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ANOTHER ROW WITH CONGRESS.
II Il Likely to Come Over the Presidents
Withdrawal or Marines From Warships.

WASHINGTON. Jan. e.-Before Presi-
dent Roosevelt leaves the White House
he may have another controversy with
Congress over his action in Withdrawing
marines from American warships that
will make the row about the secret SER
vice look tame by comparison. Such old
seadogs as Admiral Dewey and others
who have served in the navy for years
are understood TO look askance upon
the policy Of placing marines on shore
duty. and their view is understood to
be shared by Representatives and Senators
serving on the naval committees OF Con-
gress.
For the last two weeks a sub-com-
mittee of the House Naval Committee
has been loading up on the subject OF
the marinee and is now being primed
Tor the inquiry. IL has summoned Secre-
tary OF the Navy Newberry and Admiral
Dewey TO appear and give their opinions
OF the Presidents 3 order.
Messrs. Newberry and Dewey will
appear before the subcommittee to-
morrow. The naval experts will be asked
to tell what they think of the wisdom Of
Withdrawing marines from naval vessels.
what effect IL will have upon the dis
what additional cost will be entailed by
seamen to do patrol duty
on warships. The additional cost, ac-
cording to figures just compiled. will be
In the first place IL will re-
quire the enlistment Of a large body OF
additional seamen, who receive better
than marines. Doubt Ia
expressed also that seamen will be able
TO perform as effective service.
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LINCOLN'S LAST STORY.
Told 10 Congressman the Night Before
the President Vas ASA ssinateJ.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 8.-What was doubt
less the last story told by President
Lincoln and which has heretofore escaped
publication was related to the House of
Representatives to-day by Cen Keifer
OF Ohio 4 bill to reorganize the militia
OF the District OF Columbia was under
discussion. IL met the criticism of Gen.
Keifer. who said it reminded him of a
story told by President Lincoln the night
before he was assassinated to the late
Hon. Samuel Shelabarger. for many
years a member OF Congress from Ohio.
Mr. Shellabarger. said Gen. Keifer,
called at the White House to request the
appointment Of a constituent to a stan
position. That reminds me OF a story
responded President Lincoln. There
was woman living on the banks of the
SaDgamon in the early days who had the
reputation OF being able to make a good
white shirt. An Irishman about to get
msrried ordered shirt from her for the
ceremony. She made the shirt and
starched IL. but when the Irishman put Il
on he found that the starch went all the
way around and he returned II for recon
suuctior. with the comment that he
didn't want shirt that was all collar
The trouble with you, Shellabarger,"
MIR. Lincoln remarked. lis that you want
the army all stah and no army
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NOT CREDIBLE. SAYS MIR. MANN
That the President Retire Major Mearns
TO Take Him on His African Trip.

WASHINGTON, Jan. e.-Mr. Mann Of
Illinois, an ardent admircr Of President
Roosevelt. expressed the opinion to the
House OF Representatives to-day that
the reported promotion Of Major Mearns.
surgeon United States Army. to be Licu-
tenant-C Colonel, his retirement at that
grade because Of incapaoity to perform
the duties Of that Office and his order to
attend President Roosevelt on his African
trip at the full pay Of his advanced grade.
must be only "a newspaper story
1T is not credible" he asserted, that
a President of the United States should
order retired officer. or any other of3ioer.
to accompany future ex-President.
Ho asked Mr. Hull. chairman of the
Committee on Military Affairs. who was
IL under the laws OF the country such a
thing az that were possible.
Mr.. Hull replied that he did not think
II was, "but,' he added, 1T is difficult
to draw a distinct line beyond which the
President as Commander in Chief Of the
army could not go
Mr.. Mann further said that he could
not reconcile the printed story that the
retirement Of Major Mearns was based
on physical incapaoity when the highest
degree OF physical ability would be nec-
essary to make the African trip.
Champ Clark, minority leader. sug-
gested that maybe this officer had expo
rienced a miraculous recovery upon re-
ceiving his promotion.
here had been no addition made to the
OF the Ananias Club as a re-
,ult OF this unfounded newspaper refieo-
ion upon the President.
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HEVVHf "UFTNoT HUt oE Nt LES.
MIR. Gardner OF Massachusetts, Proposes
an Important Change.

