The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-10-26
Statesmen Of Europe Studying
the Tariff Problem.
HIGH PROTECTION IN RUSSIA.
The New French Tariff Bill Submitted
to the Lawmakers.
Austrian Intrigue With the vatican
Threatens the Triple Alliance-Bis-
marck snubs the Emperor-Germany
Celebrates Won Moltke's Birthday.

BERLIN. Oct 81 Associated Press,
Copyrighted, 1890. Several official move
ments point to the possibility of tariff ques-
tons engaging the attention of the reich
stag. rendering necessary careful nursing
of the ministerial majority. A commission
has been appointed to inquire into Austfo-
German commercial relations, with view
to reciprocal diminution of the tariff
Communications have been sent to lead lhg
firms in Hamburg. Bremen and other trade
centers, asking them to report on the
effects Of the Mckinley bill in their lines
of trade They are also asked what the
prospects are for finding new channels for
merchandise affected by the Mckinley bill.
The commission on foreign tariff, however,
has to consider the new Russian protective
measure.
The Russian commission will begin work
next week upon the details Of the new
tariff, which the Nocoe V,smya declares will
b the highest in Europe.
Official circles continue to doubt that
any important alteration will De made in
the existing treaty with Austria, and are
equally skeptical as to any German re-
prisals upon American trade. The reports
thus far received tend to dissipate the feel
American tariff. Leading export houses
appear to be doing : normal trade. and
American orders in leading commercial
centers do not appreciably diminish.
However, the future may affect exports,
the government will not be driven into
concerted reprisals with Austria by the
sudden collapse in American trade. Re-
ports emanating from Paris and Vienna
attributing the initiatory Of the proposed
concerted legislation in retaliation for the
Mckinley bill to the Berlin government are
utterly untrue.
Chancellor Won Caprivi will meet Signor
Crispi, the Italian prime minister, at
Monza. November 8. The interview will
concern the settlement of the intrigue in
the Austrian court in favor of the Vatican
against the Italian government Signor
Crispi declares Italy's continuance as .
member of the triple alliance is menaced bya
cabal of prominent members of the imperial
family Of Austria, whose emissaries at the
Vatican encourage the belief that the over
throw of Count Kalnoky or the death Of
Francis Josef will be the signal for the
rupture of the Austro- italian alliance,
which would result in an effort to restore
the temporal power Of the pope. Signor
Crispi demands that be be allowed to deal
with freer hand with matters relating to
the Vatican. Another Italian grievance is
the avoidance of Emperor Francis
Josef to return King Humbert's visit to
Vienna Emperor Francis Josef offered
to go to Turin, but King Humbert de-
clined to receive him anywhere but ct
Rome, holding that refusal OF the Austrian
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refusal on the part of Austria to recognise
Rome as The capital of Italy. Personal and
court feuds between the Quirinal and
Vienna are of the most intense nature. and
will hamper ebe relations Of the govern
ments.
The National Zeitung states that Chancellor
Caprivi will also 60 TO Madeira, where he
will stay three days. This renews the re-
ports that communications are being ex-
changed looking to concerted action by
Germany, Austria. Italy and Spain in re-
taliation for the adoption of the new tariff
legislation by the United States.
A grand celebration of the ninetieth an-
niversary of Won Moltke's birthday takes
place tomorrow. Bismarck has not re-
piled to the emperor s invitation to attend
the celebration.
Twenty thousand persons took part to-
night in torchlight process ion which in
augurated the celebration of the 9Oth an
niversary of the birthday of Field Marshal
Count von Moltkc. All classes of people
were represented. The venerable soldier
was presented at his residence with con-
gratulatory addresses. Replying briefly,
he thanked the citizens. and said the foun-
dation of the empire was the work of the
mighty Emperor William /. If . share in
the result was attributed to him Won
Moltke). the hearers must also remember
bis faithful companions and the brave men
who sealed their loyalty to the fatherland
With their doath