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French Statesmen Do No,
Seek the Office, Which
Is Made Difficult
by Insubordinate
Cabinets.

the Minister of Foreign Affairs tha,
TX" might refer to the representative
OF a foreign power was unfortunate az
until then the general public al any
rate, had no idea. Of connecting any
ambassadors name with 1t, and ns,u.
rally every one Immediately pitched
upon Baron Mohrenheim, the envoy o,
Russia, who VIGOROUSLY was In fro
quent financial straits and occasionally
reduced to unusual expedients in order
to make both ends meet.
The matter was never cleared up. hu,
not long afterward Baron Mohrenheim
who had been largely instrumental in
bringing about the Franco Russian al.
lance, still in existence to-day. was
somewhat rudely shelved by his gov
eminent, and did not return to his ma.
tive land, but died in considerable OBJ.
security, penury and neglect in South.
ern France. That Russia, however. re-
scented the admission in the Legis.
lature that the letter tx" might refer
to the ambassador of a friendly power
is no secret, and within the month fol.
lowing Ribot's speech in the Chamber
Sadi Carnot, as President Of the re.
public, considered 1t necessary to write
an autograph letter Of apology to Alex.
ander III deploring the fact that
Ribot's utterances had given rise to a |
question in the public mind as to the
integrity OF his representative In |
France. That the affair ever seriously
imperilled the Franco Russian alliance,
as alleged, is untrue, while the fact
that II has been forgotten at St Peters
burg is best shown by the exceptional
regard in which Ribot is held on the
banks OF the Neva.
Failing Alexandra Ribot, the next
most likely candidate for the Office Of
Chief Magistrate is Antonin Dnbost,
president Of the Senate, and Il Imen-
ton his name II is because both Emile
Loubet and Armand Fallieres found
the speakership OF the Senate a step
ping stone to the Presidency Of the re-
public. Dubost does not enjoy any
thing like the celebrity and standing OF
Ribot, although an able man. A total
abstainer, a fervent disciple Of Comtei
and OF John Stuart Mil, he was one Of
those brave Frenchmen who during the
siege of Paris carried messages from.
the beleaguered city TO the provinces
by means Of balloons. He halls from
Lyons, has few enemies and many
friends, and, while eminently respect
able, is a man of rather negative char
acter-something, indeed, like the pres
ent master of the Elysee, the thrifty
Armand Fallieres. EX-ATTACHE,
Money is the best thing going-but Il
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Alexandra Ribot, Whose Wife
Is a Chicago Woman by
Birth, May Succeed
FaIlieres as Chief
Executive.

