The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24
BISMARCK ON HIS GUARD
WAROVER SAMOA TO BE AVOIDED
ON ACCOUNT OF FRANCE.


Ministerial Dinners Eagerly Dis.
cussed-rhe German Consul's Prop
osition to Annex samoa Treated as
Absurd-Other S triking iictures in
the European Franz
Copyrighted 1889 bV the Neto York associated
Press
BERLIN, Feb. %. Diplomatic and minis
terial dinners are now the order OF the day
and are eagerly discussed as atfording indi-
catious of personal aud international rela-
tIons 2 ince Bismarck yesterday gave a
dinner to the members Of the lower House
OF the Russian Diet, and during the serving
OF coffee complained Of tue heavy la
bors created for him by what
he termed "the SO called colonies, "
He ascribed the blame for no small portion
of his difficulties TO the action of the colo
nial officials, WHO, he said, frequently acted
without requisite knowledge # the circum-
stances, and especially did not know how to
treat the natives. 1t was impossible, the
chancellor said, to allow trivial disputes to
introduce any discordant element in Ger
many's relations with friendly powers, as
the Iii htest disturbance OF the harmony
prevailing between the imperial govern
ment ana foreign states might have most
prejudicial effects on German commercial
aud business relati ms.
AN ANNEXATION SUGGESTION.
Prince Bismarck is said TO have been
greatly annoyed at the con ul's pr posal to
annex Samoa, and VoSsische Zeitung'S
question as 60 what would be thought Of a
consul who teleerap ed proposal to annex
Zeurich or Luxembourg, Is believed to be
identical with the opinion OF the chancellor.
In explanation OF the repor cd orderi lg OF
a German squadron to Samoa, the National
Zeit1nJ observes that tho impend-
ing punishment of Masaafa will have
no effect upon Germany's relations with
England and America, the right of Cor
many to intervene in the matter not being
co ltested in any quarter. The report must,
however, be received with reserve The
squadron Is provisioned for Port Said in
order, probably, TO be in eali1ess to pro-
ceed TO East Africa or TO await the develop
ment Of affairs. 1t may at lie st be assumed
that the squadrou will only 60 to Samoa in
the event Of the United States Government
proving exacti1g or unrea 'onable.
WHY HE WANTS PEACE.
Prince Bismarck's desire toavoid colonial
troubles is due in a large measure to the
uncertainty of European politics, especially
tho.e Of France. The T,rsid cabinet is re-
garded as simply a short res lite before the
inevitable strug le. The North German
Gdzetts and other 10 ding German
papers predict its overthrow within
a few weeks, and the apprehension existing
in the financial world is revealed In the
expression by the National ZeittnJ of the
hope that the Paris exhibition Will be the
first consideration. SO that no new crisis will
lccur until after the general ections.
Prince Blsmarck's opinion that a crisis will
result in the accession to power Of Gen.
Bouauger is well known, and there are
few persons who do not regard his triumph
as a near probability.
DINNER OF THE FRENCH EMBASSY.
The dinner Of the French embassy has
been fixed for April 6. 1t is said that both
the emperor and empress will be among the
guests.
All the ministers and chiefs of the mill.
tary and civil cabinet have been invited 20
be present at a dinner to be given by Prince
Biamar on Monday, t. meet the emperor.
The event is much co nmented on
as intended 10 dispei the idea
that a divergence of views exists
between the emperor a"d the chancellor.
The umor that Prince Bismarck had adj
vjoed the emperor TO replncs Count Won
Wsldersee as aide-de-camp by another Off
Ger is declared to be entirely without found
alton.
The emperor is far from being free from
painful earaches. The recent changes
the weather have given him much trouble.
He is obliged sometimes to have recourse 10
morphine in order TO obtain n few hours
sleep This makes no difference, however,
in his activity, He will hon r by his presence
Count Won Schellendorfs farewell dinner as
minister Of war on Feb. n. 1t is now con-
cluded that Gen. Stichan will succeed Count
Won Schell md jrf, Gen. Wi itch replacing
Ge1. Stachan in command II the Second
Division Of the Infantry Of the Guard and
Count Wedel succeeding 10 the adjutant
generalship.
PROF PETERS EXPEDITION.
Prof. Peters Emin relief expedition will
consist OF 900 5omali soldiers and 800 car
riers, who are nos being engaged at u AMI
bar and along the coast. The
force Hil bs well organ zed, a I'd led by
eight Germans. Several young German
officers in search OF African adventures
have obtained the emper RS permission to
accompany the expedition. The armory
Of the expedition includes W inche ter, muz-
z,e loading Remington and Suidcr rifles for
the natives, and especially designed ele-
phant Files for the sporting members. The
success Of the venture is much doubted
here Even If the expedition penetrates
far beyond the coast, 1t is not ex-
pected that it will ever reach Wadelai.
SOCIALIST ACTIVITY.
The police find utmost difficulty in pre-
venting the entry into The country Of
socialist literature printed thereon. During
the past week numerous dOmicillating
visits have been made to the chiefs OF tho
social lst party and searchers have discov-
cred qantities Of pamphlets, ETC., ready for
distribution, intending to influence voters