New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-02
THE TARIFF NUT IN EUROPE.
AUSTRIA AND GERMANY Still, TRYING TO
CRACK IT.

CHEoKMATED BY THE ACTION OF FRAYCE-IM-
PRACTICABLE TALK OF RETALIATION
BISMARCK RACES IN RETIREMENT.
Copyrights 1880 ~ The Esr. York Annotated Pre-"
Berlin, Nov 1.-The Commission on the Tariff ques
ton presided over by Herr Won Boetticher Minister
OF the INFERIOR has finished its consideration Of the
proposed Austro-German customs union. The report
of the Commission has not been published pending the
progress of negotiations with Austria Int its con
illusions are known to be unfavorabe to an extensive
revision OF the customs and combined action In the
way OF reprisals for the American and French tariffs
Inc new french tarn Is heavier blow by far than the
Mckinley law against the Austro Hungarian export
trade for while the French measure does not affect
ermany expectation from Austria to France IS almost
destroyed by the new tariff. Wood. sheep, corn.
Hour, fresh and salt meat and beer are chiefly affected
the increase In the duties being practically prohibve
The Austrian newspapers declare that the French
Government, in drafting the bill, directly aimed at
frustrating all attempts toward closer CONNER
cisl relations between Germany and Austria
PROTESTS AGAINST RETALIATION
Herr Won Boetticher's commission doubtless had an
influence upon the French tariff and other Influences
are at work Protests. chiefly from the agricultural
interests have been pouring in the Chancellor against
zonverein with Austria letter from Count MIN
berg strum. Conservative member of the Unterhaus
enlbylng the sentiments OF his party made public
to-day. The writer warns the Government against
sacrificing for political considerations any of the
sential economic interests Of Germany, and in
cluson says that an intimate commercial treaty with
Austria instead of cementing would ultimately injure
the political alliance with that country. Thus thinks
count Strum whose letter is interpreted q party
protest against reduction Of the corn duties. The
delegates from Bavaria, Baden Hesse Darmsta and
Wurtemberg who are assisting Herr Won Boetcher ap-
prove of modification OF the German tariffs on
and ffa in
to German manufacturers. This is far Chancellor
Won Capriv now dare in framing proposals for SUBJ
mission TO Austria
The Government does not come near Austra's wishes
so far as joint reprfsals for the Mckinley tariff are
concerned, an official inquiry having shown con-
clusvely that such action impossbility. The
Cologne Gazette" commenting upon the situation,
declares that the idea Of tariff against America
is entirely visionary and that the difficulties in realizing
such project are insurmOuntable.
GERMAN EDITOR TO BE PROSECUTED.
Emperor William has ordered that Herr Pazwaldt,
Editor Of the Posdamer zeitng, be prosecuted for
publishing the remarks made by the Emperor in pro-
posing toast to the Duke Of Connaugit at a dinner
given by the Ziethen Hussars OF which regiment the
Duke is honorary colonel. The criticisms OF the
French press. which daily submitted to the
Emperor, drew attention 10 the Dukes presence at
banquet held TO celebrate the anniversary of the fall
Of Metz well the dinner Of the Hussars. al which
the Emperor called the Duke an able German ofcerwo
thy 10 lead the Hussars in the presence of the enemy
The French papers asked whether the future COM
mandern-chef OF the British Army ought thus to
Identify himself with the German Army. NJ wadding
ton the French Ambassador 10 England according to
report. told Lord salisbury that the Duke OF Con-
naught's presence at the Metz anniversary. coupled
with the terms of the Kaisers toast. offensive to
the French Government. The Kaiser disavows the
accuracy OF the report Of his toast and will prosecute
palzwaldt for its publication.
THE KAISER AND PRINCE BISMARCK.
communication which appears in the Official press
signed by DR.. Lucanus, Chief OF the Empcror's Civil
Cabinet denying curly that the Kaiser took any step
whatever direct indirect. to induce Prince bismarck
10 come to the Molte fetes. suggests le'sening Of
the Imperial animus. The Bureau OF the Oberhaus
sent an invitation 10 Bismarck member Of that
body but the exCha ellT told his friends that while
he would respond to an invitation from the Kaiser, he
could not mngle with the Imperial circle unless he
was made welcome An article In the &" Hamburger
Nachrichten" clearly the Princes refers to the
exuant bowling Of his enemies and declaes that the
calumnes will be regarded with contempt by all right
feeling people. The writer also asserts that futire
historians viii estimate the abusive press OF loVo al
value.