The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-03
Count de Paikao.

Count de Paikao.
Charles Guillaume Cousin Montauban, Count d.
PaKao upon whose shoulders has devolved thu
| task OF forming new Ministry, Is man especially
suited for the arduous task c0naded to him by the
country. Energy, tact and rapidly OF action are
qualities needed this moment and Palikao has
already given very strong proofs that he possesses
them. Born on January 20. 1896, his natural dspo-
sition inclined him 20 the army at very early age,
and It not long after being admitted to the ser
vice that he distinguished himself highly In the Al
gerian campaign as cavalry oincer. Named Chef
d'EscadrOn OF the Spahs on the Atm OF September,
1885, he raised to the grade OF lieutenant colonel
the .th Oh May, 1S43, and TO that OF colonel two
years after. On the list OF September 1851 he was
named brgadler general, ana was put In command
OF the iiemcen DIVISION APPOINTED generad Of inc &c
France some time AFTER he was placed at the head
OF the Twenty-hrst military division, having Its
headquarters at Limoges.
There is a tide in the affairs OF men
which. taken at the flood, eads on TO
fortune.n so said the poet, and certainly
eXempted as IN the life OF the present Minister or
War; Tie year 1860 saw him at the head OF the ex-
petition sent out TO China 10 act IN conjunction with
the English, ana ever since that time Palkao has
had hold on the popular mind as being IN hOn,le
c0pd6ie In every sense OF the word. He had the
signal honor of planting the French nag in the cap
1ta OF The Celestial Empire, and thus imposing re-
spect for the moment at least upon the inhabitants
oil that iDhospa land. The capture or the lorts or
Takou al the mouth OF the Pei-no the great victory
Of Pa-i-Kao from which he takes his tltle] were the
principal exploits which hav rendered HIM famous
After he had concluded the treaty which opened the
gates or .the Celestial Empire TO Europeans the
General went to Japan, visiting several places on
his way, and returning 10 France IN the month OF
July, 1851. He had already been raised 10 the dig
nifty Of Grand Cross of The Legion OF Honor 26th Of
December. lS60l, and Immediately on arriving al
Paris he was made Senator. On the ed Of January.
1862, he received the tltle or count, and PROPOSE
ZION was made IN the Corps Leglsiat that he should
receive a good service pension rom The coun-
try, which, however, met with some opposition.
The General himself requested that the PROPOSE
ton should be Withdrawn, but the Emperor know
Ing and approaching the immense services he had
rendered TO the country, refused 10 accede, and
nnaly sne oaper vo'eI tne s sss p,,, wan on
appointed TO replace Canrobert al the headquarters
| OF the troops at Lyons.
years of active service during which he hao served
IN twentyeght campaigns, from which lie issued r
conq1er0r, with nut one wound of any importance
Count Louis EdOuard B0mrt- WilIaumez.
This officer. the present commander OF the French
Baltic squadron, was born the oath OF April, 1905
and entered the Royal Naval School In 1898. An
sign in 1929, ne was promoted to lieutenancy six
years after beng then attached to the naval station
Of La Plata. Afterwards he took prominent part in
the bombardment OF MOgador, and in Is3s he re-
celyed order from Rear Admiral Montagnies de
Ia Rogue TO make plan OF the coasts OF Western
Africa, which work was inserted In the Aili0tes
MGrtttnes, and subsequently In separate form
under the title. OF "a Nautical Description OF the
Coast Line between Senegal ana the Equator.r A
short while after hs nomination as captain of q YES
sci september IL, ls44 he was appointed Governor
OF the French possessions N senegal, from whence
ne returned 10 France during lS4I receiving. two
years aLer, reward for his services. the dignity
OF commander OF the Legion OF Honor. Named
Rear Admiral august IL, 1854, ne TOOK part In
| the Crlmean expedition under the orders OF Ad-
| mlral Hamelin. Al the conclusion of tnat war
he was entrusted with The post OF Maritime
promoted March L. 1861 10 the same position at
foulOn, but not before he had been named Vice Ad-
mra July 9. 1900 and had been IN command OF The
Mediterranean squadron On the 5th OF August
1865, Bouet- Wlllaumez was raised TO the dignity OF
Senator, and used all his powers to get the marine
artillery completely remodeLled, but tine commission
appointed 10 report on the subject rejected his pro-
position. However. some concessions were after
wards made ia consequence OF the combined efforts
and representations OF Bouet WaumeZ and Rtgaut
de Genouilly anu great improvements lately effected
IN the French fleet are entirely owing to the indefat
gable ana untring eXertions OF these two sapient
salts. Boue WillaumeZ did not dsdain 10 enlghten
the public on his views, and thus bring them on MS
side. HIS publications, Expedition 10 The Western
Coasts OF Africa" 1.-The French Fleet and the Coo
MES, - BATTLES ny Land and sea- supplementary
Treatise Tor The Use OF those Serving in Iron -cads
all remarkable for their clear and succnct style.
Wee Admiral Bouet Wlaumez ~ likely now 10 have
q me ned for his abilities and we wish him success.
General ChsnRsrnier and the Emperor
Fgd1o describes the arrival st Metz Of General
ChaDgarnier In the following manner.
An aged man, dressed in gray trousers. with
straps, and closely buttoned great coa his hat
sunk in his shoulders, crossed the anxious and dis
turbed .own Of Metz and coming from the railway
station, pent his course towards the prefecture. A
steady rain came down towards nlghtfall and drove
the SPY hunters into their houses otherwise tie IN
dlvidual IN question would scarcely have reached his
destination without hlndrance. On arriving at the
prefecture he entered the courtyard, assembled the
steps, and found himself before Cent Garde or
whom he inquired for the usher. The soldier looked
at the Old man, so wet anu muddy. Perhaps ho
would have refused him admlttance had he not ex-
IA a Ia re nc
which those who accustomed to obey recognize
those accustomed to command
The usher was now sent Tor by the orderly, who
when he saw the visitor, obeyed him WIN even
greater readiness so that ID lew seconds Genera,
Relic was informed that General Changarnier
wished to speak to the Emperor.
This name had o magical effect; the Emperor, who
was alone, ordered the General TO be Immediately
admitted. These two men, who had not spoken to
each other for nineteen years, face to face.
''Sre" said the General, France is In danger; 1
an old soldier come to offer you my experience
ana my sword. My sword Is, perhaps, not worth
much, Tor / am seyenty-eight years OF age, but
think my head ~ still good"
The door was shut, and the interview lasted two
hours. When 1t again opened the Emperor spoke.
Get dinner for the General said he "he has not
eaten since this morning. Also tell the Count
dAure choose horses for The General; he belongs
TO us, gentlemen; LET his apartment he prepared"
since then the Emperor and the General have
been inseparable the old soldier, having come
straight OF on hearing OF the disaster had nothing
with him. linen ana clothes had to he found for
him. The Emperor is delighted. and the presence oil
this glory OF the past has had good effect upon the
officers who saw Changarner With the Emperor at
Fanlquemont
Count Bismarck on French Tactics.
Count Bsmarcks report OF The victories of Saar
bruck ana Woerth concludes thns:--''The French
win concentrate their armies towards their rear
and the decisive battle Will therefore have 70 be
fought in the interior OF France. But the inhumanty
and Incendiarsm OF their warfare In setting lire IL
an open town Ike Saarbruck before relnquish nQ
hpnypu ptill than the O.