The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
The Gear or the Kaiser the Only
Ones to Give Relief.
Both Parading In Garments of Pre-
tended Tranquility.
Unless Something is Speedily Done
War Will Be Inevitable.
The Mobilization of Troops Along the
Danube Is Going on in Quiet
Way-The Clash is Expected
to Occur in February.

Copyright 1887, by the New York Associated Press
BERLIN, Dec. 3l.-The year closes with
out the relations between Russia and the
allied powers showing any symptoms OF
amclioration. The situation has become
one OF the greatest perplexity, which moth
ing less than some authoritative deliver
ancc from the Car or the Kaiser can clear
, up. Ii the New Years imperial receptions
pass over unmarked by explicit declara-
1tions giving assurances OF peace, it will be
Nheld as certain that diplomacy has failed
ITO check the progress toward TN open
rupture. The Cologne Gd;,tte has vague
announcement that mutual explanations
will soon be made which promise to avert
all danger Of war, but reliable adrices
from st. Petersburg deny that there is the
slightest change in the tension of affairs.
Gen. Won Schweinitz, the German am
bassador TO Russia, has had frequent in
teryiews with NJ. De Giers, Russian min
lister OF foreign affairs one result OF which
has been an arrangement for the publica-
ton OF the forged documents, but judging
from the tenor Of an article published in
the North German Gdsdtc, the interviews
have left the situation unimproved. Some
thing is hoped TO result from the prospect
i've mission Of Herr Won Kallay, Austrian
minister Of finance, TO 81. Petersburg. His
visit appears to be dependent upon the
Cars reception OF the proposals trans.
mitted through Prince Lubanon. Russian
ambassador 10 Austria, Tor the revision OF
the treaty of Berlin. The Russian press
concur in declaring that II these proposals
imply the definite absorption OF Bosnia
into Austria, Russia will never consent
Nodecisive diplomatic issue is expected
before the middle OF January. After that
events will develop with electric Tapidity.
The concentration OF Russian troops in
Poland appears TO be suspended. The
whole country lies deep in snow and ice.
The roads are blocked and railway traffic
is retarded. Galicia is in a similar condi-
ton. II an order were given tomorrow
for the mobilization Of the Austrian troops
II would be impossible 10 execute Il, ex-
ccpt within small radius OF Vienna, but
few weeks hence, when the snow storm
has abated and the surface Of the country
< IS settled into winter hardness, military OPP
lNmtions could be easily effected. II is the
\ 'nion OF military authorities that Austria
Wal Germany will agree upon winter
las the best time for n campaign
z in Poland, and that II war must
be II should either commence in
February or bc deferred until June.
While the movement OF troops in Poland
are ccasing forces are being concentrated
In Bessarabia, and this fact leads Ia the
belief that Russia either distrusis Rou-
manian neutrality or has other plans
than n campaign in Galicia. The forces
pow masscd along the Bender and Odessa
lines are estimated nj 5000 men. The
stations are crowded with troops and artil-
lery transports. Several companies in
south Russia are already modified and
stretched along the Pruth and Dniesler
rivers and the railroads converting to
Roumania. The Black sea fleet Is being
hurricdly equipped for active service.
J -Four gun-boats have been sent 10 the kila
arm oi the Danube, and numerous ilotilla
Of vessels for river service Is being concon-
tratrl at Odessa. The formidable extent
Of these preparations give rise TO the sus-
PIGEONS that the Car contcmplates n sud-
lien descent upon Bulgaria, while acting
ON the defensive toward Galicin.
Reports emanating from Paris attribute
10 the Car the intention 10 announce
peace or war on the Russian New Year
DAY, and war is predicted as Russia
Il
kian press confidently assumes the defeat Of
the Austrians.
Grcgor De Wolan, recently Russian con.
sui nj Pcsth, publishes brochure, under
the permission Of tho 81. Petersburg CEN
eor, predicting that Hungary will become
Russian province. 4 map shows Hungary
as part OF Russia, all the towns having
slavonic names. The pamphlet, which Is
/ quoted by the Hungarian press, increases
the eagcrness for the final arbitmment Of
Ms1obanon, IL AN interview with
Count Kalnoky today, repeated his recent
y pacific declarations. lie stated that ag-
(yTcsivc designs were foreign 10 Russias
policy, but no specific importance Is at
iachcd 10 these assurances while the milf
tary position remains unchanged.
The text OF the forged documents appear
In tonight's Rcichdiscigp. NJ. Nlonigile,
assistant secretary in the Russian foreign
Office, brought them 20 Berlin and exam
incd them in conjunction with Count
Herbert Bismarck. lie returned 10 Cats.
china on Sunday, and reported 10 the
Car the result Of the inspection. Tho
Cars assent to the publication Of the doc
uments was obtained by pressure from VI.
DE Gien and Gen. Won kchwenitz. Tho
Roicidnscigr prints four letters, three
Of which purport 20 have been writ.
ten by Prince Ferdinand, OF Bulgaria.
10 the Countess Of Flanders, sister
Of King Carroll, oi Roumania. The first
Of these three letters il dated August "a.
In Il Prin'c Ferdinand says he would not
have gone d Gar II hc had not received the
most aatish gtory information from Berlin
through a note written by Prince Reuss.
German ambassador nj Vienna, explaining
the secret views Of Prince Bismarck.
Prince Ferdinand Enclosed this note 10 the
countess and begged her 10 induce King
Carroll 10 use his influence at II.
Petersburg The second document Is
n forged letter 10 Prince Reuss stating
That Prince Fcrdinand's taking possession
~ the Bulgarian throne was question oil
~ personal initiative 10 which the German
government cannot for the limo DO the
official support. II was not, however, %
Sbc concluded that The German government
kwould not give unofficial encouragement
Ito Prince ferdinand's enterprise. How.
liver uniavorablc on hostile, says the letter,
pha acts Of Germany IN the meanwhile
may appear, tho seniImcnts secretly cher.
fshed. by her may one day be made ap'
parent
mo third docas,cnt Is letter from