The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-08

THE coUNr or PARIS.
ausntly in England. He Travelled extern
slveiy, and in is60 visited the East together
with bis brother, the Duke Of Charters,
who aIso accompanied him in 1861 TO the
United States. lie and his brother served
on the staff Of Gen. Mcclellan. at the lat
ters suggestion. from November. 1851, till
after his retreat to the James river in the
summer Of 1862. when he returned to
England, chiefly because of the possibility
oil complications between the United States
and France in regard to Mexico, having
received the warmest concentrations Tor
courage and military capacity. As MEM
Der of McClsllan's staf. with the rank Of
captain. he figured in the campaign
against Richmond, in the siege of York
town, IA the battles of Williamsburg, Fair
Oaks, and in his retreat on the James
river. In 1864 be married his cousin
Amelie, n daughter of the Spanish Duke
OF Montpensier. and she bore four daughters
and two sons. His eldest son, Robert,
Duke OF Orleans. born in 1863. has been
involved in many scandals with women,
and 10 dsspissd by all who know him.
His eldest daughter, Amelie, is
queen Of Portugal. In 1901 the
count and countess were very active
In London and afterward in Paris for the
relief of French soldiers during the war.
A sum OF $500 was sent from New York
uted By persons who desired by this means
TO attest their regard for the counts sery-
ices TO the Union; and q considerable
amount from other American contributors
was placed at the counts disposal for dis
tribuuon. At the close OF the war with
Germany be took up his residence In Paris.
In 1871 he Mas admitted o member of the
national assembly at Versailles, under NJ.
Theirs president of the French republic,
and on December -, 1872, the assembly
voted tho restitution of the property of
the Orleans family. He visited the Count
OF Chambord a. Frohsdorf, August 5, 1878.
and relinquished bis claims TO the throne
in favor OF the-latter, on condition of being
recognized as the sole heir after
Chambord's death TO the regal rights
of both branches of the Bourbons. On
August q. 1888, Chambord died, and the
elder branch of the Bourbons became sx-
tinct the legitimists uniting on the Count
OF Paris. The marriage at Lisbon of the
daughter Of the Count OF Paris TO the
crown prince Of Portugal. in 1856. was
made the occasion OF = oyalist demonstra-
ton that left no doubt that the head of
the Bourbons had assumed the part of 3
pretsnder. In the presence of the foreign
ministers, who we're invited TO the cere-
mony, the connection Of the royal house
with France was indicated in various
symholical ways. such as the grouping of
the bridal gifts according to provinces,
and hopes of q restoration were openly ex-
pressed. This festal demonstration con-
WINGED the French republican leaders of
the sxpediency of Kidding France of the
dangerous presence Of the Orleans pre-
tender, and q bin was passed for the
banishment of all members OF houses
that had formerly reigned in France.
The Count of Paris awaited the
notice at his castle OF En. where
crowds Of orleanists. among whom
were $50 deputies and senator's, assembled
70 manifest their indignation and paw
homage 10 their leader. lie departed st
once for England. The marriage Of his
daughter had been notified by the Connt
of Paris not only 60 the soyereigns of Eu-
rope. whom he addressed, according 20 the
formulary used by relgning princes.
as his cousins. but also. after the old
custom OF French kings. TO the dukes
and peers Of France. On the day that he
quilted tina Chateau d'Ea the count issued
the following manifesto; Compelled TO
QUIT The soil OF my native country, pro-
test ia the name OF right against the vio-
lsnce that is used toward me. Passion
ately attached 10 my country, whose mis-
fortunes have rendered 10 still more dear
TO me. l have lived there until now with
out Infringing the laws In order 10 drag
me from Ia the moment has been chosen
when had Just returned 20 IL rejoicing in
having formed anew bond between France
and . friendly nation. In prescribing me
revenge is taken On the three and a half
million votes which on the &th of October
condemned the faults Of the republic, and
it's sought 10 intimidate those who ara
daily bleaching themselves from IL am
male tho object Of attack against the
monarchieAl principle. the charge Of which
has Seen Transmitted 20 me by those ~ho
had so molly preserved IL 1t is sought 20
separate from France the head Of the glori-
Gus family that has directed il during nine
centuries in the work OF national unity.
which, associated with the people in good
and bad fortune has formed its greatness
and It's prosperity. IL - hoped that the
nation has forgotten the happy and pacific
reign OF nay grandfather. Louis Philippe,
and the more recent DAYS when my
brother and ny uncle, after having fought
under iis nag. served IN the ranks
Of ia valiant army. These expectations
vii 6a deceived. Taught by experiences.
France viii not lie mistaken either as 20
the cause or a. % the Aathors of tie evils
under which she sulfeTs Sac viii recoE-
mae thas the mon ATcay, traditional IN It's
principle and modern ~ its institutions,
/ caa alone supply remedy for them. Is Is
ouiY tbs traditional monarchy, OF which
/ I an tAs representative. thas can reduce
- importance tAoss men 81 disorder
Wao menace TIE peace OF tae c01afry;
can insure political aud religious liberty.
revive authority Ga4 restore the pubic
/ fortunes. Is only can give 20 Cur demo
cratic society a strong government. ore
apea 70 all superior TO parties, one sho&@
stSegstiy wit be fer k0rope = pledge OF
/ sndarax peace. Ny duty = % laboS ln-
cssskatly 81 the work Of salvation. VIA
/ tie hslp Of God and 81 al those who share
ny faith in the fatare ! shall accomplish
IL Tbs republic Is AFRAID. Ia striking a.
me Il gives me prominence. | have eoAu-
deBes IA France. Al ghe decisive hear /
shall ee ready" Ia ISST the Coant Of
H.rts rssaAsa tas aaSz azeak.ts IA tae L.