Foreign News: Monaco

"It is my earnest wish to abolish gambling at Monte Carlo. We have the most beautiful harbor in the world and I would like to see people sail out of it without heavy hearts occasioned by losses." Since coming to the throne on the death of my father, I have uncovered an incredible condition of affairs at the Casino. I cannot describe it now, but I solemnly promise my people that they will soon be relieved of the dreadful situation of living on other people's misfortunes. Monte Carlo came near breaking my...

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