Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

Ihe Soclallstlc agitation is causing much
trouble in Germany, and crisis is looked
for with great ureasiness. The Imperial
policy is decidedly in favor of building VI
the navy. Two millions of Germans have
left for America since 1871. The anniver
sary of Emperor Williams death was ap
propriately observed. King Milan's abdi'
cation caused no surprise.
COPYRIGHTED, 1889. BY THE NEW YORK AssocI-
ATED PREsS.l
BERLIN, March 9.-The German Parlia-
ment reassembles on Wednesday next.
Among the first subjects of discussion will
be the question of prolonging the minor state
of siege in Berlin, Stettin, Frankfort, Ham,
burg and Leipsic. A Government bill to
modify the penal code so as to include the
Socialists in its provisions, and thus enable
the Government to abolish the special So
cialist laws, will be introduced.
A strictly repressive policy having totally
failed to arrest the socialist propaganda, 1T
would seem that milder treatment is to be
tried The threatened crisis in the relations
between workingmen and their employers
causes intense uneasiness in the manufac-
turing districts. A group of Breslau manu-
facturers, in the hope of averting the crisis,
have already promised an increase of 16 per
cent in the wages of their workmen.
NO POLITICS ALLOWED.
The authorities will maintain a neutral
attitude in the struggle between capital
and labor, provided it does not not assume
a political character. The strings, however,
are all pulled by Socialist leaders, who are
striving to bring about q general strike
throughout the Empire on the same day.
The return to the dual administration of
the navy under Admiral Goltz, who holds
the position pending the appointment of
Prince Henry and Admiral Heusner, which
is practical reversion to the system in
force prior to 1870, is exciting much dis
cussion.
A section of the public is inclined to dis
trust the Emperor's love of innovation on
the question of the defenses OF the Empire,
but seeing the Importance attached to naval
affairs by England and other powers, un-
stinted approval is accorded his evident
desire that Germany shall not be outpaced.
PRACTICING THE MARINES.
The local press of Kiel records with salts
faction the excellent results of an unex-
pected order received from the Emperor on
Tuesday that the marines occupy, without
warning, the men-ot-war of the Baltic re-
serve. The order was executed without a
hitch.
French Ambassador Herbette's dinner to
the Emperor the first function of the kind
since 1888, was a great success. The menus
for the royal party, ornamented in water
colors by the celebrated artist Skarbina,
represented the Emperor and Empress
sleighing in the Place de Paris. The En-
peror was in excellent humor. He con-
versed at length with NJ. Herbette, saying
he was happy to be able to give mark of
sympathy both to France and to NJ. Her.
bette personally.
He further complimented the host on the
hneness of his French wines. Among the
40 guests present were the Duke of Schles-
wig -Holstein, Prince and Princess Frederic
of Hohenzollern, Count Herbert Bismarck
and many Generals. The dining cere-
monies created good impression both in
France and Germany, besides strengthening
the position of NJ. Herbette.
MILAN's ABDICATIoN EXPECTED.
The abdication of King Milan, of Servia,
though not expected so soon, was received
here very calmly, having been long con-
sidered inevitable. In foreign official cir
will disturb the existing peace, Prince Bis
marck having taken precautionary measures
to restrain Austria from any precipitate
action, and Russia having all to gain by
maintaining a waiting attitude.
The news that Servia had decided to re-
duce her army further restores confidence
that no adventurer's policy will be pursued
Tie VOSSiSch Zeitung sees therein proof of
the intention to follow neither the Austrian
nor the Russian policy but that of Servia.
kilograms from st. Petersburg record the
rejoicing over. the abdication ofKing Milan,
of the Slav party, committee of which
celebrated the event by banquet at which
the Servian Minister and his staff were
present.
Won MoLTKE's ANNIVERSARY.
Among the gifts received by Count Won
Moltke on the anniversary of his entry into
the army, were costly ebony cabinet, with
a photograph, from the officers of his staff,
and the decoration of the Treue Order set in
brilliants, from the Grand Duke of Baden.
Emperor Francis Joseph sent congratula-
tory telegram. The newspapers all con-
tained eulogistic references to Count Won
Moltke.
To-day was generally observed as day of
prayer in memory of the death of Emperor
William l. The Royal theaters and the
schools were closed. The Royal family at
tended a memorial service in the palace
No especial public arrangements were made,
the Kaiser desiring that the observance of
the day should be spontaneous
Many signs of mourning were seen
throughout the city. Two magnificent
silver laurel wreaths were sent by the Ger
man colonies at atConstantinople and the Cape
Of Good Hope. to be laid upon Williams
sarcophagus.
TWO MILLION HERE.
Emigration statistics published here show
thut 2, 500. 600 emigrants have left Germany
since 1871, of which 1000, 900 have gone to
America. The ecclesiastical authorities
have refused to give permission to Dr. Won
Stoecker to preach series of sermons in
Vienna.
Empress Frederick, after short stay in
Berlin, will go to San Reno for a two
months sojourn. The Emperor's sons will
spend the summer with Duke Ernest, of
Saxe-Coburg and Gothic, at Oberhof.
The leading authors, including Spiel Ha-
gan. Freytag FranzeI and Wildenbruch.
have signed vigorous protest against the
action of the league formed for the purpose
of inducing the Government to assent to a
measure for expunging from the German
language all words of foreign origin.
A DELUSI0N AND A SNARE.