The New York herald., 1877-09-10
Kaiser Wilhelm and Bismarck Protest
Against Turkish Atrocities.
'WASHBURNE'S ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
Friendship Between Germany and
the United States.
BIS MARCK IN FIR A N c E.

sse,n and is now at Babclsburs his favorite castle
ON the banks OF the Havci. enjoying further short
rest to be well prepared for the excrtions and fatgues
of the oucomng military mano,uvres TO which, not
witbstauding his years and reinoDstrances of his
pbysciaus he exposes himself with the ardor OF the
Youngest soldier The principal mannuvres of the
erman army are TO take place the Rhine this year.
where great preparations arc being made for grand
reoeption of His Majesty. Even the utramontanes,
somewhat embittcred by the severe course the govern
ment is adopting the eccles iastcal conflict, seem to
share in the general enthusiasm At Dusseldorf, the
central place of attraction for German artists,
which the two army corps designated tor the sham
fight will be concentrated, the "Malkassen," tho
famous artist club is arranging, In honor of the EN-
poror,s presence masked ball. which promises to be
a most brilliant affair.
GENERAL GRANT GERMAN NANGUvREs.
Among the many distinguished foreign oflcors who
havc already announced their attendance, General
Grant, staying for the benefit Of his health with
his prother-in-aw, Mr.. Cramer, the American Min
lister to Denmark, at Ragatz, among the Swiss
mountains, is also expected He may be of
most hearty welcome. Motke and the leading gen.
erals OF the German army who IN tho late
adopted many Of his celebrated tactical achievements
great admirers of the cx-President and would be
delighted show him their respect and esteem at tho
War Academy, whore officers are instructed before en-
tering the general stan. The American civil war
forms one Of the foremost subjects for study. The
British army will be represented at the man0uvres
by Lord Arey who intends to be present at the parade
OF the Guards In Berlin Friday next Tho
Austrian Emperor has delegated his brother, the
Archduke Abrecht the victor OF Custozza, to appear
his behalf Owing to the war in the East no Rus
sian or Turkish officers arc expected.
gHE GERMAN EMrERoE's soLICITUDE RESPECTING THE
His Majesty, taking deep interest in the campaign,
is said much grievcd at the late which
havc befalen his nephew the Gar. A competent
thority all military questions, the Emperor, who
saw the Russian army the last time during his to
ST Petersburg 1sz3 when It's numerous deficiencies
did not fail to attract his notice and comment,
gently endeavored to persuade his imperial nephew to
postpone the war until the late army rcorga
could be fully establish cd. The pressure brought to
bear the ST. Petersburg Cabinet by the Slavophe
party was however, strong that ''the mighty Gar
Of all the Russians WIS., in spite of his better judg
ment, forced into war. An almost daily Interchange
of letters and kilograms takes place between the
Emperors, and the German Kaiser is Immediately
apprised from the Russian headquarters Of evcry
important event. Detailed particulars OF tho campaign
arc transmitted him by the German officers attached
60 the Russian army. Their description oil the ill
treatment OF Russian wounded and prisoners by Turk
Ism soldiers has exasperated the humane Emperor
d
the Porte
GE.MAS PROTEST AGAINST TURKISH ATROCITIES.
The remonstrancc against tho cruel method of Turk
Ash warfare has been Addressed the Ottoman gov
rrnment by means Of a note, simultaneously conmu-
ncated to the other signatory Powers OF the Geneva
Convention. The despatch is concusvely based on
official statements OF German consular and diplomatic
officials as well German officers with the Russian
army specifying certain direct violations of the &C.
neva Convention, strcter observance OF which is
gorically demanded from the Porte. The Berlin
Cabinet, denying this measure to be adopted for
barrassng the Ottoman government but simply IN
the interest of humanity. has already received full
concurrence and support from all the great Powers
and most of the otter participators in tho treaty.
some curiosity is iet here TO The reply OF the Otto
man government, which has been notified that Europe
will permit It's setting naught the solemn duties
and obligations undertaken Oh beng admitted as a
civilized Power INTO the Europe an concert II tho
Sutan be too weak TO enforce proper discipline in hts
army he may expect that The German remonstrance,
supported as It is by all the Powens will be followed
by some active naval or military demonstration.
