The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-07
AUTONOMY OF THE SWISS
o,swARCK's ATTITUDE NOT AN
IDLE MENACE.


the Repuonc-The Swiss Govern
-,ant Alive to the Dangers of the
situation.
Copyright, 1889, by Net0 York Associated Press
RTRI1y. July 6.-Prinee Bismarck's let
.,r. ~ the German minister at Berne, pub
rsbad in the ReichzdnSeiger on Thursday,
have been prelude TO general Outcry by
the semi-oficial press menacing the neu-
tralitv of Switzerland. The chancellor's
intention in publishing the letters,
which was at first supposed to be
merely for the purpose of justifying
bis attitude toward Switzerland, has now
invested with serious meaning letter in
which he says that if Switzerland continues
N hermit revolutionists TO threaten the in
tarpal peace and security of the German
empire. the powers will be asked to con-
sder Swiss neutrality.
NOT AN IDLE MENACE,
This is not an idle menace. An exchange
8 ~ communications has resulted in an
3 identical policy being adopted by the Aus
Il trian and Italian governments to compel
& Switzerland to comply with the demands
s. If Prince Bismarck for revision of the laws
& affecting refugees. The appointment of
u new procureur general at Berne indicates
q desire on the part of the Bundesrath to
81 amend the laws in the direction Of Prince
8 Bismarck's desires
LIKELY TO ACCOMPLISH.
The chancellor is thus likely to accom-
Dlisb his immediate object. Beyond that,
g disnatches Law the basis for future action.
Some of the semi-official papers discover
that the existence of Switzerland is anom-
# alous even if anarchists, whom Prince
Bismarck declares are unhindered in their
work of disturbing Germany, were stumped
out For instance, an article appears in
the Hamburger Ndchrjchten serenely prov
ing that Switzerland has no rdison d'etre.
81 1t declares that in tho event of certain
# European changes the German cantons
8 ought to be absorbed by Germany and the
s. Italian cantons by Italy.
IDEAS STILL ACADEMIC.
Ideas concerning the matter are mean
time academic, but, withal, pregnant of
danger To-night's advices from Berne
show that the government is alive to the
q difficulties Of the situation. The Bundles
rath has concluded to negotiate loans of
90 1000 marks to provide rifles for the
army. A syndicate of bankers, headed by
the National Bank of Switzerland, will float
M the loan. Apart from official circles, Ger
man feeling leans toward Switzerland, and
is hopeful that nothing will disturb the ex-
s Sting Sympathies.
The Cologne Gazette states that the en-
81 peror, during his last journey in Southern
Germany, several times expressed his re-
spect and admiration for the Swiss, regret
s that the quarrel arose, and his conviction
& that the difference would be arranged.
FULDA's CONFERENCE.
The conference of Catholic bishops at
I'm 11a AvoI 81.
rSt electoral congresses at Munich,
Cologne and other places. The bishops will
reconsider the general policy of the party
oward the government on the eve of the
Elections. The relations between the CEN
rsts and government have been disturbed
py Prince BismarCk's interference with the
plscopal appointments. for instance, the
election of candidates for the see of
Munster proposed by the chapter The
athoics are convinced that Prince Bis
narck having selected diplomatic bishop,
trying to induce the laity to ignore the
napter's right to elect one. The congress
Munich is plainly intended to organize
he south. The leaders of the center party
Ire alive to the fact that while the Catho-
les have numerical majority in a number
districts the minority holds representa-
STRIKERS STARVED OUT.
Strikes are waning, starvation forcing
ne strikers to yield In Berlin {, 900 masons
esumed work Wednesday. The painters
ave appointed committee to meet the
masters The police are obliged to protect
'orkmen coming from the country against
ae attacks of the strikers. The better class
men continue to emigrate. The commits
.on appointed to inquire into the miners
IlAeS nave reported that the governments
Tms are favorable to the men. The in
uSs methods to obviate the future disturb
noes T, OF industries arising from strikes.
Inc North German Gazette says that
.lnce Bismarck approves of the forma-
ou OF gigantic coal depots, from which in
aSe OF necessity, manufacturers could be
lppAed This implies coalition amounting
INDUSTRIAL assurance against want of
PETERS STEAMER.
me seizure Of DR.. Peters steamer has
eon tne subject of communications be-
zen the kmin relief committee and Count
oi ioert bismarck. The committee asked the
UfgThment T1 to protest against the action of
l;9 IT, psllSh s admiral, but Count Herbert de-
eu' Ineu' Inc Cologne Gazette admits the
saIlly OF the seizure under blockade, but
e1ounces the real motive of the seizure.
1iilI ~ AUS That the expedition is opposed to
usIsh commercial interests and is in
-, AuucileFe Win the trade or the
-Hghsh African Lake Company. This un-
oatc ,enuIy action will prejudce Germany's
oest ostise ri IN Zanzibar and along the whole
g. me paper expresses surprise that
,,..I glsn admiral should have been per-
a.'1 .Y'eu 10 stop a German expedition. In
tln, 1t says, a German warship might
" Ine mouth of the Zambesi and watch
- ana seize ships that carry arms to the
'As company.
80 BoHEMIA's ELECTIONS.
mere are conflicting accounts of the re-
10 VI 4 uhe Bohemian elections According
Sir,s.I rue Irague Potitque the old czechs gained
asts zen seats and the young czechs two
aus On the other hand. Narodni asserts
10. 5r tne young czechs won ten seats
~ g9out the German urban districts the
o"Auldates of the German comYuittee
Il b.usery yer ryWnere successful. At Prague
,s..y. DailotS % VIII be necessary. The general
ulC VIII undoubtedly give a majority for
lance 10 NAH9'i "-H Hei Aiian
me 8srliner Politische Nach,Tohtem
onds herman investors against Russian
us 4Ss' oUO, 900 worth of which are now
nstI. 9 nahcs OF Paris spectators. who are
a% 10 70 nold them and are trying to un-
kusci.n DIS an warning has assisted the fall Of
Ian onl securities, which have declined II
Arantzs Heavy Demand.