Smyrna times., 1859-05-19
ISCELLAN EOUS.
The Actors In the Euro7ean Drama,

AAS @ANCV1o IA Ine GuIOp6d0 DRAMA
While we ore waiting for /" the clash of re-
sounding arms" from Europe, it may be of in
terest' says the Boston Journal, to take rapid
glance at the prominent men who are connected
with the crisis. From present appearances,
the various national forces now mastering upon
Sandman soil will be under the nominal-and
possibly, in time, the real-command of their
respective monarchs Courtesy, therefore, re-
qulres US to give them the precedence in our
| list.
Louis Napoleon, Emperor of France-whose
reputation is now TO he tired in the fiery fur
mace OF his own heating, mainly-is too well
known TO the world to need much sketchinr at
our hands. He was 81 years old on the Goth
OF April last. After an adventurous youth and
early manhood he was elected representative
IN the National Assembly in 1913, from which
post he was soon raised to the Presidency, and
thence raised himself to imperial power. lie
was formerly accounted halr-braiped nd flighty,
cut as Emperor has shOWn himsetfas pa atient
anu lnscrutable as the stony Sphynx which
stares al us from the banks Of the Nile in ali
standard Biographies He is now anxious 10
add the generals fame TO that of the statesman.
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, was
born IN August, 1880, and is consequently but
nearly tWenty-nine years of age. He is a son
OF the Archduke Francis Joseph. He was de.
clared major December, 1913, and succeeded
his uncle, Ferdinand l., who abdicated Decem-
Der =, l948, through the remuneration by his
iather OF the succession. He has shown more
administrative ability than he was supposed to
possess-although it is said that much of his
success is owing to his mother, the Archduch.
ess Sophia. His personal participation in the
war attracts much interest.
Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia, was
born March IA, 1920. He acceded to the throne
IN 1919, on his fathers abdication, after beino
defeated by the Austrians. His reign has been
emnenty successful. His action during the
Crnmean war, in joining the Sandman forces to
the allies against Russia, and securing for Sar.
dina voice in the Congress of Paris. and TO
settle the questions in dispute placed Sardinia
ahead OF all The other Italian States, while his
support OF the liberal cause in Italy has won
MIN the sympathIcs Of The people.
Count Camille dc Cavour, Prime Minister OF |
SardIna, Is thought to have had nearly as much
10 90 with bringing on the present crisis as any
other man except the French Emperor. lie was
Oorn at Turin, Of an ancient and wealthy, but
not noble family, on the I0th of Aupust. IeIO !
and Is Low in his 19th year. In II he had
already made himself poitica' norabilitv in |
rlcdmont by becoming editor of the RiS0rgi |
mento' Journal of daring liberal tendencies,
yet Pervaded by the aristocratic spirit as re.
garded The tone OF It's articles lie assisted at |
the very birth OF the PIedmontese Parliamentary
system. In IS40 he went into Parliament: in |
lo0O he was called to the Ca binet; and in 1853
lie became Prime Minister, continuing such
without rival in influence to the present day.
GENERAL La MaTmOra is the actual Command.
er.ln-ChIet of the Sandman forces. He is an
Old and tried soldier. When the Crimean war
broke out, and Sardinia Joined the Western
Powers against Russia, and the Sardinian con.
tlh9eht was raised, he was placed in command
went TO lhe CrInea, and behaved in the noblesr
manner, making himself famous as one Of lh.
Uenerais OF Europe. Since then he has been
mainly occupied IN organizing the Sardinian
array, which he has brought to a hirh state ot
perfection.
Gen. Joseph NJ. Garibaldi commands III,
Italian volunteers in Sardinia. He is abont 5n
years ot age, and has seen all sorts of service II,
various parts Of the world. His reputation as a
desperate hghter Is only equallcd by that of his
Integrity as maa. He will doubtless play {
'onsPlcuons part III the coming struggle
MARSHAL CanrUbert commands the third corps
u 'he french Army Of the Alps upon which
'rcat reliance is placed. He is Just 80 years OF
;
Ee' and has gone through the whole grade OF
n.I'ary promotions, from boy in the military
GhoDI oil ST Cyr, TO his present proud position. a
re hrst served wItl. distinction in Algeria
lie took part IN the first opening Of the Russian
var 10 The East, and in The Cr;mcG DISTINGUISHED !
Imselt at a Ina. On Arnaud death be became {
oInmander-ln- chief; and was in the battles Of /
nherman and BaacIava. Being unable to agree q
nm Lord R'glan, he resigned and was sue r
'cJed by PeIisser, who docs no, seem to be- de.
gned Tor the coming war, 50 long, at least, at
stall be confined to Italy.
Blraguay dllIllIers commands the Isl of tn,
'rPS OF the Army OF the Alps. He is utarIy 90
ears OF age, and served under the first Nnpo
on ~ Italy in 1861. He has always held
ood position, though still retaining his original
ime devoid Of titles. Or The other names now
ought bef're the public by the war move.
ents, none are in the fret cluss Events.
'weVer, may make wonderful changes 10 this
spect, even in a few weeks.