Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
FRANCE IS BOTHERED
azav.
Over the Treatment Extended
to Her Ambassador by
Caprivi and William.
BOTH COOL TO FRENCHMEN.
Preparing for the Great Strike of
Coal Miners in Belgium.
OPPOSED TO FOREIGN WORKINGMEN
Twenty-Five Poles Are Fatally Wounded by
German LabOrerS.
BOTH COOL To FRENCHMEN.
OPPOSED TO FOREIGN WORKIkGMEN
THE NEWLY BUILT CHILEAN CRUISERS

PARIS, April I'm. Herbette, the
French Ambassador to Germany, has sent
to NJ. Ribot, French Minister of Foreign
Affairs, a dispatch full of misgivings as to
the nature of the Ambassadors relations
with the Berlin Foreign Office. N. Her
bette SAYS that Chancellor Won Caprivi
treats him with formal politeness, while the
German Emperor, who was formerly invari-
ably affable in his manner, now speaks curt
", and has shown positive i'll humor toward
Frenchmeu whom NJ. Herbette had intro
duced at receptions, The news causes in
creased anxiety in Government circles here.
Hitherto, NJ. Herbette's own reports, as
well as other Official information from Ber-
lin have shown that NJ. Herbette was persona
grata with Emperor William, and that the
Ambassador was on the most amcable per-
sonal terms with the chiefs of the Berlin
Foreign Office. Nothing has occurred be-
tween the Ambassador and NJ. Ribot to in
dicate that the intention of the German
Government was to increase the tension of
relations already sufficiently strained. If
the French Government ascertains that the
Kaiser's altered attitude toward NJ. Herbette
ment received by Empress Frederick in
Paris his early recall is certain So far as
known in official circles the Kaiser exon
Grated NJ. Herbette from all blame in the
matter, while NJ. Ribot considered the con-
duct OF the Ambassador iu relation to the
Paris incident to have been absolutely cor
rect.
The Coming Strike in Belgium.
Tho laadare Of +ba raoa,,+ ,,,na-e, oo,oro.-
are arranging to appoint general strike ex-
ecutiye, composed equally ofrepresentatives
ofFrench, English, German and Belgian
miners. The executive will meet in Brussels
if the Government permits, during the COM
ing general strike in Belgium. Telegrams
received tonight from the German delegates
announce that the conference of miners at
bochum, on receiving 4 report of the action of
the Paris congress, decided that in the event OF
a strike in Belgium unless German coleries
engage not to furnish Belgium with COAL the
German miners should also strike. The Eng
llsh delegates also guarantee to stop the export
OF coal. IL the new system of drawing upon
coal in America weakenS their position In the
struggle with the masters the executive Will
onen communications with American unions.
The strike agitations in America are watched
with keener interest, as having probable
bearing upon European strikes.
The Socialist groups are Quarreling over tn
programme for May dav. 1t is proposed by
one section to march 10 the Palais Bourbon
and present demand for a work day of eight
hours This proposition is opposed by TIE
leading section, headed by Allemane on the
ground that the Government will listen politel
enough, but will practically ignore their r.
queS s. The Government will permit greater
freedom during the coming demonstration,
3lluNlng the Organizing Committee the broad
est kind Of a programme.
The New Chilean Cruisers.
In accordance with the opinions of legal
advisers of the foreign office, the Chilean
cruisers built in France will be handed to the
Government of Balmaceda under stipulation
thar no French crews shall be engaged. and
that the only assistance the vessels shall get in
france Will be permission to coal and complete
such equipments as are necessary TO enable
them TO reach Chile. The cruiser Presidente
Pinto will be completed IN May. The Ezra
zurlz is nearly ready. A British crew, engaged
chiefly to strengthen the Chilean marines is
already here under Colonel Villagrin.
A series of experiments with quick fire
guns has been masle at Canet's factory at
Eavre in the presence OF French officers
Russian commission headed by Colonel
Sanatsky, and the Danish General Linneman
in an interview General I.inneman said that a
large gun was fred times in - seconds
while another of heavier caliber was dis
charged times IN 81 seconds. The results of
the CNneriments, he added, Justify the belief
that French factories can successfully COM
pete with any ordnance factories IN the world
Gussip Of the French Capital.
FIFTY thousand francs has recently been
given to the American charity fund. The
prevalent notion that there are no poor Amer
leans in Paris is 4 thorough mistake The
management of the fund last year devoted
l7U.OOO francs to sending penniless American
citizens home.
General King, the United States Consul Gen.
eral here, Is slowly recovering from long and |
severe attack of al eye affection, whicn has |
real!y.lnterfered with his official work
Baron GuStave ROthschild has returned
from Algeria in precarIouS health. 1t is stated |
that IN recent years he has lost 200 O00 0GO francs
IN specula;ions. lie still has large fortune.
lie has retired from the bank with which he |
was connected OF his own accord and has been |
replaced by his son-in-iw, NJ. Lambert If hs |
had not retired Baron AlphOnse Roth~child in |
tended TO wind up the business OF the present |
iirm and start on 4 new basis |
Thomas B. Reed, eX-Speaker of the American |
House of Repre- eDtatves. passed through |
Paris without seeing anybody. he did not |
even cali at the United States Legation He 1
spent Only lew hours IN the city. He is now |
in Italy. |