The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-21
AFFAIRS IN GERMANY,
Are Exciting the Interest Of All
Of Europe.
THE EMPEROR S RECENT TALKS
And What They Mean-The
Coming Political Struggle.

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Guards and made another energetic speech in
response to a toast to his health proposed by
Colonel Plissen.
Although the affair was strictly private, it
has TRANSFERRED that the emperors remarks
were mainly a repetition Of his speech at
| Frankfort. He said that Germany would
keep what she had gained and also expressed
his conviction that the army was able to meet
all corners.
The account says that the emperor, in Civ
ing a toast to the regiment, referred to the
training he himself received in its ranks and
to the services which the regiment had rem
dered the country in cultivating the old Rus
sian traditions as an example to the army.
The language of Emperor William, although
no immediate menace, is not to be attributed
to his habit Of expressing himself bluntly
His speech at Frankfort was premeditated, if
not verbally prepared. The emperor's ire has
been excited by the Russian government per-
hitting or melting the press to raise the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES QUESTION.
Tn n semi-official communication, the Col
ogne Gazette says: The Sehleslng- dolsteln
can only be separated from Germany by war
with Russia and France as the attacking ma
tons. We take note that from Russian diplo-
matte sources it is clearly announced that in
the event of a successful campaign, Denmark
would share in booty and take part in the con-
fiict"
The North German Gazette also complains
that the statement regarding the claims Of
Denmark should first appear in the Nord,
paper which is at the disposal of the Russian
government
The tone of the semi-offcial press on this
occasion does not fully express the anger
felt in the highest circles toward the wanton
revival Of this buried question.
GERMANY AND RUSSIA.
The emperOr's illusions to the achievements
of Prince Frederick Charles pointed to more
than his French victories The prince distiu
guished himself in the Schlesing- Holstein war
OF 1913, and the Danish war of 1864. Blunt
and iInpromptu as Emperor Williams Ian
guage seemed it striok effectively all around
The press concurs i'll regretting the futility of
the Peterhof and Copenhagen visits. 1t says
that within four weeks after the interview be-
tween the car and Emperor William the ten
sion of the situation threatens Europe more
than ever.
Herr Won Boetticher's return to Office is a
natural sequence of the death of Emperor
Frederick, Prince Bismark opposed to Fred
erick's desire to GUST him as long as possible.
Emperor William, besides having strong per-
sonal regard for Won Boetticher, supported
him during the crisis which ended with his
resignation, and has taken this first opportu-
nifty to reinstate him in Office as vice president
OF the Prussian ministry.
SWEEPING CHANGES
in the command of the army are impending;
nine more generals, nine lieutenant generals
and a number of major generals will retire.
GoneralN on SchellendorfS successor as minis
ter Of wars will not be General Won
Clprive, as reported, but General Won
Hahnke, the present chief Of the military cab
met. General Won Hahnke is a scientific
soldier, an apt writer, reputed student, STRAIT
egist and afavorite ofthe emperor. General Won
| Schellendorf gets command of the First army
corps. General Won Pape resigns the com
mand of the Guards, General Won Alvensle-
/ ben succeeding him; General Brauchich takes
HahDlsa's t1lapp and General Vocal Won Folk.
enstein becomes acknowledgements; Vice
Admiral Count Won Monta already acts as
permanent chief of the naval department, Cen
eral Won Caprivi, his predecessor in that of
flee, getting command of the Thirteenth army
corps.
The inspection of fortresses win be confded
to General Won Goetz.
These changes are simultaneous with ener-
getic reforms regarding clothing and drilling
of troops reorganization Of artillery force, etc.
The reforms are based on plans decided upon
in 1887. Feverish activity pervades every de-
partment of the army. Notwithstanding the
wide operation and bruSque character of the
| changes, the war office is confident that the
| army will be kept every moment well in hand.
| 1t is not case of swapping horses while
! crossing a stream" Each man already knows
his work. Although the leading commands
| are confided to younger men, they are not
| Young men. General yon Waldersee is sixty
! eight years old, and General Won Hahnke fifty
| two. All are men OF strength, maturity and
! ripe experience
| ITALY AND THE EMPERoK's VISIT.
| Sgnor Crispi, the Italian prime minister, is
timed to arrive at Carlsbad on the Goth instant.
| He will remain III Germany five days and re-
! turn to Rome on the 30th in ORDER to accom-
| pany King Humbert on his trip.
| The programme for Emperor Williams re-
| ception in Vienna at the end of September, is
| as follows He will remain in the capital for a
| week S round of reviews and banquets He
will be accompanied by the en-
bpolfb To
| indulge in hunting excursions in Syria, and on
! his return will proceed from Vienna to Italy,
! the empress returning meanwhile to Berlin
| In Berlin official circles it is rumored that
! Prince Bismarck proposes to mark a perfect
| en- tente of ministers by accompanying EN-
| peror William to Vienna and Rome.
THE PARTIES IN GERMAN POLITICS.
| Bismarck had with him during the week at
| Friedrichruhe Herr Won Herrfurth, the new
minister of the interior, and the national leader
/ Won Bennigsen, whose visit is associated with
/ the near elections for members of the landtag.
/ Only once before has Won Bennigsen obtained
| the rare honor OF icing guest OF Bismarck,
! and that was at 'arzin in 1878, when negotia-
/ tions were proceeding for representation of
| nationals in the ministry. The grow
/ ing confidence of the nationals
/ in the result OF the elections lead
! TO the expectance that Won Bennigsen will OBJ
/ tain Office. Recent reports of new Combina-
/ tions, under which the nationals, feeling their
! own strength sufficient, would rupture their
! alliance with the conservatives, are replaced by
! semi-official statements that the cartel will be
| maintained in full.
This change OF front. coincident with Ben
ngsen and Bismarcll's interview, is a plain
| declaration that Bismarck does not see any
/ way to dispense with the existing coalition OF
government parties.
The North German Gazette. which has
| hitherto supported the nationals, is taking an
| independent attitude, and having changed It's
/ tone, advocates a continuance of the cartel, but
| warns the conservatives against agitatiug in
| conjunction with the clericals, the question OF
increased grants to the schools with increased
/ privileges to the clergy for controlling them.
THE EaIPERoR'S INFLUENCE.
The Kruz Zeitung attributes the change TO
/ influence Of an emperor whose symp1thies
/ with tho conservatives remain strong. As
long rs a maintenance of the cartel remained
| uncertain, the overtures OF national liberals tC
the proeresssts fer concerted action with
Richter and other leaders Of progressists were
declined. Richter declared that tie party
would not Doe miNcd up IN electoral iutligues
bat would act upon the basis of its wcl-llnown
principles. believing that 1t would thereby
hest preserve both its Interests and its honor
Tho ir-eruncf'ablc attitude Of tho prOgresSiI It's