The New York herald., 1878-03-09
1T U A r Y.
COUNT PAoLo FEDERICO scLoPIs Dr soLER-
ANo ITALIAN srArEsMAN


COUNT PAoLo rEpEs1Go scLorm DI soLER-
ANo. ITALIAN STATESMAN.
The cablc announces the death OF Count Sclopis
the Italian statesman, who presided at the Geneva
court OF Arbitration. Count Paoo FEDERICO Scopsis
a Soierano was q native OF Turin and was born In
l7o& He was the son OF a celebrated jurst, the
Count Aicssandro sclopis, and his mother was
Countess Gabrielle Peyrsrti di Condove The father
has left behind the record OF accomplished gentle
man, and the mother, belonging TO renowned fam
lily, 10 represented likewise lady Of high culture
The son had. therefore, The ADVANCES OF home al
fordlng early and ample opportunities 20 lay tho
foundation for superior education. FEDERICO Scopis
studied Jurisprudence at the University OF his native
sity, and already, at tho early age OF twen'y'
received his diploma az doctor-at-aw. ABOUT one
rear later ne was admitted TO the Bar and shortly
lfssrward accepted an appointment In tho Depart
nent OF the Minister OF the Interior Prosper baloo,
man OF great attainments was at that period at the
head OF the Ministry; he recognized In young Sciops
rare talents, combined with immense aptitude for
busness ana took the warmcst interest In bringing
ou. the young II under these auspices that
Count Sclopis became associated with men who,
under the guidance of Cavour later lie rendered
such eminent services the Italian cause. Ia the
year 1921 King charles Albert 10 the throne OF
Piedmont Turn being then the capital thereof That
sovereigp while Crown Prince, was supposed 10 hold
views highly favorable tho liberal party; but. from
the very he into power. be exposed that
psrty TO q course Of bitter disappointment. Charles
Albert threw himself into the Of the clercals and
deserted the ranks OF tho liberals For the latter
were thus deprived OF all hope OF success FEDERICO
Scopis shared but little the common feeling OF dis
appoinl lment. In his judgment tho proper time for
scton ma nad s oe v. S aS ~ ~ ns
pared TO appreciate the boon impaired BY liberal In
srtut,ons He did not consider the cause OF liberty
irrevocabIy lost. Notwithstanuing his extreme
youth he knew we'll how TO exercise patience,
and tor long time scopis maintained the
attitude OF q silent and patient observer. He did
not interrupt his studies and thus successfully
paved the way for future action During that period
ausned him Afterwards to take a prominsnt place
IN the ranks OF the pioneers OF Italian unity The
hrst fruits OF his labors reached the public IN the
legislation of Piedmont This led TO the pub
licstlon OF a still more important work, and
IN 1S40 appeared she hrst volume OF tho History
OF Italian Legisiation." rhat work revealed the
authors mind; It showed the patient inquirer, tho
from lns very outset ne had July understood tho
outics snd responsibilities devoving on tho
historian. Win tne nrmness o. IA, a master nand
OF the progress OF legislation from tho downfall
OF the Roman Empire to the period when the
Napoeonc dynasty succumbcd. All the great social
facts which occurred during that time are exposed
and demonstrated with minutsnsss denotiug the
acute sensitvoness OF 1ne critical mind Truthful
moss prevails throughout his narratives, and OF the
reviewers the works OF Count Scopis says "Wh-
wurE lsep So rSe phiosopny o. sns Sory
Italian legislation" :"
Count scopis, in his works, had limited himself
10 the tssk Of depicting the contrast between the
results obtained from the action OF various systems
VI legislation. leaving It TO tho student 10 give pre-
erencs 10 whichever side his Imagination his
appreciation would direct him. Nevertheless when
ne proper time mad arrived, Count Sclopis was
ns. ' he had not wavered IN his opinions since Inc
year 1921 When toward the end ol lS47 that polit-
cal storm looned up which, In the succeeding year,
tho noparchics system, and the throne OF Charles
Albert was threatened, like many othors the hour
was near whom system OF apselutlsm was CON-
PEELED mako room for reform aud admit the intro
auction OF constitutional government Charles
Albert could NO longer resist the pressure OF pop
uIar oatcry; above all he had to grant tree
press A decree. dated October 80, 1S47, appointed
Count sciops president o. cGmmiss,on' whose oasl.
step toward reorm. The only Journal OF any note
which existed up to that period was the Messagsre
Tocinese but toward the middle OF the month 0 De-
ccmber tho appearance was sanctioned OF TWO po-
lilical journas-uamcly. the Risor0tmento and
contributors Of these papers appear Cavour Ccsare
BsibO, Lorcpzio Valerie and otner prominent poll
in the history Of Italian Independence The French
revolution. in February, lS4s, which sent King Louis
Philippe into exile, produced an enormous sensation
In Italy. Charles Albert narrowly escaped the fsto
which Defel the French King by timely concessions.
The Republic was proclaimed throughout France
Of March the Pisdmontsse King was oom-
PEELED 10 abandon his former advisors Calling
Upon Cssars Balbo, friend and companion since
childhood OF Sciops he sanctioned the formation of
. Ministry whose programme stipulated freedom Of
the press, liberty OF speech, recognition OF the
French Republic, socularizaon cccesiastical 70.
lations, and SO forth. Count sclops mad promi.
nent seat in the new Cabinet From that
prominent counsellor in tho affairs OF his country
and took high rank among the abest OF public
tered the ssrainian Senate and suSseq uonty alisd
tho Office OF Vice President ot tnat body After I'LL
Ing other prominent posi!ions no was finally raised
senate Throughout the sventful period OF tho last
thirty years Count sclopis was leading
actor. He earned the reputation Of . grcat
and successful statesman, and the eminont SER
Woes he rendered a. such have been recog-
nized BY the Italian poope. while tho deep and nt
him IN foreign land high honors. As man learned
in the law he was associated as honorary member OF
various foreign societies, and last not least, he
was admitted a corresponding member OF ths
Institute do France. When tho King of Italy
Eos.Sa "' and 'p America, no 10 name saco co%m,s.
sioner the Board Of Arbitration Vt Geneva
seem almost impossible that HIS Majesty could have
Count sciops There was probably no man In Italy
moro able or more acceptable Count scopls is thus
described by HERALD correspondent, who .nter-
viewed him at Turn IN May, 1879
'rho personal Count sclopis graceful
and pleasing He has q head covered with rich wh,te
HAIR n clear, open counLensnce, with high forenead.
HIS manners are charming and dignined, denoting
bonhomn,te and good feeling toward his fellow man,
without ntermi nghng with that patronzing air dis
played often by mon holding his position. Count
Sclopis not only gave me the information desired,
but invited me 10 renew my visit IN . lew days.
The conversation was spread over nearly An hour,
during which nc asked me many questions which
showed tho deep interest no takes In American
AFFAIRS that nc had thoroughly mastered the spirit
oil language Ii has been crroneously stated else
where that OF the arbtratOrs had knowledge OF
the English language. SO far Count Solops
ccrned the report Is not correct but tho contrary
his knowledge OF English is unimpeachabls though
he speaks naturally with strong accent"
FRANCIS CHARLES JOSEPH, ARcHDuKE OF
AUSTRIA.
A cablc despatch from Vienna announces the death
Of The Archduke Francis, father OF the Emperor Of
Austria Francis Charles Joseph, Prince Imperial
and Archduko Of Austria. Prince Royal OF HUNGARY