The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-20
HE Is STILL A POWER.
Bismarck, Though in Retire
ment, Agitates Germany.
THE NEWSPAPERS ATTACK HIM.
a Sensational Story Made the Excuse
for Denunciation-severe
Press Comments.
fcopyrisht. isao By the New York Associated
Press


Press
BERLIN, April ia-As the emperor starts
tomorrow upon tour of various points in
the country, which continues until the
meeting of the reichs.ag, . council was
held today to consider the ministerial pro-
gramme. Although the government of6-
ciais now pretend 10 ignore the press. relia-
bic communications are obtainabie when
ministers deem them opporsune.
In this way il is known that the council
considered measures relating to reforms in
the educational system. 10 the ahrogation
OF the remaining Nay laws, to the strike
movements. and to the erection of monu-
ments to the late Emperors William and
Frederick.
The article, which appears in the Fseisia-
mage Zeitaay. the organ of Herr Richter. the
leader of the German Liberals, attacking
Bismarck, has raised crop of concurrent
runners, which are of absorbing interest
here. The Ffrisiaa,ge affirmed that the ex-
chancellor, unable to support three weeks
OF political abstinence. summoned Editor
Damenburg OF the Nacarichte,s. who dined
at Friedrichsruhe on Tuesday, and that.
coached by Bismarck. the Nachylcafen made
serious attacks upon Chancellor Won
Caprivi. sneering at his speech in the Land
tag. and advising the deputies tn maintain
. loyal adherence to the ex-chancellor's
policy. The Eycisianige inferred that Bis
marck meant 10 make war through the
press and parliament against General Won
Caprivi.
Thereupon the Post CONSERVATIVE de-
nounces the articles as insulting to the
prince. denies that the Nachrichtcn is in-
spired, and expresses regret that jour
nails sympathy with Bismarck's policy
leads it to play into the hands of his enc
mics.
The truth Is that Bismarck summoned
the editor of the Nachyiehsen to consult in
regard to getting capable literary man
and reliable confidant to assist him in ar
ranging and compiling his memoirs. The
day after the interview DIR. Lucanns, chief
Of the civic cabinet of the emperor, was
sent to Priedrichsruhe. This coincidence
gave rise to q report that Lucanus was
charged TO demand that Bismarck deliver
some documents relating TO the emperor's
doings while awaiting the death of his
father.
Echoes from the French papers make
Bismarck's position critical. the emperor
personally going TO threaten him, Caprivi
claiming restitution Of some papers missing
from the chancellery. with other incredible
nonsense suitable TO the French press.
Bismarck. when approached on the sub
ject. declines TO speak.
A number OF cable dispatches and letters
from leading American periodicals and pa
pers have been received ~ the American
legation asking Minister Phelps to use
bis influence to get . contribution Of any
kind from the ex-chancellor. Bismarck,
however, prefers to maintain absolute si-
lence and to disregard the calumnies which
are being circulated concerning him.
1t is probably owing to the excited indig-
nation over the attacks upon Bismarck
that the government has issued warning
that persons putting into circulation in
the home or foreign press baseless sensa-
tional news will be arrested. and not ex-
PEELED. Is heretofore. but tried upon a
charge OF fraud. This order emanates di-
rectly from General Won Caprivi.
The North German Gazette announces that
Bismarck's commission as q cavalry gen.
eral has been made out In the name OF
Prince Won Bismarck, Duke of Lsuenbure.
The ex-chancellor has not yet used the
tucal title.
On Thursday Mr.. Phelps, the American
minister, gave dinner to Chancellor Won
CaprivI.
The committee Of beet root sugar refin-
ers has resolved. in view of the increased
cost OF manufacturing sugar. owing to the
rise in the price OF raw material, to demand
that the government continue the export
bounties.
In accordance with the decision of the
Hamburg senate. all men employed on
stale works who take part in demonstra-
tons May viii be discharged.