The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-17
THE BERLIN BUDGET.
BISMARCK STILL TAKING AN IN
TEREsT IN LIFE.
The Question OF Financial Support for
the Ciergy-Compisint Against NIL
itary Expondituros- Emperor
william as a Poacemakor.

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Press
BERLIN, March l0.-In addition 10 the
new income tax, which is said TO be the
subject Of dissension between Prince Bis.
marck and his colleagues, Minister Won
Gossler disagrees with the Chancellor on
the question Of the State granting financial
support 10 the clergy. The subject Of dis
cord between Minister Won schols and
Prince Bismarck Is the currency question.
The former advocates a gold currency
while the latter iavors bi-metallism. An
incident which occurred at the last meet.
ing OF the Provincial Council OF Danzig
would indicate slight difference between
the Chancellor aud Minister Won Putka-
mer. Members Of the Council reproached
the brother Of the latter for the wholesale
expulsion OF Poles which had been or
dered, TO which he replied, defending Min
istor Won Puikamcr, affirming that he had
deplorcd the consequences Of the expulsion
on economic grounds, but that he was over
ruled by Prince bismarck, who considered
political interests Of creator importance.
The Tdgebldn remarks that, In view Of the
incident, people will not be disposed 10
place much confidence In the Ministerial
declaration.
The Rcichstag has been occupied with
the discussion Of the annual Government
report on the application OF the Socialist
laws. The debate has been confined 10
protests from the Social Democrats. Herr
Schmcdcr, n Progrcssist, expressed sur
prise that the Government made no reply,
and announced that his party would con-
tinuc TO oppose exceptional laws. Herr
Mayer said that the National Liberals had
entered into no formal engagements ~ 10
future Socialist legislation.
At Fridays sitting Dr. Windthont com
planned Of the continual demands for
money for military purposes. The esii-
mates were finally referred 30 a committee
OF twonty-onc, Notwithstanding Herr
| Richtcr's emphatic declaration that tho
House ought liBt 10 determine the sums
10 be granted. This decision was brought
about by Baron Won Maltsea. Secretary Of
State for the Imperial Treasury, who
promised TO give the details 10 the com.
mitteo. The estimates are certain 10 be
voted.
In receiving tho Central Committee Of
the United Trades Guilds today, Emperor
! William declared thpt the sole object Of
his European tour had been 10 maintain
peace, the only means by which trade
could prosper. lie believed he had In
surcd this result for years TO come.
The Samoan conference IL not expected
10 present formidable difficulties. Slight
doubts are expressed ~ TO the attitude OF
America. but the German Government
will do its utmost TO prevent fricii on, al
the same time maintaining Gormanys full
rivh, 10 deal with the Samoan rebels.
Confidence is felt hero that the peaceful
disposition Of all three powers will rcndcI
nm agreement easy. Prince bismarck is IN
no way inclined. In tie present state oI
European allairs to be drawn INTO colonial ia,
l. TO be- regretted that the irritation beyond
. The ocean has reached It's present extent
, and bitterness. and that il i Ia u large de
. gree owing 10 the fault oi the German OH
cials. But Il lies beyond reasonaD'e en-