WASHINGTON, Jan. e.-The first tang-
BILE development in the prospective revolt
against the rules Of the House presented
itself to-day when Representative Gardner
Of Massachusetts, presented a resolution
proposing an important change in the pro-
cedure of the lower branch of Congress.
IL provi des that there shall be call Of
the committees every Tuesday, when
bills may be called up from the calendar.
The rule is so framed that it would work
automatically and could not be set aside
except by resolution Of the House.
Representative Gardner contends that
II this rule is adopted much Of the cause
for complaint against the House rules
will be removed. The objection against
the present practice, he asserts, is that
little or no opportunity is given for the
consideration Of bills except at the will
OF the Speaker and the Committee on
Rules.
According 10 statements made to-day
the iusurgent movement against the rules
is doomed TO failure. The insurgents
are now said TO be fighting among them
selves. and the charge is made that there
are traitors in the camp. At dinner
given In honor Of the insurgents last
night by Representative Gardner only
covers were used. although many
more were laid.
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was being carried past the King when he
noticed that she was shivering with the
cold He insisted on covering tho child
with his own coat. remaining himself
exposed to the cold wind for some
hours. '.H.. '..
The Queen worked INCREASINGLY and
sleeplessly. She would 60 TO the bed
sides Of injured children and calm and
comfort them. telling them stories and
asking them TO call her Mother" '...
Hundreds OF applications for permission
TO adopt children orphaned BY the earth
quake are coming in r. .
The Queen Dowager. Margherita win
donate $500, 900 to build and sndow an
for one hundred children
whose parents we're killed In the earth
quake.
The Bishop Of Tropca. in Calabris,
reports that 800 churches In his diocese
alone we're destroyed by the earthquake.
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WANTS PUBLIC UTILITIES Law,
Gov. Johnson's Third Message Com.
mends New York Method.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 6-For the third time
John A. johnson was to-day inaugurated
Governor of Minnesota
A plea for State regulation OF public
utility corporations is the predominating
note in Gov. Johnson's third annual mes
cage. The message was read by the Gov
ernor himself.
In advocating State control Of public
utilities, such as electric railways. tele-
companies, Gov. johnson says that it is
necessary both for the public good and
in the interest Of the stockholders Of cor
poratons concerned.
There is no question, says the Governor
but that public utility law like that OF
Wisconsin. New York, Massachusetts and
other progressive States will be Of great
service TO this State and to its munoi.
palities In securing efficient service and
just rates. as we'll as In settling disputes
and grievances and adding TO the Sc
curty attractveness Of investments In
such enterprises.
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steamship Barbarossa was delayed severa
hours yesterday 30 that supplies intended
tor tho earthquake sufferers might be
put on board These supplies were
donated by Nathan Straus and consisted
OF 600 bags Of -four. 600 cured hams, 600
sides Of bacon and various medical NO
cessities. The North German Lloyd
Steamship Company will transport all
supplies intended for the earthquake
zone free OF charge and will permit relief
supplies TO be stored at it's piers In Hobo
ken while awaiting shipment
George W, Pierce, the local agent Of
tho Sioule- Americana, called YESTERDAY
morning on the Lusitania. He represents
a Messina firm hero. and he had heard
that his uncle and other officers OF his
company were killed by the earthquake.
Members OF his immediate family were
reported ssfe. Mr.. Pierce was made
chairman Of the Catania and United
Societiej committee, a relief organiza-
ton made up OF thirty societies In New
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NO PAY TILL 1914.
Biii which Puts Most OF the Toxic Fair
Commission TO sleep.

