The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-02
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cERMASy's DIFFEREScEs WITH NICARAGUA
Tho conflict oil Germany with Nicaragua 10 assuming
threatening character. His Majesty corvette eipzig
bound tor East ASIA has been ordered to Central
America probably 10 DC placed ut the disposition OF
Baron Bergen, the German Consul General, for en-
forcing satisfaction OF his claims. strong majority
Of papers warn tho government against going
extremes the affair with Nicaragua, tue true
OF which consists Ia private anront offered TO Consul
Esensbuck, In San Leone by his son-in.law citizen
OF Nicaragua, who being summorod In the court tor a
divorce by his vile, mad grudge against the whole
Eisensbuck family Consul General Bergen took the
part of his colleague, and, not having Immediately
obained the desired redress from the Nicaragua gov
ernmenl, broke or official relations with It. President
Unamorrs very Justly IN deicnce Oh nis course naa
ertehs0 In German papers, thereby giving the Germans
themselves full opportunity OF forming correct opn-
The seasOn this winter promises to become an cx
ceedlngly brilliant one. LIS climax win be attained
In February, the event OF tue marriages OF the Prn.
cesses Charlotte and Elizabeth with the hereditary
Princes OF sake Meiningen and Oidonburg, both TO be
celebrated on the same day. great many foreign
princes expected for tho OCCASION. Queen VIC
t0ra the great regret of the has declined 10
be present In person at tho nuptas OF her eldest grand
daughter The Princess Charlotte, but will De repre-
seuted by tho Prince ana Princess OF Wales Just as
In England, when Tho claims OF the Duchess Of Edin
burgb, an imperial princess TO higher rank than
that possessed by members Of the royal family made
such commoion, grave disputes OF ctiqustte ara now
troubling the serenity OF the old ogies at the German
Court The Grown Princess, extremely annoyed ut
the idea of her daughter, after ner marriage with
mere duke, being unable to maintain her previous
exalted position, insists upon precedence being ac-
cordcd her before other distant members oil royalty.
IL is not yet certain whether tho Grown Princess VIII
succeed In ginning her point or not
KAISER WILHELM.
No slight satisfaction SAID 10 DO felt by the En-
peror ut the approaching GG1cdics OF his rst grand
daughter. Old Kaiser Wllntm, In spite OF his four
years, stl enjoys excellent health and looks MS
stalwart and robust as ever Ago seems 10 have out
his Majesty is interchangeable in the performance Of
his solemn obligations, thus presenting striking con-
trast his Chancellor, by twenty years his JUNIOR
often late night the lamp may DO seen sun burning
ia his study, INC WINDOWS OF which occupy the we'll
known corner OF his palace facing the splendid
OF his illustrous ancestor, Frederick the Great
whose fame BIDS lair 10 be surpassed by that OF
his descencans KAISER Wilhelm !. Punciu-
quits his palace tor drive through the
Ihicrsartcn The light equipage, drawn by two spen-
did Or.on irotiers, present from his nephew the
Gar, rs generally open. alording good Wow OF the
veteran Emperor, who clad in his gay military cloak
graciousy recognizes and returns the SITUATIONS uni
versaily and heartily accorded him by tue passcrsby
Inning The streets. His Majesty never woares OF
kuowledging the greetings oil his subjects even the
huu.b cst may be ot friendly nod In reply to
his respectful bow.
CHRISTMAS IN TIE FArHERLAxp
Rapid approach OF Christmas Is making itself gen.
orally perceptble In the large squares surrounding
the old castle the annual Christmas attracts numerous
visitors. Small booths nave been erected, In which
and other wares TO the acmiring eyes OF
the little ones Hooking tbithcr TO SEQ SAINT
Claus treasures. In some OF the by
streets fragrant forests, similar to those Of
Birnam, arisen In night, tho forests being des-
tined 10 adorn the Christmas tables. There are few
families IN Germany who 40 not follow the timchOn-
ored custom Of lighting up on Christmas Eve the fire
In cmbrance OF the birth OF the infant Saviour
SO many centuries ago In the theatres preparations
being for the iEtrodu OF the Christmas
pantomiines, usually personihcaions OF tho charming
old airng sales oi the Fatherland II is hoped the
great outlay incurred by the managers IN producing
these spectacles will be well rewarded, Tor tnoy have
OF late had reason 10 complain OF the indifference OF
the public partly perhaps, caused by lac general dis
tress prevailing In all circles. With the exception Of
the royal theatres by government the other places oil
pubic amusement arc but scantily patronized
despite tho most energetic endeayors 10 cater Tor nov
cities
OPERAS AND CONCERTS
AT tho Royal Opera, where Niemann and Wachtel
the two favOrite tenOrs, are temporarily engaged
Wagner's weird compositions are given IN TURF
with the far moro mel0dious productions OF Bel
lini Rossini, Auber &c In the beginning OF January
will be produced tor tho first time and be followed by
Aberts "Ekkehardf," SO Iavorably received on IL!
FIRST appearance ut Stuttgart. Wagner's representa-
ton OF "Nicbeungen,' which was 10 10 brought Out
here tins season. has been postponed until next WIN
ter like fate has beaIlen Nero" new opera by
Rubinstein, who lately visited Berlin. During his
stay u spIoLdd musical spiree was gwen by HIM, a
which he played some OF his latest. productions. Hi
style Is Still AS brilliant as ever anu II diu not fail
elicit unrestraibea applause A great sensation ha
recently been produced here by tho concerts OF Seno
PABLO de Sarcastic. violin virtuoso who Is as great
phenomenon as Psganini was In his day. Musica
connoisseurs rank him far above Joachim, who Wa
for years acknowledged as the "kIng OF vlolnsts,
and ab9ve Wi.helmj, his contemporary IN London
rare distinction conferred Don Pablo do Sara
safe by permission having been granted him 10 dis
play his wonderful abilities III the Royal OPERA move
before appropriated 10 such purposes.