The Washington times., 1919-05-04

de Treden heirs Of the late Constant Say whose fortunes
were almost wholly invested 10 the business found themS
selves on the verge Of ruin.
Princess de Broglie humbled her pride and appealed
to Jacques Lebaudy for mercy Fascinated BY her beauty
and touched by her distress he made certain concessions
which enabled her to considerable portion Of her
fortune from the wreck. Later on he magnanimously
assisted her with advice about investments 80 that She
again became one of the richest women in France and
able to astOnish Paris in 1914 with her gorgeous
Jewel Ball
But in spite of these concessions to the alurng and
fearful Princess Jacques Lebaudy found his already great
fortune than quadrupled result Of this daring
commercial adventure.
He was delighted It tcked his pride to have shown
the world by this master stroke that he great
captain Of industry his father had ever BEEN It
also great satisfaction have much more money to
spend on his imperial plans
Lebaudy had long since realized that it was going to
cost much than he had originally thought to enthrOne
himself ruler of African realm Therefore these
millions which he flowing into his pockets were
extremely welcome.
Another conclusion Lebaudy had reached that it
folly think longer of trying defy France Eng
land and Spain With all his wealth he could hardly hope
for in contest with these great pOwerspartcu-
ary if they brought their armies and naves into action
against him. they had several times threatened to do
IL would De much better, ne decided, 10 lay MS edroS
frankly the table, explaining just what he planned TO
do and asking the permission and cooperation of the
European powers in establishing his empire.
He felt that when his plans fully under
stood they would receive the hearty endorsement Of every
civilized nation.
In its present state the Desert of Sahara of
anybody And the wild nOmadS who inhabited
a constant menace to the peace of the world.
Then what objection could possibly be made to plan
which would not only make useful citizens of these
age Arabs but also rrgate and cultivate the desert sands
and dot them with prosperous citiesi
While thoughts like these occupying Lebaudy's
mind his attention called the diplomatic conference
to be held at Ageciras. This meeting called for
discussion of Moroccan affairs be attended by
representatives of all the leading European powers well
as by those of the United States and Morocco.
This conference, Lebsudy decided, Offered Just the
opportunity he wanted to accomplish his purpose
stroke Instead of having to journey about from one
capital to another seeking audiences with the different
rulers he could deal Algecas with all the nations at
time and place. without any waste of effort money
And, as he also reasoned, his plans perfectly
legitimate subject to be brought up in discussion Of
Moroccan affairs nasmuch the empire which he pro-
posed would be one of Morocco nearest neighbors.
Inspired by the belief that his long cherished ambi
tOns were at last be realized Lebaudy called his aid
of stenographers and began with great enthusiasm
the formulation of complete outline of his imperial plans
for presentation to the conference at Algeciras.