The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-19
THE NATION CAST DOWN.

All Germany Realizes the Disgrace of
Defeating Bismarck.
copyright. 1881, New York Associated Press.
BERLIN, April 1s.--Prince Bismarck has
tactly consented to stand for re-ballot in
Geestemunde, and also consents to become
a candidate in the Lehe district, where he
is certain of return, With the exception of
the socialists, who are radiant over the poll
in favor of their man, no party is without a
share in the sense of humiliation resulting
from the election. Reports state that the
progressists on the rel ballot will vote for
Bismarck or abstain from voting. Half
repentent expressions from the opponents
of Bismarck are accompanied in several
papers with the suggestion that, now that
he had got lesson to tone his
pride, the electorate ought to
recognize his services to the
nation by giving him an overwhelming
majority. Satisfaction in court circles over
the check of the prince has been allayed by
the revelation of the strength of the social
lists. II is known that state officials active
ly lnterfered in the contest, especially in
the rural part of the constituency, using
the severest pressure against Bismarck. II
this had not been done Geestemunde would
not have been dishonored by an event which
is regretted throughout the country.
The emperor is credited with an inten-
tidn of dissolving the reichstag should Bis
narck succeed in forming a conservative
national liberal coalition against the gov
ernment. AS a general election, however,
would certainly imperil the seats of num-
Der of Bismarckians and greatly reinforce
the socialist part of the house, the emperor
may pause.
The reichstag continued the debate on
tho trades regulation bill. Minister Won
Berepsch opposed the socialist motion,
fixing tho maximum day, for women at
ed by securing for women pro-
longed rest hour during the working
day and q shorter day for adult males.
Progressive and socialist organs. however,
vigorously denounce the amendment that
workmen breaking contracts by leaving
work without due notice, etc, must pay in
demnitv based on the ratio of their salary.
There is no reciprocal clause providing for
the protection of workmen against unfair
treatment by employers. The papers say
this accentuates the antagonism between
capital and labor.
The ceremony of hailinR the new colors
of several regiments to the stats occurred
All the imperial family and many
notnbles were present. The en-
peror handed over the oolors to
various divisions, The men afterward
maSsed IN front OF the emperor ana he OK
prs saed confidence that the honor of the
German flag would ALWAYS be upheld. secur-
ing the safety of the fatherland and the
glory of the army.
According to Vienna ndvices, the old
scheme of an European zollv. rem, having
among its leading aims retaliation upon
American, French and Russian tariffs, will
shortly be the subject of conference ut
Vienna, to which Switzerland and Belgium
will send delegates. Officials here deny
all knowledge of any such negotiations and
it is stated that the Frankfort eaty, which
secures to France any tariff conceded to
Austria, Belgium or Switzerland blocks
Germany from entering such n union.
Emperor William interfered i'll quar-
rel between Prince Henry of Rouss, German
ambassador to Austria, and Herr Naoa-
resco. late Roumanian minister at Vienna.
His majesty expressed disapproval of tho
affront offered by the wife of the prince to
tho son of Nacarasco and advises the prince
to make reparation for the insult. Young
Vacaresco will marry April q, rich heir
ess. The king of Roumania will attend tho
wedding. Austrian archdukes, leading
diplomats and others of note made dem
onstrntion in honor of Vacaresco. This
WAS bitterly felt by the princess OF Rouss.
who ceased to give receptions.