The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
ON THE EVE OF A CRISIS.
INDICATIONS THAT THE BELGIAN
MONIRCHY rs DOOMED.
Prince Bismarck Preparing tn Enter the
Reischstag-Uncie Sans Retaliation on
Germany-Another Side to the Story Of the
Mrs. Jack son Abduction.
rcopyrighted isol by the United pressl

Mrs. jackson Abduction.
Copyrighted 1881 by the United Press.
LONDON. Mar. 2l.-Facts are fast bearing
out the prediction that 1891 would prove
very eventful year for Belgium. Indeed. the
turn taken by the suffrage agitation since the
Brussels House of Representatives agreed to
the introduction of Mr.. Sanson's bill fer tho
revision Of clauses AZ. SO and Sc Of the consti-
tuition has been such as 10 startle many
foreign onlookers and to awaken pubic at
tention throughout Europe.
Almost every week has been bringing forth
some fresh and exciting incident. pointing 10
the conclusion that the Belgian monarchy IS
entering upon Just such a crisis az that which
King Leopods grandfather Louis PHILIPPE,
had 70 face IN France from 1916 20 l-is. when.
through the Obstinacy of the GulZot caDinet,
it came to an evil end.
There is no doubt that the army, recruited
as II IS. on the conscript system from the
ranks of every class that are clamoring for
the franchise. cannot be relied upon 10 quel
any disturbances arising out Of suffrage aglta-
ton.
EXTENSION or SUFFRAGE URGED.
host of eminent generals. retired, who
severely denounced the defects in the present
military system and the sluggish policy of the
present Minister OF war. ArtnelM loutuu.,
urge from military pOiut OF view. wide ex-
tension of suffrage Their plea IS that an in
VaslOn of Belgium by French or German
army would find Belgium totally pOwerless.
Another feature of the case is the extraor-
binary steadiness Of purpose with which the
wOrkIngman's party MAINTAIN their demand
for full and unconditional suffrage. and reso-
lutely prepare for the contingency of "A dis
appointment on that score. Their threat IS
that they will compel the upper lO,Oo0 To
grant them their demand by IA general strike
of labor throughout the country, and 10 TINS
end the working classes are not only sewing as
much as they can OF their daily earnings, but
steadily procuring outside resources by means
Of a subscription fund.
MASSES AGAINST CLASSES.
Little green tickets representing a receipt
for penny are being offered throughout the
country 70 sympathlsers with the suffrage de-
mand. and are slowly building for the labor
ing classes the means wherewlth 10 carry out.
If need be- "A bitter war OF masses against
/ the classes.
Thus it will be seen that the demand for
! the revision of the Constitution and the estab-
lishment for universal suffrage Is being con-
| Quoted with astonishing resolution and de-
/ lberateness and ability by class of men evi-
/ IDENTIFY intent upon enforcing II 10y any means,
/ gentle or violent. constitutional or not
BISMARCK MAY coNDEscEND.
The purchase by Prince Bismarck of two
! houses in Berlin is accepted as evidence of his
! intention 20 enter the Reischstag. His main
| objection 10 going back TO Berlin was, so he
| stated himself. that be might have to live IN
/ hotel. The Prince Is strongly attached TO
/ home life. and if he allows himself 10 be
| called lack again TO the capital he Will take
/ his family with him.
/ The Prince, apart from this has made good
investment. Ile shows, however, a tender at
/ tachment for FREDERICKSBURG, and has re-
fused the tempting offer OF Hamburg syndi'
cate for the erection of number of villas on
the shore of Small Lake, the so-called mill
| pond behind the Schloss. 1t is the prettlest
| park in the estate and the Prince wishes to
keep it intact during his life time.
UNCLE SANS SPITE on GERMANY.
The news that the United States President
| has ordered Minister Phelps 70 notify the
/ German empire that America proposes to re-
taliate for the exclusion of American pork
/ from Germany has caused widespread con.
sternatiOn III Germany.
The German manufacturers have not
/ noticed any serious dlminutlOn OF exports 10
| America under the Mckinley bill, and an
embargo in that trade which Of late years has
] become very important would be staggering
/ blow in German industries.
The Berlin officials affect not to believe thai
/ such instructions have been sent, but accord.
/ ing to the latest Berlin advices, they too are
/ in a state Of mind. The prohibition of Amer
] lean nDfk mas DttH tuIOftffl by lut tTtliudu
| authorities with exaggerated severity. 1heu
| custom-hOu officers have watched for it witt
] lynx eyes, and 1t has been the rule when any
was seized 10 drench 1t with kerosene and
! burn il up. not even allowing II 20 be sold for
| tho benefit of customs apparently for fear
that people would find out that 1t was good
! 10 cat.
ANOTHER SIDE TO THE STORY.
The friends of Mr.. f. III. Jackson. who car
/ red OF his wife at Clitheroe. the lady having
| Just been released by order OK the Appellate
/ Court, say there is another side to the story.
Mr. Jackson has a lawyer named Baldwin tor
a relative by marrlage-that Is Baldwin Is the
! husband of Mrs JacksOn's sister.
Ii is claimed in Jackson's behalf that infu.
/ ence in that direction has been brought TO
/ bear on the wife 10 keep her away from Jack
son. OF course with jackson alive and apart
/ from her. Mrs Jackson could get no divorce
under the English law. no matter how he be-
/ haved elsewhere. cruelty well rs violation
| of the Seventh Commandment being required
/ 10 enable wife 10 get divorce, and the
/ courts have substantially refused o stretch
the meaning Of cruelty beyond aetusl personal
/ maltreatment.
| Therefore, Mrs. Jackson separated from
/ her husl aud and wealthy in her cwn right,
must remain practically splnster with Mrs.
| Baldwin as "A natural heir. Hence, ackSon's
/ friends claim. the furious haste OF Baldwin
/ after the abduction, TO storm the Jackson
/ house and rescue Mrs. jackson. as h. termed
/ it, The police We're withdrawn II IN the
/ house at Mrs. Jackson's request. she telling
/ the chief constable that 80 intended 10 10
main until released by court OF law.
During her stay in the House which be-
/ longs 10 Jackson's brother. Colonel Jackson.
! a gentleman Of excellent standing. says she
was treated as guest. and in no way ntruded
/ upon either by her husband or others.
Ii Is possible now that Mrs. Jackson has
! indicated her right TO freedom, she may 60
/ back 20 her husband Of her own accord. IL Is
/ ..,t,f, IL r,,,ra mill 10 baarI Of ba CASA