Copyright, 1912. by the brentwood Company
II is not only here in the United
States that the country is on the eve
of n Presidential election. In France
too. the people are busily engaged IN
picking a successor to Armand Fal-
Heres. who definitely and irreVocaDIy
retlres .nto private life carly In Fen
ruary, ~ the close Of his seven years
term OF ONCE Whereas in America the
caInpa Ign AbSorpS public attention ana
is the cause Of much popular excite
mont. and even OF economic disturb
ance. there - no sign of anything OF
the kind In France. This is attrib-
utAble to tho fact that while here the
people at large arc called upon to de-
ternine the political and economic con-
ditions Of the country for the next four
years in the person Of a President
committed to one or another Of the ma
tional platforms, In France 1t Is merely
a question OF choosing a representative
and respectable republican citizen,
without any particular regard to his
political views and without requiring
from him any pledges as to what he
will do or will not do if landed in the
Elysee. Moreover, the President in
France is not nominated or elected by
the people, or by delegates specially
chosen for the purpose, but by the two
houses Of Parliament in joint session
at Versailles; and since they received
their legislative mandate several years
ago, when the situation was different
from what it is now, they cannot be
really said to represent the views
entertained to-day by their constitu-
ents and by the nation at large in the
matter of the selection of President
Of the republic.
1t has been argued that II does not
matter much how the chief magistrate
Of France is elected, since he is a mere
ornamental figurehead and the passive
executive OF the DEGREES Of a Cabinet
representing the party that commands
majority in the Chamber of Deputies.
II is urged, indeed, that whereas the
President of the United States is the
sometimes despotic master of his Cab
met officers, changing them at will. the
President Of France is the obedient
servant OF his ministers. Now, these
premises are not altogether correct
for while the powers and prerogatives
of the master Of the White House are
superior to those OF Frances chief
magistrate, il depends entirely upon
rthe character Of the latter whether he
5 fills the role of dummy or Of states
man during his seven years term OF
"6fice" No matter which OF the two
roles he selects, his position. is always
one Of so much difficulty that many
shrink from 1t, despite its eminence.
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until defeated by the Chambers; ana IL
depends entirely upon himself, upon ms
tact, his judgment and his more OF
less masterfulness of character whether
he dominates the Cabinet or Is domi-
mated thereby.
The latter has usually been the case
When the Ill fated sadi Carnot was al
the Elysee the Cabinet actually sneiVeo
the Minister Plenipotentiary accredited
to the court Of Denmark for having
yentured to communicate directly WIN
the President and for having impaired
TO him information concerning negotia-
tions of the French government WIN
King Christian, knowledge OF which
had been withheld from the CHIEF
Magistrate. Casimir Perier resigned
the Presidency after only six months
tenure Of the office because his min
listers absolutely refused TO keep him
posted concerning their activities,
either in domestic or foreign analrs'
although he was responsible for the
good name of France in the eyes OF the
outer world. Delcasse, when Minister
OF Foreign Affairs, concluded secret
agreements with Spain concerpAng
which Emile Loubet, then President
knew nothing until long after he had
retired into private life; while when
Caillaux was Premier a couple OF
years ago he similarly neglected Presi-
dent Fallieres, and did not even comply
with the usage of holding the weekly
Cabinet meetings at the Elysee under
the presidency of the Chief Magistrate,
but caused the meeting to take place
under his own craftsmanship and in
his own Office.
OF all the men mentioned as likely
successors to Armand Fallieres there
is one whose name stands out so pre-
eminent that one finds newspapers OF
every conceivable political color united
In declaring that II he accepted the
election It would be case OF his hon.
oring the office OF President instead OF
his being honored thereby. He Is Alex
andre Ribot, member of the Academy
OF France and OF the Senate, and who
during the last quarter OF a century
has repeatedly held the office of Pre-
mier, OF Minister of Foreign Affairs, OF
the Interior and Of Finance. Perhaps
the most distinguished member OF the
French bar, an author OF note, an elo-
1uent and persuasive orator, remark
able for his extreme lucidity Of thought
and expression, possessed OF large
fortune honora bly, gained, statesman
against whose integrity not even the
most violent Of his adversaries nor
those most Jealous Of his success have
ever raised a woodland this is rare In
the contemporary political life OF
France-he enjoys universal respect,
both in his own country and abroad.
In this country his election to the
Presidency would be particularly inter
esting by reason OF the fact that he has
been married for forty-two years 10 a
very charming American wife. namely,
Miss Mary Burch, OF Chicago, eldest
daughter Of that Isaac Burch who In
the middle Of the last century was per-
haps the leading banker4of that city.
Mime Ribot is a grandniece of Erastus
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the latter who invariably picks the
other members OF the Cabinet subject
10 the approval OF the President. The
minority thus formed possesses soil
darity which does not exist In the ad-
ministration at Washington; and
whereas the master OF the White
House can dismiss the secretary OF any
Of the great departments at Will with
out affecting the other members OF the
Cabinet, the Chief Magistrate OF
France. once the Cabinet is appointed.
cannot get rid OF any of'its members
without its consent. falling which he
must either dismiss the entire Cabinet
or else continue 10 put up with the OBJ
jectionable officer thereof In fact,
once he has selected and appointed a
Premier and approved OF the latter's
composition Of the Cabinet IL can re-
main in ONCE independent OF his will
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] Presidential Election Now the Chief Concern of France

