Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-07

tcorYR1GHr. 1883. BY NEW YORK AssocIArxp
PREss.1
BERLIN, July 6.-Prince Bismarck's let
ters to the German Minister at Berne, pub
lished in the Reichsanzei ger on Thursday,
have been the prelude to a general outcry
by the semi-oficial press, menacing the
neutrality of Switzerland.
The Chancellor's intention in publishing
the letters which was at first supposed to be
merely for the purpose of justifying his atti-
tude toward Switzerland, has now invested
with q serious meaning the letter In which
he says that if Switzerland continues to per-
nit revolutionists to threaten the internal
peace and security Of the German Empire,
the powers will be asked to consider Swiss
neutrality.
This is not an idle menace. An exchange
of communications has resulted in an identi-
cal policy being adopted by the Austrian
and italian Governments to compel Switzer-
land to comply with the demands of Bis
marck for a revision of the laws affecting
refugees. The appointment of Eew Pro-
curer General at Berne indicates o desire on
the part of the Bundesrath to amend the
laws in the direction of Prince Bismarck's
desires.
A VICTORY FOR BISMARCK.
The Chancellor is thus likely to accom-
plish his immediate object. Beyond that
the dispatches lay basis for future action.
Some Of the semi-official papers discover
that the existence of Switzerland is
anomalous, even if the Anarchists, whom
Bismarck declares are unhindered in their.
work of disturbing Germany, were stamped
out.
For instance, an article appears in the
Bdnbger Ndchrichten serenely proving that
Switzerland has no rGison d'etre- 1t de-
clares that in the event of certain European
changes the German cantons ought to be
absorbed by Germany and the Italian can
tons by Italy.
The ideas concerning the matter are
meantime academic, but withal pregnant
with danger. To-night's advices from Berne
show that the Government is alive to the
possibilities of the situation. The Bundles
rath has concluded to negotiate loan of
20, ,000, 900 marks to provide rifles for the
army.
READY FOR TROUBLE.
A syndicate of bankers. headed by the
National Bank of Switzerland, will feat
the loan. Apart from official circles, Ger ,
man feeling leans toward Switzerland and
is hopeful that nothing will disturb existing
sympathies. The Cologne Gazette states
thatthe Emperor, during his last journey
in Southern Germany, several times ex-
pressed his respect and admiration for the
Swiss, regret that the quarrel arose and his
conviction that the difference would be ar
ranged.
The conference Of Catholic bishops at
Fulda, fixed for Augusta 6, precedes the Gen.
terIst electoral congresses at Munich, Co
logne and other places. The bishops will
reconsider the general policy of the party
toward the Government on the eve of the;
elections. The relations between the Cen
terists and the Government have been dis
turbed by Prince Bismarck's interference
with Episcopal appointments. for instance.
the rejection of the candidate tor the See OF
Munster proposed by the Chapter. -,
Catholics are convinced that Prince Bis
marck, having selected a diplomatic
bishop, is trying to induce the Vatican to
ignore the Chapters right to elect one.
The congress at Munich is mainly in-
tended to organize the South. The leaders
of the Center party are alive to the fact
that while the Catholics have a numerical,
majority, in a number of districts the mi-
nority holds the representation.
STARVING STRIKERS.
The strikers are waning, starvation fore.
ing them to yield. In Berlin 5000
masons resumed work on Wednesday. The
painters have appointed committe to meet
the masters. The police are obliged to pro-
tect workmen coming from the country
against the attacks of strikers. The better
class of men continue to emigrate. The
commission appointed to inquire into the
miners strike have reported that the Gov.
ernment's terms are favorable to the men.
The inquiry is still proceeding. The epapers .
discuss methods to obviate future disturb
ances of industries arising from strikes.
The seizure of DIR. Peter steamer, Neara,
has been the subject of communications be-
tween the Emin Relief Committee and
Count Herbert Bismarck. The committee
asked the Government to protest against the
action of the English Admiral, but Count
Herbert declined. The Cologne Gazette
admits the legality of the seizure under the
blockade, but denounces the real motive Of
the seizure, and adds that the expedition is
opposed to English commercial interests,
snd is intended to interfere with the trade
of the English-African Company. This
unfriendly action will prejudice Germany's
prestige in Zanzibar, and along all the
coast.