New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
MONAC0'S PEOPLE
MAY Have TO WORK
Inhabitants Complain Casino
Authorities Run Country

Paris, Dec. - (UP)-The har-
rowing possibility that the good peo-
pie of Monaco might have to work
and even pay taxes has brought on
q crisis in the little principally on
the Mediterranean.
Crises are as rare az paupers in
Monaco, where the worlds pleasure
seekers come to drop their gold into
the Monte Carlo Casino. The rake
OF from the Casino constitutes the
budget and everyone Is happy.
Grumbling Heard
That Is. happy until recently,
when grumbling began to be heard.
The people complained that not
enough money was spent for the
public good. The Casino authorities.
they said, were actually running the
country in the absence OF Prince
Louis, the ruler. and not running it
right. They demanded that Prince
Louis do something about 1t.
Prince Louis is at Chateau Mar
chais. in Northern France. where
he spends much Of his time. His
angered subjects made pointed re-
marks about "a man without a
country"
Prince Louis attempted to soothe
the populace by messages Of encour-
agement but they continued to OBJ
ject. The national council, nominal
governing body of the principally
under authority of the prince. re-
signed.
Telling Thrust
Then Prince Louis made a telling
thrust. He warned the people that
all this dissension would do no good
towards attracting visitors and dol
lars to the Casino this winter.
The prince sent the following
manifesto:
"As a result of events of recent
weeks, exaggerated news OF which
has reached foreign capitols, I'M
fortunate effects will certainly be
felt during the winter season, the
success of which is essential to the
economic life of the principality.
The prince, realizing his responsible
tiles and duties, wishes to warn the
inhabitants of Monaco that they will
prejudice their own interests If they
continue the manifestations"
The proclamation failed of the
desired effect and today Prince
Pierre De Polignac, son-in-law and
heir of Prince Louis. was in Monaco
trying to smooth things out.
Efforts Clouded
His efforts were clouded by sug-
gestion OF some Of the inhabitants
that he was attempting coup in
favor of himself.
Prince Pierre summoned the men,
bers of the Communal Council. re-
presenting the towns Of the princi-
pality, and told them they were the
only representatives OF the people
since the resignation OF the National
Council. Pierre told the delegates
that Prince Louis would approve
any solution recommended by the
Communal Council with Pierre's
assent.
Pierre conferred with other lead
Ing Monacans, explaining that he
came to hear their complaints and
report to their sovereign.
Monaco is the smallest indepen-
dent state Of Europe. Its area is
about eight square miles and it's
population about $4,000. 1t is on
the southern coast of France, sur
rounded on all sides except the sea
by French territory.
The casino authorities have the
Rambling concession until 1sl7. The
present annual grant to the state
for the concession is 10000 pounds
(about $45o.oo0) which will be in
creased to 100000 pounds annually
in 1897.
Pay No Taxes
The people of Monaco are not per-
mitted access to the gambling tables.
so they keep all they get. They pay
no taxes and receive high rentals
for the land. Visitors spend much