New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28

the first Napoleon. and. riding into Paris at tbs
head OF the victorious allies in 1915. lived to en-
ter Il again IN triumph as a victor IN 1871 after
having previously exercised supreme command
IN the field in the war % 1866 against Austria
and received the surrender at Sedan OF Ma
poleon III The latter. although a profound
student OF the theoretical science OF strategy.
lacked the decision and the practical military
experience that were needed to turn it TO good
account In 1859 he fnterfered with his gen
erals and with his ally. Victor Emmanuel. to
such extent as almost 70 court disaster willis
there IS no doubt that in 1870 his feeble en-
deavor 20 play the role OF his celebrated uncle.
the first Emperor. contributed to the defeat %
his army. Indeed. had he remained at Paris To
stem the food OF revolt which overwhelmed his
throne on september 4. ISL. instead OF identi-
flying himself with one Of the most humiliatinz
surrenders I'm history. his dynasty might stiu
be exercising sovereign sway over france.
The spectacle of Emperor Napoleon giving up
his sword to the King OF Prussia and being
sent Off by the latter into captivity as d.
prisoner OF war at Wilhelmshohe is unique In
modern history For Emperor Maximilian was
the victim OF betrayal in Mexico. while the
old blind Duke Of Hanover. who remained
at the head OF his troops On the BAT
tie Of LangenzaIza. was allowed to capit-
ulate with all the hOnors OF war. TO retain
MS SWORD and 70 go without liEderauca ID
Vienna. But the fate which overlook the last
Emperor Of the French is one TO which any
ruler exposes himself who takes the field I'm war
time. though it is astonishing how relatively
few are the personal rnisadventures Of royalty
IN time. Since the death OF the reirnir<
Duke Of Brunswick at the battle % Cuatrebras
there is no instance OF a monarch being killed
/ IN war. None even have been wounded "a
crowned heads since Napoleon sustained a
slight flesh wound while the imperial and rOya!
/ princes who have sustained injuries are few
/ and far between. Indeed. with the exception
/ Of the prince Imperial Of France. who was
| killed by the ZuIus in South Africa while fight
| ing under the English aag. and Of NTuscovits
grand duke. cousin OF the Gar. who fsu
during the war OF 1877 between Russia am
Turkey cannot recall any other scion Of
royalty who met his death IN battle sircs
the Napoleonic wars at the beginning % the
last century. Moreover. II is rare that any q
them sustain any wounds. This must not b
regarded as any rejection on their bravery.
They are. as a rule. Just plUcky as other
men. and quite anxious 70 show their cour-
age and to perform acts OF sallantry. But
while. with this laudahIe object IN view. they
naturally do their best to get into danger when
ever the chance presents itself. the general IN
command and hts subordinates are equally 40
determined to keep them out OF harms vay.
realizing that while the sovereign. who as ths
fountain of honor is the dispenser OF al pro-
motions and distinctions. may possibly pardon
the loss OF an engagement. such indulgencs
Will be accorded IN the case OF the loss Of a
near and dear relative. while IN the event OF
the latter being IN the line Of succession. AMI
dynastic difficulties resulting from hts DEATH tho
grudgs IN the mind OF the sovereign against
the unfortunate general viii be shared BY tbs
people That IS why commanders do not relish
royalty IN the field EX-ATTACHE