The morning news., 1888-08-19

,up s1rUATION IN EUROPE GRAD
TALLY GROWING WORSE.

r., perOr William g BlunC OLJeranCeS
No+ Having a Pacific BRect-Russia
Makes a Construction Which Brings
uer into the Mu Idle When Not In
.erded - The Interview Declared
Fruitless
nr,ri1ht 1888 bv the Neao York associated Press
RrRt1N, Aug. 18.-Emperor William
,ncbed to-day at the headquarters of the
first infantry guards, and made another
oeryetic speech in response to toast to
is boalth proposed by Col. Plessen. AL
horrh the affair was strictly private. it
os trauspred that the emperor's remarks
rere mainly repetition OF his
reech at Frankfort. He said that
5ermany would keep what she had gained
Ind also expressed his conviction that the
Drrv WAS able to meet all comers. A semi
,ficial account says that the emperor, in
living toast to the regiment, referred to
the training he himself had received in its
ranks and to the services which the regi-
nent had rendered the country in cultivat-
mo old PrusSian traditions as an example to
the army
HIS LANGUAGE PREMEDITATED.
The language of Emperor William,
slthough no immediate menace, is not to be
attributed to his habit Of expressing himself
Tnntly. His speech at Frankfort was pre-
nedltated if not verbally prepared.
The emperor's ire has been excited by the
Russian governments permitting or in
citing the press to raise the Schleswig-
Holstein question with the additional con-
ention that the czar, as the representative
s. II~1., ,H.&s,, C11N oI1sx
Special rights to support the claims of Dem
mark.
MUST BE TAKEN BY FORCE.
In a semi-official communication the
Cologne Gazette says Schleswig- Holstein
can only be separted from Germany by war,
with Russia and France as the attacking
nations We take note that from Russian
tplomatic sources it Is clearly announced
hat in the event of a successful campaign
lDeamark would share in the booty and take
part in the conflict.
The North German Gazette also COM
plains that the statements regarding the
aaims of Denmark should first appear in
he Nord, paper which is at the disposal
Of the Russian government in the direction
II the quest in which the officials of the
Russian foreign officers are engaged.
ANGER IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES.
The tone of the semi-official press on this
OCCASION does not fully express the anger
felt in the highest circles toward the wanton
use Of a buried question. The emperors
illusions to the achievements of Prince
Frederick Charles pointed tosmore than his
French victories. The prince distinguished
himself in the Schleswig- -Holstein war Of
lB and the Danish war of 1854. Blunt
and mpromptu as the Emperor Williams
language seemed it struck effectively all
around.
MORE STRAINED THAN EVER.
While the press concurs in regretting the
utility Of the Peterhof and Copenhagen
visits. it says that within four weeks after
he interview between the car and the En-
peror William, the tension of the situation
hreatens Europe more than ever.
Herr Won Boetticher has returned to Of
Zee, as the natural consequence Of the death
a the Emperor Frederick. Prince Bis
narck was opposed to Emperor Frederick's
1esire to GUST him. Emperor William, be-
ades having strong personal regard for
Herr Won Boetticher. supported him during
tbe crisis which ended with his resignation,
and has taken the first opportunity to rein
state him in Office as vice-preSident of the
PruSsian ministry.
SWEEPING CHANGES IN THE ARMY.
Sweeping changes in the commands in
the army are pending. Nine more generals,
nne lieutenant generals and number of
major generals will retire.
Gen. Won Schellendorf's successor as min
Ner of war will not be Gen. Won Caprivi as
Feported but Gen. Won Hahnke, the present
chef of the military cabinet. Gen. Won
dahnke is a scientific soldier, an
Pt writer, reputed student, strategist
md favorite of the emperor. Gen. Won
Hhellendorf gets the command of the first
rmy corps; Gen. Won Pope resigns the
ommand of the Guards, Gen. Won Alven-
aber succeeding him; Gen. Brouchich
Axes Gen. Won Hahnke's place, and Gen.
'Ogel Won Falkenstein becomes quarter.
oaSter general. Vice Admiral Count Won
Aontr already acts as permanent chief OF
he naval departments, Gen. Won Caprivi,
us predecessor in that Office getting the
onmand OF the Thirteenth army corps.
INSPECTION OF THE FORTREssEs.
The inspection of the fortresses will be
onfided to Gen. Won Goetz. These change:
are simultaneous with energetic reforms
egarding the clothing and drilling of the
roops, reorganization of the artillery
orce, etc. The reforms are based on plans
leclded upon in 1887. Feverish activity
pervades every department of the army
Notwithstanding the wide operation aud
oruSque character of the changes, the
Ni Olllce Is comment JnaU the
army Will be kept every moment we'll il
nand. 1t is case of swapping horses
while crossing a stream !" each man already
Ahows his work. Although the leading
Commands are conhded TO younger men, they
ss sse not young men. Gen Won Waldersee is
70 years old and Gen. Won Hahnke SO. All
% arc I9en Of strength, maturity and ripe
SIG. CRIsPI's VISIT.
olg, Crispi, the Italian prime minister, is
Yiued to arrive at Carlsbad on Aug. 90
.ao wiz remain in Germany five days and
e'urh TO Rome on Aug. 80 in order &c
y, inpany King Humbert on his trip.
III programme for Emperor Williams
ba plon at Vienna at the end Of Soptem-
vi Is as follows: He will remain In the
Sapltal for weeks round of reviews and
srn.q uetS He will be accompanied by the
JJ.jlre,S Jnjrn II her health permits. He will in
80 IN hunting excursion In the Hyris
w. ana on his return will proceed from
rr'.in .euill TO Italy, via Innspruck-the em'
F'''' returning meanwhile to Berlin.
BIsMARCK's PLANS.
pr; ~ berlin official circles it is rumored thai
tIa H bismarck proposes to make perfect
in, ggltente Of the ministers by accompany
pS emperor William to Vienna and Rome
WI ,uce Bismarck had with hun during tht
tba A a al Friedrichsruhe Herr Won Herrfurth
nos ue" minister of the interior, and til,
wba9lal leader, Herr Won BE nigsen
nsn~ visit is associated with tbs
lama. electlons for members Of the
panag. Only once before has Herr vor
NuulgSen Obta inad tba rara bonOv 30 hanna