Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-18

In all the debates. Important conventions
to be held in June.
COPYRIGHT, 1890, BY THE NEW YORK AsSo CIATED
PREss.l
BERLIN, May 17.-Short as the EN-
peror's utterances at Konigsberg we're, they
sufficed to irritate the Russian Government
and dispel all delusions regarding the possi-
bility of a renewal of the entente with Rus
sia. Yesterday his final utterance when
leaving contained an allusion which it is
impossible to misunderstood. "I shall not
allow" said the Emperor, "my provinces in
the East to be touched. Those attacking
them will find that my strength is as that of
rock" As Russia is the only possible
frontier assailant of East Prussia, his words
are interpreted here, as in st. Petersburg,
as aimed against Russia.
CAUSED NO SURPRISE.
Within the official circle here the En-
peror's deliverance caused no surprise, in
view OF advices from Paris pointing to closer
relations between the French and Russian
foreign Offices. Whatever may be the
Cars opinion OF the value of the French
alliance the Cars advisers cultivate it.
His uncle, ths Grand Duke Nicholas, lett
Paris last evening after prolonged stay,
during which he responded to the assiduous
courting OF NJ. Ribot, the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs. aud other officials with
eager cordiality. The Grand Dukes last
act before leaving France was 10 wire
elusive regrets to the Admiral commanding
the French Mediterranean squadron over
the death Of Admiral Du Petit Thouars.
Some time ago the late Admiral was guest
on board q Russian war ship, when the
Grand Duke toasted the naves Of France
and Russia.
Another pregnant fact Is Chancellor Won
Caprivi's announced design to place one Of
the two new army corps on the Russian
frontier. The Emperor did not without
forethought say that II obliged to draw the
sword those who troubled peace would find
the German blows rs heavy as they were
20 years ago. Both speeches contain q
veiled but emphatic declaration Of the
solidity Of the Dreibund and the vigilance
OF its chiefs against the common enemy.
THE ARMY BILL.
Nominated only yesterday, the commits
sion on the army bill met to-day. General
Won Caprivi desires to hasten the passage
of the measure. The temper of the
Reichstag corresponds with the composition
of the commission and will harmonize with
the demands of the Government and the
House will accord the full credit asked and
even assent to fix the effective for five years.
The Chancellor's appearance in the Reich
stag in the army debate enhanced the
good impression previously produced by
him. His adroitness in evading ticklish
points is concealed by an apparent frank
ness Of manner and general bonhommie OF
style, which make his speeches pleasant
even to opponents.
The tone OF the debates has decidedly i'm
proved. In every section of the House the
influence of Caprivi's methods are percepti-
BILE. The speeches of Socialists and Frei-
sinnge members alike are less embittered,
and are listened to with greater attention
and a marked increase OF respect. The
Budget Committee, which has charge of the
colonial estimates, has practically approved
them. The progress of Major Wissman, an
nounced in kilograms which reached
the Government yesterday evening,
will accelerate the committees de-
cision. Wissman reports the occupation of
the country from Lindi to Kikindani with
out fighting, and the general submission of
the Arab chiefs of the region toward the
Rovuma river. Wissmann is hopeful of
soon securing an open route to Lake Nyassa.
THE GERMAN INVESTMENTS.
His arms will render safe the caravan routes
to the mission stations. Major Liebert's
Of the certainty ofsplendid realiza-
tions from the German Investments in East
Africa will assist in securing ultimate ap-
proval OF the bill by two-thirds oil the whole
House. He reports that at Bagamoys there
is an immense boom in the ivory trade and
plantation business and general rush OF
under the German flag. Major
tieberi, In conference with the Emperor,
urged that In future Central Africa would
belong to Germany, If the existing lines OF
The sphere OF German influence were main
tained
The Socialist Association here is ergaHIg-
Ing a central strike union, In which every
trade In Germany will be represented. The
union is designed to e0uhtefaet the EN-
pleyefs Protection Association, now being
formed throughout the country, A great
of textile manufacturers will
meet In June TO discuss the labor troubles,
On Whit Sunday q congress of railway
workers will be held In Magdeburg,