New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20

San Reno. Italy. March 19.-Count Vladimir
Nicolaievitch Lamsdorff. the former Russian
Minister Of Foreign Affairs. died here this even
ing at 11:15 o'clock
Paul Lamsdorff nephew OF the dead states
man. was with his uncle when he died
Count Vladimir Nicoaievitch Lamsdorf born
In St Petersburg on December %. 1914 (old Style.
He was son of Count Nicholas LamsdorT aide-de-
camp general to the Emperor Alexander II. grand
of the tutor to Emperor Nicholas l. and great
grandson OF that Count Matthew LamsdOrff who
was tutor to the Emperor Paul and who played an
important part in the reign of the Emperor Alex
ander I.
Count Vladimir LamsdorR began his official
reer when he was only twenty-five years old. en-
tering at that age the Russian Home Once, in
November. 1866, although the previous year he had
received the personal appointment Of gentleman
or the chamber 20 the Emperor. In 1872 he was
transferred to the ChanCeery Of the Foreign Office
as second secretary, and three years later he was
promoted to first secretary.
In 1872 he accompanied Prince Gortschakof to
the Berlin Conference. and at that time and down
to the year 1881 10 Was almost constantly in at
tendance on the Emperor Alexander H. being made
Chamberlain To hs majesty the Emperor in 1873
and regularly accompanying his imperial master on
his trips 10 Livada- After The death OF Alexander
II Count LamsdOyG continued 10 hold the same
confidential relations with Alexander ILL., who took
appointed him Director or the ChauceIery of the
Foreign Office. In the summers OF ISL, 1852 and
IN 1854 he accompanied Alexander III TO Skerlie-
vice on the occasion OF the meeting OF the three
tt-iIt'svtvts OF i'Gs5Il, CeIHdHy anu austria Inc
following year, when the Car went 10 kremsier
dorm went with him. ana IN 1850 the count accom-
panied Ale1anGer III on his journeys 10 LyadIa
In the year, 1856 came Count Lamsdorn's
appointment Is Senior Chancellor Of the Foreign
once. a post that ne held for eleven years. In
~. he was mace Master OF the Court and In
1897, when Count Muravien became Foreign Min
slStdht oIelsH minister Count MufaEleA dled
IN June lyJC, and on August 5, Count LamsdOTff
Detn!t Gerant, manager OF the Foreign Office
Since the death Of Prince Gortschako, none Of his
out serving what may be termed "a period OF propa-
ton. In the case OF Count Muraveft, II lasted a
yeag 1t was. however, merely ttular difference,
the manager had all the rights and privileges OF
actual minister.
diplomacy as N. de GIers. Prince Lebanon and
Count Muravien under all OF whom he had served.
that there would be break Ia the continuity
Of Russia foreign policy lie mad shown proof
fairs OF the ForeiGn Office We're temporarily in his
hands, notably when, after the death OF Prince
Lebanon. Anglo Russian negotiations with regard
10 China were in critical stage and were adroity
carried through under his controlling management
lie had. indeed. earned thu reputation Of being
the power behind Count Muravten. who was his
junior by ten years. while his intimate acquaint-
ance with the secrets OF Russian diplomacy for
more than a generation gave him a peculiarly val
liable equipment for his new post In 1901 accord
ingiy Count Lamsdorr was made an Acting Privy
Councillor, and In 1902 he definitely named
as Secretary OF State TO the Emperor.
Count IAlinsdoru was regarded as a prudent and
moderate statesman. His love FOR France as
restrained as was his dislike for Germany. lie was
friend OF Panslavsm, and he opposed TO the
policy OF adventure and unrest that led 20 the re-
cent war with Japan His cautious Temperament
and well balanced mind guided by long experience
enabled him. while steering middle course to re-
favor OF the Emperor Nicholas II. while he stood
high In the esteem OF the Empress DowageT y
by her husband. the Emperor Alexander ILL.,