The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-06
GERMAN POLITICS.
The Changes Bismarek's Resig-
nation viii Work.
COLONIES AND EXPLORATIONS.
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Bexxas, April s-Ths events OF the past
week hare acceutuatsd sven more than fhs
resignation al the chancellor the new era
fhas IL opening In German history.
untlI the actual departure Of Bismarck,
The pubiie was 10th to believe that the
emperor wss In earnest In parting with the
old prince.
Hsncelorth Bismarck;s attention wiz be
divided between Freiderschsruhe. repre-
sentsng the grsnder ediice Of German
unity. and Berlin.
II 10 impossible that the emperor could
hsye hem disafFected spectator Of the un-
ending tributes Of admiration and respect
flsat poured IN upon his discarded minis
Ger. The public sfiii decline 20 believe that
the retirement u Bismarck - final. IL being
urged that he IL By Eve years Glsdstonss
junior. and may still count upon . decade
Of activity.
Carteiisrs offered TO resign two seats in
the reichstsg In favor OF Bismarck and
Count Herbert Bismarck. but IL Is certain
that the ex-chancellor and his son will not
accept them present
The emperor, having declared that be
for and against him. viii be likely TO dlsre-
seek assistance from the LibcraI-Cle
81 coalition.
Thus Bismarck, even in re-entering the
reichstAg. might seem " Be in the usual
position OF nominal II not the actual leader
OF the orposition.
Dr. windihorst claims that three indies
pensabis concessions are necessary In re-
turn for his support Of the government:
the return of ali religious orders. religious
teaching in the schools and the removal of
the discretionary revocsbie character from
al concessions made 10 the Catholic party.
The censrists are well aware Of the strength
Of their position and intend 20 derive every
possible advantage therefrom. According
10 the National zesfssy. the new military
bill provides for permanent increase OF
5000 o0o marks IN annual expenditures.
For the moment colonial affairs ever
shadow politics.
vondsrheght. financial hacker OF the last
African company. recently declared BIS
marks departure sign Of new and ener-
eesic colonial policy.
sEkxAx EXPLORATION.
Rsichsrt. the explorer. in q lecture,
showed that IL Is vi the utmost importance
To secure possession Of Tobaro, which
place h further inland than MpwapvA
This and the strengthening OF the treaty
footing tn the German sphere, appear,
from inquiry in the most reliable quarters,
tn Be The sole objects OF the Enirl- Wixs-
mann expedition Emin has advised the
conclusion Of the treaty with Bivana-Heri,
ia order THAI his assistance may be secured
In advance Of the Germans The exact
scope Of the expedition Is not yet knswn.
But Il h csrtain. however. that the en-
peror viii decline 10 consent 10 the adop-
ton Of any colonial policy antagonistic 10
England. During the visit Of the Prince OF
Wales, the emperor did every thing possi-
HE 10 show the vsius he attached 70 The
close friendships between the two nations.
The cmpsror's solicituds regarding tho
army IL further shown In an imperial order
published today 10 the effect that in view
OF its completeness, the reserve infantry
military oihcers systsm hitherto pursued
which provides that officers must come
from ranks Of nobility. must be extended
10 include thoss noble By character. In
order that tina sons OF honorable middle
class families may hold appointments i'm
the army. The same rule also applies 10
eivil service.
The emperor further disapprovcs the
holding OF commissions being dependent
upon the private income of aspirants. aud
therefore DEGREES that their pay shall be
increased. AT much length he enloins the
commanders 10 set the exampls Of self.
sacrifice 20 officers. and check indulgences
In unnecessary Injuries the habit of max
ing costly presents and giving frequent
banquets, etc.
In conclusion the emperor desires lists of
aspirants 10 be submitted 10 him. together
with names Of officers who do not conform
TO the rules prescribing simpler life.
The Hssras Aateigsr publishes q series
OF articles which are supposed To be
directly inspired by the emperor. ON social
politics and reforms. go far mo- definite
projects are mentioned with a tendency to-
ward legislation for the regulation OF the
working dag and wage questions.
The pentch bank Is about To issue shares
IN anew Germsn-American trust company.
10 promote and protect investments In
American stocks.
Emperor Williams decree relative to the
army Il understood 10 be directed against
TIE erciusiveness Of certain officers. and
has made great impression, especially as
TIE wording conveys an apparent intention
iaexolade Jews
rns GERMANS IN EaYrr.