New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-31

and his friends bitterly criticising. in the press
the public policy Of the Emperor. So destructive
did this criticism become that II largely caused
the fall Of the Chancellor who had succeeded
Bismarck, and compelled the Emperor himself to
sue for peace. On the occasion Of Bismarck's
eghtieth birthday anniversary, April I. 1885, the
Emperor personally visited him at his home and
by almost fulsome attentions strove TO atone for
years OF ungrateful ill-reatment At the same
time all Germany paid such Donors to the old
statesman as few men in any land or age have
ever received--all save the Reichstag, which dis
graced itself by refusing him vote Of congratu-
lation on the anniversary. Thereafter the En-
peror sought Bsnarcks counsel In affairs OF
state as far as il was possible for the weary
veteran to give II. but again appeared TO slight
him in connection with the ceremonies at the
opening Of the North Sea and Baltic Canal He
did not 10 wish Bismarck 10 be present..
probably for fear he would detract some popular
attention from his own Imperial self. This cpl
sodc is SAID 10 have embittered anew the closing
days Of the great Chanceors life
BISMARCK AS AN ORATOR. .fy
Bismarck once said II himself II am no
speaker. I not capable Of working upon
your feelings or obscur1g facts with a play OF
words" His voice was dry and unsympathetic,
though perfectly clear. lie had few Of the arts
of a great orator. In manner he was stless
and ungraceful. swinging backward or forward
stammered. and sometimes az painful logs
for a word When irritated his Invectives were
delivered with terrible power. and he had habit
Of clinchng speech by a striking climax at
the close. He had great contempt for parlia-
mcntary forms and neither spoke nor wrote Ike
a man Of letters and yet his spec ches and letters
have been Illuminated with sudden flashes OF
thought and his most contentious phrases have
left a lasting impression on the generation In
which ne lived Such mOts as 1--WE will not go TO
Canossa" The decision Will only come from
h.. cd u hon Ito Lot all ron
His hand the iron die OF destiny; Iron ana
blood are necessary: I'VE must put Germany
into the saddle: and "Beati possidentes." have
burned their way into the memory OF mankind.
BISMARCK AS A MAN.
In social life he was genial. witty, familiar with
those whom he knew well He could tell story
well, and charming in conversation. There
were no traces Of the Mad Bismarck" in the
Minister and the Chancellor He loved
his home. and his private life was with
out reproach Princess Bismarck has
been one Of the most devoted wives
and mothers Countess Marie Bismarck Countess
Ran,zau), his only daughter. has been the con-
slant companion Of his later years. His elder son,
Count Herbert is now member Of the Foreign
Office staff His younger son, Count Wilhelm has
attained some distinction in the Government SER
vice Both sons fought In the war with France.
and were decorated with the iron cross. The
Chancellor's working hours were formerly after
dark but in his later years neuralgia pains
warned him not 20 turn night into day. Porter
and champagne. Of which he was once extremely
fond he was compelled to resign, and at his
meals only the most dgestible dishes were set be-
fore him. The greatest diploratist OF the age
drew up every morning a memorandum FOR MS
chef de cuisine and II the menu were not open
TO exception he would invariably note down his
criticism. "trop cult" pas tendre,' and the Ike.
His customary dress was a plain blue uniform,
with a cross hanging from his neck. In the cap
ital he was rarely outside Of his cosey mouse
in the Wilhelm-strasse and the Foreign once gar
dens At his country seat NarZn, whlch ne pur-
chased In 1866 mis- constant companion was
splendid Danish mastiff called sultan lie grew
so stout that he had 70 give up MISUNDERSTANDING.
His figure was all erect and commanding; his
forehead broad and high; his complexion fair and
his expression pleasing. In his early years ne
wore thick beard but this gave place 10
heavy military mustache, nearly white. Inc deep
lines in his face betrayed years or anxiety anu
overwork. He was fond OF cards; ne was very
hard smoker. $1,000 -,
Bismarck's craftsmanship Is to be judged oy
i,s fruits and these are to be garnered in years
N come Jules Fayre formed this estimate -
him during the peace negotiations OF Sfo' 1
found him to be a political man OF business.
He seems only to calculate with what IS actuaiiy
before him. his point Of view is only directed
toward positive and practical results ana ne ID
Indifferent to everything that does not lead TO
useful ends" ~ ,,...., -.
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