The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-26
This Protracted Comedy Only Pre-
cedes the Tragedy of War.
The Bismarck Kalnolxy Combina-
ton May Yet Entrap Russia.
Russian Diplomats Had Better Be-
ware of tho Bulgarian Policy.
Rumor That Prince Ferdinand WIN
Have to Abdioate the Throne
OF Dulgaria-Condition OF
the Crown Prince.

ers in the game OF diplomacy now proceed
ing before the eyes of Europe makes lis
successive developments in the highest de-
gree interesting; but everybody recognizes
the fact that the ultimate issue IN war,
whatever temporary advantage diplomatic
trickery may achieve. The Bismarck
Kalnoky combination may soon entrap
Russia into a false position from which
only submission with supreme humiliation
can rescue her, unless shspreicrs war with
incomplete preparations, or the Cars adj
visoB may manage 10 postpone the final
crisis until they deem that fitting mo-
mcnt TO strike has come.
Inplaying this waiting game Russia has
scored the FIRST success. Prince Bismark's
formal invitation TO the CEar 10 demand
the restitution OF Russian propondorance
in Bulgaria, concealed beneath itsapparent
iranknoss pitiall for Russian diplomats.
II the Car had interpreted the invitation
TO moan that Russia was free TO restore her
status In Bulgaria by force. crisis would
have been prccipia,cd and Russia would
have been drawn into the fighting allies
trap This has been avcrlcd, and pro-
tractcd comedy Of negotiations will now
prcccdc the tragedy OF war. There
will be- much wcirisomo ycan.
ing about collective notes, diff
icrcnces amongst the powers, concert III
the powers for the deposition of Prince
Ferdinand, concessions 10y Russia, adhe-
sccncc 10y Austria, etc., but amid them nll
Porte may condesccnd 10 the mOckcry Of
denouncing Ferdinand II the powers de-
eide 10 declare that the order Of things Ia
Bulgaria Is not quite In accordance with
the berlin treaty, but the result will DO
nil. Prince Ferdinand will not snccumb
until he IL busted by force. The Central
powers will accept no Russian candidate
nor any settlement the Gar can propose.
McanNh lille Russia has taken advantage II
the delay to complete the negotiations for
a French alliance Ia extend the mobilila-
ton OF her forces, which N now practically
| progressing, and TO SGT troops In line VI
battle with her immense resources rCor-
ganizoh since the discoNesy,oi thc d.iOeis
In the transportation and commiSarial
departments.
Regarding the Russo French alliance, IL
II Il reported that the treaty advances Ia q
conclusion. NJ. Floquct has written let.
ter TO high ~. Petersburg official Affirm
ing the desire OF TIM Republican majority
10 obtain perfect entente cof,liale with
Russia. The letter was shown 90 the Car
and elected instructions 10 liafon Won
Mohpnheim, the Russian ambassador az
Paris. 10 negotiate treaty II NJ. Floquct's
representations wcrc accurate.
The war offices ut Berlin and Vienna
find great obstacles in the way Of obtaining
accurate information regarding the dis
placements Of the Russian troops. Tie
bulk NJ alyiccs show undated activity In
llusaia, directed 10 the massing Of n second
line Of troops behind the frontier army.
Tonights National LciilUg supplies the
latest bulgarian rumon In n dispatch from
sofia 10 the effect that II the concerted
powers declaring Prince fcrtlinand's rule
over Bulgaria illegal, demand that he ab.
dictate, the prince will rclinquish his
power, hut will remain In Bulgaria 10
await the result 81 an election, expecting
20 be returned 10 the throne.
ADyicEs IRON SAN RENo
state that the crown prince rcappcarcd al
the window u his villa today, but dill not
venture out on the balcony on account Of
tho cold weather. An official bulletin
says that last night he had a refreshing
sleep OF several hours, but that In cynso-
quence of the continuance OF his cough hc
IN troubled with an abundance Of mucous.
Prof. Kusamaul, Of Slrnsburg, was tclo-
graphed for on tho suggestion Of Dr.
Bergman and kmusc.
Prof kusamaul, who Is recognized rs an
expert la lung Diseases arrived tonight,
land Immediately saw the crown prince,
but nothing Of an official character WIS
allowed 10 be made known. Private ale
vices, however, state that the crown princes
bronchial affection appears 10 10 compi-
Gated with lung disorder, partly arising
from pus sccrciions ON the bronchia, which
have affected the lungs. Official opinion
In Berlin has become utterly despalring.
No weight attaches to the bulletin issued
by the doctors In face Of the known facts.
Adyiccs received nj the palace do not con-
ccal the critical condition OF the crown
prince.
Tho feeling In Germany Is growing
strong that Prince William ought a. dis
play greater interest in his fathCrs state.
The court circle knows that the princes
anxiety aud sympaihy are intense, but
that hc has been prevented from going 10
san Reno by State cNigcncics. illusions
10 the regency continue to appear, but Tie
papers have not the smallest basis Tor
their statements In anything that has oc-
CURED officially. Meantime, the question
h entirely wanting In actually. The Prus..
sian constitution provides perfectly for All
possibilities arising from the death Of the
Emperor, and the concurrent incapeciiy OF
the crown prince 10 rule. Under article
80, Prince William, as Mai. Agnaie, viii
become regent, the I.andtag affirming his
title. A doubt has arisen Oh To shat would
happen II the crown prince, shonld he
continue III and incapable OF dlscharsing
the functions Of Emperor when the throne
became vacant, refused TO consent 10 a
regency. The dilemma would undoubt.
cdly I've attended with serious trouble, but
would end In the Iandtag supporting
Prince Bismarck's initiative In confirming
Prince William as regent
The Emperor keeps in excellent health.
lie was deeply touched at the death OF hls
grandson. Prince Louis was a great laNor-
no Of his, and the Emperor cried bluefy
when he heard the ncws OF his grand-ons
death. The court will 90 into mourning
until the l4th VI March.