The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-28
BIsMARCK's LATEST SCHEME.

His Efforts to Bring About . Nesting BE-
tween the Car and the Two Emperors.
copyright 1889. by the New York Associated PressI
BERLIN, July 2T-The greatest diplomat
ic triumph of Prince Bismarck's life will
be achieved if he succeeds in his latest
project, which is to arrange meeting be-
tween the Car. Emperor Francis Joseph
and Emperor William, in Berlin. News of
the Cars assent to the proposition that he
should visit the German court on Aug. q, was
received at the Foreign Office on Monday,
causing the greatest satisfaction. Prince
Bismarck Immediately communicated with
Count Kalnoky, calling his attention to
the opportunity presented by the nearly
coincident visits of the Gear and Emperor
Francis Joseph, and proposing that an in
terview be held between the three mon
archs, as well as conferences between him
self, Count Kalnoky and M. De Giers, the
object being to disSipate all lmisunderstand-
ings.
Officials here have been instructed to
maintain absolute silence. They deny all
knowledge of the Cars intentions, and de-
clare that they cannot count even upon
visit from him. The semi-oficial press
have been similarly directed to maintain
reserve on the subject, on the ground that
criticism might alter the present favorable
disposition of the Gar. The official circle
in Vienna is less Observant of secrecy, and
discusses the chances of any interview.
himself in Bismarck's hands, but refuses to
make any overtures to the Car regarding
o meeting with Emperor Francis Joseph.
If Prince Bismarck persuades the Car to
consent to the interview. the Austrian
Emperor will postpone his coming until
the 18th. He will not be present when
Emperor William receives the Gear, but
will go to Kiel for the naval review, return
ing afterwards to Potsdam, where 1T is in
tended the Emperors shall meet. The
Chancellor will return here on the 18th
and remain throughout the visit of the
Car and Emperor Francis Joseph. He is
supposed to be aiming, not at Q definite
treaty of alliance involving Russia In the
central European league, but only to re-
establish better relations between the
three empires and balk French negotia-
tions for an offensive and defensive alli-
ance with Russia. He has q foOthold for
q renewed entente in the Cars increased
intensity of hatred for the Anarchist; hi
burg regarding the plotting OF refugees in
Switzerland leading to a common pressure
upon the Swiss government, afford basis
for concert of action by the three powers
against the Socialists. Anarchists and Nihi-
lists. definite understanding as to this
sphere of action would tend to modify ex-
listing enmities Even If only the semblance
of amity were obtained, it would give new
guarantees of peace for several years.
Prince Bismarcks chances of arranging an
interview have been strengthened by the
support of the Russian ambassador, Count
Schouvalof, but everything depends upon
the mood of the Car.
The Kreuz Zeitung has semi-official ad-
vices from ST. Petersburg saying: '"The
Car, who has frequently altered his inten-
tions regarding the return of the visit of
Emperor William, has now assented under
the persistent entreaties of NJ. De Giers and
NJ. Vishnegradski. Since the Borki acci-
dent, the Gar has had morbid dread of a
railway journey. even with the entire route
guarded by select troops. He will be ac-
companied to Berlin by the Empress and
the whole imperial family. The party will
proceed to Copenhagen after leaving Ber-
1in."
Russian papers. however, do not believe
that the Cars assent will be obtained by
Prince Bismarck. even though backed by
NJ. De Giers and Count Schouvaloff The
NOvOe Vremya declares that the Car goes
to Berlin simply as an act of courtesy, and
that his visit will have no bearing upon the
European situation, unless Germany chang
es her policy by cOnsenting to satisfy the
legitimate aspirations of Russia.