The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-19
PEACE ON ITS DEATHBED
KALNOKY DECLARES THAT WAR
is INEVITABLE.


(Copwi9ht 1888 6y Ne,c York Associated Press.)
BERLIN, Feb. 1S.-Prince Bismarck has
obtained from Count Schouvaloff, the Rus
sian Ambassador here, a definite declara-
tion of the Cars demands with reference
to Bulgaria No secret is made Of the exact
character of the proposals nor of the official
opinion that they will be summarily re-
jected. The Gar asks substantial recog
milton of the right of Russia to control
Bulgaria and Roumania. Prince Ferdinand
and the Sobranje are to be wiped out,
and Russian commissioner, with Turk
ish colleague, is to reorganize the govern
ment and army and control the elections
for the new SObranje Russia further
claims the right to occupy the princlpallty
until the Car deems it proper TO withdraw
his troops. The impossible nature of these
demands aggravates the situation. 1t is
reported that Prince Bismarck has advised
Count SchOuvalOtf to urge the Russian gov
ernment to refrain from officially present
ing them to Austria, on the ground that
they would certainly meet with peremptory
rejection without discussion.
KALNoKY PREDICTS WAR.
Count Kalnoky, in conversation at the
parliamentary reception last Wednesday,
man towards peace to that of doctors
watching at the bedside of a dying man.
"Our duty" he said, lis to employ every
means in our power to prolong its days, and
even although we are certain that
our efforts will be futile, we must
endeavOr to postpone the moment when 1t
will breathe its LAST These words are a
faithful reflection Of official conviction in
Berlin
Tba military rraDara+ +iOnS Of Austria and
Germany now approach a condition of
readiness. These governments can abide by
events, accepting Russia's signal for war,
or waiting for an oppOrtune moment for at
tack.
As an adjunct to the treaty of alliance, a
plan has been agreed upon for the co-opera-
ton of the allied forces. When the cam
paign opens there will be three armies in
the field One, consisting of the first or
East Prussian corps, the fourth or West
Prussian corps, the fifth or Posen corps,
and the sixth or Silesian corps, will be
under command of Prince William.
The second army, led by the King of
Saxony, will consist of the Saxon Contin-
gent and the Austrian troops stationed in
Galicia and Bohemia.
The Third army, under the Archduke
Albrecht of Austria, will be composed of
the bulk Of the Hungarian and Austrian
troops, and will form the southern corps
HOW FRANCE WILL BE MET.
If france enters the field this plan will be
modified, but the German and Italian ar
mics modified, are relied upon to dispose of
the French.
The acceeration of the Italian naval
preparations is due to urgent representa-
tions from Berlin. Signor Crispi, che Ital-
ian Prime Minister, has responded to Prince
Bismarck with assurance that the Italian
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tions Details supplied to the war
Office confirm the reports of intense
activity in the Italian arsenals. The German
officers who were sent to assist in the
preparation, report favorably on the con-
centration of the Italian naval forces at the
three centres-Messina,T Taranto and Mad
dalona. On the Island of Maddslona,
which is off the northeast coast of Sardinia,
a new arsenal has been established. The
heaviest Krupp guns are being mounted at
these points. Extensive works are being
constructed at Maddalona, which is de-
signed to be the rendezvous of the fleet
operating against the coast of France
RUssIA's COUNCILS.
The Russian military councils terminated
Wednesday after daily conferences since
Feb. s. The Gar on Thursday gave part
ing reception to the generals commanding
divisions on the frontiers of Galicia and
DukONllld. O6Uefdlo
Drenteln and Roop, with the chiefs of ar
tillery and engineers, continued their coun-
ellis until to-day, when the Gar gave them
a final audience.
The latest estimate by Berlin military
experts, based on most trustworthy re-
ports, places the number of the Russian
troops on the Prussian, Austrian and Rou-
manian frontiers at over 100000. Along
the Polish frontier, Notwithstanding the
bny cuff of ha WIN
crowded in ill-built huts, reinforcements
continue to arrive. 1t is war without the
excitement of actual conflict
Much excited talk prevailed in the lobbies
of the Reichstag to-day regarding the in
tention OF the government to propose a re-
gency bill, until the reports received an
effectual quietus by private official declara-
tion that no regency was contemplated.
EMPEROR WILLIAMS HEALTH.
The splendid health of the Emperor
shelves tine question of a Regency for the
time being. The rumors which appear from
time to time in Progressist papers to
the effect that the Emperor is feeble and has
continual fits of crying over the Crown
Prince are nonsense. At a semi-public re-
ception to the officers of the Russian Ka-
lunGa regiment yesterday the Emperor
looked as vigorous as before his illness of
last year. The household officials describe
him as working with the activity of 10
years ago.
HABITS OF THE EMPEROR.
He devotes fourteen hours daily to hisdu-
ties, beginning at 0 o'clock in the morning,
and retiring at IL o'clock at night His
valet awakes him at o'clock in the morn
ing, and he drinks cup Of tea before aris-
ing He breakfasts lightly at $50 o'clock,
and at o'clock receives reports, first, that
Of the President Of the Police Department,
followed by that of Howl Nilmowsli, Chief
of the Civil Cabinet, and then that of Gen.
Albedyll. He lunches at 1890 o'clock. He
holds audiences till 3 O'clock when he goes
out for a drive. He returns at o'clock,
and grants more interviews till o'clock,
when he dimes. He resumes work
from & o'clock till o'clock
and afterwards INDUCES in social
converse till 10 o'clock, when tea is served
after which he retires to his study. lie dis
poses of urgent business before going TO his
bedroom. His fitness for work and elas-
ticity Of mind strike his encourage as
marvellous.
CONDITION OF THE PRINCE.
Official bulletins conflict with private ad-
vices and state that the wound in the
Crown Princes throat heals, but that his
general condition is worse. His nervous
irritability, prolonged insomnia recurrent
neuralgia in tho head, his cough and constant
eXpectoratiOu combine 10 weaken him. The
medical and general press teem with discus
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