The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-13
Our Berlin Correspondence.
BERLIN, September Is, 1878.

The Position of A6airs IN Germany.
The defeat of the Ministry OF Anerswald, and the
retirement of the whole former cabinet has caused
a state OF excitement and confusion, only to be
compared with the time Immediately succeeding
the days of the revolution. A new revolution, IN
fact, though without the loss of lives, aud without
the violation of the laws of public order, has been
accomplished A government has been over
thrown, which had openly dlsowned and denied
the revolution, and had endeavored TO establish
the old political system, by means OF a police
order, and by exercising all measures which were
opposed 10 the liberty OF the people. Under It's
administration, the rights of free asscmblage had
been restricted, the liberty of spe. ch and of the
press nfilDged, sys.em of inqulson had been
enforced, and all, who expressed their opinions
against the government, had been prosecuted aAd
imprisoned the military and police forces had
been increased; and, above all, the authority OF
the fepres enatives OF the people In the National
Assembly had been resisted, and their resolutions
and DEGREES not carried out, or dIsregardsd. But
the cause Of the revolution has again been TIL
umphapt; The old government has expired imme-
dlately after its defeat in the chamber, and Its
decease is lamented by few.
Every one now looks forward towards the new
government which is now about being formed.
Mr. Won Beckerath, who has been charged " ilh
forming a new cabinet, arrived here on the ltth,
and has succeeded IN the composition of minis
try. The members OF the new cabinet will be
presented to the National Assembly tomorrow, but
are MOI yet appointed, and cannot be named with
certainty IL Is known, however, that certain
people, have been found willing to enter upon the
difficult task which The ministry will have to
perform The carrying out OF the decree OF the
National Assembly, issued on the OH of August,
respe ctlng the dismissal of those officers of the
Amy who cannot reconcile their political opinions
with the new order of things, will have to be the
first act OF their government. The difficult posi-
tlon IN which the new ministry Will be placed,
IN he ohapl hor oh,
are now the leading party, and with regard to the
determined will OF the monarch, to make no con-
cessions to the National Assembly beyond the
power TO settle constitution, is obvious.
In accepting the resignation of the ministers. the
King declared that the National Assembly had no
authority TO decree on measures which ii belonged
to the executive power to conducts and the other
SIDE the National Assembly will not give the
Ministry the majority, without that the latter
recognise It's authority In all matters concerning
the interests OF the state. If the new ministry
may be able to maintain itself tor any length of
tune, 1t Will only be by sort OF mastery inactivity,
which, more or less, it has become the policy of
the governments OF Europe to adopt since they
are unable to stem the tide of the revolution with
any prospect OF success. Mr.. Won Beckerah Is
OF the distinguished orators of the first Prus-
sian States Assembly, to which also the late mi
mister, Camphausen, who is now the representative
OF the Prnssian government at Frankfort, be-
longed. The different parties of the National AS
semby now hold frequent meetings, IN which they
consult about the policy they will follow with re-
spect TO the new cabinet. All are united to main
tain the authority of the Assembly against any at
tempt from the part OF the new government to con-
tinue the course which has been adopted by the
late ministry, in obtaining and commanding a too
great influence on the deliberations of the assem-
bly,.
1t is tie cause of much regret to the majority of
the people, that the influence of the late govern
ment on the National Assembly has frequently
occasioned the latter TO make concessions TO the
former In the constitution, which is now being
settled.
The excitement which prevails here about the
Crisis IN the cabinet, and the present uncertain
state of things has been deepened by the difficult
ties which have arisen between the government
here and at Frankfort, the question of the ar
mistice with Denmark; and in consequence of
disturbances which have taken place IN different
parts OF the country, caused by the military. "A
revolutionary movement Is also preparing among
the RUSSIAN army, and great part OF 1t IS desi-
rous that certain reforms in the present military
system should be made. The distinctions which
have till now existed between the military and the
civil rank, in many respects in opposition with
the new order OF things, and conflicts of every
description must continually ensue, II they not
abolished. Numerous placards, expressing the
public opinion on this matter, and discussing the
subject with great warmth, now daily appear.
A great public meeting was held yesterday, tor
the purpose OF celebrating on this question, and
settling the following points, which will give some
explanation as to the proposed reforms.
First.-Hcw the decroes Of the National As
semby ssued the 9th Of August and 18th Of Septem
Der, to be understood?
Seco What is the position Of the military, with
relation to the people and to the burgher guard
Third-How can union Of the military and the
people be brought about?
Besides all these subjects and questions, another
circumstance at present increases the general ex-
element. 1t is the cholera, which Is raging IN
this city, and is daily assuming a more serious
character The number of cases, at an average,
are now one hundred day.
Our Dutch Correspondence.
ROTTERDAM, Aug, tS4S.