St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-15
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FROM e. L. &c MANY.
The Programme Of Ehe Reichstag--
The Crown Princes Religious En-
rhusiasM.
BERLIN, Nov. 1.-The programme of
the reichstag opens with the discussion of
the report of the budget commission on for
eign affairs and marine. 1t is uncertain
whether the government will propose new
or augmented taxation. Official papers as
sert that the government has decided
against attempting 10 levy new impoStS,
Prince Bismarck pOStpOning further taxa
ton projects until the meeting Of the next
reichstag, in the hope that the electorate
will return a more submissive major
ity. Coupled with the statements that
there will be presented no new
taxation proposals. are vague hints that the
government is preparing reforms of the
financial administration, suggesting a dis
guised scheme of increased duties. No sec
ton in the reichStag will oppose an increase
of the marine budget, larger appropria-
ton being considered necessity. 1t is adj
mitted that the fleet is unequal to the wants
of the country for defense and offense. A
session over the subject of
THE MILITARY sEPTENNATE.
The question will probably be limited to
deciding in principle whether to maintain
or to modify the Septennate term expiring
March 81. 1888. The government is afraid
to hazard perilouS debate, and it is not
likely that military budget will be pro-
duced or that the discussion of the Septen-
nate question will go beyond the principle.
1t is reported that Prince Bismarck is con-
sidering the scheme of asking for budget
for period of four years. In official cir
cles the assertion is still made that the gov
eminent does not dream of anything eX
cept the Septennate. AS TO the relative
position of the different parties on the ques-
ton of principle 160 votes, consisting of
both groups of tue Conservatives, the
National Liberals and several Independents
are assured to the government. The abSO-
lutte majority required to carry on business
is 1879. The centre holds the balance of
power The eagerneSS of Prince Bismarck
to arrive at complete modas vivandi with
the vatican, arises from the necessity OF the
government obtaining the vote OF the center.
If Prince Bismarck comedies the admission
to Germany of all Catholic orders, the
centre will vote for the Septennate. Prince
Bismarck accorded NJ. Herbette, the French
ambassador,
HIS FIRST HEARING
yesterday The tone of the official press
is guarded on the question of the relations
between Germany and France. but the
chagrn of the members of the French EN-
bassy is unconcealed. The reception ac-
corded NJ. Herbette by Prince Bismarck
was not favorable to French designs in
Egypt. 1t is reported that NJ. Herbette as
sured the chancellor of the absolute neu-
trality of France in the event of war in the
East. Prince Bismarck has been silent
during the week and has vouchsafed no
hint of the policy to be followed by Ger
many. Bishop Knapp recently arrived
from Rome. He has had several
interviews with Count Herbert,
Bismarck and DR.. Won Gossler
minister of ecclesiastical affairs, which
strengthen the reports that the conclusion
of cOncordat with the Vatican is imminent
The Prussian Catholic press declares that a
concordat is not needed, the entente being
sufficient to protect the church. but that ii
Prince Bismarck comedies an ample con-
cordat the Vatican will readily accept it.
The North German Gazette quotes this story
from the Halle Gazette: Crown Prince
Frederick William, while inspecting re-
Gently the restored high altar of the Merz-
berg cathedral perceived the absence of a
cross. In
A MOMENT OF INSPIRATION
The crown prince went to the Sacristy,
lifted crucifiX reverently with both hands
and carried it to the altar. upon which he
placed it. Then, turning to those accom-
panying him, he exclaimed, do you not
believe this sacred symbol will remain for
ever here?" This action is taken to Imply
that the crown prince is prepared to COM
bat all attacks upon the church. Accord
ing to official returns for the preseat year,
the German merchant fleet is composed of
4, 1876 vessels, having registered SeagOing
tonnage of 1882. 449 tons, and the crews
number IS, 931 men. AS compared with
the returns for the year 1855, these
figures show decrease in the number of
vessels of 122. and falling off in tonnage
of IL, S39 tons. The trade court at Aachen
has sentenced tifty-three compOSitors to
pay damages to their employers for leaving
work and joining strike without giving
notice. The police of Bavaria have eX-
PEELED State Architect ROsSler from the
country for assisting in the sOcialistic agl-
tation. The body of Herr Krebs. a mem-
U6T Ol Tic LIDS
been found in Grunwalde. He had
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
by shooting himself through the head. A
writ had been issued against him tor en-
bezzling trust funds. Prof. Jordan, of
Koenigsberg. is dead. The accounts of
the Berlin royal theaters, including opera,
show that the cost To the state is 2, 500, 900
annually. OF this amount the emperor
contributes $50. 900 marks from his own
private purse. besides paying the defoit
incurred by the opera and ballet, which do
not pay, owing partly to the large salaries
paid the artists. Herr Niemann contracts
to sing forty-eight nights for $4,000
marks. Herr BetzO, the baritone,
receives 40, 900 marks yearly and the tenor,
Butfo Lieban, is paid Is. 600 marks. The
issue of the musical works of Frederick the
Great commences with twenty-five flute
concerts edited by Barge. of Leipsic. Gold
marks new opera, ''Merlid," will be pro-
duced in Vienna Oh Nov. 10. The princi-
pal artists appearing in the opera Will be
Frau Materna and Herren Winkelmann
and Reichenberg. Prof. Obrecht, of the
Colmar lyceum. while closing a window in
the institute. fell over and died on the
spot.
over a Century old.
DANvERs, Mass, Nov. l4-Mrs Miriam