Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-31
PRUSSIA AND THE POLES.
THE DEBATE ON EXPULSION.

spirited Discussisn in the Laadtag Grand
Bal de LOpers; German Royalty Dane.
Ing. &c.
(By cable to the Dlspateh.l
BERLIN, January 30.-The debate
in the lower house Of the Landtag on
Thursday last on the subject Of the ex-
pulsion of the Poles from Eastern Prus-
STA was listened to by an immense au-
dience. The chamber was crowded to
its utmost capacity, and outside the
building there was great crowd Of
people WAC had been unable to gain
admission. The box reserved for the
royalty was occupied by the princes Of
the royal family. Prince Bismarck
gave a mastery historical survey Of
Prussia's relation with the Poles. The
allusion by the Chancellor to the Gov
ernment's intention Of appropriating
the lands of members Of the Polish
nobility who live in Paris and
Monaco caused tremendous up.
roar. On Friday, when the discussion
was continued, there was less interest
manifested and the galleries were not SO
crowded as on the preceding day. The
debate sayored Of party recrimination.
Herr Stableveski made violent speech,
in which he accused the Government of
wsging a war of determination against
the Poles. Prince Bismarck. in con-
troyeItiDgt the statements Of Herr Wind
thorst, the Clerical leader. remarked
that he wished Herr Windthorst had
his (the Chancellor's) place, adding that
he had sounded the Emperor on the
subject Of such change, but that the
latter had declared he was too old to
try such an experiment. This hit Of
the Chancellor's was greeted with load
laughter.
THE ANNUAL BAL DE L'OPERA,
which was held last night. was a daz-
cling success. The attendance num-
bered three thousand, and among the
guests were the Emperor and Empress
and many members Of the nobility. The
polOuaise was led by the Emperor and
the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince
following with the wife Of Prince Will
liam, who. attired in a scarlet uniform,
led the Princess of Saxe-Weiningen,
Prince Albert the Regent Of Bruins
wick, and Princess Victoria completing
the royal set. Prince Henry, who wore
a navy uniform, and the Empress re-
NAMED in the royal box. The Em-
peror appeared to be in excellent
health and spirits, his manner was most
genial, and after the dance he very
agreeably entertained circle of ladies
of the Diplomatic Corps.
BRIEF NOTES.
The Chamber Of Saxe-Weimar has
voted a credit for the purpose Of found
ing a museum in GOethe's house at
WeimaT.
The Bayarian Chamber is opposed to
the spirit-monopoly bill. The Govern
ment will abstain from voting in the
Bundesrath on the measure in order to
avoid thwarting the project, the princi-
pie Of which it approves.
The Chinese Minister 1chang has ar
rived from Paris in connection with the
naval affairs.
The Toe8iscLe /Ibmg, speaking Of
the proposed appointment Of nuncio
to Berlin, says the Pope personally
originated the idea. When the appoint
ment will be made, says the Vossiyche,
is a matter Of considerable doubt, as
there are many obstacles to prevent the
immediate realization Of the project.
The Minister Of War has ordered that
a number of dogs be trained for use as
night sentinels. This idea was suggest
ed by an incident Of the war in the Sou
dan. in which the experiment Of substi-
tuting dogs as guards was successfully
tried.
A meeting Of the IRON and steel
manufacturers, held recently, passed
resolutions opposing the proposition to
hold an international exhibition in Ber-
lin in 1889.
Polish merchants are making arrange
mentS to boycott the German trade as
an act Of retaliation for Polish expul-
sions.