The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-10

late Baron Bhlow. to represent him at the mournfu
ceremonies the funeral OF the late Secretary Of
Sts'e was very imposing, HIS Majesty. Prince
Charles. all the Cabinet Ministers, the counseliors at
the Foreign Office and the members of the diplo-
matte corps being present to pay their last respects
TO the laInented Baron. His death. caused by con-
gestion Of the brain, occurred Frankfort-on-the
Main. the scene of his first diplomatic triumnhs
where he represented the King OF Denmark at the
German Diet. of which His Majesty as Duke of
Schleswig- Holstein was then a member. On the
annexation OF the duehies by Prussia, Baron
Bdlow accepted Office in his native Meek
lenburg from which Prince Bismarck. who
had made his personal acquaintance at Frank
fort during their joint generalization there
called him to his side for the direction of the Ger
man Foreign Office. lie quite fulfilled Prince Bis
marcks high anticipations, who lad never cause to
regret the Barons appointment Secretary State
or all the high officials called upon to assist the lead
Balow continued the longest at his sidc aud only
removed by the nexorabie destiny Of mankind. He
had thoroughly accustomed himself to the many
pecuiiartes not to say idiosyncrasies OF his chief
amid oil the petty annoyances which had tried
the patience and friendship OF others never lost
sight OF the greatness Of the eminent man under
whom It ii was his pride and pleasure to serve
No slight difficulty will be encountered in the seiec
ton vi suitable SUCCESSOR to the Late Secretary OF
State Among the candidates mentioned in connec-
ton with the vacant Office Baron Schldzer. the
German Minister at Washington. an able diploma
fist. enjoying the Chancellors fullest confidence
seems to have the greatest chance. II the dsumvi-
ratio of Baron Radowitz and Lothar Bucher should
not be indefinitely prolonged. There is much po-
htical work to be done. Accounts from the Samoan
Islands far. from satisfactory and grave
doubts prevail to whether the recent
treaty between the German Empire and the
native kings will have the desired effect OF protect
ing the lives and interests of it's countrymen resid
ing on the island. Captain Zembich. OF the Imperial
Navy. appointed as Consul General in the South Sea
Archipelago, will probably have arrived ut
Upou anu entered ON his functions. Despite
ali official contradictions belief still entertained
that the German Empire, sorely in need of naval
station in those distant parts. will incorporate
the Samoan Islands. Prince Bismarck is certainly
no friend of acquisition OF colonial possessions.
but to judge from various indications | appre-
bend his power will not be sufficiently
strong to resist the of public opinion in this
matter. There is also the report or the Astrakhan
plague to be considered. When the pest raging
lastwinter this government sent medical commits
sion, consisting OF competent authorities, to the
infected DISTRICTS for study of the character of the
disease and the best means for its suppression. Pro-
fessor Hrsch celebrated epidemiologist. submitted
a heightened report on the matter to government.
which has. however. abstained from it's publication
owing to the structures the negligence and
want of oil precautions the part OF the Russian
Cabinet.
The we'll merited success at the local Art and In
dustrial Exhibition at Berlin this has given
rise to project for holding International Exli-
bition in the German capital. The Crown Prince is
greatly enamored with the idea. and has lent his
powerful support to its realization Since the fasco
OF German industry at the Philadelphia Exhibition
a,marked Improvement is manifest in its produc-
tions which again aspire to artistic perfection and
well merit the favor bestowed upon them.