The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-05
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TIE TREATY PUBLICATION AKIN
10 AN ULTIMATUM.

nience Before Fighting.
Copyright 1888 By tie Ne'o York Associated
PreSs,l
BERLIN, Feb Awhile the semi-oflicial
press affects to regard the publication of the
Austro-German treaty as having pacific
intent, official and diplomatic circles know
fiat its real aim is to force the Gar to an
immediate war, or compel him to submit to
terms for permanent peace dictated by the
allies. The substance OF the treaty has long
been known to both the Russian and
French governments. At the time
of its inception at the conference
between Prince Bismarck and Count
Andrassy, at Gastein, in August, 1879, con-
fdential disclosures stating the character of
the compact were made by Prince Bismarck
TO the Gar as an inducement to break off
fine negotiations for a Russan-F French alli-
ance. The day after the treaty YVES signed
Prince Bismarck made personal communi-
cation of the fact to both the French and
Russian ambassadors, Withholding only the
exact terms Of the treaty. The publication
reveals nothing to any European govern
ment.
HOW IT CAME TO BE GIVEN OUT.
Before disclosing it to the people the step
y
Price Bismarck, Count Kalnoky and Herr
Won Tiszl. The Austrian Ministerial Coun-
Gil, the Emperor presiding, consented to the
publication of the treaty only last week upon
urgent representation from Prince Bismarck
that the time was OppOrtune It's appearance
at the present juncture recalls the utterance
of Prince Bismarck when he was reproached
in the Reichstag for refusing to submit to
that body certain diplomatic correspond
ence, ''once a governm ent determines to
publish important Documents he said,
"natters should have gone so far that moth
ing but war is likely to be the outcome of
the situation"
IMMENSELY SIGNIFICANT.
By the light of this memorable statement
the immense significance of the publication
Of the treaty at the present crisis will be
seen. 1t is a step which precedes an ultima
tum. If Russia continues to push forward
masses of troops, menacing strategic points
on the frontier, and if the pending negotia-
tons for an offensive and defensive alliance
with France should succeed, the central
powers will not wait the cOnvenienceS of
The French and Russian governments to de-
clare war. The crisis, therefore, nears
climax. Prince Bismarck in his speech in the
Reichstag on Monday may place peaceful
Interpretation on the motives of the publi-
cation of the treaty, but nothing he can say
ton. The Gar must give practical assur-
ances of peace or abide by an early war,
and, Judging by all that is known of his
character and the ministerial influences now
dominating him, the Gar will not yield.
Count Schouvaloff, the Russian Ambassa-
dor to Germany, is in st. Petersburg attend
ing the annual court. He will return to
Berlin tomorrow, and will see Prince Bis
marck before the meeting of the Reichstag
On Monday
THE MILITARY BILL.
The debate on the military bill will be
brief unless the Progressive and Socialistic
malcontents insist upon talking. All the
great parties have agreed to mark their
sense of the situation by disposing of the
measure without delay.
The report of Prince Bismarck's confer
ence with the leaders of the government
groups was not accurate, but the Chancellor
has seen them separately during the week
and given them convincing information of
the necessity that no Parliamentary check
be placed upon the passage OF the measure.
FLoUQUET AND THE GAR.
Advices from st. Petersburg tonight
seek to minimize the Importance of the rec
onciliation between the Car and NJ. Flou-
quet by representing that the exchange of
courtesies between NJ Flouquet and Baron
Mohrenheim, the Russian EmbassadOr at
Paris, was not of high political significance,
and that N. Flouquet has outlived the ''Nive
La Cologne mistake. His present attitude
lustliies the approaches Of Baron
Won MOhrenheim. If the FlOuquet Incl
dent had been mere exchange of courte-
SEES the Berlin Chancelerie would not have
needed it. It's true significance, as learned
through the German Embassy at Paris, is
mat Baron Won Mohrenheim is negotiating
an alliance, under President CarnOt's as
Nrrft l. ,I,
Wno are likely to form a lasting war Cabi-
net. MN. Flouquet, De Freycinet, Brisson
ana FlouIenS have been sounded on
the subject. II Baron Won Mohren-
Lem succeeds in convincing. the
French leaders in favor of an
alliance the Trard Ministry will be replaced
va cinet-Boulanger Cabinet within
Two months, Germany will be exposed
70 an attack from France when Russia
reads the summer treaty, which has not yet
appeared in Russia.
MOSCOW papers to-day are pessimistic in
zone. They predict that the negotiations
WIN Austria will not result in the interest
Of Russia
FRESH ARMY MOVEMENTS.
Inc krcuz ZeituHg records fresh army
tn.oyehentS on the frontier. A hard dry
IrVSt tavorS the marching of men and horses
a.q Inc transportation of war material,
"a Viie concentration OF troops along Une
lTIe T ol the Niemen is actively proceeding.
iue Tort works at Kovno are
eoIllpeted. Twelve forts connected by
eSIIlworks will protect the concentration
vi force of 250000 men designed, accord
irs ro, 70 the Kreuz Zeitttng to operate against
EaSt Prussia
russia continues its negotiations for
., ,oau oI @3,W0,O00 roubles in Paris and Am
selOalll, and IS reported to be on the eve of
ii.VtesS The high terms of the tax asked
1 Vie recommendations Of the French gov
ht n.leht are inducements for bankers to
Go61Lure' The Barings have placed l5000,-
wv wv IQu3les worth of Nichoai railway bonds
aalt yn penalt OF the Russian Treasury. They
,1pieSeht sums advanced by the Treasury
'ue railway and nominally repaid. They
tbo," no" pledged to the Barings, who issue
C III London ats per cent.
,;oe man investors retain Russian securi-
pnsWl with great tenacity. The buying of
t;iaah securities for investment has en-
Of S II, ceased American railroad securities
'ug pest kinds taking their place.
HSpatch received from st. Petersburg
ro'hnU asserts that the French loan pro-
ans M 30 submitted TO the Car were so oner-
ba,J Juol they were declined On the other
for, reports have been received at Frank
ectr.Iat mat loan of 4OO. 900 600 roubles has
PrepaIy been concluded by Russia from
parties at a nominal rate Of interest.
7t QUINQUENNIAL SESSIONS.
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