Corning. of Albany, and she sided with
her father in the latter's memorable
contest with his wife which eliminated
in a divorce that still remains on rec
ord as a cause celebre.
One of the features Of the divorce
was the extraordinary conspiracy to
blacken the character Of Isaac Burch,
which was frustrated when. with the
assistance Of the late Nicholas Long
worth, father Of Congressman Nicholas
LonRworth, a Nine. Vanier. one OF his
principal accusers, until then univer-
sally respected, was shown to have had
a criminal record abroad, and was
lodged in jail.
Ex-Premier Ribot is a man OF lofty
stature, spare In figure, and yet OF COM
manding and distinguished presence
conveying the impression OF great re-
finement and culture. From decora-
tive point Of view he is particularly
we'll qualified for the office OF Presl-
dent, while his past record as a states
man and as a Cabinet minister con-
st.tutes a guarantee that while on the
one hand there is no danger OF MS
proving a dummy and mere figurehead,
on the other hand he will not permit
any usurpation of the prerogatives
with which the Office Of Chief Magis-
trate ia invested by the terms OF the
constitution. Ribot, who is most tai
ented musician, has but one mistake TO
his credit, and II refer TO 1t It is only
because It is likely that 1t may be re-
called by his enemies In the event OF
his election. At the time Of the Pan
ANA scandal he was Minister Of For
eign Affairs. 1t may be recalled that
when Charles de Lesseps, Baron Cottu
and the other directors Of the Panama
Canal Company were tried In connec-
ton with the affair, among their papers
was found a list Of the personages
whom they had been compelled to
bribe.
In this list all the names were given
in full save that of one Of the largest
beneficiaries of the corruption fund,
and who was designated by the letter
TX" Much speculation prevailed with
regard to the identity Of this mysteri-
GUS *" and when Cottu was placed
on trial Ribot sent his private secre-
tary, NJ Crozier (recently Ambassador
Of France at Vienna), to him and to his
lawyers, appealing TO their patriotism
to refrain from mentioning the name of
any foreign diplomat in connection
with this letter ok" His wishes were
compiled with. and Baron Cottu and
his lawyers refused to give any clew TO
the identity OF TX" When later
Ribot was accused in the Chamber OF
Deputies Of using his official position
as Minister Of Foreign Affairs to shield
one of the principal personages incrim-
mated in the Panama scandal, he did
not deny the truth of the charge. but
he declared that II he had asked Baron
Cottu and his counsel 10 abstain from
disclosing the identity OF TX" 1t was
because he had learned that the name
Of the ambassador in Paris of foreign
power most friendly to France might
otherwise have been mentioned In con-
nection herewith. This admission by
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which has just closed, has been very
large, but owing to the fact that Aeolian
Hall is somewhat larger than Mendeis-
sobn Hall it will be possible to accom-
MEDIATE those patrons who have not been
able to secure seats in the past. The
general subscription sale opens on Mon
day, october "A, at the ONCE OF the
ouartet. No. 1 West 9th street.
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MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENTS


