The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-10

the assent OF the ReichEag to
Jesuit propaganda In the colonies. A
similar attempt was made in 1885. when
the order of st. Esprit, affiliated with
the Jcsuils, demanded the assent OF the
Government Ia the founding oi missions
I'm West Africa. Prince bismarck then
replied that the religious orders forbidden
In Germany were prohibited IN the col.
onies The national press discussing Dr.
Nindthorsts motion, declares that the
attitude Of the Government will be- found
10 be unchanged; that the Government
will not refuse the fullest liberty 10 the
Catholic propaganda; but that the Jcsuils,
being recognized NJ danger to German
interests, IN view Of the sOcicty's character
~ au active international agent, cannot be
allowed footing in the colonies that
would open the door for their admission
into Germany.
THE Monty STANDARD.
Regarding the unsettled question Of BIZ
mclalisn in the Rcichs,ag, majority,
composed Of Conservatives, Free Conscfy.
aiiycs aud Centralisis, are not satisfied
with the waiting attitude OF the Governs
mcnt, aud want the Chancellor 10 initiate
negotiations for an International confer
encc on the ratio OF gold aud silver.
should England delay action on the
recommendation OF the bi-mctallic mem.
bcrs Of the English currency committee,
aud failing early Government action,
llcrron llelldoh, Mirbach aud kardon
will. on the rcopening oi the House, in
lrUluco a resolution calling upon the Gov.
eminent 10 conyokc conference. DURING
Thursdays debate Herr Hamburger made
powerful statement in favor OF the gold
standard. lie held that the present pros.
pCrity Of Germany was greatly due 10 the
abandonment OF bi.mcialism aud showed
that the country held gold stock, includ-
ing the bullion la the RyiChshluk and
private banks aud the war treasure in the
| fortress at Spanloau, amounting 10 sou,
| ODO, 900 marks, the RciChsbauk alone hold.
| log iOl,OJO,OD0. Business. especially
, finance, was booming, lac saidi all The
countries were coming 90 Germany Tot
/ loans. His arguments failed 20 impress.
/ the majority In favor OF bI-mc,al.sm, which
/ il determined a. push the question 10 d
/ division oi the House The position oI
/ Herr schloz, Prussian Minister oi Finance,
/ j. seriously mUnlcud, owing 10 his adyO'
cacy Of the gold standard.
| NlHNAN'h AuflHiN iNNIANN
Both the Emperor aud Prince Bismarck
| have held long conferences with Tor,
! Charles liorcsi1rd and the Emperor ha
given him aud the chiefs OF the German
/ navy banquet. During the interview
the conversation turned upon England
state OF preparation Tor n war against th,
combined naval forces Of France and Rus
sia. Prince Bismarck, II Ia reported, AL
! yiscd Lord Charles that an Anglo-ffencl
war was uoarly a. probable o. one between
| France and Germany. aud that II the lIou
LANCER clique saw possibility OF bcatinl
England by sudden attack they Woull
prefer HE risk 10 taking the chances OF thl
terrible results Of defeat by Gcfmlny
Prince Bismarck declared bis readiness &
conclude a defensive alliance with Eng
land. lie told Bcrs'opl to strongly repre-
sent 10 bis Government the urgent nccus
siy tina, England should put her house h
order
THE PASSPORT QUESTION.
The North Gernn, Gasdie, recurring (
the sCnart incident, explains that the Get
man Embassy In Paris acted upon a deere
FROM the Chancellor, prohibiting the gram
ing Of passports 10 French officers on th
active list. Altcr referring 10 the miiiar
attitude Of the French press, and 10 "Drs
CONAN ordinances with references 10 q
pionagc, which render Il impossible for
German officer 10 enter France, the Cad
adds "As We have had 10 abandon hop
ior % more peaceful disp0sititn On the pal
of our uaiRhhofH, We act without hate Z