New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-22
WAR CLOUDS DISAPPEARING.
AUSTRIA PosrpoNINa THE RUPTURE.

THE SOCIALIST PRoBLBM-RMrEhoR WILLIAM UP
SMILING AGAIN-RoYAL OPERA DEFICIT
Copyright. 1888 By The Se1o. Associated Frssa
Berlin. Jan. 2l.-Snce the official organ OF the
German army, the Militar Wochenblatt,' gave
its luminous comparison Of the strength of the
frontier forces of Germany and Russia the dis
cussion of the situation has elected nothing more
definite than the semi official statement in several
papers to-day that despite the arrival Of additional
Russian troops on the frontier the German Gov
ernment for the present will not order the counter
movement necessary to equalize the strength of the
two forces This is one of several indications that
the Government believes war has been delayed
The Moscow Gazette yesterday Indicated the
pacific policy of Russia. 1t declared that peace
was assured unless Russia should be provoked by
aggressive acts Of her neighbors. The MOVIE
yremya" protests that Russian ornaments
are purely defensive. The Svet dis
putes the Wcch, nbatt'sT figures and tries to
prove that Germany concentrate a million
men on the frontier of Poland within ten days
while Russia's huge of territory and imperfect
means of transportation render difficult the work
of mobilization.
AUS RIA POsTPoNING THE RUPTURE
The postponcment of the rupture is not in ac-
cordance with the strategy Of the Berlin War
Office nor with the wishes NJ the Viennese but
continues due 20 the irresolution of the Austrian
Government. Although c0nN lnced that war Is IN
evtabe and that il would be preferable Tor Austria
sooner than later Count halnoky persists Ia WALL
ing RussiaS time.
WHAT TO BE DONE WITH THE SOCIALISTS
The police of Berlin have dispersed several
meetings held to discuss the Socialist BILL More
latitude is allowed outside of Prussia in discussing
the measure. Herr Grillenburg speaking ut Nur-
emburg, declared that Punishment would not ne
successful lie said: You may eXpatriate per
sons but you can't eXpatriate cause. Each
banished ocialist will be replaced BY several
friends. Puttkamcr and Bismarck Will not i've
forever If the bascncss of towards should lead
to party coalitions sufficient to pass the measure,
courage and persistent endurance nnlteh on ens s
side Of progress will finally triumph" Herr beOei
and others freely denounced the measure at reuh-
ions in SaXOuy
THE EMPEROR OUT DRIVING.
Emperor William drove out yesterday for the
first time in fortnight He looked well. Al
the reception given 10 the President Of the Land
tag the Emperor talked freely and cheerfulIy' ou'
| avoided abiding TO the political slIualioh'
THE CROWN PRINCE WHITING HISTORY
The Crown Prince in letters to friends says nc
is bopeful Of returning to Berlin early in the sum
mer lie took walk to-day, accompanied by
the Prince and Princess of SAKE Menlngen ahu
! Prince Henry, his SON. Al address Oh cohuoIeno'
! and encouragement, signed Dy loV,ouO ~ T;
| viii be sent from Berlin TO the Crown Irlnce
! The Prince IS writing much every day, anu IL y
| surmised from the immense quantity oil documents
| and works he mas consulted UedIii6 uPOn W -
paigns of Koniggratz and Sedan that he Is WrlIlhs
| n history of the Austrian and the tranco-Oerhian
| wars.
| LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL GOING TO BERLIN
Lord Randolph Churchill left ST. Petersburg
tonight. He is coming to Berlin
BtRIIN ROYAL OPERA DEFICIT
The deficit in the treasury Of the Berlin Royal
Opcra is reported to be 700 600 marks, the largest
deficit vet attained. Joseph Sucher of the Ham
burg Opera will become the conductor Oh th'
| Berlin Opera.