The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
SIGNOR CRISPI'S TROUBLE
BISMARCK AND KALNoKY WARM
ABOUT THE ITALIAN ARMY.
The Corps win Be Reduced Froj
Twelve to Ten-This is a Pointer ID
the Triple Alliance Nations -
Financial Scare.

BERLIN, March 5.-0ficlal dispatched
from Rome cause some uneasiness in Tho
Foreign Office. Although signor Crispi rel
mains at the head OF affairs, he warns
Prince Bismarck an Count Kalnoky that
the development Of the Italian army,
which had been arranged by himself and
his allies, must undergo period OF sus-
pension. Probably Italy's twelve army
corps will be reduced to ten, and the from
tier works will be limited to defensive
lines. The weakness of Premier Crispi
has long boon recognized here. He was
the subject of recent article in the
Cologne Gazette, making wondrous COM
parison between him and Bismarck, and
predicting that the Italian statesman
would have the fate OF the frog in tho
fable, which aspired to be as big as an OK.
Though disappointed, Bismarck and Kali
noky accept the position. They admit
Premier Crispi's necessities, and will not
seek to compel him to fulfill his engages
ments.
According to the FrdnkJirter Zeii,n1
tention TO ask the Reichslag to prolong
the Socialist law under its present form.
Having consulted the leaders of the Gov
eminent groups, Bismarck will prepare a
| bill relaxing the rigors OF the law, which
will be introduced and passed in time to
become operative during the elections Of
1890.
The Bremen POlks Zeiti0lg has been
seized for having published an attack upou
Prince Bismarck. The police profited 81
the occasion TO make general search ~
the offices OF the paper. The directors
protested against this action, and appealed
to the law. Their counsel maintained in
court that the authorities had, under do
law, no right 10 take general action
against the paper in dealing with speciaI
oiense. The'court supported the polico.'
The newspapers OF the various parties, in
Guiding the Cologne Gazette. approve al
the protest OF the Vols Zeitung
The VOlksLidu, n Socialist paper, repoff1
that conference has been held at The
Hague OF Socialist delegates from Ger
many, England, France, Belgium. Swit1cr-
land and Holland. Ilerren, Bebel and
Liebknecht were present. The program
was arranged for an International congress
which will he held during the Paris exlii-
bition.
The North German Gdsate, commenting
upon Premier Tirard's suppression Of IN 0
French Patriotic League, ascribes his ID
ton less TO the attitude OF the League
toward the Sagallo incident than TO the
Jealousy which, il says, was aroused -
the league propaganda In favor VI Gen.
Boulangcr. At the same time the enercy
and decision Of NJ. Trard are commended,
as II Is only by showing resolution tlint
the new Cabinet can acquire solidiiy. L
DIR. Carl Peters persists in making ar
engagements for his expedition for the re-
lief Of Emin Boy, although the East Afri-
can Company has Withdrawn It's grant,
aud the Government tuboos the scheme.
DR.. Peters announces his intention 10 pro-
coed 10 Zanzibar. He commands funds
sufficient 10 start a small expedition. lie
las been cautioned that he will not be
allowed 10 penetrate into German or
British territory with his men. but may
accompany Capt Wissman rs volunteer.
The latest noWs from Tie Hage is thai
the death OF the King OF Holland is immis
nent There ara acute symptoms OF blocd
poisoning. The King IL experiencing
terrible suffering, and what cessation irOui
pain is obtained Is due 10 the U.S. II
morphia.
The disturbance on the Paris Bourse
today did not affect business here, thd
range OF the crisis being considered lim-
tied. Toward the close speculative buy-
ing increased, causing closing prices u
become iTmcr.