WASHINGTON. Jan. d.-By an amend
ment to the act creating q Government
commission to the Toxic exposition
the commissioners and secretary are
legislated out OF their salaries until 1914.
The exposition Is postponed from 1912
until 1917.
Congress had 1912 In mind when the
American commission as provided for.
The amendment was introduced in the
Senate by Senator Cullom and referred
to the Foreign Relations Committee Of
which Senator Cullom is chairman. IL
COMMITTEES and viii be- passed when il
reaches the Senate in Irregular order.
One commissioner general. who will be
Francis B. Loomis, will receive a salary
Of 81. 900 year until 1914. when his salary
Of 5000 will be renewed. The other
be retained but will get no pay for ser.
vices until 1914.
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MESSINA CONSULATE RUINS.
StiIl Hold Consul Cheney's Remains
and Mrs. FObert Missing.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-Mr. Griscom.
American Ambassador at Rome. tele-
graphed to the State Department to-day
that the American Consulate at Messina
was a mass of ruins and that the bodies
Of Consul Cheney and his wife are buried
under tons Of debris. 1t viii require
several weeks work, he added, to remove
the bodies.
Only 10000 people are left in Messns.
and those who remain are leaving as
fast as possible. Bayard Cutting. Jr..
American vice-Consul at Milan, and
Major J. F. Reynolds Lands. Military
Attache at Rome. who have gone to
Messina. have telegraphed to Mr.. Griscom
that the only Americans there on Decem-
Der 2s last were a Mr. and Mrs. Fobert.
" hose fate is unknown.
1t is believed that they are Mr.. and Mrs.
James J. Fobert, who were inquired about
at the State Department by Mrs. Emma B.
Sampson OF Keene Mills. Me.
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DIED..

CHALMERS-On January Q, 1909, Matthew Chal-
mcrs. NJ. d., eldest son OF the late Thorn as
and Margaret MCGOWAN Chalmers. In the
lad year OF his age
.. Notice OF funeral hereafter
DAi.-on january 4. 1909. at Crawford. N. J., after
brief illness, David Buell. Day In his oSth
year.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend his
funeral At his late residence, SO Prospect
av., Crawford, on Thursday evening, January
7, lps. asoclock lnterment at con yenience
OF the family.
DooLlNG.-on January s. 1000. John. beloved
father OF John 7. Dooling.
Funeral from his late residence, "a, West i<1ts
ST. Friday. January s 1900. AZ ESQ A. NJ.
thence 70 the Church OF the Resurrection
i13th st. and sth Av., where a REQ uiem mass
WIN DC onered for the repose OF his soul
LARTER,-on Tuesday. January 5, 1900. at
Newark, n. j., Martha Passmore wife Of
Frederick II. Larter
Funeral services will be held at her late home
Hillside ay.. Newark. n. j.. on Friday
January s.2P.M.
PATRIcK.-on Saturday. January :, 1900. a,
Morgan PARK, ILL.,. Amanda Kelsey. wife OF
Charles II. Patrick OF New York city ami
daughter OF the late Richard and Mahalla Ses
Kelsey.
Funeral services at Morgan PARK. Ill Inter.
ment q, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Tarrytown.
NJ Y. Friday, January g. 1900
PRPlN.-on January 4. at New York. Ferdla.n1
Phillip Pepin.
Funeral from Trinity Church. Elizabeth, N. j.
January T. atzP N. Louisville. KY, papers
please copy.
Wednesday. January q. a.
her residence, "a Vest 9th st., Sophia Guberl
widow OF Robert Stru ruthers. In her nd year
Funeral services at the Church OF the Ascensicn
ON sv. and 10th st., on Friday. January & al
ia. N.
on January 9. ipoa. 81
Englewood. N. J. Henry Chspm.n watson
husband OF Gwendolen Reid Watson. ss year.
Of age.
Funeral private. Fnerds win kindly omi,
howen
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WOULD WARN CHINESE REGENT,
VINO May Resent Diplomatic Interference
as to Yuan Shih kai.
Special Cdbls Despatch 10 THE SrN


