Omaha daily bee., 1890-10-26
SOCIAL REFORMS In GERMANY.
Parties Divided Regarding the Prescription
Of Religious Orders.
TARIFF MATTERS IN THE FATHERLAND
Prospects That the Question " i'll En-.
gage the Attention Of the
ReiChstag-Ca and
Crispi Will Confer.


lCop1iGI, 1870 by Nep FORK Associated Press
BERLIN, Oct. 25.-The commission of the
reichstag TO which was referred the labor
bills will resume its sittings November 4.
Time will thus be given for complete dis
cussion Of the measures before the reassr NIB
ling of the reichstag in the first week Of De
cember The ultimate shape and fate Of the
bills depends largely upon the governments
tact in securing amaiority. The center party
continues TO make the abolition Of the pro-
scripton of reli gious orders an ABSOLUTE con-
dition of the report and Of the support Of the
emperor social reforms. The cartelllsts re-
sst the abolition. A section of the progress
sists and all the socialists, considering the
prescription contrary TO the principles Of a
free people, will vote with the centerists.
Herr WindthOrst reckons thus that there
will be- 249 votes cast for the repeal Of the
law. II the government accepts the gauge of
peace offered by the center party and accords
the additions desired strong majority WI
be assured for the labor and other social
measures.
Several Official movements point to the pos
sibility OF tariff questions engaging the atten.
ton of the reiChsta rendering necessary
careful nursing Of the ministerial majority.
commission has been appointed to inquire
into Austria Hungarian commercial relations
with view to reciprocal diminution oftarifs.
Communications have been sent to leading
firms in Hamburg Bremen and other trade
centers asking for a 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 af-
fected by the Mckinley bill The commission
OF foreign tariff further has to consider the
new Russian protective measure The Rus.
sian commission will begin work next week
upon the details Of the new tariff, which, the
NovOo Vremya declares, viii be the highest
In Europe. Official circles continue to doubt
that any important alteration will be made
In the existing treaty with Austria, and are
skeptical as to any German refusals upon
American trade. Reports thus far received
tend 10 dissipate the feeling of alarm
created by the argumented American tariff.
Leading export houses appear to DE doing a
normal trade and American orders in leading
commercial centers no not appreciably dimin-
ish. However the future may affect exports,
the government will not be driven into con-
certed refusals with Austria by sudden
collapse in the American trade. Reports
emanatiug from Paris aud Vienna, attriout-
ing the initiation of the proposed concerted
legislation in retaliation for the Mckinley
bill to the Berlin government are utterly un-
true. Since NJ. Rei0ot's overtures looking to
action Were rejected no communication has
passed between the French and German gov
ern ments on the subject. Tne tariff negotia-
tions with Austria originated solely with
Count Kolnoky, the Austro Hungarian prime
minister, and are being continued with san
guine expectations on the part of German
officials OF beneficial issue.
Chancellor Won Caprivi viii meet Sisnor
!, Crispi, the italian prime minister at Mona.
November S. The interview will concern
the settlement of the intrigue in the Hustrian
court in favor Of tho vatican and against the
italian government. Signor Crispi declares
that ltaly's continuance as a member of the
triple alliance is menaced by the cabal of
prominent members of the imperial family of
Austria, whose emmissares the vatican en-
courages in the belief that the overthrow of
Count Kalnoky or the death of Emperor
Francis Joseph will be the signal for rup-
turc in the Austro-Italan alliance, which
would result in an effort to restore the tenn
poral power Of the pope. Signor Crispi de-
mands that he be allowed to deal with a free
.
Another Italian grievance is the avoidance of
Emperor Francis Joseph TO return King
Humberts visit to Vienna Emperor
Francis Joseph offered to go to Turin,
but King Humbert declined 70
receive him anywhere but home, holding that
the refusal of the Austrian emperor to 60
there was equivalent to the refusal on the
part of Austria to reorganize Rome as the
capital OF Italy. ~The personal and court
fueds with the quirinal and Vienna are of the
most intense nature and hamper the relations
of the governments.
The National Zeitung states that Chancel-
lor Won Capriv will also go 10 Madrid, where
he will stay three days. This renews the re-
ports that communications are being ex.
changed looking to concerted action by Ger
many, Austria, Italy and Spain in retaliation
for the adoption of the new tariff legislation
- by the United States.
General Count Won Moltke Is in Berlin. He
passed the day in entire repose in preparation
Tor the fatigue and emotions of to-
morrow, when the grand cerebration
in honor Of the ninetieth annver-
sary OF his birth will take place
Congratulatory messages and addresses have
already been received by him from reignine q
soyercigns, municipal governments and many
societies. The king OF Saxony sent him q
Y vase and the Bremen authorities q
splendid floral Offering. Prince Bismarck
has not yet replied to Emperor Williams in.
vitation to attend the celebration The fes
tivities commenced with a torchlight process
sion tonight aud will terminate tomorrow
with a banquet at the Schloss.
Several snowstorms have occurred a
Biesengeberg and heavy frost has been fell
here. There has also been q light fall o.
snow In this city and an early and hare
winter is anticipated.