New-York tribune., 1899-07-02

whom however he differs in his scrupulous
honesty in all money matters. De Gallifet takes
the ground that a French patriots duty is TO
the French "Patrie" rather than to any party
or dynasty. and that the role Of a soldier is to
accord strict and unquestioning obedience 10
the duly constituted Government elected by the
nation. no matter what it be. without entering
into any political considerations That is why
although a former ade-de-camp Of Napoleon
H. he refrained from attending the latter
funeral holding that whatever may have been
his personal feelings in the matter he had no
right as a general in the service of the republic
10 take part in a ceremony organized by pro
fessed foes Of the republic.
His svrnpathy for Gambetta originated with
the magnificent services OF the latter in organ
izing the defence Of the country against the
German invaders after the overthrow Of the
Napoleonic empire in 1870. In the same way
ne has 4 warm corner in his heart for every
Frenchman who is a true patriot. no matter
with what political party he may be identiled'
and were The republic TO be overthrown to-inor-
row and 4 monarchy 10 be established by either
the Bonapartist or the Oreanist pretenders ne
would serve Frances new Executive with the
same loyalty and singleness Of purpose as he
has the present Government.
HIS HOME IN RUE LORD BYRON
De Gailifet. while on excellent terms with ms
still lovely wife who was one OF the beauties oi
the Tuileres lives apart from her. and alone IN
a small ffth-story apartment in the kue horu
Byron off the Champs Elysees. with no o'hef
cornnanions than his books his dogs Freestone
and Milford both presents from his old friend
the Prince Of Wales. and a species Of familiar
height he has preserved despite his short
cropped white hair and grizzly mustache' an
air of youth and activity, well as a degree OF
elasticity. extraordinary in man nearly sev-
enty years Of age This preservation Of his
viGor he ascribes to his fondness for cold water
TO his devotion to all athletic pursuts-he has
= rvmnastic apparatus and a stationary bicycle
in his northumberland finally also 10 his eX-
trerne sobrjety. Drinking but little wine scarce
ly ever touching a liqueur. ne wears light cloth
ing even in the coolest weather. and rarely
sleeps for more than four hours night III
fact. he may be said 10 lead n Spartan exist
ence and there is no doubt that he owes there
10 his splendid health and enduring youth.
No person entertains higher regard for De
Gallifet than the Prince Of Wales who some
times relates that his old friend De Gallifet
is the only person who has ever ventured tc
put him under lock and key AS the Prince is
fond Of telling the story himself. there can be
no harm in repeating il. II was IN the youthfu
DAYS of the British heir apparent that he
one evening made his appearance al the
De Gallifet mansion in the Rue Rabelais
The Marquise happened to be entertaining
\ number of her friends. and on her hus
hands noticing that the royal visitor hao
been dining not wisely but too well an1
was rather the worse for wear. he drew hin
away to a distant bOudor. and. after INDUCING
him to enter left him there. locking the door
behind him The Prince. when he discovered
the trick that had been played upon him. anC
that he was a prisoner got very angry anc
made the most awful noise Finding. however
that no one paid the least attention 10 him, h'
settled down on a lounge and fell fast asleep
In the morning De Ga!lifet unlocked the door
and bowng low before the royal youth tolC
him that ne felt sure that His Royal Highnes'
would pardon and even thank him for wha
he had done. The Prince. like the sensible mar
that he is. recognized the truth of De Gailifeti
observations shook warmly the hand Of his
taller and rewarded him few days later viii
i ruby and diamond pin. which the Genera
very often wears.
LA GRANDE MUETTE."
De Galfet takes most of his meals at th
Union. which is the only club to which he be
longs. ana his favorite dish is boiled leg Of NUT
ton and caper sauce. as those who have dneC
with him more than once have the misfortune
to know. In military matters De Gallifet use
10 be a martinez and. never sparing himself
used to exact much from his officers and men
by whom. however. he was idolized as the beal
ideal Of cavalry general.