New-York tribune., 1911-12-06
ROYAL QUARREL GOES ON
international Consequences Are
Feared in EuIaIia Incident.
MAY AFFECT NEGOTIATIONS
Alfonso's Cabinet Considers Cut
ting Off Infantas Annual
Pension of $4,000.

Madrid. Dec. 5.-Thc controversy between
King Alfonso and his aunt. the Infanta
Eulalia. in reference 70 the book which
the princess is publishing under the
pseudonyme of Countess Of Avia. has
caused profound sensation throughout
Spain. II threatens in fact. 10 embarrass
;he negotiations between Spain and France
concerning the Morocco question, which are
due TO begin tomorrow.
Ofncial circles express open displeasure
a the publicity given 70 the incident in
France. They assert that tho French press
has mlsrepresented the facts and the text
Of dispatches which have been exchanged
between the King and the infanta while
the discussion Of the incident in which the
Spanish Tnquistion is referred to Is con-
s'dered most regrettahle. The polemics, IL
IS said in the same quarters. seem pur-
posely inspired 10 affect the approaching
pourparIers.
With regard TO the complaint Of the
Infanta that her son Alfonso has not been
treated in a manner beftting his royal
rank. it Is pointed out that he has been I'll
since his arrival al Meilla and has not yet
fought for his country.
The monarchist press is. Of course, united
in support Of the King. and fears that the
controversy will result in an unjust attack
on Spain ss an enemy Of progress and
civilization. The Republican press. on the
contrary. applauds the decision Of the
Iufauta. which IL calls "a virile and au-
dacious act OF rebellion
The Cabinet has considered the contro-
versy and. il is understoo is considering
the cutting of Of the lnfanta S annual
pension Of s5OO0o.
4 distinguished member Of the Spanish
court is quoted this morning as SAYING that
rupture between King Alfonso and the
lnfanta Eulsla had been long expected in
court circles. She had not been on good
terms with Queen Maria Cristina. When
Alfonso ascended the throne conditions inn
proved, but they became worse again when
the Infants Eulslia's son, Alfonso. welded
tho Princess Of Coburg without the author
ization Of the King. for which the prince
was deprived Of his title and expelled from
the army.
lie was recently reinstated in the rank.
and sent TO Nelills on the understanding
that his title would be restored to him and
the incident forgotten as soon as he had
distinguished himself He fell III, however.
on his arrival AZ Melilla, and asked for
permission 10 return 70 Spain. The Kings
suggestion that he should remain al Me-
lila was accorded a chilly welcome. and
Gispleased the Infanta Eulalia
Paris. Dec. 5.-The Infants Eulalia sent
the following telegram to-day to tho Span
ish Premier. Sehor Canaleias
Il await punishment but as 7 am con-
templating a voyage | request you 10
transmit Il a. soon as possible
In communicating q copy OF the mes
sage 20 the Temps" the princess explains
that by the word you" she means King
Alfonso and the minister
The lnfanta Eulalia insists on the OK
actitude Of the text Of her dispatch 10 the
King. explaining that she sent him two
kilograms. one merely announcing she
would take leave Of the King. She did
not publish this but gave out the text
Of her second Dispatch.