, 1889-08-01
THREE MONARGHS.
Emperors William and Francis
Joseph and the Czar Alex
ander in Council.
Mysterious Movements of the I'm.
perial Dignitaries and the
Press Silenced.
Emperor William Furious on Ac-
count Of Developments in the
Military Scandal

BERLIN, July 27.-The greatest diplo-
matte triumph of Prince Bismarck's life
will be achiev IL ho succeeds in his
latest project, which Is to arrange meet
ing between the czar, Emperor Francis
Joseph and Emperor William In Berlin.
News of the czars assent to the proposal
that he should visit the German court
on August 49, was received at the for
eign office Monday, causing the great
est satisfaction. Bismarck Immediately
communicated with Count Kalnoky
calling attention to the opportunity pre-
sented by the nearly coincident visits Oh
the car and Emperor Francis Joseph
and proposing that an interview be held
between the three monarchs, as well as
conferences between himself, Count Kali
noky and De Giers, the object
being to dissipate all misunder-
standings. The officials here have
been instructed to maintain absolute
similarly directed, on the ground that
criticism might alter the present favor
able disposition of the czar. OFFICIAL
circles in Vienna are less observant Of
secrecy aud discuss the chances of the
interview. Count kalnoky, II IL stated,
has placed himself in BismArck's hands,
but refuses to make any overtures TO the
peror. Francis Joseph. If prince Bis
marck pcrsuades the czar to
Austrian emperor viii postpone
coming until the 18th. The chancellor
will return here on the 18th and remain
throughout the visits of the czar and
Emperor Francis Joseph. He Is sup
posed TO be aiming not at definite
treaty of alliance, involving Russia in a
Central European league, but only To es-
tablish better relations between the
three empires and balk the French ne
gotiations for an offensive and defensive
alliance, with Russia. He has a
ears increased intensity of hatred
for anarchists. Recent Complications
with st, Petersburg regarding refugees in
switzerland are leading to common
pressure upon the Swiss government to
afford basis for concerted action of the
three powers against socialists, anarchists
and nihilists. A definite understandings
as to this sphere of action would tend td
modify the existing enmities.
kreuzzeitung has semi-oficial advices
from st. Petersburg saying: "The czar,
who has frequently altered his inten-
tions regarding the return of the visit OF
Emperor William, has now assented,
Giers and M. Vischuegradski He will
be accompanied TO Berlin by the cm-
family. The party will proceed to Co.
penhagan after leaving Berlin"
The Naval 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 changes the policy by
lconsenting to satisfy the legitimate aspi-
trations of Russia.
Emperor William arrived at Will
helmshaven this morning. Soon after
| he ordered the admiralty to report OH
the arrest OF officials in connection with
naval frauds. Several officers left Kicl
tonight for Wilhelmshaven.
The papers are obliged to maintain
reserve and only record of the fact
that the arrests extend to contractors
and marine officials at Dantzig, Ham
burg, Stettin, Wilhelmshaven and Ber-
lin are permitted. The positions of the
persons arrested and the wide ramiiica-
tions of the frauds have sent thrill of
indignation and shame throughout the
empire. To-day's talk in official circles
represent the emperor as furious He is
said to have sent telegram after telegram
to the highest officials regarding the mat
ter. Herr Cremer, highly;kplaced
| official at kiel is reported to have COM
mitted suicide after arrest. 1t was
stated that he was found bleeding to
death in his cellar, having opened the
veins in his arm, and that he died while
being taken to the hospital
Freissignac Zeitung announces the ar.
rest of chief comptroller of the Kicl
workshops and of a prominent mer-
chant of Wineen, who for MANY year has
been supplying stores for Kiel and
Wilhelmshaven station. They are i'm.
prisoned in Berlin.