The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-15
The Truce Will Not Last Long Un.
less He Becomes q Convert.
If He Does Not Indorse the Victoria
Policy a Crisis Will Result.
The Issue Will Be His Absolute
Triumph or Temporary Retreat.
Owing to the Bad Condition OF the
Emperor the Retirement of
Prince Bismarck VIII
Be Brief.


press is momentarily suspended The
truce will not last long and unless Bis
marck becomes convert 10 the Victoria
policy" tho su preme crisis will result, the
issue OF which will be the absolute triumph
OF the chancellor or his temporary retreat
from politics. The Empress is cndeavor-
ing TO secure support in every possible
quarter, and has applied even to influences
so opposite as the Russian and Austrian
courts for assistance to achieve her pur-
pose. II the Car, who Is being operated
upon through Copenhagen, could be in
duccd TO send an assurance to Bismarck
that the Battenberg marriage would not
alter the friendly relations between Russia
and Germany, the Empress might deem
the battle won. The Austrian imperial
family maintain neutral position in
the matter. They dislike Prince
Alexander, but would fike to zee the
marriage effected II II would tend TO widen
the breach between Germany and Russia.
The Gar, in the meantime, has shown no
disposition TO respond 70 Empress Victo-
ria's overtures, or is he likely 10 encourage
them. The opinions of the Russian court
were for brief space divided. A strong
party was in favor OF sciEing the chance
offered by the Battenberg crisis 10 over
throw the chancellor: Their plan was TO
induce the Gar 10 intimate TO the En-
peror Frederick that he would regard the
marriage az private affair, and thus help
the Empress TO Dust bismarck.
THE VIEW OF NJ. DEoRRs
was that the present crisis was an incident
in the general policy Of Prince Bismarck TO
assert himself against thu Empress lie
was OF opinion that Bismaruk's fall would
lead TO q close Anglo-A,pan'ian alliance,
which would prove an immediate source
OF danger 10 Russia. Another OF NJ. De-
Gier's arguments was that, owing to the
bad health Of Emperor frederick, the re.
tirement OF Prince bismarck would be
brief, and would be follow a by his return
10 office with a feeling OF hostility 10 every
him. The Gar has pcrsofH reyulsion for
Prince Alexander. Although these facts
are well known In court cifcles here, the
Empress pcrscveres in her efforts 10 induce
nj least n cessation of the opposition OF the
Gar. Among the chiefs Of the German
federation she has tho support only Of the
regent Of Bavaria.
The King Of Saxony's recent journey TO
Munich was made for the purpose Of solic-
iting the regent 10 Join In a declaration Of
the sovereign heads in favor Of Prince Bis
marck. The King not only failed In his
mission, but the Empress now has reason
20 rely upon the mediation Of the Bavarian
regent, who makes light Of the importance
Of Prince Alexander and wants the chan.
cellor 10 consent 20 the betfothel and retain
his place. The Grand Duke Of Baden has
Joined with the King Of Saxony In uphold
ing Prince Bismarck. The affair IL ex-
pected TO reach climax when the Queen
Of England visits Battenberg. That the
Empress has been prompted by her Queen
mother 10 thwart bismarck Is denied only
by the Empress supporters.
Some papers, among them the so-callod
Official POliische Corrdpm,dss Of Vienna,
publish bogus communication, alleged 10
have come from the Berlin foreign Office,
10 the effect that the Queen concun with
Prince Bismarck In the opinion that the
marriage Is inopportune. These decep-
tions aim 10 lessen the irritation arising
from the interference o. the Queen In
German affairs.
Reliable semi-oiIicial Information on the
origin OF the developments in tho anti
chancellor intrigue prove 'hat the Queen
WIS an active lncitor Of tho Battenberg
match. A letter from a., Queen, dated
in 1854, exists in the imparial archives, in
which her majesty recommends Prince
Alexander 10 Emperor William ~ a sutton
for the hand Of Princess Victoria.
II Is also known that NJ sooner had En-
pcror Williams death iecn announced
Prince Alexander sent A ~ TIER 10 Emperor
Frederick asking permits ON 10 attend the
funeral ~ a Prussian lnsiorgcneral; this
was the opening OF u ball. Prince
Alexander was told 20 wait until Easter,
when the court would b. strong enough
10 override the chancelFF, but notwiih-
standing tho unceasing efforts Of Prince
BismaTok's enemies, th,y have been I'M
able 10 prevail against hin. The impend-
ing crisis will he tho faal tustlc. II IL
scmi-ofiicially announce that Queen Vic
toria's present arrangrmsnis include visit
30 Darmsdadt, where SIN will hold fam-
lily council with the } lucnborgs. after
leaving Charlottcnberg. Ills still hoped
here that she will abar Ion her proposed
visit TO Berlin altogether. II ihr arrange.
ments are countermand, it u.H ur sig
nal that the cabal agaiia Boz rex has
collapsed.
The attitude Of the pes toward the
projected marriage has b on distinctly de-
fined. Bismarck has III unsiinied adyo.
cacy Of the Conservate and National
Liberal papers, while thf lroucssist press
has supported the Empr =. The Austrian
and Hungarian papers h,of Baiienberg a.
Russian irritanf.
The popular memorial In Berlin, leip,
sic, Breslau and other places ~ favor Of
Prince bismarck are meanwhile with
drawn. Tho crisis requiring, the popular
movement will be reawakcncd or will pro-
ducc abundant tostimony that Germany
resents the court conspInry 10 oyerturn
the policy OF the chancclloE
rnr CHANGE ron TnE WORSE
in the Enpcror's gcncrl condition, com
bined with the alarmins symptoms pre-
ceding the insertion Of tlle new canula on
Thursday, gave the Empnss party scare.
The rapid swelling aronnl the old canul'
and the sudden coniraci1n Of the air pass
ages intensely alarmed BE physicians W
Mackenzie Immediately summoned TO hi
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