Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-01
BERLIN's BUDGET.
The Emperor Receiving Ministers
DR.. Maekenzis-The Crown Prince.
Copyrighted by the New York Associated
Press, ISsS1

Press, 1851
BERLIN March 3I.-1hs Emperor slept eight
hours last night, almost without break. During
his sleep he Is watched constantly by either Dr.
Hevell or Dr. Mackenzie, UholWhen there Is any
excess Of coughing go TO the EmPsrOrs assist
ance. The necessity for this pTecautloa was
sesn a. dawn last Thursday, when the Emperor
vas ssized with O severe ~ q coughing. during
which piece Of cartilage was detached. which,
but for the instant assistance Of Dr.. Nacksnzc,
might have caused suhocation. To-day he
looked fresh, and according 70 the North Ger
man Gazette was in more buOyant spirits,
obviously being benefited by q night Of complete
rspose, which followed yesterdays drive. HIS
Official work to-day was unusually prolonged
In tho forenoon Bismarck and DR.. Friedbers,
Minister Of Justice. submitted their report on
tho ATTENDED political amnesty, which, 1t il ex-
pected, will be issued Tomorrow. Dr. Fried
berg also submitted conPlsted project
under Which al important state eues,
lions will be determined In full ministerial
council, Bismarck Is understood to have nnAlly
accepted the project, which Ia It's inception he
dsfayOred as tending 70 enfeebie the authority
of The Chancellor. Tho conference lasted an
hour and half. Ths Emperor next received
Prince Hohnlohe IngleGngen. who has Just re-
turned from his mission to KiEg humbert, from
whom he brought an autograph letter.
wALKING AND DRIVING.
After luncheon the Emperor walked with the
Princesses under tho shelter Of the grand front
Of the oranrery. In the afternoon he heard the
report Of tho commission relating to the new Ia
fsntry regulations During the pause for repose
the doctors examined tho Em7orors lsrynx hnd
asseRted 70 his taxing q drive. Tho drive
lasted an hour. The crowds incrsaed in
density, IL being Easter holidays, and
tho Emperor was received with enthusiastic
greetings and ringing hurraRs along the route.
The W0Rth0r was extremely mild. The carriage
was driven slowly and the Emperor was fully
seen. lie saluted by raising his hand 70 his hat.
lie looked thoroughly well, sat up, the only
trace of his Illness being his waXy complexion
GERMAN EIPERT OPINION.
Despite the ssmblance OF health and his In
creased power, German expert opinion that the
disease will have an early and fatal termina tien
IS still uDsltsred. The end vii come quickly
whom IL does come. Any night sudden crisis
may declare itself II will be announced 70 tho
public and will bs followed in q lew hours by an
intimatien Of the kmPsror's death. me report
that Or. Mackenzie will take prolonged leave
is untrue. Reaction among tho BerllA poPu-
lace in his favor was completed yesterday. 10
day be drove In Under Den Linden by himself
and vas greeted with checrs and seluteS
THB CROWN PRINCE.
Crown Prince william goes TO Ems on the 18TH
Of April. Ibo state Of his health continues 70
cause grave disquietude.
The Progrssssts' hopes for a speedy introduc-
ton Of liberal reforms under emperor trede-
rick, though chilled by the tone OF bis proclama-
tious 10 tho Reichstag and Landtag, have been
revived by the prospects OF the prolopgsiion Of
the Kmperor's life. Tho proclRmations were
obviously written ut the inspiration OF Prince
Bismarck, whose counsel there was monetary
necessity for the Emperor 10 accept The or
cans Of the Relchier now bid the party 20 re-
sumo It's old attitude Of expectancy. Tho pro-
gramme Of the Progressisis is reliance on tho
Emperor. knowing his preference for liberal
ideas. The party must take his position into
consideration, and refrain from clamoring for
immediate reforms, but continue 10 uphold tho
principles OF parliamentary regime Evidently
a cordial understanding between the Emperor
and Prince Bismarck IS being formed, ana the
Chancellor may show his customary statesman
ship by adapting his policy to changes ia nc
cordancs with The views OF the new Chief OF
State.
SARCASTIC cBITIcIsM.
This programme has Justly met with sarcastic
criticism. Conservative papers say 10 oyerloOks
tho permanent physical disability OF tho En-
perOr. evOn If his life Is prolonged beyond the
friendlieSt expectation. 10 oysrlooks also the
present fact that the Emperor has shown no
disposition 10 interfere with Bismarck On the
contrary, At the last council Of ministers and
other high officers Of State, after Bismarck
had stated formally and at length his home and
acquiescence in tho policy and complete con-
ndence IL his great minister.
THE FRENCH POLITICAL PARTIES.
The sudden change IN the position Of the
French political parties has reawakened appre-
decisions for the immediate future. Boulanger
is now felt % DO no spectral shadow but a
substantial force threatening tho peace OF
Europe. TO-dsy's Paris adyices gravsly
disturbed Official circles. No reliance Is
placed upon any possible ministry that
FlOquet, ClemencoRu, or any other man
may form for the maintenance OF peace.
what Germany looks forward 70 is the voice OF
the French nation on an appeal. II = dissolution
Of the Chamber produces a strong BOulanger
party. Il will be taken here as equivalent 10
popular vote for a war, and the convenience Of
the French to begin 1t VIII not be awaited.
A FINANCIAL ABYSS
The Bourse. which got a sudden stimulus to-
wards buying Russian securities on hearing thnt
Count Herbert Bismarck had been decorated by
tho CZsr. got quick chill to-day over the In
creased stamp duty imposed by Russia on IA
tive and foreign securities. The edict Is held 70
be a further proof that Russia Is on the brink Of
a financial abyss. The incident OF the decoration
OF Count Herbert Bismarck was OyeTrated. IL
was done simply in return for the compliment OF
the German Emperor In comforting the decora-
tioR OF the Black Eagle upon Count Schovalon,
tho Russian Ambassador. IL is impossible 70
overrats or mistake a breach Of faith toward in
vestors in Russian securities by the new duty.
EUssIA's MILITARY PREPARATION.
Apart from the financial surprise. attention
has been again attracted 70 Russiss military
which occasions renewed distrust
Tho RTsuz Zsituaq dispatches pronounce Rus
sian action imminent She has tried and failed
% obtain permission from Roumanta 70 pass
troops through her territory 10 Bulgaria
Under an agreement between the King
OF Roumania and the Austrian Government,
II Russia tries 10 force her way, the united
armies viii resist tho attempt The Gar has st-
fered the RoumGnian Government counter al
lance, promising 70 add Pennsylvania 10 the do
minions OF King Charles In the event Of the sue
cess Of tho campaign. The oier was rejected.
General Arezenikoff, with headquarters at
Kischeneff, commands the advance, and accord
ing to the Pesther Lloyd, has already effected
tho organization Of a corps 10 open the cam
paign In May. The Gar bandueted General
Won Werder tonight as envoy Of Emperor Fred
orick, and will confer q decoration upon hun.
Neither honor Ia Of special significance.