PENN, Jan. 0.--The American, Brit
ish and Japanese Ministers here favor
a strong attitude in reference to the
dismissal Of Grand Councillor Yuan
Shih Kai. They contemplate warning
the Regent of the danger of disturbing
domestic peace by III judged admins
trative acts.
According to Chinese officials the Gov
ernment is not disposed to accept any
such representation and would resent
foreign interference in any form in ref
erenoe 10 Yuan Shih Kai. IL is unlikely
that the Ministers will get an audience
OF the Regent.
The right Of personal intercourse
with the sovereign does not exist in China
and the Regent will doubtless avail
himself of this technicality to avoid an
awkward meeting,
WASHINGTON. Jan. O.. While no repre-
sentations have been made to the Chinese
Government as a result OF the dismissal
OF Yuan Shi kai from the Office Of Grand
Councillor. the State Department has
been keeping in close touch with the
situation at Pekin. 1t is the belief of
the Department that foreign interests
are not endangered and that there will
be no further resctionary steps. There
is, il is true. a feeling Of general uneasi-
ness in China as TO results. but Wash
ington officials believe the situation
is not at all critical.
MIR Rockhill. American Minister 10
China, reported to the Department to-
day that Yuan Shi Kai. accompanied by
his family. left Pekin yesterday for his
home near kai FenR Flu. There was
no demonstration
II is believed that the downfall OF Yuan
will unpleasantly hamper the visit of
Tang Shao vi. the special ambassador
now in this city to thank the United States
for the return Of part Of the Boxer in
demnity. Mr.. Tang was sent to the
United States on this mission by the
late Empress Dowager. He b a protege
% Yuan Shi Kai. Since he heft China
both the Emperor and the Empress Dow
aRer have died. and his sponsor, Yuan
Shi kai, has fallen into disfavor. He
may cut short his visit here, and his plans
for trip to Europe before returning
home may not be carried out
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PRINCE TO MEET a. s. FLEET
With British Cruiser squadrons, He Will
Help to Entertain at Gibraltar.

Special caos Dispatches to THE SuS
GIBRALTAR. Jan. e.-The British At
lantic and second cruiser squadrons,
under Prince Louis Of Battenberg, will
meet the American battleship fleet here
on February and will help the garrison
to entertain the visitors.
A big programme Of festivities is being
prepared.
PORT SAID. JAN 6.-The division Of
the United States battleships assigned TO
Naples sailed from here last night. Ad-
miral Sperry goes himself with his flag
ship, the Connecticut The other ships
are the Kansas, Minnesota and Vermont.
The Louisiana and Virginia completed
the passage Of the canal last night. The
Missouri, Ohio and Kentucky came
through to-day. All are coaling.
Seven OF the ships entered the canal
at Suez in the morning.
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WOULD AMEND IHE RATE Law
THE PRESIDENT URGES I'M.
PORTANT CHANCES.

