Savannah morning news., 1886-01-03
KAISER WILHELMSREALNb
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS AC-
CEsSION TO THE THRONE.

Princes and Other Dignitaries Reuuest-
ed to Present Their Congratulations
In Writing Instead OF in Person-.
Prince Alexander's Suit Now Looked
Upon With Favor by Prince bismarck.
LONDON, Jan. "A Berlin correspond
ent says: "The Jubilee of Emperor VIII.
iam's accession 70 the throne of Prussia
will be celebrated tomorrow as requested
by the Emperor, instead OF to-day, with
out any procession or demonstrations.
There will be solemn thanksgiving serg
vices during the morning In the Castle
chapel, at which all the members of the
Royaffamily VIII be present. The reli-
gious services viii be followed by Ievee.
All the German Princes intended to per-
sonally hail the Emperor on the occasion
but His Majesty declined such an ovation.
The Emperor informed the Princess that
instead OF receiving them personally, he
would be pleased to receive autograph
letters from each. His Majesty also de-
cllned to receive any presents or deputa-
ti0ns. The Municipal Governors Will
send addresses. The appointment OF
Lord Wolseley as representative of Queen
Victoria causes considerable qualification
to the residents Of Berlin"
Services were held IN the churches to-
HcEEEAfUft
of Emperor William to the Prussian
throne. The troops in all the garrison
towns, after the services, paraded, and
festivals were held throughout Prussia.
A tue Of Emperor William, in Kaiser
Ha Frankfort, was unveiled with ap-
prd late ceremonies.
PRINCE ALExANDER's SUIT.
The project OF the marriage OF Prince
Alexander OF Bulgaria and the daughter
of Crown Prince Frederick William, has
been revived. Prince Bismarck, who
formerly refused to sanction the marriage,
has, since the Bulgarian Victories and the
re-establishment of the entente with
Prince Alexander, withdrawn his opposi-
tiOn.
A daughter of Baron Vongagern COM
mitted suicide. She became insane
through grief at the death of her father.
Archbishop Ordin Is dying at his palaces
in FTeeburg.
THE SOCIALISTS.
The Socialist Deputies propose on the
reaesembling of the Reicbstag on Jan. s
to present measure to secure greater
secrecy OF the ballot in the election for
members OF the Reicbstag, and a bill for a
severe suppression Of dueIing. They will
also attack the accuracy OF official re-
ports respecting the minor state Of seige
in Berlin, Hamburg and Leipsio.
THE GOVERNMENT AND TRADE
Consideration OF the question OF goy-
ernment monopoly Of the spirit OF trada
has been postponed until the end OF tha
month. The agitation against the scheme
has assumed large proportions. A meet
Ing Of distlllers, merchants and members
OF leading commercial firms has been
held, and resolution was unanimously
adopted in opposition 10 the measure.
The Lantag Will be convened on Jan. IL.
In the meantime there is a iull In politi-
cal affairs.
EVENTS OF LAST YEAR.
The newspapers throughout Germany
review the events OF the past wear in an
optimistic light, and concur in assentingl
that Prince Bismarck's statesmaHship
prevented European war.
The dispute between Germany and Por.r
tugal regarding their territorial line ir
South Africa mas been renewed. q :
many claims that the limits OF her I'LL
tory extends from Orange river tine 18tEs-
degree Of south latitude, and includes the
interior country to Lake Ugami and the
Zambesi river.
PORTUGAL's CLAIM.
Portugal however, maintains the righa
10 her ancient line, which includes Lake
Ugami ana all the interior as far as
North Transvaal.
Inc agents OF the German syndicatei
recently formed 10 provide China with
railways and armaments are going to Chi
ma but are not empowered 40 conclude con-
tracts.
OFFERS OF STEEL RAILS.
DR.. Luhrsen, the German Consul Gem,
eral at Shanghai, reports that offers OF
English and American companies 20 fur
nish China with steel rails have already
been accepted. This, IL is feared, Wilt
result IN getting for German iron works
a small share OF the contracts,