New-York tribune., 1872-07-19
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
HAzEN's SCHOOL AND ARMY in GERMANY
AND FRANCE.

EKAsS EAs II nv Prevct MaiHrGeneral W. B HA
YIN, u. S. A. l2mo. pp. 4os tharper q bfo'"orS'
Among the swarm of ophemeral productions called
forth by the late FrancoPrussian war, the present
volume is distinguished by contrast rather thsn Oy
resemblance afrording rich store OF exact ana
novel information impaired IN singulariy vigorous
,nd attractive style. General Hazen enjoyed
ecpIar advantages for the preparation of his work.
having had the freedom of the German lines ana
familiar access TO the society of the leading German
commanders by which he was enabled TO prohtm
the highest degree from hls own military education
and experience. Soon after the breaking out OF inc
war he made the acquaintance of Count Bismarck
with whom he reports an interesting interview 10
ward the end OF September, 1870 The purport Oh
the VISIT may be best described m General ha%ehs
own words.
Iho,-o ,,st yts,,ea Coupt bismarck with Gen Burn
aide We found him QuareTed az ttrrr5s W., COUNT .i
seat Of the Paris branch Of the BotnsehSS' % @
Count Bismarck engaged with one OF tne u rItnVn
en@1te R oT.e weo SS on being shown n we found
Count Bismarck busy enCaged III copyng WI VIII =. 20
pencil as thick ones thumb, some very rough draft St
y document lie came forward and received us win
warmth and a smile Of genuine amabhy ana hhonoSs6
and alter few remarks upon the latest war news begged
70 he pemittod T. finish his copy, which would take but
seg chairs and wrtncdesR He is something over six
feet i'm hight with large frame, well hlleo out Dut nor
sato the usual sernness his countenance changes TO
Kindness with manner of open rankness tat eaiihoI
= Il
his copy, he turned 10 us and scarcely Wane ioa &
fresh cigarette, began very interesting a OF az es
two hours duration III which be was the unlnter upeu
speaker. -. .o,i.to5 20 fDd
tb1msclvcs involved I'm general war After long and
iaborious Of duties al Berlin, had gone uoWn
my place Pomerania, and was engaged IN laylne Out Ou
my grounds and planting my gardens. with my ~lLe hq
ali my children about me- happy IN the benei Una! a.
,houd have an uninterrupted summer, without ule vs
traction Of official work Some time IN MAY tt
6egan 10 reach me- sometimes in cipher, lndlcauhs Ih
there might be trouble with France but | gave but
little heed TO them and continued inc ruiaI WIN VI Vi
SnIre NV place is not directly on the line OF coInnuni
cation, that my letters and papers dia not e@ch e
made possible by previous dispatches.
The Count proceeded to remark that the subject
al the Young HOhenzolleIns pretensions TO the
throne Of Spain had already been brought 10 the
notice of the King. who had opposed them ON the
,,ronnd of the unftness of German princes TO rule
Latin subjects For himself, though, he had not
been officially consulted on the subject; he thought
n n pity for young man who desired kingly
career not to take the position when it was ct his
disposal The King at last reluctantly came round,
and gave his assent, not as sovereign, but as the
head Of the Prussian army, in which the young
man held o commission. The thought that II could
10 any way be distasteful 10 the French sovereign
never occurred TO any member of the Prusslan
Government Then came the French note OF protest.
Seeing that it likely to make trouble between
the two countries, the young man renouneed the
project before il had been fairly brought to the no.
tice of Prussia. He came TO Berlin and finding
everything settled he supposed, went back TO his
country home the next morning and the King went
20 his Summer resort at Ems. But what was the
surprise to learn in few days that France was not
satisfied. and required adisclamer from the Prussan
Cabinet The Prussian ambassador at Paris
was OF once instructed 10 sustain the dignity
Of his Government, but he did not quite
seem 10 comprehend the gravity of the situation.
,+ofR Raf1ir pnn
now wrote me that it seemed inexpedient for the
King to remain longer at Ems, unaccOmpanied by his
ministers. The King abhOrs war, and our military
system Is such as to bring into the ranks
the very best of our men. He seemed ready to
make great concessions rather than bring sacrifices
upon the country, and wrote a dispatch TO the En-
peror virtually making the disclaimer asked This
dispatch was sent 10 me- his minister, for revision
and it's tone somewhat altered TO better suit the mer
eency ] now telegTaphed again to our minister TO
,ustiin the dignity of Prussia. The King was not
offended by the conduct of Benedetti, but saw iii
70 treat him with consideration. The ambassador
at Paris was still unequal 10 his work, and
wrote the King letter urging the withdrawal OF his
dispatch and full compliance with the wishes Of the
Emperor The King, 10 save war, was inclined to dc
So but the sentiment OF Germany, and the advice OF
his ministers prevented him and upon his refusal
10 withdraw his dispatch set out for Berlin, where
cident We all met at the railway-station in Berlin
were Joined 10y the Crown Prince and had set out
foI the Assembly Chamber, when our attention was
attracted by the newsbOys crying out that war had
been declared by the French. We sought the
papers and the King, believing that war had been de-
olared put up his hands his head, and said, Must
my old age again 90 to war and tears ran down
his checks Upon examining the papers, it was
found to be quite unceI tain whether war had been
declared OF not. There was no actual declaration
but telegram saying that a declaration had been
made. But the time for action had arrived and the
crown prince, just behind me, whispered in my ear,
Radical OF nothing l then said to the King that
there was no impediment 10 mObilizng the whole
army and that no occasion had ever been so favor
able He at once replied that he would
mobilize the whole army. Fearing that
ne would retTact, / spoke out quickly, and
IN loud voice, so that forty persons could
hear me, The King has declared that he Will mo-
bilize the whole army, and the war minister, who
was present said 1 have heard it, and Will at once
give the necessary orders The work be-
yond recall and what followed you ali know. Ger
many If peaceful nation. We have nearly per-
feet military system, but il is for defense and not
fOr aggression, and is rendered necessary by our
geographical position"
The personal description of Count Bismarck given
by General Hazen presents brief though graphic
sketch Of the great statesman:
The whole manner Of this remarkable man impresses
with his frank good nature, and ms converse
Won reveals mind thoroughly trained in the highest
school Of German philosophy and nberalty. He speaks
English perfectly and possesses 10 singular degree e
power Of presenting subjects clearly and 1orcbJ Tue
idea Of Bismarcks personal appearance generally aC-
copied the United states s incorrect as makes him
ten years TOO young and 100 precise IN dress His brow