dr. Ament lay unconscious on the
Nippon.
The Rev. DR.. Ament has been missionary in
China and the Far East for thirty years. In
February, 1901 after the Boxer uprising in China
Dr.. Ameut said that he collected indemnties from
the Chinese covering oue-third the damage done by
Boxers to Christians living In China. Mark Twain
wrote an article in The North American Review
for February 1901. which criticised DR.. Ament's
transactions with the Chinese.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
ANOTHER ANT1AUsTR1AN BOYCOTT.
League Organized by Czechs and Pan-sIavs
at Moscow

Moscow Dec. ls.-A boycott league against Aus
TRAN goods was formally organized here to-day by
The Czechs and Pan-Slavs IS d protest against the
a-rexatIon Of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the dis
orders al Prague Of three weeks ago. The league
has branches n The South % Russia and in Poland
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20

some efforts are made 10 create s@7sai-'a
ONT OF details attending the working 5-t '- -
madam Pacific alliances IN this countr-' '-' -
is atfHcuIt 70 ind any very grave threats S-'z
-n..-a AGAINST the stability of railway earnings
IN even territory most directly affected "a--
clearly. appears is logical basis FOR the Ca1aa'-1
Pactac.s acquisition x the Wisconsin t'I''ll-
and certain other independent systems "a--
with 70 expand and strengthen Ihr -
Pacthcs great auxiliary. the SO s. stri-L -
ruarantee OF ! per cent dividends upon Ns
consin Central preferred st'cS W,.l-o -7'
a great bargain for Canadian Faclnc-
Market rnanoeuvres continue 90 facilitate ~
thar accumulation OF Pacific Mail shares N-4-1
talent Is being exsrted 20 keep the stocA -'1'-
making a premature advance
Important vanderbilt railway aunouncer'en's
are close at hand New York Central must -
chief beneficiary sa
Inspiriting chicago and Alton dsyeiopr. - =
also tmpend- q A-@--->
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20

Local traction issues stay conspicuous 80
~, +bs-, actually having been the strongest --a--
res OF the market during the weeA-n'@l-7 :
+ors beng fulI OF mystery. rather new cure -''
1,rkr,1Dtcv Third Avenue has noJ been r.
.1,,,7ad in the m0vsment-insidsrs nor yer aa''-s
ob+ained al the floating stock. 30. also ae---
mutation plans account for the SLOW sEt---t-
Soal and Brunswick City s1arsS-a Pos----
S,,'Ir5 ultimately U be succeeded by oI7Eall-'-
New-York tribune., 1908-12-20

In Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. down
materially for the week there is probably 4
larger short interest than has been known for
wears in any one group OF stockz-e-e-y p-o-
fessionaI bear committed 70 the limit q rs
margin capacity