Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-06
GERMANY.
A TERsE REVIEW or THE s''o"-
TON THERE.

INV
Important Reforms Proposed BY tne
Emp.ror-sociai, Political. and Mill
tsry-The New Era Now Dswnine'
Copyright, 1890. by the New YORK AS'''''
Press-l
BERLIN. April 5.-The events OF inc ,be
have accumulated even more tnah oo
resignation Of Prince Bismarck t h;stnrv.
era that is opening in German his'o 10
Until his actual departure the puDilo ",
10th TO believe that the Emperor Was 80
earnest in parting with Bismarck. DOILo os
ia no LONGER pOssible, and apathy haS
Welded 10 an unwonted desire 70 w
homage TO the departing statesman; neho ',,
forth attention will be divided oe.w;;~
two es-Friedrichsruhe rep e ,,.,1o,
the grandeur Of the edihce OF ~ -
unity, and Berlin. the centre oil iiie ny
and untried r67iynf. II Is imposing tHai
the Emperor could have been an uhan e e "a
spectator Of the unending tuhutes Vi a.
miration and respect that poureu III " 80
his discarded Minister. II is repoIeeu ~
day that be has again refused 20 conseIss
70 the publication Of BismareKs le''oi u
resignation.
STILL DOUBTFUL ABOUT B1sMARcRs kEIlHE-
MEST.
The public still decline TO bel,eve tnat
the retirement Of Bismarck IS final, u Delhf
urged that he is by five years the Junloi Va
Gladstone and may still count upon u nF
cade OF activity. The CartellerS hhte oi
fered 20 resign two seats IN me h9 ne Cl,,r,
IN favor Of Prince Bismarck ana CouH.
Herbert Bismarck; but it Is certain UNIV
the ex- Chancellor aud his con VIII noJ &c
cept them at present, whatever they N"y
do AZ n later time.
The Emperor having declared that ne
will recognize ONLY two partles-thOse IVr
and against him-will be likely 10 dlSIe-
gard conventional party divisions anu ~
seek the assistance of q Acknowledgement
coalition. Thus Prince Bismarck IN tne
event of his reentering the Reichstae might
seem TO lie in the unusual position oil
nominal if not actual leader OF the oppo11
sition. The opening of the Relchstag ana
the royal speech are awaited VIII lne
keenest interest.
THE NEW MILITARY AID COLONIAL Bills
In view Of the certainty Of q redlstribu-
ton Of parties the preparation OF the new
military and colonial measures will proDa-
bly be delayed until the beginning OF MAY
Richter is expected 10 resign from the
Liberal Committee in tho Reichstag. rs ne
has already done from the Liberal SoIh-
Inttee of the Diet. his personality block
ing the mutual approach Of tho lhbefai
rrouuq. Dr. Windthorst claims three IN
dlspcneable concessions in return Tor MS
support Of the Government-the return oil
all the religious orders, religious teaching
in the schoOls and the removal OF the dls,
crctiOnary reyocabie character from All
concessions made TO the Cathoilc party
The Centrists are well aware OF the
strength of their position, and intend 10
derive every possible advantage tuere-
from.
PROVISIONS or THE MILITARY FILL.
According 10 the National ZelfVDg the new
military bill provides for a permanent IN
crease of 1900, 600 marks IN the annual eX-
penditurcs. For a moment colonial affairs
ovcrsbadow home politics.
Herr Won der Hcydt, financial bacSer OF
the Enst African Company, recently DE-
clared in the HGchenbiat that Bismarcks
departure was tho sign OF new and an
energetic colonial policy.
GERMAvY AND GEEAT nRITArT.
During the recent visit Of the Prince Of
Wales tho Emperor did everything posi-
bic 10 show the value he attached 10
close friendship between the two nations.
Another guarantee IN this direction IS
found IN the composition Vi the ncw Colo
NAL dppartmeut of tho Foreign ONCE un-
dor Dr. krouel. who swell known through
his connection with the Samoan confer
cuce. and who IS aided 10y an efficient stan
OF specialists. all of whom are personally
ACQUAINTED with the extent and character
OF tho British colonies.
RrroBNs N THE MILITARY SYSTEM
The Emperors sollctude regarding the
army Is further shown IN N imperial order
published to-day TO the effect that, IN view
Of its incompetence the reserve infantry
military officer system hitherto pursued,
which provides that officers must come
from The ranks of the nobility, must be eX-
tended to include those noble by charac-
ter, IN order that the sons of honorable
middle-class families may hold appoint
ments in the army. The same rule VIII
als1 apply tothe civil service. The I'm.
pcror further disGpprOvcs the holding Of
commissions beng dependent Oh the pri-
vate incomes Of aspirants. Tie therefore
DEGREES that the pay Of officers OF the
rifles. foot artillery, and pioneers shall be
increased by 10 marks monthly; that Of Off
GERS of the tield-artillery hy 75 marks, ard
that of officers Of the cavalry by 80 marks.
PERSONAL REFORMS THJoNrD.
Atmuch length lie enioins commanders
10 set an example Of self-sacrii!ce to the
officers and t. check INDULGENCE in nm
necessary Injuries. the habit of making
costly presents, and giving frequent ban
0ucts. d. IL Is the EmperOr's pleasure
that only commanding generals shall bo
expected TO entertain. II must not occur
that staff officers who have done good scr
vice shall feel anxiety about facing the
sacrifices which might seem incumbent
upon them If they hold regimental COM
mands. In conclusion the Emperor desires
that the list of aspirapts shall be sub
mitted 10 linn. together with the names OF
officers who do not conform TO the Tule
prescribing simpler mode Of life. lie de-
clares that habits OF luxury must be serl-
ously and firmly opposed and intends to a
large extent t. judge OF tie capacity OF
officers by this standard.
PROTECTIVE SUPPRESSION or DUrLLIvG.
The Emperor has also issued regulations
looking 10 the suppression OF duelhng III
the army.
reform II SOCIAL POLITICS.
Tho RocisGpse7qc7-. which is now the We
hicie OF all official articles such rs were
formerly printed ~ the Norti German 81
z,ifs, publishes a series Of articles which
are supposed to have been directly inspired
by the Emperor on social politics and re-
form So far definite projects are men-
toned, but nothing towards legislation Tor
the regulation OF the day and wage qucs-
tons.
4 GFBNAS-As1EEIcAN TRUST COMPANY.
The Deutch Bank is about toissue shares
In the German-Amercan Trust Company,
TO promote and protect investments IN
American stocks.
SIR SAMUEL BAKER.
The Great Explorer IndIcts the British