New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-19

Pcsth Feb. 15.-Count Gyula Andrassy, the we'll
known Hungarian statesman, who has been i'll for
some time at Volosca, Fiume died today
Vienna, Feb 19-ln Hungary steps have already
been taken for the erection Of a monument to Count
Andrassy.
Gyua Count Andrassy who, after being sentenced
TO death by the Austrian Government in 1940
eventually rose to the post of Prime Minister and
Chancellor of the Empire, was certainly one of the
most interesting and brilliant figures Of the nine
tenth century. lie born in 1923 at Zemplln ana
was the second son OF Count Charles Andrassy, dis
tinguished economical and industrial rcformer Tho
ancestry of his family is traced back to the eleventh
century in Bosnia. They moved to Hungary In tho
sixteenth century and acquired there immense estates
and the rank Of count At the age OF twenty three
young Gyula was elected member of the Hungarian
Diet TO represent his native town, and soon became
known for his political tact and extraordinary elo
quencc. In 154S he took prominent part III the III
surrection Of the Iungarians against Austria anu com
manded the Zemplln militia in several victorious Dat
ties against the Imperial forces.
Sentenced to DEATH after the revolution, with thirty
nine Magyar nOblemen of equally high rank ana
hanged in eflgy by the Austrian Govern
ment Count Andrassy prudenty remained al
Constantnopc until tho Vicnncse authorities put ior
ward demand for his exraditlon The Porte SturdhS
refused to surrender him but unwilling to constitute
a source OF trouble and complication to MS Iurh9D
friends he departed for Paris, where he lived ior
time In small apartment the Place de la Madeleine
Soon however, his funds became rather low ana
accordingly he moved over to London, where he was
discovered in an almost pennilcss condition by
Young attache OF the Austrian consulate named
Schsefer Notwithstanding tho danger incurred Dy
giving shelter and hospitality TO a refugee under
sentence Of death, young schaehcr. who had nothing
but his pay on which to subsiSt shared both MS
lodging his table and his scanty purse with Andrasy
a.. Audpas upVp forgot
kindness and Of his last acts before leaving once
In 1879 was to promote his friend Scaeircr for whom
lac had obtained rank and nobliary title, to tie post
Of Minister Plcnipotentiary at Washington
In 1857 tho amnesty declared in favor of all
participants Of the revolution of 1913 permitted his
return to his native land Three years later he was
once more elected to tho Diet at Buda-Pesth. and
became warm supporter OF the leader OF the Natoha
party Franz Deak. During the stormy years whlch
followed he proved one Of Dcaks most able cucnant'
and when after the battle Of sadowa Francis Joseph
was at length persuaded by Count BeuSt 10 grant
constitution to Hungary he was appointed Prime
Minister Of tho Magyar Kingdom on the recomnichda
ton Of Dcak. Among the principal events oil Ills
premiership were the civil and political emancipation
Of the Jews aud the completion Of the elaborate rail-
road system. His influence and power were ich
throughout Europe. and Prince Bismarck having
become ono OF his warmc5t admirers, cNcit'n
every possible means In his power to obtain us
appointment TO the Chanceorship IN succession
tn Count Beust. The latter was exceedingly hoStllc
Ia Germany, and raised obstacle that ne couln
think Of in order IL delay the formation Of the IV
Kaiser Bund' Three Emper0rs' Alliance "h,h
va, Bismarcks principal hobby at that time. In
1-7l Bcust at length busted, Andrdosy btcdlne
Au-troI hungarian Chancellor In hi, pace, ana ulc
" prci Kaiser Eund7 became an accomplished ihct
Thanks to this alliance peace IN Europe although oilch
lnpcrilled was maintained until 1-11, when the oGt-
break Of the Turko-I War brought IL 70 close
In the following year he proceeded 10 BcrIli % az
tend the famous International Congress hclu ultle
Plcnipotcntiary OF tho Austro Hungarian Empire he
warmly supported Germany throughout the delibc'-
tiuns and when he returned 10 Vienna was dlc 10 IN
form hl, master that be had added the fertile TURK
i- provinces Of Bosnia and herzegovina 10 ms comm
ions ThenccfOrth all hi, efforts were dlrcctcd 10
bring about an alliance offensive and defensive with
Germany efforts In which he was warmly seconded
by bismarck but opposed by the late Emperor william,
who the very day Of his death preferred Russia TO
Austria.
Tlc threats Of Prince Bismarck 70 resign unless
he consented the treaty Induced his German Majesty
fo anx his Signature 20 the treaty between the two
nations. which exists 20 THIS day. II was signed Al
Vienna on october = lo19, aud 10 the aaton~hinent
the following day all h, Offices and withdrew into
private nfr. The my -'cry II his resignation AZ the
very crowuing point Of his career ha- always remained
"a mystery Tor which no satisfactory excuse has ever
been advanced n cannot however, De regarded
A. having been a disgrace. For during The remaining
ten wears ~ his life he retained the affection and
intimacy Emperor and Of al the Imperial house
81 very marked degree.
lie leaves daughter married 10 Prince Monicuuovo.
a uoblennn well known IN this city and n Newport.
and who is vice president ~ the Hungarian Diet.
The widowed Connie, was known m her day aS ono
81 The most famous beauties ~ the Fmpir. TIN"
dad state man himself VAS remarkably handsome
man.