Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-28
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Copyrighted. 1889, by the Kew York Associated
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Berlin July 27.-The greatest diplomatic
triumph of Prince Bismarcks life Will be
achieved if he succeeds IN his latest
project, which is TO arrange "a meeting be-
tween the Gar, Emperor Francis Joseph,
and Emperor William in Berlin. The news
of the Czars assent 20 the proposal that he
should visit the German Court on August
23d was received at the Foreign once
Monday, causing the greatest satstac-
ton. Prince Bismarck immediately COM
municated with Count kalnOky, calling his
attention 20 the opportunity presented by
glerelv cOIncident visits Of the Car and
Emperor Francis Joseph and proposing
that an interview be held between the
three monarchs, as well rs conferences
between himself. Count kalnoky, and VI.
de Giers, the object being 10 disslpate all
misunderstanding. The officials here have
been instructed 70 maintain absolute 81
lence. They deny all knowledge OF the
Cars intentions and declare that they
cannot even count upon visit from him.
The semi-Ofhclal press have been SINH
larly directed to maintain reserve on
the subject on the ground that criu-
cism might alter the present favorable
disposition Of the Gar The official circle
in Vienna is less Obserant of secrecy and
discusses the chances of the interview.
Count kalnOky. It IS stated, has placed
himself in Bsmarck's hands, but refuses
TO make any overtures 10 the Car regard
Ing the meeting with Emperor Francis Jo-
seph. If Prince Bismarck persuades the
Gar 10 consent to the interview the Aus
trlan Emperor will postpone his coming
until the sth. He will not be present
when Emperor William receives the Gar,
but will 20 20 kiel for naval review,
returning afterwards TO POtsdam. where
1t Is intended the Emperors shall meet.
The Chancellor viii return here on the
18th and remain throughout the visits OK
the Gar and Emperor Francis Joseph. lie
is supposed to be aiming not at "a definite
treaty of the alliance involving Russia IN
the Central European League, but only 10
reestablish better relations between the
three empires and balk the French ne
gotiations for an offensive and defensive
alliance with Russia. He has foothold
for renewed eTtteTlte IN the Cars III
creased intensity of hatred for the Anar-
chists. Recent communications with st.
Petersburg regarding the plotting OF re-
fugees III Switzerland. leading 20 common
pressure upon the Swiss Government,
aford a basis for concerted action by
the three Powers against the Socialists,
Anarchists. and kihilists. A definite
understanding as 10 this sphere OF
action would tend 10 modify the exist
ing enmities- Even II only semblance OF
amity were obtained, it would give new
guarantees Of peace for several years
Prince Bismarcks chances of arranging
an interview have been strengthened
by the support OF the Russian ambas-
sador, Count Schouyalof. but every
thing depends upon the mood OF the
Gar. The Kraz Zssi.ing has semi-oticial
advices from st. Petersburg, saying :
The Gar, who has frequently altered
his intentions regarding return of the
visit of Emperor William, has now assented
under the persistent entreaties Of Glers
aud Vishngradeski. Since the BOrki acct
dent the Car has had a morbid dread OF
railroad Journeys, even with the entire
route guarded by select troops. lie will be
accompanied TO Berlin by the Empress and
the whole imperial family. The party Will
proceed to Copenhagen after leaving ber-
linz
The Russian papers, however, do not
believe that the Cars assent Will be OBJ
tanned by Prince Bismarck, even though
backed by Giers and Count Schouvnlof..
The Nouoe Vrenasrd declares that the
Car goes to Berlin simply as an act of
courtesy, and that his. visit Will have no
bearing upon the European situation I'M
Less Germany changes her policy by con-
senting to satisfy the legitimate aspira-
lions of Russia.
The severity of the sentences pronounced
on the forty-eight miners convicted az
Breslsu of rioting during the recent strike
will probably lead TO an appeal 20 the En-
peror. The prisoners are all under twentv