The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-05
French Papers Insist That There Ia
Some Chronic Affection.
Tho Court Circular, However,, De-
nies 1hat II Ia q Serious Malady.
DR.. Windthorst's Great Desire to
Obliterate tho slave Trado.
Ho Ia Urging Upon tho Reichstag the
Necessity OF Christian Crusade
Against tho Moslem Slave
Tralors-Gossip.

Berlin, Dec. i.Tho Emperor drove
out at noon today his first outing in ten
days. II the tattle in Paris and Vienna
had any foundation his condition would
be serious enough to alarm Germany.
French papers insist that his ear malady
has reached q critical phase causing un-
ccasing purulcnt discharge, aud that Ora.
daily consultations. Tho truth is
that tho Emperor has seen neither
Of the physicians, Their names
arc invoked for the purpose Of
raising alarm. His illness isassociatcd with
u disobeying treatment by specialists.
The false reports have elected a statement
from the court circular that the health Of
tho Emperor is thoroughly satisfactory.
Ills drive out at the time when business
activity was greatest, set all rumors at rest.
Before leaving the Schloss he held con-
ference with DIR. Lucanus, chief OF tho
Civil Cabinet. lie also saw Count Won
Schcllcndori for the purpose, IL In sup
posed, OF consulting on tho progress OF the
army estimates in the Rcichstag, where
debate is expected ON the incrcme for tho
artillery.
A series Of resolutions tabled by DR..
Windthont in the Rcichstag, relating 10
the Governments East African policy
will find support among the Government
groups. with some qualification. The first
article expresses the conviction Of the
Rcichsiag that IL is necessary TO combat
the slave trade without mercy in order 10
win over Africa TO Christian civilization.
The second resolution pledges that tho
Rcichslag will pay attention 10 and exam
inc the measures of the combined
powers, approving all legitimate means
taken for this Christian crusade.
Dr. Windthorst defends the German
East African Company against tho
charge OF causing u native rvvolt 10y
oppression. aud declares tina; II is indis-
pcnsihlc that an armed expedition assist
la the blockade. Tie inyokcs all the Eu-
rupcan people to unite In crusade; not
against the natives but against the Mos
lcm slave uRle. the sole source OF the
evils Of slavery. Alta parliamentary din
nor given by Count Herbert Bismarck
yesterday evening, Dr. Windihonts Uso-
lutions wcro criilclked as having over
much crusader vcrhiagc. This was Count
the Rcichsilg. II was given for his father
rather than Tor himself Count Herbert,
~ Secretary Of Foreign Ailairz, having no
direct connection with tho kcichsiag.
In compliance with an invitation, Lieut..
Wismnnn left Tor lriolrichauho this ai-
t,rnopn In order TO inform Prince llis-
marck Of the arrangements made Tor tho
Emin relief expedition. Lieut.. Wiasmann
Ia hopeful oi obtaining Government SUBJ
sidy VI armed assistance a. part Of
general plan Of paciiicilion from the sea-
board 10 the interior.
The Socialist demonstration on Friday,
RickcH's motion demanding non-inioricr-
cncr with Socialists during elections, aud
lirbkncchts aud Singcn's recent fcnid
omtipns have combined 10 raise question
la the licchsiag ~ 10 whether IL IL oppor-
tune 10 rrncw the Socialist laws.
The spread of socialism appears 10 az.
feet even veteran soldiers associations.
Uneasy under the indications Of discon.
tent among veterans thc Emperor directs
that no soldiers awociaiions, old ~ new,
be- authorized unless the statutes Oi such
associations contain au article affirming
attachment aud devotion 10 the Emperor.
Such associations must also exclude from
discussion at their meetings all political
aud religious questions.