BIsMAgCK's REAPPEARANCE on THE POLITICAL STAGE.
The FIRST intimations of the note having been ad-
dressed to the Porte were made public during Bis
marck's recent visit TO Berlin. He arrived on Monday
last from Varzin his beloved Pommeranian Tuscuum,
route Tor Gastein where, In accordance with his
physicians earnest advice, he is to make few weeks
stay prior to his full resumption of his manifold State
dulles His intention OF entirely retiring from gov
crnmcnt affairs and Withdrawing into private lie,
expressed so lately as previous Easter, seems now to
be quito abandoned All causes OF Bsmarcks irrta.
tIon have been fully removed by His Majesty, even at
the OF personal sacrifice. AS instance of
the Emperors wish to satisfy even the caprices of his
leading statesman may mention that order
having already been sanctioned By His Majesty for pro-
motion of Baron Gruner exSecrctary OF state, sup
posed to be deter mined adversary and certainly
special aversion Of Bismarcks, the Prvy Council with
the title of Excellency has been cancelled thus placing
the unfortunate Baron in an exceedingly embarrassing
position as on hearing OF the order being signed by
His Majesty he accepted tho congratulations OF his
friends and former official colleagues
BIsMARcK's AUDIENCE WITH THE EMPEROR.
On the dav after his arrival Berlin Bismarck pro-
he had not seen Tor several months AS his being in
town known only TO few the people at the station
oi the Potsdarn Railway were not little surprised
suddenly TO the mighty Chancellor. Dressed as
usual in the full uniform Of the yellow cutrassers.
becoming TO him, he looked very much better than
when LETT the capital In the spring His well known
features had assumed sunburnt complexion, en-
bancing the martial cxpressicn chiefly given by the
heavy, busby eyebrows almost obscuring his intelli
gent. deep set eyes and the iron gray II not
silvery mustache. Bsnarck's corpulence considered
.s,larming last year, has, sorry TO say even in.
The Chancellor renamed in close conference with the
Emperor for about AN hour when ne returned To Bern
having declined 10 accept His MaJestys invitation 10
dinner.
pIsMAncKs DISLIKE TIE COURT rArrr.
IL is well known fact that the Chancellor has for
years limited his intercourse with His Majesty entirely
no the performances OF official duties. Tho reason for
this marked reuccnco in mixing with the Court Is not
difficult TO divine knowing that their maJestes, aud
especially the Emperors snourdgc, is almost exclu
svely composed OF lgh conservative ana even ultra
Inoniane elements, violently opposed TO his
liberal and anti-Cathoc policy, Bismarck appears
at Court only ON the most unavodabe OCCASIONS His
1ations with the Crown Prince ana Princess
also lar from friendly, are extremely cordial.
His Imperial Highness has repeatedly been successful
in satisfactorily arranging difficulties between
Emperor and his Prime Minister which mignt other.
wise have caused complete rupture. On Wednesday,
the preceding his departure for GastcD Bismarck
IN compliance with the Crown Princes invitation,
proceeded with his family, once more 10 Potsdaln to
take lunch with them at the new palace
GREAT OFFICE.
During Bistnarck's recent visit TO Berlin an almost
feverisn activity prevailed in the Foreign once lie
"a 81 tDa
o State, Baron Radawitz, leading member OF the
Foreign Once, and an acknowledged iavorte of the
Chancellor We'll with the chiefs OF other
departments. His intercourse with the poma,ic corps
was limited to call or Saa1ullah Boy. the newly ap
pointed Ottoman Ambassador, with whom be SAID
40 have had "A long conversation. Next to the war IN
rhe East, still considered by Bismarck Of secondary
importance TO Germany the state OF affairs Franco s
attracting his cbsoi attention.
GlsMAncks MgErIMG WITH MAsnErRNE>