Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-10
LATE NEWS FROM ABROAD.
The Kaiser Intlmates That n War in Europe
lie ImmineI.f

LATE NEWS FROM ABROAD.
The Kaiser Intimates That War In Europe
is Imminent.
LONDON, Sept. l0.-A Munich dispatch SAYS
that the kaiser has conveyed very clearly in
high Bavarian quarters his impression that war
is to be expected, and that all Germany should
be prepared. At the same time the kaiser ap-
peared to have no apprehension as TO the re-
suit. In addition to notifying the reserves the
German government has ordered a careful in
spection of horses subject to call for Use in the
army, and this order Is being carried out every
where. In fact, says q Berlin correspondent,
the whole empire seems on the watch, waiting
for the word to be given.
swEDENs ATTITUDE.
A Berlin dispatch states that communications
have passed between the German and Swedish
cabinets relative to the attitude of Sweden in
the event Of a European war. The bait held
out to attract the Swedes to the triple alliance
is the prospect OF recovering Finland. hing
Oscar is said to have declared that he would
not enter into any formal arrangement, but
that between Russia and Germany his SYM
pathies would be with the latter power.
France has done everything possible to win
Sweden over to the Franco Russian side, but
although King Oscar is personally attached to
France as the land Of his ancestors, the feeling
OF the Swedish people against Russia is very
bitter and they are anxious to see its power
crippled.
THE BALMAcEpAN CRUISER.
Surprise is expressed in Chilian circles here
that the Chilian cruiser Presidente Pinto has
not started across the Atlantic TO surrender to
the only government now existing in Chilli
1he hesitation OF her commander has given
rise to a rumOr that Balmaceda may be in COM
munication with his friends in Europe with
view of reviving his cause with the help OF the
Pinto and Errazuris.
Under existing circumstances no European
power Is likely to permit arms to go aboard the
Pinto except with the clear understanding that
the vessel is subject TO the junta. as otherwise
Its standing would be little different from that
Of pirate.
EPIDEMIC OF TYPHus.
The fourishing manufacturing town Of
Eschwege. in Hesse-Nassau, is afflicted with
serious epidemic of typhus, and one of the
woolen manufacturing establishments has been
closed in consequence. The additions to the
number attacked by the disease average about
five daily. The greatest alarm prevails, and
the central government is taking sanitary pre-
cautions.
Rich deposits of brown coal have been dis
covered in the Gleiwitz district in Prussian
Siesia.
THE UNIoyIsrs JCBrLAyT.
A Newcastle dispatch says that the new
unionists are overjoyed at the victory they
hav, obtained. through Mr.. Hardie's clever
amendment, over the textile workers. who had
first gained ascendency in the congress by
securing the adoption Of the permissive reso-
luton. Mr.. Rardie's resolution provided that
the eigft-hour law sboult be enforced in all
trades and occupations except where majority
OF the organized members in any trade or oc-
cupatioE protes. by a ballot against the pro-
posai. This amendment was adopted by vote
of 2s5 to 1S3. and, all other amendments being
withdrawn, became a substantive and wRs Their
by vote of 341 TO 70 adopted as Q substitute
for the original resolution.
The representatives of the dockers had
favored a three-fitths instead Of q two-thirds
majority.
Sir John E. Gorst is regular in his attend
ance at the congress, in which he takes deep in
terest.
Yesterday. in an interview with a representa-
tive of the press, Sir John said that it was his
intention to visit Chicago during the progress
OF the worlds fair and also to participate in
the proceedings Of the labor congress. THAT
Is. he added, ''supposing that l am relieved of
the cares OF Office, and you" turning TO Mr..
Gains who was present. will probably have
ousted me by that time
LONDON, Sept l0.-The correspondent Of the
standard at Rome states that in receiving a
French Catholic visitor the pope sand his senti-
ments were in favor of the French republic
The holy father also expressed his conviction
that the re-establishment of the monarchy in
France was impossible.
EDIToB BUNDYs REMAINS
The body Of Maj. ]. NJ. Bundy late editor of
the New York Mail and Express, was embalmed
last night and this morning was removed to the
American Church in the Avenue del Alma.
Paris, where a simple but impressive service was
held. Among those present were the Ameri-
can minister to France Mr.. Whitclaw Reid,
Consul General King, the attaches of the
United States legation and many prominent
Americans. The body will be forwarded to
New York for interment.
IN MEMORY OF THE MAYFLowrR
Plymouth dispatch says that the county
council has decided to erect a memorial tablet
on the Barbican pier to commemorate the de-
parture OF the Msyfower. A pedestal of free
dom will also be placed in the fields near
Plymouth in memory of the battle fought in
that vicinity by the Cavaliers and the Round
heads.
FLUCTUATIONS IN RUSSIAN MONEY.
A dispatch to the Neecs from Odessa says:
'The extraordinary fluctuations in roubles in
the past ten days have almost brought inter-
national commerce to a standstill. Business
contracts are impossible. There is but little
doubt that the Berlin bankers are exercising a
sinister influence on Russian exchange, and il
is felt that the autumn will bring Q serious
crisis"
The Russian army maneuvers have COM
menced in the Vistula valley under Gen.
Mirkovich.
1t is reported that Common, the winner Of
the st. Leger stakes. has been sold 10 the Aus
trian government for El4 600.