New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20

ARCHDUKE CHARLES LOUIS OF AUSTRIA.
gary's millennium. The principal celebration,
which was to take place June 8, has been
postponed. and period Of mourning has been
officially ordered.
Archduke Charles Louiss second son. Arch
duke Otto Francis Joseph. is regarded as
heir 10 the Austro-H Hungarian throne, his
elder brother. Archduke Francis Ferdinand. who
became heir to the throne after the suicide OF
Archduke Rudolph the Prince Imperial. In Janu-
airy. 1850 and the abdication OF his father, being
incurably Ill. and consequently incapacitated
from succeeding 10 the throne.
Although the late Archduke Charles Louis
blameless in private lfe Prince Albert. the Con-
sort OF Queen Victoria yet his death will be well
coined by the people OF Austro- Hungary with
much feeling of relief II he had been the great
est scoundrel that had been born the steps
OF throne. For since the tragic ending OF the life
OF Crown Prince Rudolph. Ave years ago. he had
stood next in the line Of succession to his elder
brother. Emperor Francis Joseph. and the posi-
bility OF his becoming one day the ruler OF the
Dual Empire has been regarded with apprehension,
not alone within the limits OF the latter, but like
wise throughout Europe eThese sentiments have
been due TO the knowledge that the Archduke-a
stately. handsome man. with grave. dignifed man.
I ners and an d-Worldish look In his eyes-was
! completely out of sympathy with the nineteenth
century, and that he regarded with disgust every
popular movement. He never concealed the fact
that. In his eyes religious liberation was basphemy
and constitutional government on par with
anarchy. These opinions on the part Of the head
OF State might weigh less in other monarchical
countries OF Europe But in Austro- Hungary the
sovereign exercises predominant an influence.
no, only In social matters. but also in political
and administrative affairs. that the power which
IL thus vested In his hands verges on autocracy
The Archduke was born in Schoenbrunn In 1893,
and was the third son OF that ultra-reactionary
al,l,. Etan hn srhe
brother the Emperor Ferdinand abiicatsd in
lslo sooner than concede 10 his people constitu-
tonal form OF government. waived his own claim
to the throne with n sneerng Jest To be an
Emperor at the beck and call OF n parliamentary
majority I'D at all At In with his IDEAS OF what
was right and seemly. He therefore stepped aside
quite cheerfuly and allowed his eldest son the
present Emperor. to take his place He then re-
/ tired into the country and devoted himself to the
~iucation OF his three younger sons-Maximilan
,doomed one day to die in Mexico). Charles Louis
and Louis Victor. He summoned the Jesuit Fa-
theirs 10 help him In his task: and they AMI he
certainly did their best to keep up the traditions
OF the Hapsburgs BY imbuins the lads with low
ing veneration for all that has been" and with
.cornful mistrust OF all that rs" The Archdukes
were taught 10 regard change. reform. progress as
words rraught with sinister meaning. and popular
rights as synonymous with the wrongs OF kings
In early days 1t was manifest that In many re-
spe,ts Charles Louis was moro gifted than his
brothers. hts literary taste even as BOY, b"lnS
slnguary refined and scholarly. and his talent
for science unmlstakable. He had not a touch
however Of the martial ardor OF his family; and
although he entered the army II was more as a
matter OF form than with any idea OF regarding 1t
seriously "A profession.
As soon az the Archduke had completed his TWEEN !
tieth year his brother. the Emperor. insisted upon
making him the Governor OF 0acia. The response |
Bile Ministers OF the day regarded the appointment
with a certain amount Of apprehension; for they /
yer. well aware that the training the young man /
hal received hardly OF a nature to Mt him for |
An official position In a country which. theoretically |
AZ least is constitutional Count Bombeles. how
ever who accompanied him as confidential adviser. |
was a shrewd man OF the world. and under his |
guidance the Archduke discharged all the duties Of
his position In a most exemplary fashion and won |
the good opinion Of all sorts and conditions OF men.
In those DAYS he was a bright handsome fellow. full
OF nfe and vgor. keenly interested in all he saw ard |
heard-one in fact. for whom all men prophesied
brilliant future.
He had been sent to Galica simply prepara-
ton for a important Office and in July 1855 he
was appointed to the Viceroyalty OF Tyro posi-
ton for which he was admirably suited The Arch
duke had. I'm his own nature. much In common
ilgous enthusiasm. passionate loyalty. Intense patri-
otsm-wlth the Tyrolese. and had always been more
in touch with them than with tire Austrlans or the
Bohemians AS Viceroy OF Tyrol he proved de-
cided success His relationship 10 the Emperor
raised him above many Of the petty restraints Gov
errors of less exalted rank have to encounter whe
his ability an administrator. aided az IL was by
his indefatigable Industry and infinite patience In
the mastery OF details, enabled him not only to per-
form his own duties efficiently. but to keep his sub
ordnates I'D to the mark. lie soon became NM
mensey popular In the province; and wheh' III 1907
he brought his bride. Margaretha OF Saxony, TO his
Tyroese home. the whole population went out 10
welcome the Youthful pair-the Archduke was twen-
ty-three his wife sixteen-with an enthusiasm ina.
knew therb nd limit.
The Archduchess was slngularly beautiful. and shs
combined In a marked degree sweetness OF DISPOSE
ton with strength OF character. Child though sne
was her influence her husband. who was pas
sIonately devoted to her. considerable she mad
been brought nd I'm a much free and whole
some atmosphere than he and under her tuition IL
almost seemed II he were ut last beginning 10
shake OFF the trammels priestly training and family
tradition had cast around him. II the Archduchess
Margaretha had lived, Charles Louis would have
been a different man from what he was. Cnfortu-
natey for him and for Austria she died after few
hours Illness September IL, 1858. Her death almost
killed the Archduke. For months his reason hung In
the balance: and when, at length. the hrst violence
OF his grief past. he had become so weakened.
mentally and physically. that he declared he would
retire to a monastery He was In Rome at that
time Before. however he could carry out his IN
tention. the Italian war began; and Charles Louis
was not the man TO desert his country when 1t was
." He Hurried back to Tyrol. and threw himself sst
putting the land into state OF defence His faith
in Austria wavered. and he never doubted
that the rebel provinces would soon be reduced
TO obedience The peace OF Villafranca therefore,
ga me upon him blow. the more cruel from
being unexpected. He considered the treaty an
eternal dishonor for his country. and held the Min.
isters. by whose advice the Emperor had consented
10 such a capitulation, TO be towards ana traitors
When once the peace signed he sank Into
state OF the most profound depression. He had
nrmly believed that Austria on the straight
road to ruin and IL agony to him to know
hat he had been poweriess to save II. The Jesuts
regained ALI their former power his mind. to the
not small detriment Of his mental vigor .Religlous
liberation was at that time burning question IN
the land and the Archduke who had come to re-
ga I'd any concession TO the Protestants In the light
or an insult 20 me cnurcn 3yroa pppnossd 70