The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-19

Conservatives, are replaced by semi-ofiicial
statements that the cartel will be main
tanned in full. This change OF front, coin
cident with the Benngsen- Bismarck inter-
view, is plain declaration that Prince
Bismarck does not see any way TO dimn.
ish the existing coalition OF government
parties.
The North German Gdscie, which has
hitherto supported the Nationals, is taking
an independent attitude, and having
changed lis tone, advocates the continu-
ance OF the cartel, but warns the Conserv-
atives against agitating in conjunction
with the cletcals on the question OF in
creased grants to the schools with in
creased privileges 10 the clergy for con-
trolling them. The Krcuz /citung attrib-
utos the change to the influence OF
the Emperor, whose sympathies
with the Conservatives remain
strong. AS long rs the maintenance
OF the cartel remained uncertain, the
ovcrturcs OF the National Liberals TO the
Progressists for concerted action with
Richter, aud other leaders OF the Progress
lists, were declined. Richter declared that
the party would not he mixed up in cleo
toral intngues, but would act upon the
basis OF its well known principles, believ-
ing that il would thereby best preserve
both its interests and its honor. The ire
concilable attitude OF the Progrcssists nj
the same time checked the approaches OF
the leaders of the Center party, who, while
coquctting with the Ultra Conservatives,
was throwing out icelers 10 the Progress
lists.
The sum Of the position Is that the cleo
tt.... ,.ssI ,.s.,..1 tl.. lugtu uu
the last election. The National Liberals
will be slightly strengthened. But practi-
cally the balance OF the parties will remain
unchanged. Herr Liebkncch's return 10
| the RciChstag from the Sixth district OF
Berlin is fully assured. The efforts Of the
government agents 30 obtain n candidate
supported by coalition vote of the Ma.
tional Liberals and Progressists are in.
Crcasing but their chances OF success are
slight. The Socialists are hopeful for nm
increase OF 5000 votes. The anti-Scmitics
! promote the Candidaturc of n man with
| Christian Socialistic views. The election
will Ice watched with intense interest
cycryw here as test Of the growth or de-
cline Of socialism.
| A congress Of German Catholics will
meet at Gribourg, in BreisUu, IN ScptGm'
Der. The two leading questions 10 be- dis
| cusscd are religious orders aud the regime
OF the schools. DR.. Windthort is still in
feeble health, but he promises 10 animate
the proceedings OF the congress by his
| presence. Ills utteranccs, in view Of the
| landtag elections will be tantanount to u
declaration Of the platform Of his party,
and will disclose what tactics they
are likely to follow Seeing the
isolation Of .the clericals under the
renewal OF the national liberal conscrya.
tive alliance, the leaders OF the party an,
now more In touch with the Vatican. The
popc's letter will Ice read 10 the congress
| In IL ho congrHtulatcs the Ccntrisis ioi
maintaining the right Of the church, and
shows that the Vatican IL glad the Cen
trists dill not accept Prince Bsmarck's
promise on the eve Of the scptcnnatC
struggle, no implicitly ~ the Pope then
desired. The growing discomfort between
the Vatican and Berlin will find frank
voice iu the congress.
The recent visit of the Duke Of Nassau
to the King Of Netherlands resulted in an
agreement of botrothal between Princess
Wilhclmno aud the hereditary Prince Of
Nassau. Tho marriage. which will take
place when the Princess reaches mature
age, is designed TO keep Holland aud Lux
rmburg united with the Nassau heirs OF
Dr. Schwciniurth appealed TO the Fast
African association 10 assist in sending an
'Npcdition for the relief Of Emin Boy. lie
promises certain success for the expedition
and says IL will open to Germany the com
nlnl of the trade Of the Soudan. DR..
wants 100000 marks. aud
hat amount will probably be obtained by
public subscription. The Emperor iayors
and will protect such an expedition.