New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-27
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orn.n ~ England and the GERMAN Emperor ao
narmstadt must he treated, II seems, as poutlcal
.vent. Il is natural that Germany should take
that yiew II is not quite clear why 1t should
he pressed in England. 1t has, nevertheless, been
discussed in much the same tone as are meetings
h.twaen Soyerecns of Continental Powers, or as
If the Queen and the Emperor were in similar
positions with respect to business of state. An
English journal which has, or once had, eXcep-
tiopal sources of knowledge in such matters, says
when the German Emperor travels to Darn
stadt to see the Queen of England, 1t is idle to
suppose that we witnessing nothing more than
display of the affection of a dutlful grandson
And then follows the amazing remark that tie
Importance of this interview must be measured
by the Importance which the Emperor himself
attaches TO it. Well, the Queen is parsonage
not without influence but it is difficult to believe
that she intends now for the first time during
her reign to attempt 10 assert her personal
authority or to commit this country TO entangling
alliances abroad. When Continental Sovcreigns
meet for business, their Ministers with them;
but Lord Salisbury is not in attendance on the
Queen, nor is General Won Caprivi on the spot
10 take orders from the Emperor. Much is made
of the fact if it be fact that the British squadron
will Cooperate in the German naval manoeuvres.
That, says the same journal. will serve as
formal announcement to the world at large OF
an understanding between Germany and England
closer and more cordial than has existed at some
recent period.
If you look in English Ministerial organs for
confirmation of these startling views, YOU Will
find none beyond some rather strong euogy on
the German Emperor. Lord Salisbury, however
has long been supposed desrous, and rightly de-
sirous, to lend the moral support of England TO
that league of peace which Prince Bismarck
founded and maintained The Radicals In the
House of Commons accused him Of having prom
ised to send an English feet TO protect Italy IN
case of war between Italy and France. 1t is
certain that there was no promise, and could be
none; but those rumors will now revive, and
questions may be put in the House about the
Queen. Ministers will not answer them, but
neither will they deny that, with or without the
Queens help, some effort is making TO draw the
two countries closer.
From the seclusion of Friedrichsruhe have come
ominous rumOrs this week that Prince Bismarck
means to emerge almost at once from his retire
ment. These rumors started with the Ham,
burger Nachrichten,' and gained reader belief
because the editor of that paper had lately dined
with Prince Bismarck. He responsible for
the statement that the late Chancellor would soon
make his appearance in the Prussan Upper House,
time he would keep up his connection with the
press, and that whoever supposed that the Prince
was likely TO remain passive spectator of events
was mistaken. Now, all this taken to signify
that Prince Bismarck disposed to lead the
opposition to his successor. The Radical jour
nails jumped at this notion, and Berlin was for
some days in cOmmotOn. Never before had such
a thing been heard of, nor had any German Min
lister been known on leaving office to attack the
Government which lie had formerly supported.
What such step would mean in Prince Bisnarck's
case was clearly SEEN 1t would that he
had resolved TO have it out with the Emperor
who had dismissed him. In such CONSERVATION
were the Impcrialists that story gained currency
that the Emperor going to Friedrichsruhc TO
compel Prince Bismarck to surrender certain
promising documents in the Imperial handwriting.
These documents, if you believe this rumor, related
to nothing less than the succession 10 the Ger.
man throne at the time when a project Of pass
ing the late Emperor supposed 10 be
entertained. 1t is not necessary TO vouch for
any part Of any of these singular stories. Those.
however, who consider that Prince Bismarck
will yet square accounts with his former master
have something TO go upon Never vet the
Iron Chancellor known TO forget any wrong done
him. He broods at FREDERICKSBURG the great
est of all the wrongs he has ever had TO endure
II were not rash 10 predict that in his own
way, at his own time, and with due regard 10
the interests of that Germany which he created.
Prince Bismarck will tell the whole truth about
his dismissal Nor will any one be far wrong
who supposes that even now the Prince frees
his mind in talk, and that such words as in
gratitude and intrigue have passed his lips They
do not relate to General Won Caprivi. The Prince
has no occasion to nourish any rancor against his
nominal successor. That simple-minded soldier
win everything TO learn in his new business.
mas been treated kindly Nor did even his sngu-
Lar speeches of last week provoke any explosion
vi anger, or perhaps rouse any other feeling than
ore OF slightly contemptuous good-nature toward
their author
ihere Is 10 sign that General Won Caprivi has !
ye1 maze an impression abroad, or that any |
european Cabinet knows which way the wind is !
blowing In Germany. The Emperor is not, says
one experienced diplomatist, a weathercock, but
ne is capable of ordering the weathercock 10 be |
nAeu toward any quarter that suits him.
Preparations for the expected disturbances on |
May on the Continent are general and elaborate
vSnhs' II not alarmed, is anxious. Troops are
moving INTO the Capital. and the Government has
ihIormed The railways that all rolling stock may
DC "ahted ior military purposes. The riotng at
hnia' III "aiicia, was serious Labor troubles
ana hatred OF the Jews were the two chief causes
~ onered striking commentary on the speech
OF Count Iaafe, the Austrian Minister of the In
terror, the day before Count Tsafe expressed
tne opinion In the Reichsrath that it was better
prandy-shops should be sacked than that
people should he shot dead. No Minister ever
"ade less Judcious remark at a
more unhappy moment Austria is seeth-
Ing with the spirit of disorder The
number Of strikes Throughout the Empire is com
pnted at 300. Vienna alone can boast Of 100.
Nor do Governments, in spite of Count Taafc.
either there or elsewhere, seem disposed to trihe.
faris is arming. General Saussier the able and
determined Military Governor of that capital does
not think himself strong enough with the 10000
s1 ~eh who compose the garrison of Paris and
'efsailles together and eight regiments of cavalry