Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20

considered measures relating to reforms in
the educational system. to the abrogatiou
of tho remaining May laws to the strike
movements. and to the erection OF monu-
ments TO the late Emperors William and
Frederick.
THE DEMANDS OF TIE cLRRrcALs.
Although Minister Won Gossler showed
no intention during yesterdays debate IN
tho Landtsg to coucede the full demands OF
the Catholic Clericals he indicated the de-
sire of the Government to sweep away the
last trace Of the May laws. section OF
the Centre party not closely sdhering to
Windthorst take Won Gossler's assurances
as satisfactory aud will support the Govern
ment. The leaders of the Centrist minority,
Barons Won Huene and Schoilenenalst, are
more ready than is Windthorst to form
coalition.
THE Governments PROSPECTS GOOD.
The Government groups have already
assumed position leading to combination
with the Conservative Imperialists and the
Right wing of the National Liberals. The
prospects of the Government having
majority in the Reichstag are therefore
good. Should the educational measure
before the council extend TO the clergy
the control of schools the solid vote of tho
Centrists would be secured. thus assuring
an overwhelming majority. In to-day's
debate in the Unterhaus Free Conser-
vatiye speakers declared their inten-
ton of meeting some of the de-
mands OF the Centrists. Herr Zedlitz,
speaking for the Free Conservative party,
announced its readiness to open ne
gotiations with the view Of supporting the
| desires of the Clericals in regard to proce-
dure connected with the oath taken by adj
ministrators of blshoprics. He could not,
he said, concede ecclesiastical supervision
of schools or tho creation of n Catholic
department in the Ministry Of Worship.
The Clericals, if wise, would accept the
conditions offered for the support of the
| Conservatives. and join with them, devoting
their strength to combat the spread of
| Socialism.
A number Of Centrists applauded Wind
thorst's response TO the repeated CON-
plants that the principle OF denomina-
tional equality was not observed in the
schools.
An ATTACK on BISMARCK.
An article which appeared in the Freis-
sini1e Zt1t,rlg, the organ of Richter, leader
of the German Liberals. attacking Prince
| Bismarck. has raised a crop of concurrent
rumors. which are of absorbing interest
here. The Freissi1iee affirmed that the OK
Chancellor, unable to support three weeks
Of political abstinence, summoned the edi-
tor of the Hamburger Ndch,ichfen, who
| dned at Friederichsruhe Tuesday, and
that. coached by Prince Bismarck, the
| N0chrichlen made series of attacks upon
Chancellor Won Caprivi, cheering at his
speech in the Ldndtdg and advising the
deputies to maintain loyal adhe ence to
the Chnncellors policy.
The Freiss ige inferred that Prince Bis
marck meant war through press and Par
lament against Won Caprivi. Thereupon
| the Post (Conservative) denounced the ar
ticle ne insulting to the Prince, denies that
the Ndchrichtcl IS inspired, 0d expresses
regret that the Journals sympathy with
Bismarck's policy leads it to play into the
hands of his enemies.
Tho truth is that Bismarck summoned
the editor of the Ndchricltea to consult in
regard to getting capable literary man
and reliable confidant to assist him in ar
ranging and compiling his memoirs. The
dnv after the interview DR.. Lucanus, chief
of the Civil Cabinet of the Emperor. was
sent TO FREDERICKSBURG. This coincidence
give rise to report that Lucanus was
charged TO demand the delivery of .docu-
ments relating to the Emperors doings
Z while awaiting the death of his father.
TIRE FRENCH PRESS SAT DOWN on.
Echoes from the French papers make
Bismarck's position critical, the Emperor
personally going TO threaten him, Caprivi
from the Chancellerie, with other lncredi-
bls nonsense suitable to the Frnnch press.
Bismarck. approached ON the beet. de-
clines 10 sneak. He SAYS he is in the mean
time outside of political and Is enjoying
home life. He will not grant an interview
to any one.
BIsMARcK AND THE AMERICAN PRESS.
Numerous cable dispatches and letters
from leading American periodicals and
papers have been received at the American
legation asking Minister Phelps to use his
influence to get contribution OF any KIND
from the ex-ChancellOr. The Century and
Norh American Reuie,s and dsilies whose
HIGH repute is known to the Prince are
among those soliciting this favor. Prince
Bismarck, however, prefers TO MAINTAIN
absolute silence and to disregard the calum-
MES which are being circulated concerning
him. Ii is probably owing TO the excited
indignation over the attacks upon Bis
marck that the Government he's issued a
warning that persons putting Into circuia-
ton in the home or foreign press bsseless
sensational news Will be arrested aud not
expelled as heretofore, but tried upon the
charge Of fraud. This order emanates d.
rectly from Won Capriyi, whose ideas
touching the rotations of the Government
and press want clarifying. While pro-
claiming disuse OF the system OF official
inspection, his statements in the Iandtag
recognize the necessity of the Govern
ment's acting upon public opinion
through inspired articles III both the
home and foreign press.
THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRESS.
Herr Furthe alo declared that it was
impossible to permit the opposition to mo-
nopolize the power OF the press. The Gov,
eminent must have channels to mould and
correct public opinion. Both Ministers
intend to put stop TO tho granting or SUD-
versions TO journals from the secret fund,
RELYING upon the willingness of papers to
accept Official inspirtion. Both NAV find
them not the obedient tools they desire.
. The North German Gazette announces that
Bismarck's commission as cavalry general
has been made out in the name of Prince Won
Bismarck. Duke of Launberg. The ex-
Chancellor has not yet used the title. Sub
scribers TO the fund for a national monu:
ment to Bismarck include everybody OF
note in politics, finance. and society.
THE ExPERoB's ToUB.
The programme Of the Emperor's tour is
AZ follows: Monday he goes TO Bremen to
Law the foundation-stone of the monument
in memory Of his grandfather. Thence ne
goes TO Bremerhayen to embark tuesday
to meet the squadron under Prince Henry
! |
Altenbure on Notwithstanding ex-
petition.
On the 25th he will meet the Queen oil
England at Darmstadt. Thence he will &c
to Wartburg shooting with the. Grand
Duke of Saxe-Weimer, returning hay. LIST.
His meeting with the Queen will be a taml-
" affair. His Majesty will not DE accom-
panied on his tour by any Of his Ministers
Mr.. PHILIPS DIMES THE CHANCELLOR.
On Thursday Mr.. Phelps, the American
Minister, gave dinner to Chancellor Won
Caprivi The guests included Minister
Won Berlepsch and lady, Sir Edward Maley
the British Ambassador, and Lady, Minister
and Countess Won Hohenthal, Baron and
, Baroness Won Kreesebeck, and other mem
bers of the diplomatic circle.
committee of beet-root sugar rehhers
have resolved, IN view of the increased
cost Of the manufacture OF sugar ano
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 tne
: Hamburg Senate all men employed on
State works who take part In tae demon
| ha dfaghaFue0.