The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-12
One Rumol lys the Proposed Battanberg All-
ance Has Deen Abandoned, and Another
Asserts that 1t Is Merely Postponed
Secretary Balfour Notes a Marked I'M
proYement in Ireland's Condition.
ar. Gladstone Criticises the Tory Leader in
the Commons and Prof Tyndall Makes
Bitter Remarks About the Ex- Premier.


Rumors About Bismarck and Battenberg-
Activity of the Empress.
BERLIN, April 1.-THE Post says that all fear
of Prince Bismarcks resigning has disappeared
and til at the idea of the betrothal of Princess
Victoria to Prince Alexander of Battenberg has
been abandoned. The National Zeitung says
that this statement goes too far; that the EN-
poror in compliance with Prince Bismarcks
wishes has postponed the visit of Prince Alex
ander, but that the Empress still desires to
hasten the affair
The National Zeitung says that the Grand
Duke of Baden, of the Emperors brothers.
in-law, Is specially exerrng himself to remove
the differences which now exist between the
Emperor and Prince Bismarck owing to the
proposed marriage of Prince Alexander and
Princess Victoria.
The Bresau National Liberals and Conser,
vatives and the new electoral associations have
called meeting for tomorrow at that place in
order to prepare petition to the Emperor to
maintain Prince Bismarck in Office.
A rumor is current in Conservative circles to-
night that General Won Schellendorf. Minister
of War, will shortly resign.
To-day was the silver anniversary of DR.. Mac
kenzie's wedding In honor of the occasion the
Empress presented him with costly basket of
flowers decked with bl1s. yellow and red rib
bons. and bearing the Empress's portrait sur
mounted by crown of embroidered gold set
with small pearls The Empress's monogram
is worked in yellow golden in a wreath Of
myrtle branches, surmounted by DIR. Mackenzles
signature, and underneath appears the dates
April IL 1885, April IL, 1913. the latter having
reference to the golden wedding which the EN-
press hopes Dr. Mackenzie will celebrate.
The Empress, replying to the address present
ed to her by the women of Berlin, says: II
thank you from the bottom of my heart for
your sincere sympathy. A heavy blow has
fallen upon our house and Nation the death
of our great and dearly beloved Emperor. With
you. / trust that God will grant my husband
speedy recovery. thank you, also, for the con-
fidence expressed with snch warmth in my en-
deavors for the common welfare. For number
of years it has been permitted me TO labor with
the women of Berlin for the good Of the female
sex. and for their education. and for the allevla-
tion of their social wretchedness. Thanks to
the intelligent and self-sacrlficing aid extended
to me, much has been accomplished, but more
remains to be achieved. With sincere devofiers4
and eager enthusiasm place my whole strength
at the service of our people. / confidently
pect from the women of Berlin. well those
of the rest of Germany. after the many evil
dences that have reached me. that they will in
the future. in the past. readily work with me
in the great task devolving womankind,
namely: to alleviate distress and suffering.
ate pure happiness. and lay a foundation
for all truly human virtues by the proper nur-
ture of the young.n