New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
TALK OF THE CONTINENT.
CURRENT AFFAIRS IN GERMANY, HUNGARY
AUSTRIA AND ITALY.
THE EMPERoRs RECEPTION - GEFFcKEN
CHARGED WITH HIGH TRFAsON-PREMIER

THE EMPERORs RECEPTION - GEFFCKEN
CHARGED WITH HIGH TRFAsoN-PREMIER
TISZA ON THE PEACE OF EUROPE
Berlin, Jan. 1.-The Emperor's remarks during tho
reception today without special Interest. The
days ceremonies were usbered in by trumpeters
blowing the revee outside the Palace Chapel AZ
10 O'clock Divine service in the chapel was attended
by the Emperor and Empress and members of the
royal household After the service thcre vas .
general reception Of court and ministerial officials,
long train dcfllng before the Emperor and Empress
The ladies' In halfmourning, wearing high-necked
dresses and bonnefs but jewels This songrafula-
ons cours- held in the White Saloon Of the schio
and was distinct from the special audience accorded
TO the foreign ambassadors. At the latter reception
the Emperor is reported as having addressed each
representative Of the great Powers with the SANE
formula expressing his desire for the continuance Of
cordial relations
BISMARCK STILL SUFFERS FROM GOCr.
Prince Bismarcks attack Of nenialgfo
govt Is abatIng, but he IS unable to
fix date for coming to Berlin.
lie will certainly not be able either to be present
at the opening OF the Landtag or 10 participate in
tn, colonial debates n the Rechstag. Minister Won
Boetticher went to Friedrchsruhe on Sunday to re-
ccive instructions regarding business in the Landtas
and the speech from the throne. The Emperor and
Empress sent Prince Bismarck costly Christmas gifts,
the Emperor, in a long autograph letter. expires sing
gratitude for Bsmarcks services and hopes for MS
carly recovery.
The Landtag will be opened by the Emperor
GEFFCKEN CHARGED WITH HIGH TREASON.
Tho Public Prosecutor to-day served upon Professor
GeGckcn an Indictment for high treason. II is
voluminous document Indicating long trial and tho
calling of numerous The r1al win likely
begin at Leipsc at the end Of January The indiet
ment traces the entire working life OF encken IN try
ing to prove that he has been persistent enemy
of German unity.
PREMIER TIszA HOPEFUL OF PEACE.
Pesth, Jan. 1.-The liberal members Of the Diet
to-day waited upon Premier Tisza and offered him
New Year congratulations The Finance Minister,
szapary, expressed the absolute confidence Of tas
Liberals in him a leader Herr lisa, In HIS reply,
said In the foreign political situation the all ance
of the central European Powers offers a most pom
ncnt guarantee of peace. / may. without risk %
Disappointment give expression to the hope that with
this alliance, and in view OF the fact that there 10
not State In Europe absolutely desrous OF war we
shall succeed in preserving this year h bssings OF
peace, and thus continue und sturbed IN the wok Of
progress (Cheers.) Herr Tisza expressed his con-
| vctlon that the voice OF the Hungarian Parliament
would have due weight ia the councils Of the Empire
Herr Tsza's hopeful tone agrees with the opirion
OF leading diplomats and military in Austria that
peace will continue a year. This belief r. based
chiefly upon the renewal Of ornaments, the adoption
of repeating rifles, explosives. etc, c0nloned
with attendant reforms in military drill and tactics.
These changes are considered sufficient to prevent
any Power from taking the feld perfectly elnppod
for a number of months Austrian and German
watchers Of Russian preparations concur In declaring
that Russia continues in state Of military dorgan'-
cation and that her cavalry and artillery would 70
unable TO face the Austrian forces alone war Should
be declared in the spring. The Gar Is conscious 81
his weakness and IS not likely 10 provoke war her
Tszas declaration IS therefore, hailed a. an assur'
of years peace.
Nevertheless, Russia is preparing TO face the con-
! tingency OF Immediate conflict. Although mo
frontier provinces, from Bessaraba norihwar. are
already swarmng with soldiers, more continue 10
| arrive.
NEW POLITICAL GROUP IN sERVIA
Vienna Jan. 1.-The Fremdenba,t- semi officially
denies that the Austrian Government intends TO -
a'.ish a fotlla tn the Danube.
The Crown Prince VIII 90 TO England In JUNE "
visit the Prince of Wales.
new political group is being formed al Belgrade,
aiming al the territorial extension ~ s'fNia no
group IS composed of moderate Liberals and Rafess.
and Is pledged to raise the question Of the Austrian
occupation of Bosnia King Milan is intriguing wa
the leaders of the group although warned U "",ii
! kanOky that he does at the fisk OF the IVss "
Austrian support
KING nUMBERT WANTS PEACE
Rome, jan liking IIumbert today received
the Quirnal the members OF the Chamber ~ Dep"eS'
who wished TO offer New Year congratulations. IN
speech he said: "My most ardent desire Is TO $40"
myself worthy Of the affection which the country %"
shown toward me. II IS ny earnest wish F" pr
serve peace and is greatly satisfactory 10 me 70 10
able TO state my belief for tbs year also thA' p"
Is assured"
A FATAL BREAK ~ TIE ICE
whuc n I,roo number of residents of irving'on ara
nobhs Forty ,,ere skating on IIamiton's Ponh Ses-