The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-06
A NEW ERA In GERMANY.
THE PEOPLE GRADUALLY REALIz-
ING THE TRUTH.

4AS ETlAlCS tslO ais oOu OueTeQ o9dbS
in the Reichstag by the Carteller
Party.
Copyright, 1890. by Ne1o York associated Press.)
BERLIN, April 5.-The events Of the week
have accumulated even more than the resig-
nation Of the chancellor the new era that is
opening in German history. Until bis
actual departure the public was 10th to be-
lieve that the emperor was in earnest in
parting with Prince Bismarck. Doubt Is
no longer possible, aud apathy has yielded
to an UNIV onted desire to do homage to the
departing statesman. Henceforth atten-
ton will be divided between two
theaters Friedrichsrube, representing
the grandeur of the edihce OF Ger
man unity, and Berlin. the center
of the new and untried regime 1t is i'm
possible that the emperor could have been
an Unaffected spectator of the unending
tribute of admiration and respect that
poured in upon his discarded miuister. 1t
is reported to-day that he has again refused
to consent to the publication of Prince Bis
marck's letter of resignation
STILL LOOKING FOR HIS RETURN.
The public still declines to believe that
the retirement Of Prince Bismarck is final,
it being urged that he is by five years the
junior OF Mr.. Gladstone, and may still
count upon decade of activity.
The cartellerS have offered to resign two
seats IN the Rsichstag in favor of Prince
Bismarck and Count Herbert Bismarck,
but it is certain that the ex-chancellor
and his son will not accept them at
present, whatever they may do at a later
time. The Emperor having declared that
he will recognize only two parties. those for
and against him, will be likely to disregard
conventional party divisions and to seek tho
assistance of the liberal-cerical coalition.
Thus Prince Bismarck, In the event of his re-
entering the Reichstag, might seem TO be in
the unusual position of the nominal, IL not
actual, leader of the opposition.
AWAITED WITH INTEREST.
The opening of the Rsichstag and royal
speech are awaited with the keenest inter
est. In view of the certainty of the redis-
tributlon of the parties the preparation of
the new military and colonial measures will
probably be delayed until the beginning
of May.
Herr Richter is expected to resign from
the liberal COMMITTEES in the Reichstag as he
has already done from the liberal commit
tee Of the diet, his personality blocking the
mutual approach of the liberal groups.
DR.. Windthorst claims three indispensable
concessions in return for bis support OF the
government-the return of oil religious
orders, religious teaching in the
schools, aud the removal of discretionary
reyocable character from all concessions
made to the Catholic party. The centrists
are well aware OF the strength of of their
position, and intend TO derive every pos
sible advantage therefrom.
According t. the National Zeitung the
new military bill provides for permanent
increase of Is, 100000 marks in the annual
expenditures.
For the moment colonial affairs are over
shadowed by home politics. Herr Won der
Heydt, the financial hacker of tho East
Africa company, recently declared in the
Wochenbtntt that Prince Bsmarcks do
parture was the sign of a new and an ener-
getic colonial policy.
ENCROACHMENTs IN AFRICA.
Herr Refichardt, the explorer, in lect-
ure showed that it is of the utmost import
ance to secure possession of Tabora, which
place is further inland than Mpah waw in
the direction of Lake Tanjaeka and Victoria
NyanZa. This and the strengthening of the
treaty footing in the German sphere of in
terest appear from inquiry in the most re-
liable quarters to be the sole objects
Of the Il min Weissman expedi-
ten. Enin has advised the conclusion
of treaty of peace with Bwanaheri, IN
advance for the Germans. The talk of the
recapture of Wadelai is based upon mere
surmise. The exact scope of the expedi.
tion will not be known until the bill of sup
plies is before the Reichstag.
What is certain, however, is that the en-
peror will decline to consent TO the adop-
tion of any colonial policy antagonistic to
Of tho Prneo ' of Wales Wa SSsn' tSe emperOr ersr
did everything possible to show the value
he attached to close friendship between
the two nations. Another guarantee in this
direction is found in the composition of the
colonial department of the foreign office
under DR.. Krouel, who is known through
his connection with tne Samoan conference,
and who is aided by an efficient staff of
specialists. ell of whom are personally
acquainted with the extent and character
of the British colonies.
soLIcITUDE FOR THE ARMY.
The emperor's solictude regarding the
army IS further shown in an imperial or
der published to-day. to the effect that, in
view OF its incompleteness. The reserve in
fantry military officers system hitherto
pursued, which provides that officers must
come from the ranks Of the nobility, must
be extended to include those noble by
character, in order that the sons Of honor
able middle class families may hold ap-
pOlntnbuts al Uue army. ne same rule
will also apply TO the civil service. The
emperor further disapproves the holding
of commissions being dependent on the pri-
vate income of aspirants He therefore de-
crees that the pay Of officers of the rifles,
foot artillery and pioneers shall be increased
by As marks monthly, that of the officers OF
the field artillery By 75 marks, and that of
officers of cavalry by $50 marks.
LUXURIOUS LIVING FORBIDDEN.
At much length he enjsins commanders
to set an example OF eelf-sacrifice to the
officers, to checIzindulgence in unnecessary
luxuries, the habit of making costly presents
and giving frequent banquets, etc. 1t is
the emperor's pleasure that only command
ing generals shull be expected to
entertain. 1t must not occur
that staff officers who have
done good service shall feel anxiety
about facing the sacrifices which might
seem incumbent upon them if they held
commands In conclusion, the
emperor desires that the list Of aspirants
shall be submitted to him. together with
the names of officers who do not conform to
the rule prescribing a simple mode
of hfe. He declares that hab-
its OF luxury must be seriously
and firmly opposed, and he intends to
large extent to judge Of the capacity OF
officers by this standard. The emperor has
also issued regulations looking TO the sup
preston Of dueling in the army.