He Asks for an Amendment TO Compel
witnesses TO Appear Before Inter
state Commission when subpenaet
and Produce Books and Papers
WARRINGTON, Jan. 8.-President Roose-
welt has asked Congress to pass law to
compel witness to appear before the
Interstate Commerce Commission when
subp9naed to produce books and papers
when required and otherwise subject
himself as becomes a wealthy MALE
factor before a court OF inquiry.
In a special message sent to Congress
this afternoon the President called atten-
tion TO the recent decision Of the Supreme
Court OF the United States In the case OF
Hartman against the Interstate Com
merce Commission and said it clearly
indicated that the commission should be
clothed with additional power.
The message carried another distinct
recoumendation for legislation, which
Ia TO give the Interstate Commerce Com
mission the power to postpone any pro-
posed increase Of q railroad rate after
II has been published by the carrier,
pending an investigation into the ques-
ton whether the increase Is justified.
This recommendation amounted to an
Endorsement Of the principle in Senator
Fulton,s old bill which the Republican
members Of the Interstate Commerce
Committee Of the Senate. with one ex-
ception--Senator Dolliver-had voted to
report adversely earlier in the day. The
adverse report on the Fulton bill had been
submitted in the Senate only few min
utes before the Presidents message was
read. The Presidents message was as
follows:
To the Senate and House Of Representd-
tires:
The recent decision OF the Supreme
Court OF the United States in Hartman
VS.. the Interstate Commerce Commission
seems to render advisable further legis-
lation In the way Of amendments to the
9 existing law which will confer upon the
Commerce Commission. so lar
as the Congress has constitutional power
to do so, the authority claimed for II In
the case recently decided against II by the
Supreme Court. MIR. Justice Day. In de-
livering the dissenting opinion. concurred
In by Mr.. Justice Harlan and Mr.. Justice
says in part:
The function OF investigation which 1
Congress has conferred upon the Interstate !
Commerce Commission is one OF great I
and while, OF course, 1t can |
,niy be exercised within the constitutional
limitations which protect the individual
rom unreasonable searches and seizures
and unconstitutional invasions OF liberty
he act should not be construed so narrowly |
rs to defeat its purpose.
Apparently the language OF the act IL
such that there Is danger lest the last men
toned result will unavoidaby ensue upon /
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TOLEDO CATHEDRAL IN DANGER.
Central Dome. Injured by Earthquake,
Threatens 10 Collapse.
yp,eiai cdae D-,paeh 20 T,tr sr,

LONDON, Jan. 7.-According to the
Madrid correspondent Of the Standard,
the Toledo Cathedral. one Of the most
magnificent specimens Of Gothic archi-
lecture In the world. is in n'serious danger
Of collapsing owing to the condition OF the
central dome
Large cracks have appeared and a
slight earthquake on Tuesday greatly
increased the buildings peril The &C.
clesiastical authorities are greatly
alarmed. They have ordered the price
less choir stalls removed.
A committee of architects has inspected
the structure. The members urge i'm
mediate extensive repairs. The Govern
ment has been asked to grant $50, 900 for
this PURPOSE.
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PANAMA LUMBER FIGHT.
All Parties opposed to FIFTY Year Cor
cessions 20 Americans.
Special Cahis Despatch 10 TIE Sun.

Special Cahis Despatch 10 TEE Sun.
PANAMA. Jan. 6.-Memorials regarding
the lumber land concessions were pre-
sented to the Assembly to-day in extra or
dinary session. The President desig-
mated five deputies to study the contracts
andreport in two days.
Public opinion generally is adverse
to the contracts, especially as regards
tbs clause granting the privilege for
fifty years and transferring the land
to an American corporation. This senti-
ment is entertained regardless OF poll
tics. as the contracts are considered un-
patriotic and calculated to affect the
future sovereignty and stability of the
republic.
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CAN CUBA GOVERN ITSELF
Doubt Expressed In . Resolution Intro.
duced In the House.

WASHINGTON. Jan. o.-Doubt OF the
ability Of Cuba to govern itself under
the Administration recently established
in the Island Is expressed in a resolution
introduced in the House to-day by Rep
resentative Lassiter Of Virginia. The
Secretary of War is called upon TO fur
nish the House such information as he
may possess that justifes the United
States Government in assuming that
capeble Of maintaining a stable Govern
mcnt.
Mr.. Lessiter visited Cuba during the
holidays and he affirms that a state OF
anarchy will soon exist in the island n
the United States withdraws all OF its
troops as contemplated. He says the
business interests in Cuba desire the pro-
lection of the United States
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Confirm ed by the senate.

