The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-11

Trey beTndTu ApHOHbc, Is bne C1leI Vi lHe DTduOu
Of Lauraquas, into which the house has merged,
and is now known by the title Of Prince de la Tour
Auvergne- -Lauraquais. He was born at Paris on
the 29d 81 October, 1923, his father being Prince
Charles Meichoir Philippe Bernard. At the time
OF the coup d'etat, in 1882 he was young man OF
twenty-nine years Of age, and was distinguished for
his Abilities diplomatic and otherwise. BY promptly
giving in his adhesion to the empire he was re-
ceived into the favor Of the Emperor Napoleon, and
after the lapse of few years named Senator OF
France, holding that position with credit In Au-
gust, 1851, he was married to Emile Celeste de
Montault des lies, by whom he had one child,
boy, born in June, 1852 His wife died at Florence
on the sth Of March, 1857, and he has not married
again.
Before 1853 Prince de la Tour dAuvergne held no
special diplomatic position under the empire, al
though he frequently took active part in the
political affairs OF France. on the 18th Of October
OF that year, however, he was appointed Ambassa-
dor Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentary to
the Court OF st. James, and in the December fol-
lowing arrived in London and presented his creden-
tials. This position he continued to hold until July
Is, 1862 when he was called by the Emperor to the
position of Minister Of Foreign Affairs. His ministry
fell at the close Of the year, and he gave way to
Count Napoleon Daru, under the Olivier regime. On
the 2Oth OF July of the present year he sent by
the Emperor as Ambassador to Vienna.
The Prince is a man OF much ability, but he has
already taken the oath OF fidelity to four different
governments whose principles were directly opposed
to each other All his tendencies are Of reaction.
ary character.
Admiral RiRnult de Eenouilly, the minister
was born at Rochefort on the 18th Of April in the
year 1907, and admitted to the naval school of
France in 1925. He entered the navy in 1880, was
captain of frigate in 1S41, q member OF the Admi-
ray in Paris in 1885, and Rear Admiral Of the naval
brigade operating against Sebastopol in 1856. In
the year 1856 he was despatched to command
the fleet in the China seas, and there
ce-operated with the British at the
capture OF Canton in 1851 He was promoted
Grand Onicer OF the Legion OF Honor in 1856 and
created Senator in 1860. In the month of January,
1862, he took command of the squadron in the Me-
diterranean, and was named Admiral January 27,
1864. Hewas made Minister OF Marine in 1867, and on
July is, 1862 was appointed to the same position in
Prince de la Tour d'Auvergnes Cabinet, retaining
his portfolio under NJ. OLIVIER and still holding over
now that there is another change The Admiral
has paid much attention to the development Of the
French iron-clad feet, and is practical well as
a scientific officer. He is a writer also, and has
edited some two or three popular works.
Nj. Henri Chevrenu, the the Minister of the Inte-
was born as Belleville, in the department of the
Seine, on the 2sth Of April, 1923. His father who
died In 1854, end was at one time school teacher at
Saint Maud, was member Of the Corps Legislatif.
For some time he engaged in literary pursuits, and
published, in connection with NJ Laurent Pichat, q
volume of poetry entitled Les Voyageuses" Qs44- -s)
In 1s4s he was a candidate for the Constituent AS
sembly and was defeated because OF his lacking a
few days OF the age necessary for eligibility to seat
From the start he showed himself warm partisan
OF Louis Napoleon, whose candidature for the office
OF President received his active and enthusiastic
support On the 10th of January Following he was
rewarded for his devotion to the interests OF the
newy-elected chief of the State by his appointment
as Project of the Ardeche although he was then
less than twenty-sx years old. In this capacity all
his energies were bent to the successful achieve
ment of the coup deta and after the establishment
Of the empire he was further rewarded with the
position OF Secretary TO the Minister of the
Interior and of Agriculture and Commerce. Here
again his zeal IN behalf of Imperialism had full
scope and play. He subsequently served with
credit as member of the General Council
OF Ardeche, and in 1858 he was appointed
Counsellor Of State and charged to defend the
budget before the Corps Legisatf But, in conse-
quehce of diffcultes OF detail and differences
of opinion with M. de Persigny he retired from the
Ministry, and was appointed Prefect OF the Depart
ment of Nantes In 1855. This position he held until
1860, when he was made Prefect OF the Loire In.
ferieure and in 1864 Prefect of the Rhone. During
this latter year he was again made Counsellor
Of State. In 1865 M. Chevreau was appointed a
Senator of France, and on January 6, 1870
was made Prefect of the Department OF the Seine
in place OF Baron Haussmann, whose sacrifice was
imperatively demanded by the supporters OF the
new constitutional" regime. M. Chevreau is a
man Of ability and great energy OF character but he
has always heretofore been a servile tool OF the
Emperor, and in the Interior office win have abun
| dant opportunity to render himself obnoxious
| TO the anti.Imperiallsts. Among other Imperial
favors bestowed upon him is that OF Commander O.
| the Legion OF Honor.
Nj. Pierre HIaxse, Minister of Finance,
was born at Perigeux, December 8, 1906, OF what Il
termed an ''obscure" family. In 1881 he was ad
mitted as an dU0ca attorney, and was patronizeC
by Marshal Bugeaud. M. FouId noticed his peculiar
ability, and soon afterwards took charge Of hi
| political fortunes He became a member both O
the Constituent and Legislative Assemblies in which
bodies he was recognized practical man. although
not much Of debating speech-maker. He retired
20 private life in 1888, but was recalled TO ofieia
position as Under Secretary Of State for Finance Il
| 1s49. April TO- 1851, he was appointed Minister O
Public Works, in which once he was very success
full during three or four years. He was an abl,
advocate of railroad extension in France and
during the interim inspected all the main line
already laid down in the empire and In othe
countries Of Europe, adopting and suggesting i'm
| provements. From 1854 to 1860 he hell
the portfolio OF Finance. In 1860 he wa
nominated Minister without portfolio, retired
| from the Cabinet In 1868 In consequence OF
disagreement with M. Fould, and was named
Prvy Councillor in April OF the last-name'
year. In July, 1869, he was again calle
to the head OF the Department OF Finance and he,
that position until relieved by M. Buffet in January
1870. For time il was thought that he would b
retained In the Cabinet under the new ministry bu
1t was found that there were SO many factions in tn
Liberal ranks TO conciliate that twould be necessar
for him 20 vacate the position towhich he has jus
been restored. He is an accomplished ana exper
enced fnancier, having originated and successfull
negotiated nearly all the great loans which the Em
peror has found necessary to bolster up his throne