The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-03

Copyright 1889, by the New York Associated
BERLIN, Feb. although the death of
the Austrian Crown Prince will have no
immediate effect upon the relations be-
tween Germany and Austria, the issues of
that event have already engaged the
anxious attention OF Emperor William and
Prince Bismarck. Since yesterday morn
ing the Emperor has had two long inter
views with the Chancellor who has been
IN constant communication with Prince
Henry OF Reuss, the German Ambassador
at Vienna, and Count Kalnoky, the sub.
ject of the correspondence being, it is
reported, the succession to the Austrian
throne.
The removal Of Crown Prince Rudolph
is regarded by the official circle here as
misfortune Tor the alliance. The current
reports that he was an opponent Of the
alliance, which had their origin in the
French press, are declared to be menda-
cious absurdities. The truth is that Ru-
dolph, although he had recently quar-
relied with Emperor William, and was no
especial admirer of Bismarck, upheld the
alliance as a political necessity. lilo wrote
to Count kalnoky when the terms of the
alliance were revealed, that he regarded
the Austro-German treaty as the grandost
achievement OF Austrian statesmen for
many years. His legitimate successor,
Carl Ludwig, cannot DO relied upon rs a
friend OF the alliance. Throughout his
llty.iivc years OF life, he has not taken an
active part in politics. leading quiet ex.
istence as president OF numerous benevo-
lent and artistic societies. lie is Of an ami
able disposition and q dcvout Catholic, hut
both he and his son, Franz, in whose favor
he may abdlcate, are known TO incline 10
an ant-German policy, lavoring rather an
entente with Russia The family holds
large properties in Nulhynia. Carl Ludwig
has been frequent visitor to the Cour, ui
the Gar, toward whom he enicrlaius
feeling of strong personal friendship,
while Franz is credited with even stronger
Russophilc sentiments Their near ap.
proach g. the throne, therefore gives the
Government here cause for anxiety. Moth.
ing can be done to ascertain officially the
views Of the present Empcror's Francis
Joscphs successor until the family agita-
the opinion in official circles here is that
Prince Bismarck will seize the earliest OPP
portunity TO obtain through Emperor
Francis Joseph a definite assurance OF how
the heir prcsumptiyc regards the alliance.
The moral ioriiudc OF Emperor Francis
Joseph in allowing the publication Of
the fact Of the Crown Princes suicide,
clicits general admiration. In his mes.
sag 10 Emperor William he plainly stated
the cause Of death. Emperor Williams
short response WAS "Mords cannot con.
sole; Gods help alone can do 49, | weep
with you" The Austrian flag now waves
at hall-mast over the Schloss beside the
German imperial flag Emperor William
has ordered the officers OF the Grrnadicr
Guards, Of which Emperor Francis Joseph
IS honorary Colonel, and the Eleventh
Uhnns. Crown Prince RudOphs req.
mcnt, TO wear mourning for a week. Dep.
utatlons nom both regiments will attend
the funeral.
~ THE REiCHsTAG.
The Rcichstag treated the third reading
Of the East Africa bill with indifference.
The attendance was thin. The only incl
dent was the announcement Of Herr
Magdzinski that the Polish members who
decided 10 support the measure ON rci.
gious grounds, in view Of the fact that II
was directed against slavery.
The Socialists repeated the old nrgu.
mcnts against the measure, aud Dr. Wind.
thont aud nr. Stocckor those in favor Of
il. No Minister spoke.
Capt. Wissmann went 10 Hamburg on
Thursday 10 arrange contracts. Tonight
he has gone To Halle 10 bid farewell to his
family.
Notable among the recent incidents IN
the Rcichstng was the effort Of the Pro.
grcssis,s aud Socialists o. obtain an en-
largcd inspection ui the condition Of work.
Crs in factories Herr Pcbcl commenced
on the inadcquucy Of the inspection, q
single official having 10 overlook a
district go extended that IL was
impossible 10 give the same even cursofy
examination. lie urged an increase in
the number oi inspectors ana the extern
sion Of the inspection 10 small workshops
and household industries. lie also iay
ored publishing full reports on the state Of
the working classes instead OF extracts ar.
bilrarily selected by officials.
Minister Won Bocitchcr. crully refused
10 agree 10 these propositions aud NJ the
same time referred 10 the Progrc~,isis'
attempt 20 obtain trade councils. COM
posed oi workmcn and employees, rs nm in
convenience aud q peril TO the develop
mcnt Of q commercial spirit
The Iruuk0fi Iriimg asks whether
workmcn will sell their birlhrght Cor
po,lggc Of lentils.
rEiNCE BlsuAHCK's FEUD
with the Ultra Conservatives threatens to
ALLEVIATE a number oi his hitherto ardent
supporters. Search has been ordered Of
the offices Of the huE Iitmg aud the
house Of lis editor, Herr llnmmorsicin,
for the manuscript 0l an article attacking
the Chinccllors conduct Of the Gcilcckcn
inquiry. This order Is COndimncd even
in the Cologne Gds,nc as an Oilcnso against
the liberty Of the press
The kT,ts ZciiuUg. despite the fact that
the Conservative leaders recently disa-
vowed H. sentiments returns 10 the charge
that Prince Bismarck has injured the mon
archinl sentiment by the Gcllckcn process.
The Rehabilitation supports the kru; n.
ting IN this position. These and other
symptoms disclose the decided growth and
strength Of the anti. bismarck party. Re-
unions which occur at the residence Of
Count Won Waldcpce unite the partisans
Of the ex.Emprcss aud the ultra.Consorya.
| tiycs, whose common aim Is TO
/ weaken the influence Of the Chan.
cclor. Count EuIcnburg, DR.. Stoeckcr
and Herr kocgcl appear at these re-
unions. Count Ncssclrodc also appears
/ as the representative OF the cx-Einprcss.
/ Tho ChaucpllOr's enemies declare that his
/ lion IL p,uriup ia cloao Thpv ngsprt