The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-20
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Copyright 1891. bn the ~ Y. Associated Prsss)
BERLIN, Dec. 19.-The view taken In
official circles here of the quarrel between
France and Bulgaria arising out Of the
refusal Of the authorities of the latter coun-
try to allew a journalist named Chadouine.
who was recently expelled from Bulgaria,
to return, is that il will result in mischief.
A dispatch was received yesterday evening
from the German embassy at Constants
nople, Containing the substance of a protest
made to the grand vizier by NJ. Cambon,
the French ambassador at Constantinople,
in which NJ. Ribot, the French foreign min
isser, accuses the Bulgarian government,
besides illegal expulsion of NJ. Chadouins,
with insulting the French agent. NJ. Lenel,
by setting police watch upon his residence
and, upon one occasion, with arresting NJ.
Lenel himself by mistake, as the agent was
entering his Office. M. Lenel appears to
have been suspected of secretly
giving assistance to Russo-Bulga-
rians who were implicated in
military plots against the government.
NJ. Ribot contends that Bulgaria under the
capitulations OF the Berlin treaty ought to
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arrest Nj. Chadouins, and that the porte
must now insist that Bulgaria shall apollo
gize and rescind the order of expulsion
issued against NJ Chadouine, and thus wipe
out by public official recognition the I'm
suit to the French agent.
ACTION OF THE GRAND vIzIER-
Tho grand vixier Immediately upon the
receipt Of the protest communicated with the
government at Sofia and received prompt
reply. In this answer the authorities at
SOMA expressed regret that the incident had
arisen, but declared that they would adhere
to their right TO expel NJ. Chadouine. The
Bulgarian agent at Constantinople, in oom-
munications addressed to the German and
Austrian embassies, couched in
NEST cordial terms, asserts that his
government has strong proof that the
French residency has been made the focus
of plots against M. Stambuloff, the Bull
ger1an prime minister. The expulsion Of NJ.
Chadouine is but a minor incident among
the frequent collisions between NJ. Lenel and
the Bulgarian ministers. In relation to the
question Of breach Of the capitulations of
the Berlin treaty the opinion expressed In
diplomatic circles In entirely against
Mr. Ribot. IL Is not expected that the
French foreign minister will venture 60 re-
fer the dispute TO the Berlin treaty powers.
He will probably bully Bulgaria in order TO
please Russia, and keep the quarrel stand
ing open until an opportune moment shall
arrive for the beginning Of active hos
tilities.
THE NEW TREATIES.
In commenting upon the passage of the
new commercial treaties tho conser alive
press admits that political considerations
were largely instrumental in determining
the acquiescence OF section Of that party
in the adoption of new tariff measures.
The enthusiasm Of the members of the Freis-
innige party over the reductions in the tariffs
under the new treaties oools as IL perceives
that the measures have not the free trade
scope which the liberals attributed to them.
Already the Freisinnige party treats the tar
ifs as mere draft on the future, and urge
that the government ought, as soon as the
famine in Russia abates. to
obtain convention reopening Germany to
Russian rye and other cereals on the same
terms as are granted 10 Austria Ia return
for a reduction made by Russia In the
duties on German manufactures.
BI-METALLIsM's SUPPORTERS.
The debates in the Rsichstag have dis
closed the weakness Of the supporters of BIZ
metallism. Count Merbaeh and Baron
Kardorff alluded to the Question
Of the reconciliation Of silver as
intimately connected with the grain tariffs,
but the house CONQUERED In the opinion ex-
pressed by Chancellor Won Caprivi, who
said 1t was superhuous to discuss the topic.
The attitude Of the government upon the
question of bi-metallism continues one of
waiting. When William Ssligmann, who
was sent to Europe as the representative of
the United States treasury department for
the purpose of arranging for the hold
ing of an international conference
to secure the establishment of a common
ratio of value between gold and silver,
was here sounding the government, Chan
cellor Won Caprivi stated that the action of
Germany and England would depend upon
the currency developments at Washington.
Herr Miguel, the imperial minister of
finance. is strong gold parti-
san. Secretary Won Marshall, although
q strong bi~metallist, will only act cojointly
with England for discussion OF the subject
As no movement has been taken by England
in the meantime 1t is probable that the gov
ernment 10 disposed to consider the silver
question as one OF little immediate interest.
TO RESUME SPECIE PAYMENTS.
The resumption of specie payments in Aus
tria- Hungary on a good basis is reported to
be imminent. The treasury already holds
l50, 000, 300 forms in gold, and the total
amount required 70 effect the resumption is
ESQ 900, O0V. Part Of this sum can be met
by the retention by the government OF q
portion VI tue money now In circulation.
During his visit TO Stettin this week Em~
peror William gave the army officers sta
toned there q practical lesson In economy.
In the course Of his stay the emperor was
entertained at luncheon by the officers of
the garrison. Upon receiving tie invita-
ton the emperor reques ed to be shown the
menu card. Upon its being produced he
struck out number OF dishes and expensive
wines, reducing the bill Of fare to soup,
mutton and beer.
STANDING OF A PRINCESS.
The highest aristocratic circles of Berlin
are deeply interested in watching the feud
being carried on between the Princess of
Thurn and Tsxis and the Munich court.
The princess az the Austrian Archduchess
Clemantine ranked among the members Of
the reigning dyuasties and upon marrying
in 1890, the wealthy and handsome Prince
Of Thurn and Taxis, went to Munich, sup-
rank as a royal archduchess. Though
her husband was only "His Serene Highness"
Princess Gisela, daughter of Emperor
Francis Joseph, and wife of Prince Leopold
of Bavaria, decided that the Princess OF
Thurn and Taxis had forfeited her rank as
an Austrian arch duchess and must be
treated as a mere 'serenity.n Thereupon
the princess refused to 60 to court and
formed a court of her own at the chateau at
Rei6hberR where she holds fetes and balls.
which are frequented by leading members
Of the nobility 10 the neglect of the court
circle. The princess, IL Is admitted, is scor-
ing success.
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New YORK, Dec. 19.-The schedules OF 8.