The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-30

The secret lay in the genius Of his
powerful personality and the constant
triumph which followed his leadership
He fell at last, it is true, but all the
rest Of Europe was united against hin,
even the SHOWS OF Russia.
His immediate conqueror, Arthur Vel
lesley, Duke OF Wellington Q769-ls52) had
won his spurs as stragetist in Spain
against Aassena, Marmont and Soult, az
ter preliminary training in india against
Tippoo lib; but it required all Of his
strategical powers for him to leave the
field Of Waterloo in triumph
It was largely due to Horatio viscount
Nelson d75S-1S05) that Napoleon's expedi-
ton to Egypt was a failure, for by his
defeat Of the French feet he drove the
land forces to seek safety in fight or
fight.
He was considered the greatest British
admiral, and his glorious victory at Tra~
falgar against the united fleets of Spain
and France was his browning achieve
ment Here he was reported 10 have ut
tered: England expects every man to
DO his duty!"-a worthy epitaph for his
own tomb.
In Helmuth Won Moltke usoO-18sD Ger
many had just the man to carry out the
far-reaching designs of Bismarck He
had so distinguished himself in early
life that he became chief of the general
staff in 1858. and retained that exalted
post until 1888, when he retired on ac-
count of advanced age
He was not merely a fighter but a
thinker and writer as well, just as iogi- 1
cal and direct with his pen as he was
with his sword The Franco-Prussian /
war was his great opportunity, and
neither his royal master nor the Iron !
Chancellor had any reason to complain /
Of the energy and strategical power by |
which he forced France into subsection. /
Lincoln found his general in Ulysses !
Simpson Grant C1S22-1SS5), the man who /
would fight and not stop to quarrel for I
position. The capture Of Vicksburg was /
sufficient proof Of the quality of the man /
and that he had mastered the secret Of !
striking at the heart of the enemy's /
country.
His campaigns were carefully planned /
and carried out with an energy and per- /
sistence which would brook no obstacles. !
Not merely because he succeeded is he /
acclaimed great. but because his mill
tary methods were novel, striking and ef-
fective in the opinion of those best ca
pble Of judging.
Even in the field of philosophic thought
the nineteenth century can claim some
signal achievements, counting a noble
list of thinkers whose systems make
them
HILOSOPHERS- original mind of
George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel d77o-
1870 succeeded in creating a system Of
Of tremendous comprehensive
ness achieving wide acceptance To him
was the essential of the
world, the ground and goal Of all things.
He traced this principle through all
the sciences and to prove its perfect ap-
producing the Phenomena
logy." Logic" and Encyclopaedia OF
Sciences" The wonderful
grasp of his mind and farspreading effect
Of his principle appealed to many think
ers the world over.
His direct opposite in theory and
method was john Stuart Mil C1SO6-1T3),
the great exponent Of modern unitarian
ism. He is the author Of the theory of
the happiness Of the majority" or the
greatest good of the greatest number, -
as the test of the morally good.
His logic is so thorough a piece Of
work that it must be studied by every
ant state of the science. Mills "Po-
itical Economy" is also no small con-
to the treasury of thought He
COX a decided stand for the emancipa-
ion of woman. demanding her recogni-
ion as the absolute equal Of man.
1t may seem strange to class Thomas
CARLYLE G795-1SSD among the philosophers.
out he falls directly into this category,
he can claim no system as his /
Dwn. That he was largely influenced
~ German Realistic philosophy is clear.
1ut the work which he did for English
hought in his @sartor Resartus." first
appreciated on this side Of the Atlantic. /
md in his other books. such as Heroes
md Hero Worship" and the French
Revolution" has gained him recognition
IS one Of the master teachers OF the
ge
The German transcendentalism could Z
.ot carry him Of his feet. and his deep
ympathy for virtue in any form, for
discipline and organization. his horror
Z sham and meanness in any guise
ave made him the prophet Of the cen
ury.
His closest friend in America was Ralph &
Waldo Emerson dso3-Iss2l. the Sage Of
.oncord. Here, too. there was a lack Of ?
ystem and a kind Of modern mysticism
Which made his writings al times almost =
comprehensive. but the Ideals for
7hich he strove. the noble sentiments
With which his poems and ESSAYS ara
lied have made him chief among the
ariy American thinkers. Driven from the 8
plplt for breadth OF view. he made the G
7orld his pulpit and the press his voice.
There have been many painters OF e
lore than average ability IN this period.
III few Of them stand out in relief as @
GREAT ARTIsTs-Jesn louis Ernest
Ieissonier Csu-is9D was one II the lead
rs. He was the originator Of those
arfect little paintings thar seem 70 have 2
cen done almost WITH a magnisyIug q
lass 50 perfect as they are IN every de- 2
sL Gear. true and precise. ae save y
be world more than four hundred paint p
IS that have added greatly % the ar
site enjoyment ~ the men and women p
t. g
Whether il BE- the "Chess Payers or g
Cavalry charge OF the historic ''1s57 2
lere are same skliful drawing. lncom- p
l-able cole-.ng. dre and touch q
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