New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-25


,rmor that il is seeking Russian alliance. Gen
e,aI von Caprivi whose share in public business
.eems enlarcinc has written a letter to the Relchs
,,g saving that the League of Tcace will he pre-
served Yes: but the question is not whether
that league will be dissolved. but whether Russia
will be admitted to il, and on what terms That
is what dipomatists imagine the German and
Russian Emperors will discuss when they presently
meet at krasnoe Selo
France meantime has settled one Of its long
standing controversies with England, and has
agreed. though on hard terms, TO the conversion
of the Egyptian debt.
The letter from General Boulangcr, requesting
his committee to dissolve, at first thought a
hoax 1t did not occur to serious Frenchmen that
General Boulangcr might end his career by An
act OF sense. But the letter genuine, the
committee duly dissolved, and General Boulangers
name disappears from political literature.
NJ Carnot has begun another Presidential
progress, visiting Avignon Montpelier and other
places His reception everywhere is cordial, often
enthusiastic. Again the voice of a Catholic Arch
bishop is heard, assuring the President of his
respect for the authority of the Republic. Mont
pellier is witnessing the sixth centenary ceebra-
ton of its University with President instead of
King as its chief guest. and with sister
The one thing most remarkable about all tho
recent declarations attributed to Prince Bismarck
is his silence respecting his dismissal by the
Emperor. lie avoids that subject, and thinks
the time to speak out has not yet come His
nearest approach TO an explanation was TO
Russian journalist who asked what the causes
of his dismissal There are none, replied the
Prince His Majesty wishes 10 he his own
Pcrh nj IN added
20 that.
Prince Bismarck drew the veil further aside in
narrating his talk with the Gar, who. with ref
erence to the assurances given TO the Gar last
wear touching the German policy toward Russia,
asked the Chancellor whether he were sure of his
own position lie answered: Sire, | abso-
lutey sure Of the unlimited confidence of my
master. and am persuaded that shall remain al
my post until the end of my days, if the weigh,
Of years does not destroy my health and strength.
And suddenly adds he in few months
my confident assurance turned out deuslon
This fact has greatly embittered my feelings
That is authentic. The Prince. however, pre-
fers talking past events on the present poltl-
cal relations between Germany and other coun-
tries On both of these subjects he Is copious and
instructive He has given a French journalist
singularly emphatic assurances Of Germany's wish
for peace:
Germany will never-mark my words, never
attack France She will never provoke France 20
attack her. She will never, directly nor in-
directly, seek out pretext for var
lie proceeds to explain that Germany is
ganized for defence, not for aggression. The Ger
man people are equally peaceful and patriotic de-
voted TO industry and averse to war. Our
Fatherland is complete. There is nothing we
IN kc fron ri ho int rif,
of France, like that of Austria, as a European
necessity. My being in out of Office is no
matter On that point OF peace all Germans are
OF one mind
Those are comforting words. True Prince Bis
marck is out of Office; but his ideas, his policy
and his will are all still dominant in Germany.
Two rather striking declarations about Socialism
have been heard in these last few days, one from
Lord Salisbury and one from Mr.. Burt, VI. F., the
English delegate TO the International Miners Con
ference in Belgium. What Lord Salisbury said
was said in the House of Lords in reply 20 Lord
Wemyss politician of more gifts than judgment.
Lord Wemyss made alarmist speech, and Lord
Salisbury made light of Lord Wemysss alarms
He forgot for his usual pessmism, and
thought Socialism a temporary phase Of agitation,
most Of il mere words. TO which the public are
listening with indifference. But hc is for dealing
with social evils Mr. Burt gave his fellow-mineri
much good advice. lie discouraged legislative
interference in behalf of full-grown men, and ad-
vised them 10 prefer arbitration TO strikes, but
10 preserve the right Of combination for use when
all else failed He would have no violence. This
if not original, is the language Of sense, and IS
too seldom heard on such occasions.
Prince Bismarck, too, has been talking on labor
questions reminding the artisan that the existence
dem pmDlONerS. H.
ployers were beginning 10 show signs Of discomfort
more serious than that Of the workmen.
Mr.. Stanley kept the London Chamber of Com
merce waiting fifty minutes tor dinner on Wednes-
night, and offered no excuse. 1t is understood
that the dinncr-hour in Central Africa was subject
10 variations. lie made them speech which made
up for his want of punctuality, a stirring appeal
10 British patriotism and 10 British pockets. lie
warned the patriot that the German was getting
the start Of him in Africa, and told the owner OF
the pocket that Congo shares were paying 100
per cent 10 the Bclgians, profit which might all
have gone into the Bank Of England had England
but listened 70 Mr. Stanley some wears since
Among the honors which fall thick upon him the
degree of LII. d. from Cambridge is one of the
highest.
Lord Salisbury has thought il nccdful 10 reply
70 Mr.. Stanley TO dispel the alarm which the
travellers strong assertions and gloomy forebod-
ings have occasiOned England is surrendering
Africa: crcd Mr.. Stanley. no. replies Lord
Salisbury, we have not surrendered anything.
Negotiations with Germany are proceeding but
Mr. Stanley. says tie Foreign Minister smilingly,
Is not pefiLd thc scenes. lou must not suppose
that he is, nor give way 10 panic Dismiss the
ilus'rious travellers dark insinuaions. cries Lord
Salisbury, who promises that the interests Of the
British East Africa Company shall not be forgot.
ten. Whether, however, the English Government
shall annex African territory or not must depend
on whether Parliament and the country wish il
annexed. On this the Prime Minister is clear
Yet he admits that at this moment the Foreign
Once is more engaged with Africa than with any
part Of the civilized world
There is disposition among Radicals of the