The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-16

'N AhV'"N' w - IVA v
Turin merely Scratched on thr iInnd-Tho
Battlefield Nns Ten Miles from rarIs-Or-
ncinI Report or the scconds-nome Hovls
with Trinmph-Nobody but the Principals,
Seconds. ana Doctors witnessed the spir-
ited A~Tair-Both Men Fought with Dcs-
pcrntion. ns Though tho world Looked On.
Special Cabi, Des1.aich to THE sux.
PARIS. Aug. 15.-Tho duel between Prince
Henri OF Orleans and the Count Of Turin.
nephew OF King Humbcrt, which grew ont Of
statements made by the Prince regarding the
conduct OF the Italian prisoners who were cap
turcd by King Mcnclck during the recent dis.
astrous campaign in Abyssinia. took place at )
O'Clock this morning in the Bots des Marochaux.
about ten miles from Paris. The fight was n
desperate one. The Prince was severely
wounded. and was removed from the field hors
dc combat. The Count was slightly wounded.
Tho place where tho meeting occurred Is n
favoritc duclling ground.
Certain cynical persons decline even now TO
regard the affair seriously. and describe 1t as a
horrible accident on the field Of honor. A
majority OF the parisinns. however. treat it as
an international event OF the most tragic i'm.
p~ortancc. The victim is tho hero OF the hour.
and bulletins from his bedside are read with
Breathless interest on the boulevards. The in.
tcrcsting invalid has only to express the desire
and France will place all her dcstinies in his
hands; so, at least, the volatile enthusiasm Of
the crowds which throng the streets would in.
dictate.
Nothing. indeed. has thrown Paris into such n
fever OF excitement since President Carnot was
assassinated. 1t Is hardly necessary in record
ing this most sensational event in the recent his
tory OF mankind to reproduce the many columns
of patriotic rhapsody which I'LL the special
editions OF the Paris newspapers. The terrible
story when compressed into more modest pro
portions is about as follows:
Tho two principals realized yesterday that the
Tremendous public interest in their oraire
dhonneur forced upon them the choice between
n real duel and exposure to such penalties OF
popular rIdicule that their regulations would
not survive. The conferences between the
seconds became more numerous and solemn
than ever. the veil OF mystery was wound ostcn-
tatious!y around every feature OF the affair. and
every ?%unc,ilio was strictly observed.
Principals and seconds alike knew that the
eyes OF Europe we've upon them. and acted as
though the fate OF tho universe was in their
keeping. II was really supremacy ridiculous.
All manner OF false reports we're industriously
circulated, partly 20 whv, public curiosity and
partly 20 conceal the TINE and place of meeting.
1t was announced that the hight would not take
place on SUNDAY owing 10 religious reasons.
! NH ,r,,.l a. ,,a..-. .l r,,., aud ~, 400
populaco went TO bed on saturday nigh; expect.
ing that tho combat would occur on Monday.
| Consequently only privileged conndants were
present when swords were crossed at sunrise
this morning.
The rcsolntc dcmcanor Of each romhntamt Mt
the opening OF the duel promised the witnesses
n sight rarely vOuchsafcd in the modern tucllo.
two p~ractiscd swordsmcn fighting Il f0UtrGncr.
Early in the contest Prime" licnri'> rapicr
scratched the Count OF TURNS right hand, but
did not diSarm him. Not long after tho Count
wounded the Prince in tho right shoulder.
Either Of these controtcnps would have suf,
feed to vindicate honor in an ordinary duel. but
merely served In this case to deepen the pas
sions OF the comOatants.
Five successive bouts vcrc fought, two OF
which were at the closest quarters. each swords
man apparently trying Ia rush his adversary.
Tho combat lasted twcnty'stN minutes. Finally
n iungc from the Count Of Turin piHN"d Prince
Henri in the abdomen OH the right side. the
sword penetrating somewhat deeply. The
wound was n severe one, and ctfectually pre-
vented any moro lighting on tho part OF the
Prince. The combatants then shook hands and
physicians dressed their wounds. Prince Henri
was removed to his fathers residence and i'm,
mcdia,cly put to bed. 1t is generally reported
that his injury cndangcrs his life. The COUNT
sword missed pcrforating tho intestines by hall
a Ccntimctrc.
The ply sicinns in attendance upon the Prince
decline TO pronounce upon the gravity OF III,
wound until forty'cight hours shall have
elapsed.
A large number Of persons have visited thu
residence OF tho Duke de Chnrtrcs. the Prince
father, and inscribed their names in tho visitors
book.
The following official report OF the meeting
has been furnished by the seconds of Prince
Henri and the Count OF Turin:
II Royal Highness. Prince Victor Elm
manuel Of Savoy and Austa. Count Of Turin
having regarded the publication of letters OF hi
Royal Highness. Prince Henri OF Orleans. in Thu
Figaro as offensive TO the Italian Army, wrote
letter on July u last demanding a retraction
The letter could not he answered until Aug. IL
the day Prince Henri arrived in France. Prince
Henri replied by telegram maintaining hi
rights as II traveller TO record his experiences.
"The Count OF Turin Immediately informed
him of the departure OF his representative
namely, Col. Avoguado III Quinto, commando
OF the Forty-clghth Brigade Of Cavalry OF III
Italian Army. and Col. Francisco PallaVicino
commanding the Italian cavalry Mt Genoa.
"Prlnce Henri placed them, Immediately upo
their arrival, In communication with his SOC
onds, Count Nicolas Lcontieif. Govcrnor'Gcner
of the equatorial provinces of Ethiopia. and N
Raoul Mourrichon. his travelling companions.
AT the first meeting an encounter was RI
0arded AS inevitable and by common accord tn
following conditions were decided upon:
"Thc weapons used to be dnclling swords
ench combatant 20 usc that of his own countr,
hut the blades TO be- Of equal length.
"Eithcr combatnut may maintain the groun
he gains, and cnrh sill ne allowed u space {
fifteen metres within which to advance or re
tire.
!, Each assault will last four minutes. and tn
l combat will DO Resumed in the positions ocel
5 Mod By the combatunr-, and will only tcrmina,
an a decision to that effect by the four second