New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05
TALK OF THE CONTINENT.
CURRENT AFFAIRS IN GERMANY, FRANCE
AND AUSTRIA.

THE EMPEKOhS HEALTH-EASI AFBICAN MAT
vERs-THE SPREAD OF SOCIALISM IN GER
dANY-sPAIN AND THE TRIPLE AL
LIANcE-FRANCE AND BoULANGER
PRINCE FERDINAND SEEK
ING A BRIDE.
Berlin, Dec. 4.-The Emperor drove out at
to-dsy-hs first outing in ten days. II The tattle In
Paris and Vienna had any basis, his condition would
be serious enough TO alarm Germany French papers
insist that his maady has reached critical phase,
causing increasing puruient discharge, and that
Drs. Bergman, Bardeebeo and others hold daily
consultations. The truth is that the Emperor has
seen neither of the physicians. Their names are In
vokcd for the purpose of raising alarm HIS Illness
associated with a disease requiring treatment By
specialists. These false reports have elected state
ment In the Court Circular that the health OF the
Emperor is thoroughly satisfactory. His drive out
AZ The time when business activity greatest set
all rumOrs at rest
Among the latest orders issued by the Emperor is
one prohibiting officers in Berlin and other great gar
rison towns under penalty of five days arrest from
using civilian dress when of duty.
INCREASING THE GERMAN ARTILLERY
The report that the Government intended to ask
an appropriation OF 100000 marks for Geld ar
tllery became subject for question In the Reohstag
Herr Richter asked whether the rumor, which first
appeared in THE Cologne Gazette, had any iounua-
tioa.
General Won schelendoIf Minister OF War, ad-
nod that It was true that, in View Of the large ar
icry equipments Of foreign countries, an increase OF
The German artillery equipments was under consid-
Grafton. The existing disproportion Of Germany 5
field artillery with that of other countries must be
considered But ii not true that the sum OF
10000 600 marks would be demanded Ibis response
LEI, the members the dark to what amount would
be added to the budget, and has increased the dis
trust previously felt
a series of resolutions tsbled by DR.. Winothorsl
10 rela Governments EaSt
African policy VIII md support among the Govern
ment groups, with some qualifications DR. WIND
tho.st defends the German East African Company
against the charge Of causing native revolt Dy op-
PRESTON and declares that It is Indispensable that
an armed expedition assist in the blockade lie IN
vokes all the European peoples TO unite in crusade )
not against the natives but against the Mosltm SLAVE
trade the sole source OF the evils of slavery
AZ a Parliamentary dinner given BY Count Herbert
Bismarck yesterday evening, Dr. Nindthoists resola
lions were criticised having over much crusader
yerblsge
TIE EMIN RELIEF EXPEDITION.
In compliance with an Invitation, Lieutenant Wiss
mann went to Fiediichsrh tbs afternoon IN order to
inlorm Prince Bismarck Of the arrangements made for
The Fmin relief OK petition. Lieutenant Nlssmaun Is
lorcfn Of obtaining a Government subsidy or armed
as.siaucc "a part Of a general plan OF pachcauoh
lon the soaboagd TO the interior
lie spread Of Socialism appears to affect even
veteran scliers' associations. Uneasy under the In
dcatons Of discomfort among veterans, tho EmpersT
directs that no soldiers associations old or new. be
authorized unless the statutes OF such associations
contain an article affirming attachment and devotion
10 the Emperor Such associations must also EXCLUDE
from discussion at their meetings all political and
religious questions.
SPAIN AT ODDS WITH GERMANY.
The relations between Germany and spain are be-
coming decidedly unpleasant Herr stumm, the
German Minister at Madrid, recently sounded Senior
Armno The Spanish Minister Of Foreign Affairs, IN re-
gard TO the attitude of spain in the event OF war
between France and Germany. Senior Armi1o gave
evasive answers. lie said that he hoped that Spain
work. have occasion 10 interfere with neutrality
that ted her interests The dispatch sept 10 Count
DenomaI. and communicated by him to Prince Bis
maTck, emphasized senior Armiios hostility to the
triple alliance.
Tie "Vossche- zeitung7 says that the Empress
Frederick took with ner ngland six immense
trunks, crammed with precious articles left by En-
pcror Frederick. The Prince of Wales will receive
The Emperor's chronometer and Queen Victoria the
desk used by him from the beginning OF his Illness
Each member Of the English Royal family viii also
receive a memorial OF the dead monarch
WHAT WILL DOULANGER DO WITH HIMsELFl
Paris, Dec. 4.-Ihe Governments Intentions In
dealing with Boulanglsm will be disclosed in the
Chamber OF Deputies In tho Of debate about
10 be raised Oh question asked by NJ Jouyencei'
Radical, 10 what measures have been TAKEN 10
insure respect for the established Government.
In Premier Floouots circle It is asserted that the
Governments policy is allow General! BOuanger
fun swing 70 destroy himself
The Government regards with intense anxiety the
Panama Canal developments. Premier floquet ahd
NJ Peytral, Minister Of Finance, held a conference
to-day with Count de Lesseps and the directors OF
the Credit Fonc.er. Panama Canal shares TO-DAY
declined 70 100 but subsequently advanced ana CLOSED
at l65 on rumors that financial houses, under The
Governments guarantee. would assist the company
There is 10 reason, however, 10 suppose that me
Government has altered It's recent decision refusing
guarantee
CONCENTRATING AUSTRlA's EMPEhOl%
Vienna, Dec. 4.-EmpcrOr Francis Joseph has re-
ce,cd an autograph letter from Emperor William
concentrating him on the foriieth anniversary OF his
accession - the throne lie renews bis emphatic
a,s.,~nces OF personal friendship and declares inds
so:~e the alliance binding the monarchs ana theli
tdviccs from sofia say that Prince Ferdinand Is
seeking INA irlago alliance with the Russian DlancL
Of the Oldenturg family. He hopes 70 make sOhd ms
nos. lion by marrying orthodox Russian Ielato
10 the Car. a dispatch from Prince Alexander o.
Hartenburg address ed Ferdinand as Prince o.
Imlcarlg 8 read a. forcshadOwing European IecoG
milton.
see the eighth and ninth pages Of The Tribune 70
day iog many columns Of short definite advertisements
Of situations 70 be filed and persons to oil theH o.
houses 10 sell and houses wanted