The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-06
BISMARCK MAY RESIGN.
A PRINCES wooING BECOMES AN
INTERNATIONALLY MATTER.

The Chancellor Opposed to the Match
Because it Woulp Interfere with Ger
man Neutrality in the Bulgarian
Matter Alexander of Battenburg
and Princess Victoria the Principals.
BERLIN, April 5.-The Cologne Gazette
to-day publishes the following: "Great ex-
citement prevails in diplomatic circles in
Berlin over the possibility of the speedy res
ignation of Prince Bismarck because of the
proposed marriage of Prince Alexander of
of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of
Prussia. Prince Alexander wishes to ac-
company Queen Victoria to Berlin as a
suitor for the hand of the Princess. The
bearings of the reports are SO serious
that they cannot be passed
over. Uutil the Bulgarian question
shall have been settled by all the powers
the projected marriage can only be judged
from political point of view, and on that
account the marriage is an imposSibiity.
German policy has its root in an endeavor
to avoid anything that would be likely to
arouse the slightest inducement for sus-
picion, and on the Bulgarian question Ger
many must, in accordance with
the declaration made by Prince
Bismarck in the Reichstag, remain
a wholly uninterested party. As long
as Bulgaria is in question: this course of
action affords the only means of retaining
the full confidence of the opposing govern
ments That confidence would be disturbed
in an instant if the Cars most detested
antagonist were to become the son-in-law
of Emperor Frederick As German pa
triot Prince Alexander cannot take a step
which can only be the reverse of beneficial
to the Fatherland. The intelligence of the
Prince is SO highly esteemed that it is i'm
possible for him to attempt a suit which
would assuredly cost the German people
their Chancellor"
Public opinion in Berlin is emphatically in
favor of Prince Bismarck.
AN OFFICIAL DENIAL.
BERLIN, April 5, Z P. M-The statement
that Prince Bismarck would resign ap-
peared in the Cologne Gazette. 1t
said that the reason given was the
bad state of the Chancellor's health,
but that the real cause was a
secret conflict between him and the EN-
peror's party. These reports are officially
declared to be without foundation.
1t is rumored here that if Prince Bismarck
resigns Count Herbert Bismarck will also
resign.
A CONFERENCE.
this afternoon with the Emperor. The
Crown Prince and Grand Duke of Baden
also had interviews with the Emperor.
Prof. Esmarch examined the Emperor's
throat to-day and approved Dir. Mackenze's
treatment. DR.. Mackenzie will 20 to Lon
don on Monday, ii possible.
Since the reaction of public opinion in his
favor, DIR. Mackenzie is daily flooded with
invitations of social nature.
THE FIRST NEWS
BERLIN April s, 2 A. M.-The report of
Prince Bismarcks resignation came first
from the Cologne Gdzette'S Vienna CORE
spondent. 1t is supposed that the
Chancellor took this means to make
his threat known. The article in the
Cologne Gazette appeared in the evening
edition of that paper. A strong affection
has existed between the young couple since
Prince Alexander's visit to Berlin in 1885.
The late Emperor opposed the match, but
it is believed that Emperor Frederick, the
Empress and Queen Victoria look upon it
with favor.
Prince Bismarck has had a long confer
ence with the Empresss and has also laid
before Emperor Frederick a comprehensive
statement in writing of the possible conse-
quences of the marriage. The result, ac-
cording to the latest report, is that the mar
riage las been postponed for the present
tion.
The Cologne Gazette regards the toast as
evidence that Emperor Frederick will not
consent to Prince Bismarck'S resignation.
GIVEN CREnENCE
LONDON, April 5.-Up to late hour to-
night Reuters Telegram Agency had re-
celved no confirmation of the report that
Prince Bismarck would resign. But little
Importance, however, is attached TO the
seni-official denials
The Lancet, a medical journal, says the
condition of Emperor Frederick larynx is
unchanged. His general strength. how
ever, has increased. DIR. Mackenzie has
been requested by the Emperor to postpone
his return to England
The British Medical Journal says that
Emperor Frederick's disease 'is almost
quiescent, showing no signs of spreading
locally or of invading adjacent parts.
THE REPORT CONFIRMED.
LONDON, April 5. II p MA dispatch re-
ceived here tonight confirms the report
that Priuce Bismarck is about to retire
from the German Chancellorship.
PRINCE WILLIAMS TOAST.
LONDON, April 6, A. MA special to
the Telegraph from Berlin states that the
following passage occurred in the toast
given by the Crown Prince TO Prince Bis.
"The whole imperial family hope that the
Chancellor will be to the present what he
was to the late monarch"
STILL STRONGER CONFIRMATION.
LONDON, A NJ. The Times says it
has authentic private information that the
statement in the Cologne gazette regarding
Bismark is true. Emperor Frederick and
Prince Bismarck disagree. The former de-
sires to sanction the marriage OF Prince
Alexander and Princess Victoria, while
Prince Bismarck bitterly opposes their union
for State reasons. The Queens visit TO
Berlin, the Times says, is connected with
the matter.
"a GERMAN ADvEETUREB.n
SOFIA, April 5-A proclamation has been
surreptitiousy distributed in the barracks
here denouncing Prince Ferdinand as a
German adventurer, and asking the soldiers
whether they will suffer him to arrogate to