The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-17
SPAIN MAY BE SQUEEZED
EUROPE DON'T LIKE TRE CoNoEs-
SIoNs GIVEN AMERICA.


Trouble in Arranging Treaties with
Other Powers-The Ministers OF the
- Old Germsn Emperor Now Nearly
Weeded Quilt Helps the National
Liberals.
BERLIN, May 16.--The negotiations for a
German-Austrian commercial treaty with
Spain have become curiously involved with
the reciprocity convention proposed by
Gen. John w. Foster, special representative
Of the United States The German em-
bassy at Madrid, which ought to be rightly
informed, sent dispatch 70 the effect that
the pour pdrlsrs opened with the Duke
of Tetuan, the Spanish minister Of
foreign affairs, a month ago, have now
ceased. The Duke of TetuRn recsivsd the
overtures for treaty with Germany favor
ably and told the German ambassador that
the cabinet meant TO renew treaties gene SILLY
on the principle of reciprocity, SO far as was
compatible with the protection policy, and
that as soon as France shall promulg gate her
new tariff, the government will place be-
fore the Cortes q general tariff on which
will be based conventions with all the
powers.
EUROPE SHUT OUT.
Since this communication was made this
concession TO the United States has become
known. This renders difficult any treaty
with European powers. Spain has agreed
to give American imports into Cuba and
Porto Rico differential rate Of 25 per cent
against similar imports from all other coun-
tries, whether or not they conclude treaties
with Spain. Such privilege constitutinRa
practical customs union between the United
States and the Spanish Antilles, blocks
further negotiations, which the German
ambassador has undertaken simultaneously
with the Austrian, Italian and Belgian
ministers Spain has been invited to send
a delegate to the customs conference at
Vienna, where solution Of the difficulty
might be discussed.
GERMANY's TRADE SMALL.
Statistics OF trade OF Germany with
Spain fail to Indicate any great recent de-
velopment Of intercourse between the two
countries Much Spanish merchandise is
coming through Belgian and Dutch ports.
Minerals, cork, fruit, oils and wines, which
form the Spanish staples, are now largely
imported. The German traffic with
the Antilles is Of no great impor-
tanoe. but the formation of
treaty recognizing the exclusive American
government finds that every country Of
Europe takes a similar view Of the matter.
The Spanish commission appointed TO
formulate tariff has not concluded Its re.
port, and 1t will probably be autumn be-
fore an attempt to renew decisive negotia-
tions is made.
HERR MAYBACH's REMOVAL.
The resignation of Herr Maybach, the
Prussian minister Of public work, removes
from the public stage the last minister Of
the old emperor. except DR.. Won Boetticher,
II. Il
continued presence is due 20 the resentment
which the emperor has felt in consequence
Of public attacks and private intrigues for
the purpose OF hastenipg his withdrawal.
Prince Bismarck's enmity has strength
ened the ardor of the emperor's
friendship for Herr Won Boetticher.
During the squabble over the latter's secret
drafts from the Guelph fund the emperor
visited aud dined with and showed him
other marks Of favoritism, but Herr Won
Bostticher is now on the eve of departing.
1t is reported that he will become president
of the province of Schlaswig- -Holstein, Herr
Won Bennigsen succeeding to the home
office, and Herr Miguel, the imperial min
ister Of finance, becoming vice president Of
the Prussian council.
HELPS THE NATIONAL LIBERALS.
The impending changes add power to the
national-liberals In the ministry, despite the
recent signs Of the party's weakness amongst
the electors. Herr Miguel's hold upon the
emperor's esteem ia becoming more firm.
The surrender Of the majority of the
Herrenhaus income tax dispute is undoubt-
edly due to Herr Miguels skillful handling
Of the matter. At one time the majority
offered the angriest opposition to the demo
cratic measure, which levies tax of 4 per
cent. on incomes of over one hundred thou
sand marks, but Herr Miguel guided them
into submission. The emperor has written
him long congratulatory letter.
AN ATTACK ON THE EMPEROR.
The press is discussing a pamphlet, sup
posed to have besn inspired by Prince Bis
msrck. assaiing the emperor's tendencies
toward absolutism. The papers argue that
the ministers alone ought to te responsiblei
and that the sovereign ought specially to
avoid rhetorical declarations, as in pro-
portion that his fallibility be-
comes obvious respect for him
will suffer. A chapter on 'The Kaiser his
Own Minister" blames Chancellor Won
Caprivi for not using his influence TO pre-
vent the emperor's injudtcious public utter
ances, compares Germany 10 rudderless
ship, and accuses the emperor OF consulting
private advisers behind the back Of his
ministers. IL urges the latter 10 resign
rather than carry out measures opposed 10
their convictions The wide and free dis
cusslon Of the pamphlet marks the rapid
progress of constItutionalism.
sIGL IN THE LAWS PINCH.
Miner Sigl Of Dousfsldt one Of the three
delegates whom the emperor received two
years ago after the great Westphalian
strike, and whom the emperor warned not
to mix in socialist doctrine or labor dis
putes, has been arrested for attending the
socialist miners union. Herr Sigl is the
second delegate whom the emperor has re-
ceiyed who is now within the pinch of the
law.
The misery Of the defeated strikers in
Westphalia is extreme. Over 20, 900 who
have applied for work In the Bochum dis
trict have been refused employment and
threatened with expulsion from their
homes.
Chancellor Won Caprivi is suffering from
diabetes. He will shortly 60 to Carlsbad
for treatment.
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