Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-22
BERLIN'S BUDGET.
INDICATIONS OF A LEss wARLIKE
POLICY.
Austria's Irresolution and 5ubssrvience-
Revival Of the Polish Kingdom Talked
0f-The Few Anti-socialist Project.
copyrighted 1885 by the View York Associated
Presal

BERLIN, January 2l.-Since the official
organ of the German army, the 1Ntitdr
WocheHbtatt, gave its luminous COM
parison OF the strength of the frontier
forces Of Germany and Russia, discus
sion of the situation has elected in
nothing more definite than semi-offi-
cial statement in several papers to-day
that, despite the arrival of additional
Russian troops on the frontier, the Ger
man Government for the present will
not order the counter movement neces-
sary to equalize the strength OF the two
forces. This is one OF several indica-
tons that the Government believes that
war has been delayed. The reports
reaching the War Office touching the
breaking down of the Russian trans
port service, lack Of war ammunitiOns,
defective commissariat, and starvation
and disease in the Russian army enable
the announcement to be made that Ger
many maintains waiting attitude. On
the Russian side the discovery that it
would be impossible to open effectively
an early campaign has caused the war
party to modify its tone.
The Moscow GGzcuc yesterday indi-
Gated the pacific policy of Russia. 1t
declared that peace was assured unless
Russia should be provoked by aggressive
acts of her neighbors.
The NOUOe lrcmyd protests that Rus
sian armaments are purely defensive.
The SUct disputes the IVOchcRbtdtFs
figures and tries to prove that Germany
can concentrate million men on the
frontier of Poland within tea days,
while Russia's huge OF territory and
imperfect means of transportation render
difficult the work of mobilization. The
postponement of the rupture is not in
accordance with the strategy OF the Ber-
lin War Office nor with the wishes of
the Viennese. but continues due TO
the irresOlution Of the Austrian Govern
ment. Although convinced that war is
inevitable and that it would be preferable
for Austria sooner than later, Count
Kalnoky persists in waiting Russia's
time. Public sentiment in Vienna and
at Pesth displays irritation over the po-
sition. Hungarian papers charge hal-
noky with too great suOservieuce to Bis
marck, aud urge that action be taken
without waiting for an order from Ber-
lin. The truth OF the position, however,
is that Bismarck has already fully pos
sessed Kalnoky OF the fact that German
initiative to war is impossible, leaving
the Austrian Government free to open
hostilities when it deems the time ripe.
Another version is semi officially is
sued in Vienna tonight of the Russian
military dudche Zeuielf's recent state
ment that two new divisions Of Russian
troops had arrived at the Gallcian from
tier. The first version of this statement,
which was also semi officially given, was
distinctly menacing. 1t is now stated
that Zeujeff while conversing with
the Austrian officials only stated
that the displacement of the divisions
would be effected gradually in the course
of the present year. lie further ex-
pressed the hope that no advance would
be made, as such movement would be
weakening to Russia's defensive position
and would compel her to take larger
measures. This Interpretation is obvious
ly issued to allay the impotence of the
military and political circles of Austria
Hungary, where Kalnoky is becoming
distrusted, and plans are maturing to
substitute more energetic Minis
ter. Count Andrassy will supplaut
Kalnoky ere long if the powerful section
of active politicians succeed in their
plans. The Polish group in Vienna rely
on Andrassy to assist in the revival Of
the Polish kingdom, consisting OF Rus
sian and Austrian Poland, under an Aus
trian prince. The expectancy of the
Poles rapidly increases. Their organs
in Cracow and Lemburg, while preach
ing prudence, declare that the people Of
Poland will 60 solid for Austria if as
sured of some form Of restored indepen
dence.
Bishop Dunajanski, of Cracow, who is
recognized by the Poles as their ecclesi
astlcal leader, has been entreated to as
sist in the development of a national
by making public declara
ton Bnt he responds, advising the
greatest reserve until events Justify ac
ton. Since the new anti-Socialist project
was placed before the Rechstag opposi-
ton has waxed strong from all parties
except the Conservative groups The
National Lib rails seem to be tending to-
ward a decision to reject the measure
unless it is greatly modified. The sew
enty new penalties revolt the National
Liberals, who were prepared to concode
a partial PRONUNCIATION of the present
law. The National Liberal press joins
that of the Progresslonists in demand
ing to know on what principle the new
law can punish Germans who take part |
in socialistic meetings outside OF the
empire.
Another mistake in the bill is the BAN
ishment proposal, which is shown to be |
contrary to the Constitution. For In
stance, it could not be enforced III Ba- |
varia, where the Constitution assures the /
absolute right of all subjects TO solourn /
within the district in which they were /
born. The Reichstag's edict of expul- |
sion would only operate in Bavaria under .
/ special vote of the majority OF two /
thirds OF the Munich Parliament. The |
want of uniformity in the operation of I
he banishing clause would be fatal to .
is maintenance. The National Liberal /
of the project mas become so /
bitter that the organs OF that party as
,ail the general spirit OF the measure.
1t is contended that despite the law the
Socialist party grows. The Government
S reminded of the failure of all its el-
orts to arrest an intellectual movement .
1y police laws, and the lessening Of re-
)ressive measures is demanded as the
wiser policy to control the Socialists.
he National Liberals blame Minister
Ion Puttkamer as being responsible for
he imprudent features of the measure,
md may seize the occasion to try to get
Inn replaced by Herr Won Bennigsin or
ONE other leader in sympathy with their
party. The result of the discomfort
Imong this important government group
will be that the obnoxious proposals will
)e abandoned and the period OF the oper-
!tions of the present law be prolonged
'nly two years.
The 7dgebi0H asserts that both Bava-
ia and Wurtenberg opposed in the
the expulsion clause.
The Progressists have introduced in
he Reichstag project for trial by jury
# offenders against the press law. ire
,er and Barth urged the necessity in