REMARKABLE DUEL
CLEMENCEAU INCIDENT. SIX BLOODLESS SHOTS. The story of one of the most remarkable duels in modern days—that between Clemenceau and Edward Drumont —is told by M. Georges Suarez in a Paris newspaper. The duel arose out of newspaper articles in the course of the Dreyfus affair. Drumont was one of the leaders of the anti -Drey fusites. The due] took place in the Parc des Princes, just outside Paris, on a February morning in 1898. Drumont, who was short-sighted, took up such a position that he threatened to create havoc among the witnesses and doctors. ‘•Fact; your adversary.” said the refreee. “I can’t see him,” replied Drumont. The referee had to show him the direction in which to fire. Meanwhile the spectators trembled for a man pitted against onp of the finest posted shots in France, and unto see his opponent. The first two shots rang out simultaneously. an<| both missed their mark, ’■'cmeneeau looked surprised. A second exchang ,• was icpially ineffectual, ami <Temenre..n remarked “Extraordinary.” The third and last exchange of shots was likewise* bloodless. Clemenceau then lookeel on with an amused air while Drumont’s second rushed forward to erongratulate their man on
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 103, 3 May 1930, Page 10
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196REMARKABLE DUEL Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 103, 3 May 1930, Page 10
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