The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-31
Our German correspondence.
BERLIN, Nov. 81, ISL

Our German correspondence.
BERLIN, Nov. 81, 1913.
Present aspect of Affairs in Berlin opelessness
of any Successful Resistance on the Pat of the
People at prssent-Acqwiescence and Assistance
ofthe Cemtral Government at Flank fort-Pro-
tests and Petitions from rhe Different Provinces
and Cities of Prussia, against the Government
Measures Excitement IN the Rhine Proutmces-
-Ayprehemded Disturbances in Silts,a-Refusal to
PAY Tares bv the National assembly at Breslass
-D,sa,n,rg ofthe Bsrgher Guards.
The sudden transition from red. capped radical
,sm and mob sovereignty to the dictatorship of
military government. has taken place here, in the
course of the last few days. The reign of the
bayonets and cannon has been proclaimed IN this
city, which, but shortly ago, was the scene of mob
manifestations and rows. The outward appear
ance OF this capital at the present moment, resem-
bles that of camp. An army of twenty-five thou
sand men, besides the troops previously stationed
here, Is quartered IN the city; and the numerous
patriots and troops traversing 1t, In every drec-
ion, the strong guards of soldiers, occupying the
gates and public buildings, and the number of sol.
diers loungipg in the streets, give it an entirely
military and warlike air; nevertheless, the pro-
fcundest peace and tranquility prevail throughout
Nowhere any resistance or opposition to the
measures of the government ia offered, nor is 1t
probable that any attempt will be made to do So
The means now at the comm and of the govern.
ment, and the military forces in and around this
city, are than sufficient to render everv resist
az ce on the part OF the people hopeless. The GER
taintv also, that the government Is determined to
follow ND the desperate course 1t has undertaken,
would leave every attempt at resistance without
the least prospect ct success.
The government here, likewise, Is backed by
the central power at Frankfort, in carrying out the
la
that the imperial commissioner, Mr.. Bassermann,
who was sent here on a special mission from
Frankfort Just before the recent measures of this
government were adopted, had declared the acqui-
policy is, am enabled to tell you the best au-
thoriiy, founded on truth The central power had
sent Mr.. Bassermann not only to make assurances
to the government here that the measures since
earned into effect would be acquesced IN by the
central government but also that the Prussian GO
verDmen Mt NIGH rely on receiving every assistance
from the central power necessary to support those
measures Twenty thousand Hanoverian troops
were promised to be sent to reinforce the Prussian
troops if it were required, at moments notice.
But the forces of the Prussian army, the greater
part of which had been previously concentrated
in the neighborhood and around this city, are, 1t
would seem, more than equal to overcome any re-
sistance the capital might offer to the measures Of
the government. Although the last measure. de-
claring the capital in state of siege, created the
utmost excitement and general rise OF the popula-
snddenness with which the measures of the govern
ment succeeded one on the other, and the owerful
means brought Into action against any resistance
offered 10 those measures, prevented and In fact
rendered every opposition impossible. Entire pas.
siveness was the policy at adopted by the capt.
tai against those steps taken by the government 70
suppress all further revolutionary movements here
After the progress made since March last on the
course to liberty, matters at the present moment
appear to be at stand still. But we will venture
to ray that the present state OF things cannot last
t.. Al xon ,l.s,, ,~Lt lz.,~ L.
abolished, all political clubs and associations are
dissolved, public meetings prohibited, and the press
suspended; but the very severity OF these measures
make their continuance IMPOSSIBLE. The govern
ment willpresentIy find itself in serious dilemma.
The public opinion here, can assure you, as we'll
as In every part Of Germany, condo INNS tue pon"y
the Prussian government mas ao1prd IN concert
with the central mower Physical torce, however
it would seem, might be able to maj ntaln that po
Icy, without public opinion. But in that the 60
vernment will not be staken. 1t is aware that 1t
WILL be impossible any more to stand against public
opinion at present, and that it Is dependent on it.
The addresses sent In from the different provinces
OF Prussia, asking the Withdrawal! OF the measures
adopted by the government are daily becoming more
numerous; many of them formally protest against the
course undertaken by the government Petitions
of the authorities OF some OF the principal cities OF
Prussia, to the same effect, have been presented
already to the government. DeputatIons from the
town councils of Breslau, Magdeourg, and other
cities, have been sent, to urge the government to
weld to the many appeals of the country. At the
present moment deputation of the town council
of Cologne, which arrived here yesterday. and
had an audience with the King. Is demanding the
withdrawal of the measures OF the government.
Other deputatlons are expected to arrive soon.
The state of the provinces, In consequence OF
the steps taken by, the Prussian government, is
vinces, It Is believed, will, without a single ex-
cepton, declare themselves against the policy OF
the government.
According to the latest accounts from Sllesla,
fho n
creaeed, and serious disturbances were expected
TO teke place at Bresau, the capital OF that pro-
vince. In consequence OF the National Assembly
here having resolved to refuse the payment OF taxes,
until the measures of the government should be
withdrawn, and the ministry at Brandenburg re-
moved, the payment of taxes has been withheld
IN many parts Of the kingdom. The government
has been obliged to threaten with coercve mea-
sures to enforce the payment A ministerial de-
cree, issued yesterday, orders coercive measures
10 be used wherever the payment OF taxes is with
held. The legality of the resolution OF the Ma
tional Assembly. refusing taxes, is denied by the
government, as the Assembly had been prorogued
by the King, and all the resolutions passed by the
branch Of the Assembly which had continued
null and void Since the day before yesterday,
the Assembly had suspended Its slttings, after 1t
had been several times dispersed by the military.
and its deliberations interrupted. The branch Of
the Assembly which remained here, consisted of
about $50 embers, principally belonging to the
"Leit'' They are still determined not to leave
this city; and 1t is generally believed, since YES
terday, that the King will dissolve the whole As
sembly, and cause new election of deputies to
be made.
The dsarming of the Bureher Guard has
taken place, in perfect order. The citizens having
at first refused to dese up their arms, wagons
were sent through the streets to receive The wea-
pops, which the soldiers were ordered to demand
of the citizens, and, if refused, to force them to
surrender. All arms, however, were delivered
up without resistance.
FRANKFoRr. oN-rHE- MAINE, Nov. 26, 1S4s.
Interesting History Of German A6dus.
The political condition of Germany has become
so perfect labyrinth that even the wonderful
thread of an Anadne would be altogether power
lese, were it to undertake to lead this i'll ated coun-
try to haven. Circumstances and prospects change