The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-18
AFIREBRAND In EUROPE.
THE KAISER'S wARLIKE SPEECH
THE TOPIC OF THE HOUR.

fense of the Eastern Frovinces-The I
Utterances Bespeak the Continued
Existence OF the Dreibund.
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BERLIN, May 1z.-Short as the emperor's
utterances at Koenigsberg were, they suf-
feed to irritate the Russian government =
and dispel all delusions regarding the posH-
bility Of a renewal of the entente with Rus
sia. The newspapers here minimized the
references to war in the speech of Wednes-
day by treating them as without special bear
ing upon Russia Yesterday his inal utter
ance, when leaving, contained an allusion
which is impossible to understand. 81 shall
not allow" said the emperor, my prov
inces here In the east to be touched. Those
attacking them will find my strength that
of a rock.n
COULD ONLY MEAN RUSSIA.
As Russia is the sonly possible frontier
assailant of East Prussia his words, especially
in view of their following his first aggres-
sive declarations. are. now interpreted here,
as In st. Petersburg, as aimed against Russi
sia.
Tho Svet treats them as q direct and un-
provoked threat.
The GrdshdGnia urges Russia's war min
ister to consider whether the speech is con-
sonant with further arrangements to receive
Emperor William at Krasnoe-Szelo.
The Novoe VreDya holds that the words
of the emperor overstepped proper bounds.
and that they ought to be officially noticed.
HOW GERMANY LOOKS AT 1T.
Within official circles here the emperor's
dlvulgence caused no surprise. as adj
vices pointed to closer relations be-
tween the French aud Russian
foreign offices. Whatever may be the
czar's opinion of the value of a French
alliance. the czar advises his ENJOYS to cul-
tivate 1t. His uncle Nicholas left Paris last
evening after prolonged stay, during
which he responded to the assiduous court
ing Of M. Riebot, minister of foreign af-
fairs. and other officials, with eager COR
diality.
A PARTING COURTESY.
The grand dukes last act beforeleaving
was to wire effusive regrets to the admiral
ommandlng the French mediter-
ranean squadron over tho
death of Admiral Petit Proudo.
Some time ago the late admiral was a guest
on board a Russian war ship when the
grand duke toasted the navies of France
and Russia.
Another pregnant fact is Chancellor
Caprivi's announced design to place one Of
the two new army corps on the Russian
frontier. The emperor did not without
forethought say yesterday that IL obliged
TO draw the sword those who troubled the
peace would find German blows as heavy as
they were twenty years ago. The speeches
contained veiled but emphatic declara-
tion Of the solidity Of the drebund and the
vigilance of the chiefs against the COM
mon enemy.
THE ARMY BILL.
The committee nominated yesterday
on the army bill met to-day Gen.
Won Caprivi desires to hasten the passage
of the measure. Tho temper of the Reich
stag corresponds with the composition Of
the committee, and will harmonic with the
demands OF the government. .and the House
will accord the full credits asked and
even assent to fix the effective for Eve years.
The chancellor's appearance in the Reich
stag in the army debate enhanced the good
impression previously produced by him.
His adroitress In evading ticklish points is
concealed by an apparent frankness Of man.
ner and general bonhomie OF style which.
make his speeches pleasant even to his
opponents. He jokes with effect. For in
stance. yesterday he provoked the Reichstac
to bursts Of laughter by picturing soldiers
driven from their old habits
of love-making by assiduity in military ed
ucation. "You see some soldiers on the
streets of Berlin" he said, 'promenading
with their dear friends on Sunday, but
time fails them to cultivate those joys
during the week.
LOVE OF THE DEBATES IMPROVED.
The love of the debates has undoubtedly
improved In every section of the House.
The influence of Gen. Caprio's methods ars
perceptible. The speeches of the socialists
and friesseninge members are less embit-
tered and are listened to with attention and
q most marked increase of respect
The budget committee, which has charge
of the colonial estimates, has practically
approved them. The progress Of Maj. Wiss-
man, announced In kilograms which reached
the government yesterday evening, will ac-
ceerate the committees decisions. Mai.
Wissman reports the occupation of the
country from Lindi to Merkandi withouu
fighting, and the general submission Of the
Arab chiefs Of the region towards the Ro4
vouma river. Maj. Wissman is hopeful Of
securing an open route to Lake Nyaisa. His
arms will render safe the caravan routes to
to the mission stations.
GERMAN INVESTMENTS IN AFRICA.
Maj. Liebers' statement of the certainty
of splendid realizations from German
investment in East Africa will ASSIST in
securing the ultimate approval of the bill by
two-thirds of the whole House. He reports
that at Bagomojo there is an immense boom
in the ivory trade and plantation business,
and a general rush Of prosperity under
the German flag The prospective
supreme value of the territories
confirms the course Of the government in
refusing to concede English claims whereby
the Germans would be cut off from contact
with the Congo State Maj. Liebers, in
conference with the emperor, urged that In
the future Central Africa should belong to
Germany, if the existing lines Of the sphere
of German influence were maintained.
BISMARCK IRRITABLE.
Banker Sleichroder visited Prince Bis.
marck Thursday, returning to Berlin yes.
terday. He found the Prince we'll, but
irritable over press mistatements with
reference to his relations with the emperor.
with whom he maintains friendly relations.
The Socialist Association here is organ
izing a central strike union, in which every
trade in Germany will be represented. The
union is designed to counteract the en-
ployers' protection association now being
formed throughout the country.
A great convention of textile manufact
urers will meet in June to discuss the labor
troubles.
On Whitsunday a congress of railway
workers will be held in Magdeburg.
Chemnitz Strikers Resume.
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