New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-12
BIsMARCK'S CANDIDACY.
AN ABSORBING TOPIC IN GERMAN POLITICS.
SPECULATION ON HIS COURSE IN THE REIcHs'
rAG-RussIA's MAssINe OF TROOPS
TIE ADMISSION OF AMERICAN


rAe-RussIA's MAssINe OF TROOPS
TIE ADMISSION OF AMERICAN
PORK NOT YET AGREED TO-
Copyright. 1891 Bs the Neo York AssOeta'sd Press
Berlin Aprii 1.-THE electoral contest at Geeste-
lnunde, where Prince Bismarck's candidacy for inc
Reichstag is opposed by candidates belonging 70 ,ie
Socialist and Propessist parties, has assumed ule
proportions Of a great political event. The enu'e
interest Of the country centres in the result OF next
wcdnesday,when the polling will take place riinoo
Bismarck has definitely accepted the candicature o
uhe assurance that he win receive uiu"pnan'
majority. This result doubtful While eoai.ioh
between the Guelphs Catholics and Prosress' parties
appeared probable. Before DR.. Windthorst, the
clerical leader died. he advised such combination as
the best chance TO defeat old fce but the Catocs
now refuse TO support the Progessst candoaIe' Inc
peasant vote will be given splidiy to Prince D.sn
as the champion OF agricultural interests besnes ms
be,nr the greatest living German. comoins"on %
tween the socialists and Progresses might chec1 .he
rsvn ~ the Prince on the first vote; but rs the Gay
n The election nears the prospects OF such coshton
become less.
WHAT WILL HE DO IN THE RE1cHsTAof
Accounting Prince Bismarck's temperance IN inc
ReichstsS as certain, everybody asks what MS nno ~
action viii be when there He himself sus'os "''' '
will only mt in the House II political occurrences 10
auire his Intervention Count Herbert bsmsscA' ".o
has been IN Berlin since Tuesday has told some OF ms
friends that the course Of events seemed nse to hasen
his fathers presence in the Reichstas Inc pesS@''
views Of the foreign situation published py Vhe ns
MARKHAM press generally conclude with URIC sueses'o
that the Princes continued absence rom poi.o' "
baA for the country There is no doubt that tne 10
neuaI NJ the European crisis is the motive Oh frince
Bismarck's resuming leading role.
SENTIMENTS OF THE PRESS.
Professor Debruch, eminent Free Conservsu'o'
m an article in the "Preus scse Jahrbucher'" pre-
rnRA
Either the ex -Chancellor he will overtur u'o
Government in order to get power, or no Will w
crushed and end his life in gloom and shame
The aHamburger Nachrichten' denies that IL is V,o
Intention of the Prince to offer any vohemen' opp
tion to the Emperor's foreign policy but proceeoe
a. - snthor.ative views on the situation abroad, the
aNschrehtenn discloses that the Princes IDEAS arc
directly opposed to the policy OF the Government.
POSSIBILITY OF A GREAT BISMARCklAN "inooi.
In discussing the question as to whether pnnce
Bismarck will Try to form great party. inc .uosen
wsrtD publishes letter OF the Prince 10 oeoreo "i
of Msrburc IN which he says: Though desire 10 soo
formed a great homogeneous Parliamentary majority
fear Il is vain wish. 1t WILDE as difficult 10 rcDe
"A IN the sutnre as found 1t in the past Ihese eA
pressoos clearly denote intention to attempt 10
construct q potent Parliamentary group
TO MAKE TROUBLE ON ELECTION DAY.
The Hamburg Socialists threaten to make rio'ous
demonstration in Geestemunde on the day Sof INC
voting They will send contngents for the purpose Vi
making a lively time. The Berlin Central oohlni'Veo
has voted 500 marks to aid the local SOCIALIST COM
mit,ee The local authorities have been warneo ny
the Government to preserve the peace
TIVE IMPERIAL GAME OF CHECKERS
1-ba neaceahle tenor of Emperor Francis Joeephe
sneech opening the Reichsrath added Armness 70 he
ponrxe here to-day. Nobody expected Imperial rshA
ness On the secret game now being played saVeSo"
themselves not knowing what the next move VIII be-
RUSSIAN MOVEMENTS ON THE FRONTIER
Exact details concerning the Russian movements oh
the frontier prove that the increase OF troops along e
cauc,an tr,ntier amounts to twelve battalions The
aposts commenting upon the GovernmentihspirSu
neaca statements compares them with the rough as
surances of a doctor watching pauent IN d SIGN ruo
and DESTROYS Of stopping inquiries oy saying an "
Going WELL The "Pohtasche Correspondent Vi
Vienna announces that the St. Petersburg Government
u ooouire ALI the Southern Russia railways so as TO
form direct line from the Black Sea to the Baiuc'
The plan is Of great strategic importance.
AMERICAN PORK AND CATTLE
The report of the abolition Of the restrictions against
American pork Is entirely premature Inc uu'n VI
,ha matter Is that the Government viii not Withdraw
St,ct,ons until the new measures under the law Oh
March q are -pdt into efficient operation. ProoaoY
i've swine viii be admitted first, following inc
precedent of live cattle Concerning pork IL Is 0er
tainly irregular that the most extreme INGENIOUS u
proof be demanded in regard to the conoiuoh VI .ue
amercan product while nothing is done to test the
r.n.n ., the homer raised hog. The schleswig pig,
s,a,e y, Iarpey slaughtered in Hamburg deserves
NJ. rnicroseopic examination but does not get ~
T%e innortation of American cattle grows apacs,
American dealers seem only now 70 DC Wekns uP -, ~
the TACT that the restrictions raised ag3nst Sne e
;mnorts came from one or firms, while the Others
inpOhsSS The trade Is certain, and if IT develops
in fine same ratio every month IL VAL son a Sas
enormons proportions. The official Hamburg neuIes
show that the importatiOns were IN January LA nea
gaErrerv Ar March 811. The first arIlvais ~
t,.emen tbs week amounted 10 total OF 4oO heeu,
iJithcrto Hamburg has held the trade. Inc papers
hail the advent OF the American cattle WIN saOisiao
ton. . .o,,r,,rs
WILLIAM AND HIS LABOR SCHEMES
The Reichstag hos resumed the dse1sSon OF iaoor
veforms. The socialists Frohme and Bebel have re-
nered their accusations that the Emperors projects
tovor masters at the expense Of men. The Eelchs-
anzcgern saws that the Emperor hoped mat tne ose
wld seriously back his project, so as 10 eaoIc SS
reforms 10 come into force this year. he chafriheu
10 find that the delays Of procedure are SO graz a
there will be no chance to apply the la" peloIo 'an
uary next - s,,
EMPRESS FREDERICK 10 OPEN THE ART SHOW
Empress Frederick hos agreed to open the inter
national Art Exhibition. Despite the Paris incident
several leading French artists will send STUDIES 10 the
exhibition. ...,
AN IMPERIAL VISIT TO ALSACELoRRAlhE'
The Emperor viii 50 to Alsace-Lorraine at inc emu
OF the month. He viii make tour OF the fortresses'
, The prefecture Of Metz is preparing to give hun
reception.
FIRED cg By BAND OF OUTLAWS.
m rouix April ia dispatch from Eagle Pass.