The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-23

having been instructed to maintain malicious
silence ignores the vatican. The dissatisfac-
tion, anger and discomfort Of clericals breaks
out in Catholic organs. 1t is admitted that
the emperor VIII use the utmost tact in his
interview with the pope and Cardinal Ram
polla, papal secretary OF state. Bat authentic
adYices from Rome, which are accepted as ac-
scurate BIZ both official and Catholic circles,
state that the pope forced from Emperor
y William declaration that Germany could not
encourage aspirations without endangering
the present entent with the Italian govern
nlent.
From a member OF the imperial attendants
il became known that Emperor William, while
stelling King Humbert how the pope had in
sisted upon talking on the question Of Rome,
said:
II had TO destroy his illusions and it was
done eifeotnRly." The vatican does not rest
submissive or inactive. Cardinal RampollR,
besides instructing the bishop to renew the
agitation for sympathy with the pope has pre-
pared statement explaining that his holiness
only consented to receive the emperor after
obtaining the formal declaration that the visit
did not imply any recognition of the incorper-
alton CT Rome with Italy.
The archbishop of Cologne has issued
pastoral letter to the faithful, defining their
duty in the coming elections for members of
the landtag. The letter says they must vote
for the candidates who are ready to defend the
rights of the church. The clergy are ordered
TO actively interfere in contests, using their
utmost influence to elect men who are resolved
10 give to God what is Gods due. Tho wrath
of the cleveats fall upon Cardinal Galimberti
papal Duncio at Vienna, who is accused of
having been duped by Bismarck in negotia-
lions and arrangements for Emperor Williams
reception in Rome.
The discussion OF DIR. Mackenzie's book
tends more and more to the dscredit Of Eng
lish doctors. Even the radical Vossische Eel
tung, which has hitherto been a fierce and
outspoken champion of DIR. Mackenzie, has
ceased to defend him since the appearance Of
Professor Virchow's and DIR. Waldeyer's Off
cal report on the results Of the post mortem
examination OF the remains OF Emperor Fred
erick.
At a meeting of the medical society here
Thursday last, the members debated and APP
proved a report, the affect of which will
amount to accusing Mackenzie OF distorting
the facts disclosed by the post mortem exami-
nation and of general divergence from the
truth. The statement of Professor Virchow in
tho Vossiche Zeitung further charging Drs.
Mackenzie and Howell with evading his re-
quest for an exact description of the affected
parts whence the particles wore taken for
analysis, ntensfies their suspicion that DIR.
Mackenzie aimed to mystify the German doc
tors If possible. Professor Nirchow now asserts
that the particles given him to analyZe with
the microscope were taken from the vocal
chord and not from the seat of the disease.
Public opinion i made up that DIR. Macken-
2ie is a clever juks Ter and that he was an able
and willing instrument i'll the plans for prolong-
ascend the throne.
The public is ceasing to take an interest in
the medical squabble. The medical society
has expressed a desire that the government
permit DIR. Macllenzie's book to circulate
freely in Germany, holding that if prohibition
of the sale Of the book were withdrawn to-
morrow, the public would not make rush to
buy
The ex-empress is implicated in both of DR..
Mchenze's statements and in Geffecken's
line of defense. Spoarmann publisher of the
German edition of DIR. Mackenzie's book
has written deposition to the police in which
he states that the ex-empress revised the
original English proofs. This Is accepted
as true. Getfekens defense, in
Guiding the allegation that the ex-empress
| knew he intended to publish extracts from the
late emperors diary, is also held to be proba-
BILE. Friends OF the late emperor are hopeful
| that the high character of the ex-empress will
| find vindiction i'll the developments of the
| Geffecken trial.
Minister Friedberg, who is still fast friend
| OF the ex-empress, desires to resign, but will
| remain in office at her request The semi-of-
| fetal press have reported his retirement and
! named Secretary Schelling as his successor.
I The Cologne Gazette, while admitting DR.
| Friedberg's devotion to Emperor Frederick,
| denies that Bismarck wants him 70 resign.
The group surrounding Dr. Ffiedberg IS
! gaining so much strength that it may soon
| have power to influence the abandonment of
| the prosecution of Professor Geffeken.
Inc charge against him, as now defined, is q
treasonous divulging of documents. The least
sentence il would be possible to impose, on
conviction upon this CHARGE is two years penal
seryitude. Emperor William is much less de-
sirious that his trial should be proceeded with
than is Prince. Bismarck, who the emperor
persuaded to direct the abandonment OF the
prosecution when his vindictive action
appeared likely torecoil upon himself.
The landtag electoral excitement is on the
increase, as also the activity of the police in
| suppressing meetings hostile to the government
y socialist meeting at which 5000 were pres
ent was recently held in Tonhelle friedrich
strase here. The addresses made were in a
peaceful tone though fervid but the meeting
was summarily closed because Herr Schppei,
| editor of the Nolks Tribune. criticised the
existing electoral methods. The police made
! indiScrimnate arrests.
The North German Gazette in an article
written with special bearing on tho elections,
| discusses Emperor Frederick's domestic and
foreign policy in order to show that the pro-
gressists were mistaken in supposinS that the
aspirations of Frederick had formed the basis
OF his policy as emperor. for his experience on
the throne soon convinced him that it would
he utterly impossible to rule in accordance
with his sentiments.