The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

peror in the imperial carriage. The
route to the castle was lined with troops,
triumphal arches spsnned the streets and
houses were decorated with flags and
bunting. Large crowds of people
gathered along the route from the railway
station to the castle and enthusiastically
cheered the emperor and the king.
When Signor Crispi emerged from the
train he was greeted by Prince Bismarck,
who shook him heartily by the hand.
detachment of curassiers escorted the oar
riage from the railway station to the castle.
After being received by the empress,
King Humbert and the Prince of Naples
retired to apartments provided for their
use in the castle. Later they visited all
the royal princes, Prince Bismarck and
Count Won Moltke. After family de-
jeuner the emperor and his guests drove
to Charlottenburg, where they placed
wreathes upon the tomb of the late Empe-
ror Frederick.
HITCH IN THE CONFERENCE.
BERLIN, May 21.-A special correspond
emit here of the Associated Press learns
that serious hitch has occurred in the
negotiations between the commissioners
to the conference on Samoan affairs. The
United States government insists that
Malietoa be restored as king. This is the
chief point at issue. The German gov
eminent is reluctant to agree to that
proposition. Its representatives point
out that Germany has pardoned Malietoa
and declare that they think that is the
best their government can do as far as he
is concerned.
WI n ia kvn kha
maker" both in conference and in the
working committee, is in evident trouble.
First, he is interviewing an English com
missioner in his own rooms; then he is
hurrying off to the foreign Office, where
he remains for some time oloseted with
foreign representatives, and then repeat
ing the process.
When asked as to the situation Commits
sioners Phelps, Kasson and Bates say there
is no great change, and that everything is
progressing satisfactorily. Both German
and English commissioners refused to talk
on the subject, but it is learned from other
sources that the United States government
has instructed its commissioners to insist
upon the return of Mslletoa as king.
A message ia said to have been received
from Secretary Blaine within the past
thirty-six hours directing the commits
sioners to insist upon the restoration of
| the statu quo, and saying that Germany
deposed Malietoa as king and must re-
store him as king. They may haggle
about the indemnity, or dual or tri-
partite government if they please, but
Malietoa must be king.
Whether the Germans have come to
agree with all other views of the American
commissioners or not, they are reluctant
to accept this condition, and point to the
fact that Malietoa was pardoned
by the German emperor at
the beginning of the conference.
This, they claim, should satisfy America.
1t is thought that crisis will be reached
at the meeting to-day. The American
commissioners last night were in quiet
and conciliatory hnmor concerning the
situation, but expressed determination
to remain firm.
STRIKERS RESUMED WORK.
BERLIN, May 2l.-The coal miners who
were on strike in Dortmund, Borchum
and Essen districts have resumed work.
AN AGREEMENT REACHED.
BERLIN, May 21.-An agreemen between
the Westphalian miners and mine owners
advances wages 20 to 80 per cent. Work
in the day will consist of eight hours, ex-
elusive of time in entering and leaving
the pit. Working over time will be OPP
tional