The New York herald., 1870-06-17
GERMANY.

pr...i.u Court Ncws-The Gear OF Russia's
visit-Death of a Reform Political LEADER
Premier Bismurci's Heaith-rhe Army
Budget and War Burdens-Edncated Soi-
dicr.--The Russian Averages-A Professor
and Traveller In His Ninetieth Year.
BERLIN, June l, 1870.
The most fmportan, event OF the past week, at
least in court circles, has been the visit OF the
Emperor of Russia, who took his departure May
as, forenoon, en- route for Ems. During his stay,
necessarily q short one, he was present at
review on a large scale In the suburbs, the
troops wasting great deal OF ammunition In order
to demonstrate TO his Majesty the efficiency Of the
Zundnadei gun. He also attended at the Royal
Opera, where the ballet OF "Fantasca" was per-
formed "by command" 1t was observable that
more than ever his countenance bore a triste and
sombre expression, attributed by some to serious In
disposition, which, however showed Itself but little
In his stawart form and erect bearing AS the pro-
gramme stands he viii remain at Ems until the 18th
Of next month, then proceed 10 Stuttgart and Wei
mar afterwards to Warsaw, and return on the 5h of
July to his palace at Czarskoe Selo, near ST. Peters
burg.
The latest reports of Count Bismarcks state Of
health are not favorable, and his friends in the
Rsichstag seem to give up all hope Of his reappear-
ance during The session. The Crown Prince on the
contrary, appears to have derived such benefits
from the waters OF Carlsbad that he win rejon
his family, who have taken up their summer resi-
dence at Potsllam.
The rumored increase or the military budget from
2o5 thalers per head TO 25o, amounting to about
seven and half million thalers, begins to excite
considerable commotion in the liberal ranks and Is
likely TO be the test at the forthcoming elections 1t
Is openly declared by government organs that no
one can be considered as a supporter who does not
acknowledge the full consequences OF the work OF
lSoo and vote the necessary supplies. Whilst the
watchword OF the liberals promises TO be reduction
Of the peace army and OF time OF service" The sue
cessful result OF the pebiscfte having secured Louis
Napoleon the French throne, That astute mon.
arch not likely to risk all he has won by diplomacy
in campaign against Germany knowing, as he does,
that, failing snort and decisive victory, would be
his utter destruction Even supposing his army
successful the victorious general might thencetor-
ward become dangerous rvai 10 his aynasty. Thus,
then, say the liberals there is but little chance OF
dens an incubus on Germany'S development, should
be lessened forthwith.
the numerical strength and 0tateriel OF the pr0mI-
nent continental armies, we deem 1t appropriate 10
cleaned from the army list recently given out by The
Russian War Department. In this "Jezegodnik
srmi or army record II is stated that out o. 20,03
otcers 1885, or equivalent to thirty four per cent,
can boast OF nothing above the merest rudimental
knowledge derived from private tuition OF the reg.
mental schools The greater portion OF these consists
OF men elevated from the ranks for good conduct,
though barely able to read or write. But one and d
half per cent OF all the other oIcers have attended
class OF OIficers was two TO four per cent.
II we add that OF the aggregate only S9l officers
were edrcated at a military academy no one can
doubt the statement OF the st. Petersburg Gazette
that intelligence III the Russian army is at an ex-
It may interest," your readers to know that Profes.
sor Dr.. FREDERICK Rauiner, who visited the United
States about the year 1874 and wrote short history
OF his stay, Is still alive having Just celebrated MS
nnetieth birthday IN the fan enjoyment OF mental
and Ftyslcal health. Since the year 1911 he and
Professor Leopold Won Ranke nave been the chef
luminaries In historical lore at the universities OF
Bresau aud Berlin. Among the numerous distinc
lions and congratulations received by Professor Or.
Raumer the above interesting occasion was
personal visit from the Hon. Mr.. g. bancroft. His
Majesty the King sent nm, 10y the Minister oil In
struction, Herr Won Mueier, the decoration OF the
Eagle the Crown Prince teegraphed from Carlsbad
and many deputatlons walled in the course OF the
day. on the distinguished veteran savant.
Anyther event important 10 political circles, but
70 a. large ge mas Of oeSa sSe @ ne
preme Court, and Tor many years almost quarter
OF century, the leader OF the liberal party. AS
many attempts were made TO ruin him III his posi-
ton. In the reactionary rerod after The revolution
OF 1S48 conspiracy, formed by tools OF the police,
tried hard TO fasten upon him charge OF high trea
son. and during venonoas and protracted prose
this anxious period his hair turned perfectly WHIT,
and when they were compelled 10 declare him inno-
cent OF the charge and liberate him even the state
Attorneys stigmatzed the evidence OF The govern
ment witnesses as tissue Qf wifu and corrupt lies.
Having always stood up for the rights of the people
and the maintenance OF the constitution full of pa
triOtism but yielding ot 10 tyranny, his pop
ulaltty was unbounded; ana in 1865 when the bench
Of the Supreme Court dec ared against freedom Of
speech In the Legislature, his dissenting vote fully
jqstfed the confidence reposed IN him by the entire
liberal party.
,As an orator he was not brilliant, but when plead
lug In behalf Of the peoples right In the chamber,
and, ydenouncing the arbitrariness OF government
HIS vast intellect seemed 10 expand and his lucid
argnWents could not be refuted by his opponents.
such honesty Of purpose and integrity IN a public
man Could not but win golden opinions from the
MASSES hence his death has been mourned as ge-
neral 41OSS and though at his obseqnes no royal or
aE1stocratc sympathy was evinced, yet the funeral
cbEtfge Vas the largest within the memory Of The
oidaSf 1t is computed that less than
the members OF the Relchstag, the
jude{afy professorss and students, mechanics, Ia
bprSE 3tuEners" end citizens in general-took part
n the bile The dense crowd OF specta-
tors cthFoDgsd the route aud collected IA the
cetneterJ and IL vlcfpjty gan be reckoned only by
hAAdfads RI thousAndss The deceased mad attained
the advanced age 4 y-eght and Was in full pos
session of his facult4ss to;the last.
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