Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-23

TWO ROYAL LOVERS.
Prince Frederick Leopold to Marry
Louise of Schleswlg.
THE WOHLGEMUTH AFFAIR.
Switzerland Emerges From the Com
troversy Victorious.
PUBLIC OPINION BOWED TO.
Europe Sympathizes With the Little
Republic.
TRAVELLING FOR HIS HEALTH.
The German Emperor Goes on .
Yachting Trip-Speculation on tho
Meeting of the Emperors-
Labor Troubles.
News From Berlin.

lCopyright 1889 bD James Gordon Bennstt.1
BERLIN, June 23.-TNew York Herald
Cable-Special to THE BEE. The festivi-
ties attending the wedding Of Prince Fred
erck Leopold, brother of the duchess Of
Connaught, began to day. Princess Louise,
of Schlesswg the princes tiauce, arrived at
Bellevue Castle at noon and was received by
the emperor and empress Prince Frederick
Leopold and members of the family. At
o'clock this afternoon the bridal PAIR made
their state entry into Berlin in q splendid
gilded coach. To Brandenburg gate the
route was lined with cavalry, and thence TO
the Schloss with infantry. The burgomaster
and magistracy welcomed the pair, and
the emperor formally received them al
the castle. The signing of the marriage CON-
tract was followed by family dinner. This
king and queen of Saxony, the grand duke
and grand duchess of Saxe-Weimar and q
large number of Prussian princes and Ger
man sovereigns are expected to arrive to-
morrow, to attend the wedding, which will
be conducted in great pomp and splendor.
The brdegroom's gift to the bride is Q
diamond diadem, the gems of which weigh
10 carats.
The declarations of the Swiss bundesrath
in relation to the Wohlgemuth affair are re-
garded here as putting an end to the differ
ences between Germany and Switzerland.
The North German Gazette to-day with.
draws all countenance from Wohlgemuth,
whom it describes as surprisingly wanting in
sagacity and lndiscreetly coufiding in his
dealings with political swindler who was
unknown to him. This unexpected ending OF
the matter by the disavowal of Wohlgemuth
is largely due to Lord Salisburys steady re-
fusal to address any remonstrance TO Switzer.
land. 1t is also concession TO public opin-
ion, which strongly opposed the idea Of
any reprisal against Switzerland as un
worthy of Germany.
Politicians are now mainly concerned with
the question Of the meeting of the emperors.
The czarowitch left st. Petersburg this
morning and is expected here on Monday,
enrouee to Stuttgart to attend the Wur-
temburg fetes. 1t is believed that the visit
will result IN an arrangement in accordance
with which the czar Will come to Berlin.
Emperor Williams proposed visit TO Alsace
has been postponed on advice of his physi-
clans, who recommended short period Of
complete rest before his journeys to England
and Greece The doctors wanted the empe-
ror to take salt water baths at some water
| ing place. but he refused. 1t has therefore
| been arranged for him to take salt baths on
| the yacht Hohenzellern during his trip to
| Norway. He will generally sleep on board
| the yacht, but when it is necessary to stay
| ashore, a log cabin will be run up for his ac-
| commodation. He will amuse himself with
| fishing and shooting, and will make a short
| stay at the Lefoden Islands, one of the best
| fishing stations in Europe. man-of-war
| will accompany the imperial yacht.
Fetes are being arranged to celebrate the
| twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession Of
| lr;, %
| Gazette (officiaD publishes a proclamation,
| in which the king expresses his Joy that he
| has been permitted to discharge the duties
of his high position during momentous
and troubled period, thanks the people for
their loyalty and devotion, which he says is
the best reward for his endeavors for the
welfare of Wurtemburg, and asks Gods
blessing upon his house and people,
| The building contractors here recently
sought permission to import foreign work.
| men. The chief of police replied that no
| opposition would be raised except to Russian
| Workmen. The carpenters and masons hayd
| resumed work both here and at Frankfort,
| but at Dusseldorf and Nuremberg u general
strike has been declared. The election at
| Grefeld for a member Of the reichstaa
| resulted IN the defeat OF the socialist, Herr
| Grlllenberg, by the cen trist candidate Herr
| Bachen, the latter having majority of 3,49d
| votes.
Count De Benomar, formerly Spanish EN-.
bassador here, writes to the Post to contra
d let various rumors set of1oat concerning
him. He declares that the Spanish council
of state never had before it a single case of
alleged breech of official confidence on his
part nor has it resolved to arraign him in
the courts of justice.
Emperor William has commissioned Koch
to paint picture representing the scene at
the moment when he led the foot guards
past his father at Charlottenberg on May ls,
| 1888. This was the only occasion upon which
Frederick inspected the troops as emperor.