The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22
Correction Of Certain Abuses Which Are AL
legged Against the American Consulate at
Tangier-General News by Cable.
THE RUPTURE POSTPONED.

Russian Newspapers Unanimously Persist
that the Gear Does Not Desire War.
Copyright 1888. by the New York Associated Press
BERLIN, Jan. 2L-Since the official organ of
the German army, the Nilitar Wochenblatt,
gave its luminous comparison of the strength of
the frontier forces of Germany and Russia. the
discussion 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 government for the present, will not
order the counter movement necessary to equal
ize the strength of the two forces. This is one
OF the several indications that the government
believes war has been delayed. The reports
reaching the War Office touching the breaking
down of the Russian transport service, the waste
OF munitions, the defective commissary, aud
the starvation AID disease in the Rus
sian army, enable the announcement
to be made that Germany maintains
waiting attitude. On the Russian side the dis
covery that it would be impossible to open effect
lively an early campaign has caused the
party to modify its tone The Moscow Gazette
yesterday indicated the pacific policy Of Russia.
1t declared that peace was assured unless Russia
sho uld be provoked by aggressive acts of her
neighbors. The Novoe Vremya protests that
AsecoA1AA
The Svet disputes the Wochenblatt's figures and
tries to prove that Germany can concentrate a
million men on the frontier of Poland within ten
days. while Russias huge areas of territory and
imperfect means of transportation render diff
cult the work of mobilization
The postponement of the rupture is not in
cordance with the strategy of the Berlin War
Office with the wishes of the Viennese, but
continues due to the irresolution of the Austrian
government Alth ough convinced that war is
inevitable. and that it would be preferable for
Austria sooner than later, Count Kalnoky per-
sists in waiting Russia's time Public senti.
ment in Vienna and Pesth displays irritation
over the position. The Hungarian papers charge
Kalnoky with too great subserviency to Bis
marck, and urge that action be taken without
waiting for an order from Berlin. The truth of
the position. however, is that Prince Bismarck
has already fully informed Count Kalnoky of
the fact that German initiative to war is impos-
sible leaving the Austrian government free to
open hostities when it deems the time rine.
Another version is semi-oficauy issued in vi
emma tonight of the Russian military attache,
(Zujeffsl recent statement that two new divis-
ions of Russian troops had arrived at the Gallo
ian frontier. The first version of this sta.ef
1nent, which was also semi-oficia1iy given, was
distinctly menacing 1t is now stated that NJ.
Zujef, while conversing with Austrian officials,
only stated that displacement of divisions
would be effected gradually in the course Of the
present war. He further expressed the hope
that no advance would be made, as such move
ment would be weakening to Russia's defensive
position and would compel her to take larger
measures This interpretation is obviously is
sued to allay the impotence of the military and
political circles of Austria-Hungary, where
Count Kalnoky is becoming distrusted and plans
are maturing to substitute more energetic
minister. Count Andrassy will supplant Kalno-
Ky ere long if powerful section of active politi
clans succeed in their plans.
The Polish groups in Vienna rely on Count
Andrassy to assist in the revival of Polish
kingdom. consisting of Russian and Austrian
Poland, under an Austrian prince The expec-
fancy of the oles rapidly increases. Their or
gans in Cracow and Lemberg, while preaching
prudence. declare that the people Of Poland will
60 solid for Austria if assured of some form of
restored independence Bishop Dunajenski, of
Cracow, who is recognized by the Poles as their
cesiastica leader, has been entreated to assist
in the development of a national government by
making public declaration. but he responds by
advising the greatest reserve until events justify