The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-30
FROM THE .FATHERLAND.
EMPEROR WILLIAMS MOVEMENTS
AND EXPRESSIONS.
The German People Begin to Like Him
Bismarck ON the Sick List-Fast Ami
can Legislation New Explosives and
Military Readjustments.

Copyright 1855, by the New York Associated
PreS).
BERLIN, Dec. 29..-The New Year recep-
ton at the Court is awaited with anxiety,
the impression prevailing that the En-
peror will seize the occasion TO give utter
arce to some words pregnant with indica-
tons of the coming years policy. Moth
ing like speech can be expected, the
Court precedent being against anything
beyond formal reception 10 diplomats,
officials and the IIoigeselschasf generally,
but some few words conveying message
OF peace to the world are certainly looked
for. The Emperor readily finding a
chance, none will doubt the character OF
his utterances. The North German Gazette
has tardily reproduced In promin ent
position and in the large type, the En-
peror's words on receiving wreath at the
Vulcan shipworks. "These are laurels OF
peace"
scmi-ofllcial newspapers concur in the
announcement that whatever way or plans
are in preparation in France and Russia,
Germany remains on the defensive, in the
meanwhile perieciing arrangements. The
National Gdsotte summing up the situation
srcribes the existing quiet TO the iact that
period has about been reached when the
arming on every side will be terminated
and the fever OF preparation be replaced
by collected calm arising from con-
scious readiness TO do battle. On the
other hand, in the opinion OF the Miiitdr
Zctlmg and the Kier Zeitimg the sugges-
lions of the Emperor are pacific because
She army n In a state Of transition, the new
infantry drill regulations and radical
changes in doicnscs necessary 10 meet
recent explosive inventions and the reform
in cavalry weapons combining TO render
advisable another year OF preparatory
activity.
The uncertainty concerning Prince BIS
marck's health has become disturbing
factor OF the situation. The Chancellor
was better at the beginning OF the week,
but authentic adviccs from FREDERICKSBURG
report that since Wednesday he has SUI.
ieied recurrence OF govt in n severe form.
Dr. Schweiningcr is in attendance upon
him, but at the instance Of Count Herbert
Bismarck DIR. Bardelebcn saw him on
Thursday Officials here say that the
condition of the Chancellor is in no wiso
serious. although absence from work for u
time Is necessary. Prior TO his relapse
Prince Bismarck had arranged TO come 10
Berlin on the 18th inst TO confer with the
Emperor before the rcopening Of the
Land,ag and Reichstag The question OF
making additional state provisions for the
imperial family comes up in the Reich
stag some time in February. Apart from
his ample income rs King OF Prussia, the
allowance OF the Emperor from the impo-
rial funds II only 100000 yearly. II is
reported that the Chancellor will inform
the Rcichstag that an additional Si5O,OD
is required owing TO the expenditures
involved in the increased duties Of the
head Of the empire. The consensus OF
opinion is that some such provision is
necessary, and that the sun mentioned is
reasonable.
The coming court season promises 10 I've
the dullcst ever known, owing 10 the fact
that the period oi mourning Tor the late
Emperor has not expired. There will be-
no court balls, and the diplomatic corps
will close their salons. Tho annual charity
subscription ball at the opera house will
not be held, and no por. Of icstal gathering
will be allowed in official or court circles.
the Observance Of the annual orlcnsicsi on
January ~, and the banquet OF the Order
oi the Black Eagle on the 18th. Ills
majesty has directed that no celebration DO
held on his birthday, January 20.
The latest phase Of the projected slavery
conference is n proposal To meet In Paris
during the exhibition under the prcsi.
dency OF Cardinal lAyigcrie. The pro.
posal will not be accepted hero. The
Swiss Government is urged 10 initiate a
conference on the subject. II held In
Geneva every Power Is likely TO assent 10
the Presidency OF Cardinal lAyigcric.
Capt. Storms, the Congo explorer, will
visit Berlin shortly for the purpose OF con-
sulting with Lieut. Wissman ON the
subject Of the suppression Of the
slavery trade. II Is not expected that
the opposition Of the National Liberals
10 the acquisition by the empire Of sover-
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