New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
THE GEESTEMUNDE ELECTION.
BISMARCK CONSENTS TO A REBALLor.
LIKELY TO REFUSE TIE MANDATE. HOWEVER,
AND ACCEPT THAT OF THE LEHE DISTRICT.
FOR WHICH HE WILL ALSO STAND
HIS MOTIVE AN IMPOSING
HIS MOTIVE AN IMPosIN'
ceremony IN BERLIN.

HIS MOTIVE - AN IMPOSING
ceremony IN BERLIN.
Copyright; 1894 : BV me Mem. Tore Assocated Press
Berlin April ls-Prince Bismarck has facility con-
scnted 10 stand reballO in Geesemunde, but nc also
consents to become a candidate in the Lehe District
where he is certain Of returh the electorate being
almost purely Conservative. Ills motive Is obvious
Returned for Geescmunde, he doubtless VIII DC WHEN
opposed only by Socialist candidate, he VIII reiuse 'o
mandate, accepting that Of constituency WINCH VIZ
return him with one accordant voice. WIN 'in' ca,
ception Of the Socialists who are radlauV o'er "o
poll I'm favor of the tobacconst Scbmaedt, no parry Is
without share In the sense of humiliation r'"i'''e
from the Geesemunde election. Even the frVslessis
after the first jubilaton, begin to show resret NC
ports from the Geescmunde District state tae ne ITO
gresssts, on the reballot will vote for Flnce
or abstain from voting. The members oi Oio "ue'P"
party propose not to vote. HalfrepentahV eApieio'
from the opponents of Bismarck are accompanied III
several naners With the suggestion that now that no
has got lesson which is likely 10 tone uo"n "7
pride the electorate ought to recognize his services
to the nation by giving him an Overwhelming ma
jorty The satisfaction in court circles over INC
chock Of the Prince has been alleged by the re'eiaon
of the Socialist strength.
II Is known that state officials actively nterfered IN
the contest especially in the rural parts Vi .nc eo'
stituency using the sevest pressure against frnce
Bismarck Their action largely contributed to"aIu
keeping a host OF supporters OF Bismarck nom ue
polls The number Of registered voters was -''s04'
but of this number only one-half voted IL was no'
due to lessened interest that the result euuceu INC
National Liberal poll 3652 below that at 1hc i"sO
election II the Government had refralned from uss
It's influence Geestemunde would not have been as
honored by an incident which is regretted trouehou
the country. In the lobby Of the hechs'as ue
Emperor ia credited with the intention OF ussONhe
the Rechstag should Prince Bismarck succeed III IoF-
ing a Conservative National Liberal coaIt!oh against
the Government. A general election WouIu cei"l.'S
mperil the seats OF a number Of BlsmaicNsls anu
new House would have an influx OF freishnise mem
hers upon whom together with the Central party the
Government coud rely. The fight has decreased the
forces of the Bismarck coalition, and the further
certainty that I'm case OF general election the soclanst
part Of the House would be greatly reinforced may
give the Emperor reason to pause
NEW coLoRs FOR SEVERAL REGIMENTS.
The ceremony Of mailing the new colors OF several
regiments 10 the stalls occurred to-day Deiore Ihc
Royal schloss 1t was splendid and imposing. There
present the Emperor and Empress, all INC rcSs
of the Imperial family, a number OF PruSslah anu
German Princes Count Won Motke General Won kalten
born.stachan, Minister of War, and General Won
schlieRer. The Emperor handed over the eolors TO
the successive divisions Of the troops The men uter
ward mased in front Of the Eustgarten and the Emperor
briefly expressed confidence that the honor OF inc
German flag would always be upheld, securing inc
safety of the Faherland and the glory OF the Army
After marching past the troops returned to their
quarters the Emperor riding at the head of the Cuiras
sers In the evening a banquet was given at which
both the Emperor and Empress were present. together
with number OF Generals and Chancellor Won Capriv
and Count Won MoltSe. The Emperor In proposing
a toast TO the Army reminded his hearers that it was
the anniversary of Martin Luther's historic declaration
in the Diet OF Worms. II was through the Protestant
reformation that Prussia had became strong The date
fore selected for presenting the colors, which, he
trusted wonld always be carried 10 victory, adding
TO the strength Ut the Fatherand and the renoWh oil
the Army.
AN OLD SCHEME FOR RETALIATION.
According 10 Vienna adviceS the old scheme OF
European customs union, having among its leading
aims retaliation upon the American. French ana
Russian tariffs will be soon the subject OF a con-
ference at Vienna TO which Germany, Italy, Austria,
Hungary Switzerland and Belgium will send delegates
The officials here deny all knowledge OF any nego
tatlons toward such zovereln: inc report prop,
ably originated from the fact that Benin ana vienna
simultaneously consueG tlc NIL. ~
entity Germany simply ntlmatng her readiness 70 &c
new the existing treaty shce Sgor t[ cP S 6dr o
many and Austria in comm erclal alance. 30 Iar as
Germany is coneerned the existence Oh article % ru
Frankfort treaty, when secures 20 FrahSS wLSonS'
tariff is conceded to Austria Belgium or SwltzcrIad'
blocks the way to zollyeren'
THE VIENNA DIPLOMATIC SCANDAL.
Emperor william has interfered in the quarrel
between Prince Henry OF Rcuss, German Ambassador
to Austria, and NJ. Varesco, late Rumanian Minister
al Vienna lie has expressed dlsapproval Of the
aGront offered by the wife Of the Prince Of ReuSs
70 the son of NJ varesco aud has advised the Prince
r0u T;s viii marry. on April IS rich heiress. The
King of Rlmania Will attend the WeddihB Ing
sons Of note made a demonstration in honor Of NJ
Varesco. ThIs vas bitterly felt by the Princess of
Reuss, who has ceased to give receptions.