WASHINGTON. Jan. e.-The Senate to-
day confirmed the following nominations
for Hawaiian Judgeships j. Hardy OF
Hawaii. to be Judge Of the Circuit Court
Of the Fifth Circuit of Hawaii: John A.
Matthewson Of Hawaii. to be Judge Of
the Third Circuit Court OF Hawaii, and
Charles +. Parsons of Hawaii, to be Judge
Of the Fourth Circuit Court of Hawaii
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Movements OF Naval Vessels.

WASHINGTON. Jan. e.-The battleships
Louisiana and Virginia have arrived at
Port Said. the collier Nero at Guantanamo.
the gupboat Yorktown at Talcahuano
and the gunboat Scorpion at Messina.
The gunboat Dubuque has sailed from
Key West for Bluefelds. the tender Solace
from Callao for Talcahuano, the battle
ships Conneecticut. Kansas. Vermont and
the battleehips Georgia, Nebraska, New
Jersey. Rhode Island. Wisconsin, illinois
and Kearsarge from Suez for Port Said.
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u. s. SHIPS AT TALCAHU4NO.
Cruisers OF the Pacinc Fleet Hospitality
Received I'm Chilean Part

SpeefaI CaNs Drspdtch 10 THE SUN
TALcAHUANo, Chile, Jan. o.-The Colo
RADIO Joined the Pacific feet here to-day.
Besides her, the cruisers West Virginia.
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Ten
nessee, Washington. California and South
Dakota are here under Rear-Admiral
W. T. Swinburne.
Many entertainments are being given
for the officers. Many have visited Con-
ce, cion. the capital Of the province.
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CAMORRA EARTHQUAKE SCARE.
when villagers Around Naples Fled to
Churches Looters Got Busy.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THr SUN.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THr sun.
LONDON. Jan. THE Naples cor
respondent of the Chronicle says that the
Camorra organized a cruel earthquake
scare in the villages in the suburbs OF
Naples on Tuesday night.
The people were reused by house por-
ters, the clang Of church bells and ter
rifying shouts Of the Camorrists.
The populace rushed 10 tine churches
to pray and the criminals looted the de-
serted houses and shops without dis
turbance.
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THE HIGGINSES SAFE.
Family OF the Former Governor Escaped
the Earthquake In Italy.

0LEAN. N. Y. Jan. o.--Word has been
received by friends Of the family OF tho
late Gov. Higgins from their bankers in
New York, stating that cable from Italy
announces the safe arrival Of Mrs. Higgins
and her party at Palermo. II was feared
that they had been Lost in the earthquake,
as the route they had intended to follow
would have taken them through the az
fected district on the day Of the catss-
trophe,
In the party with Mrs. F. W. Higgins are
Harry Higgins, Miss Josephine Higgins.
Mrs. Higgins's sister. Mrs. Cameron and
her daughter. Miss Charlotte Cameron.
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Rear Admiral Goodrich Reures TO-DAY.

WASHINGTON. Jan. o.-Rear Admiral
Caspar F. Goodrich. Y. s. N. commandant
of the New York Navy Yard. will be placed
on the retired list tomorrow. when he will
reach the statutory age limit OF 90 years,
Orders were issued at the Navy Depart
ment to-day directing Admiral Goodrich
to continue az commandant Of the New
York Navy Yard until further orders. He
will probably remain on this duty until
the Gloss Of the present administration.
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NEW RJ'M4NIAN PRINCESS
Born to the VIE OF Crown Prince Ferdi-
nand At Bucharest Yesterday.
.spsdH Cable Despatch 10 TRK S,

SpedH Cdbls Deypafch 70 TRR Sun.
BrcHAREsT. Jan. e.--The Crown Prin-
cess Marie gave birth 10 a daughter to day.
The Princess Marie is the wife Of Prince
Ferdinand. nephew and heir of King
Charles of Rumania. The King and
Queen Elizabeth Carmen SYLVIA have
no children. The Princess is OF the house
Of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The baby
just born is the fifth child and third
dau ghter OF the couple.