The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1920-01-15

GlemcnCeau~-D -DepGteS cli stories
Of How Cabinet Chief Does Busi-
ness.
II seems 10 be the fashion ln France.
nowadaS :, to dispute the origin of mas
terpieces. and lately the columns OF
the leading paperS have been animated
with letters from wise men on the sub
jcct of the authenticity of Molcre's
plays. Some claim that certain of the
works of Frances greatest playwright
are in reality from the hand of Cor
nellie The next question in order
would seem to be. "Who wrote Cor
neilles plays?" Without going into
the intricacies Of a literary discussion,
which in the present crisis might be
deemed beside the mark, II IS perhaps
permissible to inquire If the political
accomplishments of NJ Clemenceau
are really 10 be credited to his genius
or If they are inspired 10y another
brain than his. for instance that Of
St. Mandel, writes Julian Harris in
the New York Herald
few months ago one of The most
influential Of the deputies went TO rec
Ommcnd one Of his electors to the head
of MIR. CIemenCeau's cabinet. Mr.. Man
del. who since his election as deputy
has been succeeded by Mr.. Wormser
received him in his office, now a his
toric spot. seated before a small desk,
no less historic, the sole ornament OF
which is Il standard telephone. Al
most before the deputy could make
known the object of his visit, Mr.. Man
del took charge of the conversation.
and out of the depths of his collar, in
his well-known manner. began to un-
fold the Ideas of the government on
the question of the order OF the day
at the Palais-B0urbon.
Keeps Fcrmer President Waiting.
In the midst of his remarks a mes
senger came in and handed the emf
nent chief of Clemenceau's personal
cabinet the card of visitor. Annoyed
at the interruption, Mr. Mandel with
weary gesture inquired, what does
this person want?"
Before the messenger could hazard
reply the card was returned TO him
with the following instructions ~
have no time for him. Take this card
to NJ. Clemenceau, president of the
council"
The messenger bowed and withdrew
and Mr. Mandel continued his mono
lOgue. Rut In q few moments the
messenger returned with the news
that the caller insisted upon seeing the
chief of the personal cabinet himself.
The latter shrugged his shoulders as
he replled; Let him wait"
Upon which he again took up the
thread Of his discourse. The deputy
listened, approved, and finally recon-
mended his elector. as he withdrew
from the chiefs presence. On his wny
I out he noticed in the small waiting
| room, seated near the door of Mr. Man
dels office, NJ Emile LoulWt. former
president OF the French republic, pa
| ticutly waiting the pleasure Of the
chief OF cabinet.
In the meantime another deputy
equally Influential, was ushered into
Mr.. Mandels office. The latter
haranFred him as he had done his fel
low member. and the messenger again
interrupted, this time with letter.
"Wlth your permission said the
chief Of cabinet. ~ he broke the seal
and read the mlssivc. Then turning
10 the messenger, Tell him that have
not a moment to spare and hand him
this from me" And he gave the man
a small box which he took out OF one
" the drawers Of the historic desk
Never Sleeps, Eats or Drinks.
A few moments later the deputy
noticed In the waiting room little
old man who was offering some cigars
from the box which had been sent him
10 the employees Of the office. AS he
dld so be kept repeating 20 the mes
scnger, Tel monsieur that he IS very
Kind, very kind indeed
"Wh0 Is that mau7' asked the dep
uty when the little old man had gone
his way. The lmperturbable messenger
replied. "rhat Is Mr.. Rothschld. NJ,
Manders father"
4 third deputy. as Influential as the
other two. one day was present at the
following dialogue in the office Of the
chief Of cabinet:
Messeuger-The president Of the
council and General Mordacq are
about 10 20 ont. They would Ike TO
kuo~ II Monsieur has anything to say
10 them.
Mr. Mandcl (afiar an lnstanrs re-
fcction) No, / gave them my In
struciions this morning.
The astonshed deputy glanced al
Mr.. Mandel, but the latter looked quite
as usual, serious and unsmiling.
A fourth deputy offers the follow
ing psychological sketch of Mr.. Man
del:
ale IS a man who never sleeps, wht
never eats, who never drinks, wh,
writes nothing. who has no interest II
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