The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-04
WHITE LIES In BERLIN.
MORE LIGHT ON THE RESIGNATION
OF BISMARCK.


The Emperor Falsely Informed That
the Chancellor Used Morphine-Their
Relations Said to be More Friendly
Now Russia's Stringent Passport
Regulations - The Great American
Hog.
(Coppiohted, 1890, By the NeS0 York Associated
Press.)
BERLIN, May 3.-The Hamburger Mack
richten gives new and startling phase to
the secret history Of Prince Blsmarck's re-
tirement by stating as positive fact that
the emperor's mind was prejudiced by enc
mics who influenced him to believe that the
prince took such large doses OF NOR
phine that he often lost the
power of connected thought The
reports reached the emperor in such credit
able form that he deemed it necessary to
summon DIR. Schwenniger in order to ques-
tion him regarding Prince Bismarcks CON-
dition and habits Prince Bismarck resented
the inquiries put to his doctor, although the
answers received by the emperor convinced
him that the reports were groundless.
INTRIGUERs AT WORK.
At the same time interested persons busted
themselves with creating IN the chancellor's
mind an impression that the emperor was
resolved to get rid Of him at any price. and
was taking steps to find his successor. The
manipulators of the intrigue in
the meantime kept assuring the en-
peror that Prince Bismarck was firmly
resolved to resign. The Nachrichtet
adds: "It will not be long before the
names OF the authors OF this intrigue are
disclosed" The article indicates desire
on the part OF Prince Bismarck to renew
close relations with the emperor. A dis
patch sent by the emperor to the ex-
chancellor from Strasburg was couched In
the old terms Of cordiality. Since the inn
perial aid-de-camp, Gen. Lehndorff, has
returned from his sojourn at Friedrichsruhe
the clouds between the emperor and Prince
Bismarck have been clearing away, and all
misunderstanding are being explained.
EMPEROR WILLIAM AT ALTENBURG.
The emperor left Potsdam this AFTERNOON
for Altenburg. The Duke of SAKE Alien
burg, the ducal princes, and the municipal
authorities of AltenbuTg received the en-
peror, and the duke drove him to the castle.
Along the route were several triumphant
arches, beautifully decorated with flowers.
The populace gave the emperor an en-
thusiastic reception. The stay of the en-
peror will be short as he is to preside at
the council Of ministers on Monday and
will open the Reichstag on Tuesday.
BUFFALO BILL AND THE HOGS.
William Walter Phelps, the American
minister here, required the influence OF
| Chancellor Won Caprivi TO obtain a permit
| for buffalo Billn Cody's Wild West show
to enter Germany. This subject led to q
| reference to the embargoes on American
| pork and other products. The chancellor's
| allusion to the embargoes tended to en-
courage Mr.. Phelps to persist in his efforts
| to securs a modification or abolition Of the
/ restrictions.
RUssIA's PASSPORT LAWS.
| Numerous complaints have been received
at the chancelor's regarding the severity Of
the new passport regulations In Russia.
| The regulations provide that the passports
| of all foreigners must state the religion Of
the bearers, who in case Of failure to COM
| ply with this provision will be
| registered as Jews and will not
| be allowed to travel anywhere
| except in districts where Jews are permit
| tod to reside A number of German COM
| mercial travellers who omitted to declare
their religion were driven from the coun-
try. The regulations also make it in
cumbent upon all foreigners sojourninz
more than fortnight in the country,
tog go to the capital of the province in which
they are staying and have their passports
| vised This often entails an expensive jour-
| ney upon the traveller. Besides this, for
eigners are not allowed to reside in the
country more than six months without a
ministerial permit, and If engaged in trade
must pay 600 roubles annually. The edicts
| are declared to be in violation OF inter.
national law, and will tend to close Russia
to intercourse with the world.
Tho Cologne Gazette, states that the
Reichsbank has declined to resume thi
making of advances on Russian securities