The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-31
NEWS FROM GERMANY
.yr GERMANS INTEND TO MAKE a
ANN snow AT TIE WORLD'S FAIR.

ar,rd Duke vladimir on tho Understand
Ing uctwc-n Russia aud Frnnce-Bis-
.r,k san Very Populnr-lIis Health
=. Not Good-The Grain Crisis Continues
"A Hi. Row Over a Clowns Joke-Tom
,un,n Fiecs from Angry Mob.
nyr,iS, Aug. THE preparations for tax
II, mart in the Worlds Fair at Chicago are
h.inr entered upon hero with earnestness and
snsrcy. Tho American Commissioners will
0nd their views and wishes moro than half
moi, unl ihor presence here will more than
overcome what objections may still exist on
ire rart 4 our merchants.
A conference OF leading Berlin factors and
remue.s Of the ieich. tag was held here yes-
,sriay Herr Wormu;h. imperial Commits
,ouer to Chicago. occupied tho clair. 1t
vas resolved that representatives OF vari-
on, branches OF industry be assigned to
tho duty Of preparing tho part they
Ara to take in the Exhibition. and that
steps be taken to form central committee
which shall combine in ono body representa-
lives OF the trade centres of Prussia. South
Germany Westphalin. Saxony, and other Sec
tons Of the German empire for the rurnoso
Of urihe,in. unIted German interest In the
Exhibition.
Herr Wermuth says that in his visit to Chi
eaco with tho American Commissioners he
will get definite ideas OF the SPACE available
for term ali exhibits the privileges and con-
d,iuns prescribed for exhibitors. tho scopo OF
the entire Exhibition and all things needfnl
ior(;ornany to know. On his roturn homo he
viii! visit tho industrial centres OF Germany
mud report the result OF his survey. He shows
the deepest interest In tho great enterprise.
Great curiosity Is felt among Germans.
GuIouRh they will not acknowledge IT, as to
how far the relations between Russia and
France have boon strengthened by tho visit OF
ADMIRAL GervaiS to st. Petersburg. This
renders extremely interesting the statements
made BY the Grand Duke Vladimir In an inter.
risw which was had with him while he was
passing through The city. When asked what
was the present situation the Grand Duke de-
tlarel that an entente existed between tho two
countries but there was no formal stipula-
ton no written treaty. that they should assist
zach other in in irrational questions. This
Ntt,it might be compared to the understand.
ing which is known to exist between Great
Britain and Italy for the preservation OF the
equilibrium OF tho Mediterranean. to which
end ca h will aid the other.
In the same way Russia guarantees France
tie ma ntennnce of the present status. while
france in return supports kussias traditional
r icy in the Orient. This is the sole end OF
Enss'a and she thinks war unnecessary. The
tzar after much careful consideration was con-
vinced OF the solidity Of tho present French Gov.
srhmentwhich had often ri" we'd itswisdom and
energy II changes should come which would
destroy This confidence. the entente would
eesse Immediately. Only peaceable France
can rely on the moral support OF Russia
In spi'e Of the efforts Of tho Government to
neCate Prince Bismarck to convenient OBJ
0urty he still remains one Of the most con-
spicuouS figures ns Is shown every time he
moves abroad from his estates. During his
stay at kissengen he was the mark OF contin-
raf honors. Deputntions from all parts OF
Germany we're happy to have the opportunity
Of waiting upon him and expressing their
gratitude for his great services to the Father
laul This excited the susceptibllities OF tho
Government, whose petty measures OF annoy
anc" it is believed. shortened his So
journ. Not long before his departure
the band OF the Eleventh Regiment one even
Ink gave the ex. Chancellor a serenade. After
Twas over the members OF the band were in
vi'ed into the hotel and literally supplied with
fefreshm.nts, aftor the manner Of tho host.
The supplies OF wine. beer. and brandy were
Unlimited. and on leaving tho hotel the bands
mon began to show the effects OF their too hos
pi.able treatment. They became disorderly
and assaulted several citizens ON their
way home. Col. Arueth. commanding
the regiment, having been informed OF
the circumstance. recalled the band
70 ReGensburg. his headquarters and de-
ened TO allow them to complete
the course Of concerts which they had been
giving in Kissengen: moreover. several OF
tha ,.,to
their excuses. Tho Davarian Minister Of War
tad tie bad tnsto to write requesting Prince
Bismarck to refrain from entertaining drunken
serenaders in future. News OF this affair was
suppressed for time by the local police. who
warned the papers against publishing any
Thing about II. The details hnve inst come ont.
anil rolect shame on all concerned. except tho
hospitable Prince.
Whom Prince bismarck lot Kissencen his
euro by the waters had not been completed.
and his health creates misgivings. His son
herbert Yesterday telecraphed DR.. Schwen-
singer to como TO Vurzin The Doctor is the
physician In whom tho Prince puts the most
uust-some say the only physician in whom
% puts any trust. He has attended the OK
Chancel.or in all his serious illnesses for
many Yeas and was remarkably successful
IN relieving him OF pain. especially OF neural
eia and rheumatism. SO that he could support
ana continue his great labors.
when in the Office the Chancellor " orked In
eessantly. shaming his juniors. He now feels
sne chance from full work to idlcness keenly.
inc occupations at hand are insufficient to
occupy his Mind and are disagrceable to his
taste. 1t was reported that he had finished
.ne Greater part OF his memoirs. This is un-
une. Ho does not Ike the work. and has made
httie progress In his soul he remains Chan
seior' and he resents the success OF any other.
4ne work ciwriting the record OF his glorious
ps't brings nothing Tut litterncss and irrita-
uon. In his worry he teInently stops DR..
srysander while he Is reading over what has
peen written. and sinks into sombre rev.
cries or bursts into rage. He often INDUCES
N political argument. and expresses his Won
asf ut the absence Of wa. His conviction Is
unshaIen that peace is im'ossible without him.
hes'i suffers from tie attacks OF his old
saemy' neuralgia. which. confined to the head.
uelriSe him Of capacity br Intellectual labor
sno render him sleeplessat night. Count Her.
oet' strongly urges seatrip. but tho Prince
!o'uses to take it; he ditlikes travelling and
seeiI foreign faces.
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