New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-27
COUNT CARLO CADORNA.
ONE OF CAvOUR'S ASSOCIATES DEAD-A
NOBLE JESUIT RECRUIT.
Rome, December IL.

NOBLE JESUIT RECRUIT.
Rome December IL.
The death of Carlo Cadorna-minster, coun-
sellor ambassador, parGamentarian, journalist
which occurred in Turin, in the arms OF MS
brother, General Raffaele Cadorna, few days
ago. removes one of the few remaining founders
of united Italy. Although he had seen more than
four score winters and summers, his demise was
unexpected Only few weeks ago he presided al
q meeting Of the State Council, OF when ne hau
been chairman for years, and spoke IN hopelul
manner of the work Of the coming year. lie TOOK
too. an active interest in the International Con-
gress of Peace, which was recently brought TO
close and wrote a number Of articles during the
present winter, full Of his usual hopeful strength
and vgor His end is o national loss. An in
tense Liberal Of the Cavour school, men or all
parties mourn his death, knowing that he was
statesman who stood above petty things, an ideal
Italian, and an ardent servant of his King.
Cadornas life was so intimately connected with
the events which led to the reestablshment of the
country that his biography is almost history OF
modern Italy He was bon-to mention only the
main incidents in his active life-in Pallanza, in
1909. with the hereditary rank of count. He was
educated in Turin partly by the Jesuits. and began
the practice of law at Casale In 1890. He entered
Parliament of Piedmont in 1s4s, and began at
once to work for the reunion Of Italy. United
Italy, was the political ideal to which he sacri
feed time, opportunities and money. Under the
premiership Of Gioberti; in 1s4s, he became
Minister Of Education. and at the side of King
Albert took part in the negotiations with Austria
in the war of 1s49 AS Senator Of the King
DOM he again assumed the Portfolio of Instruc-
ton in 1858, under the leadership of Cavour, who
always expressed for Cadorna the greatest admira-
ton.
After the establishment of the Union he occu-
pied various Ministerial offices, and served as
Italian Ambassador in London from 1869 to 1875.
He succeeded Ambrois de NevaChe as President of
the State Council in the latter year and had ever
since then remained at its head Cadorna began
to write for the newspapers more than sixty years
ago. and never gave up In all that time his
journalistic occupation His first articles related
to the possible development of his M
tive country. and outlined his plans for
the union Of its various States Under
the name Tn ex-Ministro,' he was a regular
contributor 10 the "Nuova Autologia' during the
eighties, and wrote numerous articles upon the
Administration, Church politics, foreign affairs
the relations and influence Of the Triple Alliance
and the colonial affairs of Italy. His pseudonyme
vigorous and terse style of which he was master
had great influence and received fattering atten-
ton He was an anti-Clerical although good
adherent of the Church, and fearless in his
attacks upon the Vatican In his ia
nous article in the Deutsche Revue"
in 1884, on the relations between Italy and
the Holy See, he declared proudly that sOlu-
ton OF the question only lay in the Curia's
becoming gradually accustomed to the loss of
temporal power; and that Italy could well afford
to wait until that took place. He believed that
it was only question of time.
In appearance the dead man was almost eff
Terminate. His figure was slight and wiry. In
the lines of his face could be read womanly
softness and depth Of feeling, coupled with great
strength of will. His eyes flashed with the fire
of genius His thin, clear-cut features reminded
many people of Silvio Pellico, and attracted at
tention wherever he appeared.
Cadorna's memory was remarkable and never
forsook him even up to the last moments Of his
life. He was able in consequence to speak ex-
temporaneously upon almost any subject and
while Minister could answer interpretations and
repeat almost verbatim long reports with an
ease which astonished his colleagues on the bench
and the deputies in the seats Of the House
He was accustomed to do all his writing while
standing at high desk. He did not believe
that he could do good literary work in a sitting
position. Neither would he ever avail himself
of the services Of q secretary. Secretaries he
looked upon as hindrances rather than aids
to work He wrote all his articles and
prepared all his reports with his own hands, and
without assistance. The variety of his knowledge
was astonishing, and he never lost touch with
current affairs His friends were countless and
their sorrow is deep and true.
Prince Ippolito Aldo-Frandini Borghese, q
| nephew of the present head Of the great Roman
house, has entered the order Of the Jesuits The
young man is only eighteen years old From his
eorliest years hA has always shown an inclination
toward the Church and the life of an ascetic, SO
that his friends, while regretting his determine
ton, are not surprised at its fulfment. lie
reached his decision to withdraw from the world,
it is said, at the recent celebration in honor of
San Luigi Gonzaga. whom he has also chosen as
his patron saint. The young Prince took his final
vows of poverty a few weeks ago, in the chapel
OF the Albergo Castanzi. BY his renunciation, his
fortune of 100000 lire falls into the treasury
of the Jesuits. At time when the family has
been reduced financially, many members regret the
loss Of the large sum OF money. Their regrets.
however, are vain.
WITTY rlIy WIS IN vYCFpTI0v