The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-27
NAY DAY ON THE RHINE.
SOCIALISTS DIVIDE THE SENTI-
MENT AMONG THE TOILERs.

MENT AMONG THE TOILERS.
Troops to be Held in Readiness in All
the Populous Centers to Suppress
Observation-Disclosures to be Promptly
and Ruthlessly Suppressed - The
Army Review Postponed.
Copyright, 1890. by Nelo York associated Press i.
BERLIN, April 96.-The emperor has tel
egraphed instructions to Chancellor Won
Capriyi regarding the attitude of the au-
thorities throughout the country toward
that the attitude Of the authorities should
be concerted and consistent. The chancel-
lor presided at a meeting of the Prusssian
privy council last night, at which the en-
perors suggestions were considered. Re-
ports from the populous centres showed
that the authorities in some places were
preparing to suppress public demonstra-
tions by the use of soldiery. In other
places they were coofning themselves to
issuing warnings against excesses. Chan
cellor Won Caprivi made arrange
ments TO secure unity of action
between the various authorities. Although
it is expected IN official circles that the day
will pass over quietly, every precaution
will be taken for prompt and ruthless sup
preston of disorder. Troops will be kept
within their barracks in order TO avoid COL
lission with those taking part in the cele-
brations; but they will be ready to act if
required.
RETURN OF THE EMPEROR.
The emperor win return to Berlin on
April 30. 1t was his intention to hold a
grand spring review of the army on May
day, but this has been postponed until May
%, with a view not to provoke the work
men. The aocialist leaders here continue
in their efforts TO influence the men
against a suspension of work. Babel,
Liebknecht, and Singer, through the
central committee of the party, are actively
operating to prevent its manifestations, and
nothing like an unanimous demonstration
throughout Germany is now possible. Large
numbers of workingmen are found every
where who differ With those desiring TO
make a demonstration. The tendency
among the workingmen in Berlin is to work
half a day on May |. All tue beer houses
and res ,aurants having space have been en-
gagged for celebrations on the evening OF
May /, at which the police, if the socialist
law is enforced, will be kept lively.
HOW VARIOUS TOWNS STAND.
The workingmen's societies at Chemnitz
have voted against taking part in the de-
monstrations.
The Silesian miners have decided to work
as usual.
In Saar and Baden the day will be OBJ
served as half holiday.
On the other hand, the socialists of
Hamburg, Altona, Leipzig, aud Frankfort
persist III organizing demonstrations.
A mass meeting of Hamburg workmen
held to-day considered proclsmations Issued
by tho public companies and leading firms,
declaring that absentees on May viii be
dismissed. Those present at the meeting
unanimously resented the proclamation
and decided to take a holiday, pledging
themselves TO support any of the men who
suffer through the employers edict. As the
police of Hamburg prohibit public meet
ings, the trades have arranged for excur-
sions aud rural sports, where free vent will
be given Ito ideas regarding an eight-hour
work day.
MORE THAN THEY WANT.
A number of firms here and in other
centers are joining action in giving their
men the option of holiday on condition
that they will not resume work until May
3. The offer has been a decided check to
many who rre inclined to take only May
day for holiday.
The consistory of the Protestant church
in Prussia has sent circulars to pastors in.
structing them to preach against socialism
on busstag, April 3d.
The labor agitation apart from May day
becomes more and more threatening. The
papers opposed to the social reforms Of the
emperor can point to the growth of excite
ment among the workingmen since the
publication Of the imperial rescripts.
AS the moment for the emperor's journey
to Bremen approached, the employees of the
railway on which he was to travel struck
for higher wages. Men from other lines
had to work the trains.
The strikes that have taken place here
this week include the shoemakers, stone
layers, coopers. screw makers, furniture
poishers, draymen and box makers.
Preparations for strikes are be-
ing made by the carpenters, tin
smiths, locksmiths, painters, machinists,
coppersmiths and number of minor
trades.
THE MANIA UNIVERSAL.
Reports from Frankfort, Breslau, Elber-
field and Hamburg show that the strike ma
MIA is universal The government of SAKE
Weimar has been obliged TO suspend build
ing operations owing to o strike of the
building trades in the duchy.
An ominous feature of the shoemakers'
strike has been the issue of violent mani
1esto IN Wnlcn bne eAisbln8 social order is
denounced. The emperor's rescripts are
attacked as useless. Workmen as the domi-
nant force, the manifesto says, ought to
overturn and renovate society.
An evangelical congress will meet here
May 29 to discuss the strikes, protection Of
workmen, housing Of workmen and the
position of christian socialists toward the
democratic host. The pastors and Protes-
tant members of the Reichstag will take
part in the congress.
Prince Bismarck is expected in Berlin on
Friday to meet Chancellor Won Caprivi on
business relating to the chancellory. Count
Herbert Bismarck, while disclaiming any
knowledge of his fathers intentions, ex-
presses belief that he will remain in quiet
at Friedrichsruhe.