William c. Cart has received the deer
cation OF new Sonata in G major "
Rene L. Becker, for organ. The WORK =
divided into FIVE movements and VIII v
produced at one OF Or. Carls concerts u
New York this fall, and will also "
played by him during his tour this WIZ
ter.
The second popular Sunday aferhoo.
concert, under the management OF MS
Annie Friedberg will be given next o."
day at the Irving Place Theatre
following artists are announced 10
pear: Maud Gaudreaux, J. w. Nleno.,
Ethel Fitch Muir. Hendrika Troos'wy
and Arthur Mayer. A Commandment
programme will be rendered
Beatrice Wainwright will give 80.
recital at Carnegie Lyceum on the si
noon OF November T. She will be ass''
by Bruno HUM at the plano.
H. Rawlins Baker will preseh'
pupil, Miss Charlotte Elma Davis ~
pianoforte recital, on Friday evenA
October IS, at the American lns'i.u''
Applied Music. No. 2l2 West bsth s'is'' i
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: in recognizing his ability as musician,
awarded him the degree OF Bachelor OF
Music. He Is also a scholar, having re-
ceived a Master Of Arts degree for origt-
nal research work in English literature
| Mr. Balsam also holds an A. B. degree
! from the College OF the City of New York.
| The summer session OF Mr. and Mrs
John Mehan. at Sea Grit, n. j., which
recently ended. proved such success
that It has been decided TO extend next
years session to ten weeks. and accom-
modations for a greater number OF pupils
have already been arranged for. The Me-
! hanhan studios. at Carnegie Hall, were
opened to pupils and friends on Septem-
Der q.
A pupil OF the Grosskopf Violin
School, No. 1915 Carnegie Hall, has been
! engaged by Henry ". Savage 10 appear
as violin soloist on the stage in his pro-
duction Of the operetta- Little Boy
Blue"
Oscar Leon, the voice specialist will
remove his studio from Carnegie Hall TO
suite in the new Eolian Hall. 42d street,
near Fifth avenue, November !. Mean
while ne will teach at his temporary stu
do, No. 303 Carnegie Hall, where he can
be consulted between / and and and 3
p. m. on Mondays and Thursdays Mr..
Leon, who likes 10 discover new talent,
has decided to give these hours TO ambi-
tious students who desire 10 prepare
themselves for the stage.
Zilpha Barnes Wood announces that her
evening opera classes will meet hereafter
on Monday evenings. "Rigoletto" Will be
taken UP as the first opera, and probably
will be produced some time In December.
Good voices will be accepted II they apply
at studio. No. s27 Carnegie Hall.
Miss Zeiah Merrill, one of Nine. Hag-
gerty-snell's pupils. has been engaged by
the Aborn Grand Opera Company as Inez
in III Trovatore" and Kate Pinkerton in
Madame Butterfly" Nine. Haggerty-
Smell says she finds no trouble in placing
her pupils. Her latest pupil is woman
sxty-one years OF age, who is just begin
ming and who In one month will give a
recital TO show what can be accomplished
by her teachers method. .-...
Frank Howard tenor, pupil of f.
Sheffield Marsh, of Carnegie Hail., has
been offered leading role with the Whit
ney Opera Company.
Nine. EsperanZa Garrigue has returned
from Europe and resumed her classes In
the art OF singing at her residence studio,
No. 500 West ll4th street. On her trip she
was accompanied by several OF her gifted
pupils, whom she placed under special
teachers for a summer course Of study.
All these pupils have returned and are
now continuing their studies with Nine.
Garrigue. While abroad Nine Garrigue
visited Italy for a conference with a
maestro di canto with whom she consults
| every year. Through the courtesy of
Adriano Ariani (Roman virtuoso) and
Maestro Cotogni of Santa Cecilia, OF
Rome, Nine Garrigue had the privilege OF
hearing lessons and examinations at the
great music college of Rome, where spe-
cial favor was shown one OF her tenor
pupils
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NEW YORK SYMPHONY SOCIETY

Though the concerts Of the symphony
Society OF New York, Walter Damrosch.
conductor, Will take place this season In
the new Aeolian Hail. In West 43d street,
the personnel OF the orchestra Will re-
main essentially unchanged. The first
wind instrument players retain their posts
az IN former years: Mr.. Barrere as hrst
mute, Mr.. Langenus as first clarinet Mr.
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AT MUSIC STUDIOS.

Mrs. Grimm Welsh, soprano. has re-
sumed teaching at her studio, No. 80 Cam
bridge Place, Brooklyn. She is considered
a teacher OF ability and patience. Her
pupils recitals as she arranged them have
always been enjoyable. Mrs. Welsh Will
shortly have a New York studio.
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James Balsam, the pianist, announces
the opening OF his studio at No 6ls West
l3jth street That he is a successful
teacher his pupils concerts given in the
past is In evidence Columbia University,
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The second Sunday afternoon concert
at the Irving Place Theatre will be given
this afternoon at 8 o'clock. the programme
being Getman-American in character. The
soloists win be Arthur Mayer. basso; ,
Maude Gaudreaux soprano; Ethel Fitch
Muir. contralto John W. Nichols, tenor
and Hendrika Troostwyk, violinist. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-13

Sunday afternoon, November 3, the day
prior TO the commencement Of his con-
tract with the Philadelphia Chicago
Opera Company. Mr.. Hamlin has ar
ranged one of his usually interesting pro-
grammes, and he will have the assistance
OF Ellis Clarke Hamman, pianist
Nine. Schumann- Heink has returned TO
the United States after singing In Ed
monitor. Calgary. Regina, Prince Albert
and Saskatoon. and visited the first large
American city on Tuesday evening last.
when she was heard IN Minneapolis. A
telegram received by her managers the
following morning announced that so
great was the demand to hear her that
the audience overlooked the Auditorium
on to the stage.
The New York Philharmonic Society's
public sale OF season subscription seats
for the New York and Brooklyn series,
respectively. will open tomorrow morning
at . o'clock. at the Carnegie Hall and
Brooklyn Academy OF Music box offices.
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programme will embrace solos as well as
ensemble numbers, also several new num-
bers never before heard. H-....
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Nine. Elise Pekschen. the Russian pian-
list. has returned from her vacation and
reopened her studio at No. 30 West I'D
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TO George Hamiin, OF Chicago, will fall
the honor OF giving. the FIRST Sunday
afternoon recital In New Aeolian Hall at
No "a West 43d street. The date chosen
Cor Mr. Hamlin's annual song recital is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-13

The Bel Canto Club Of New York il
facing an active season. The choral,
under the direction Of Nine. Beatrice
Golde, has already begun rehearsals at
their headquarters, No. IA West I'D
street The regular monthly informal re-
csptions will begin on Saturday, October
rs. with Mrs. II. N. Peters and Miss
Regina Thoesen as hostesses. at which
an attractive musical programme will be
presented. On Thanksgiving Eve the
club will give large concert. TO be fol-
lowed by a dance at the Hotel Martin
ique Arrangements have been made with
a well known concert bureau to furnish
high class musical artists throughout the
season. .. ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-13

Ernest schelling. the pianist, who is re-
turning to this country In December next,
Will make his temperance In recital
in Carnegie Hall on Friday afternoon,
December s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-13

Mischa Elman Is due To arrive in New
York on October %, and he will be ac-
companied by Percy. Kahn, pianist, who
has assisted Mr.. Elman on his three pre-
vious tours in this country. The Elman
tour opens with his recital In Carnegie
Hall on Saturday afternoon, October %,
I'm a programme OF such dimensions and
variety as to appeal to all OF his ad-
mirers
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Money is the best thing going-but Il
is stilI better coming.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-13

These sre the programmes for Samuel
A Baldwin's free organ recitals at the
Civ College this week:
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tura soprano will give her first Aeol!an
Hallsrecital on the afternoon OF Monday
November T. Mime Arrais programme
Will contain numbers in French, Italian
Spanish. Russian and English. The French
prima donna waB last heard in America
In Carnegie Hall three years ago.
Efrem Zinbalist, the Russian violnist
will give recital in Carnegie Hall on
Tuesday afternoon, November u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-13

The F1omaley Quartet will give three
Aeolian Hall concerts this season, in addi-
ton to seventy-five appearances In other
cities . ........ 3D.
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Nine. Blanche Arral. the French colora-
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Nine. ogden Crane, of Carnegie Han,
has resumed her vocal instruction ana
her first evening of music will be given
on Saturday, October 20.
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