The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-17
CABLE NEWS FROM GERMANY
Quarrel Nv TUE GARNET OYER THE
QUESTION OF GRAIN DUTIES.

QUESTION OF GRAIN DUTIES.
A HOT Dispute between Capriva and
SI,rrc,-Emin Pasha Relieved to no ON
IN, way TO hts Ola Province-Fi9htinG
fo- n Chance to Hear I.lebkneoht, the
fumous Socialist Leadcr-BeriinD oesn't
S-,,evs In Con puisory Vaccination -Rus.
sian Jews Refnss 10 Work.
BERLIN. Aug. 16.-The crisis In the grain
supply involving as 1t docs the possibility OF
fnmipe, absnrbs tho whole attention OF the
Government and presses for Immediate solu-
ton. esaec ally since the ukase OF Russia Tor
bidding tho export of rye. Tho situation 10
seriously aggravated by the division OF coun-
sels among the Emreror's closest and most
trusted advisors. which hindsrs even his Maj
es,y from taking tho prompt an! decisive nc-
.jon which 10 customary WITH him at critical
;aneturcs.
TLa whole question OF the corn duties re-
solves itself into n conflict between Chancellor
yon Caprivi and DR.. Miguel. Minister Of FL
nance. Three mouths ago. whom the subject
OF the reduction or abolition OF those duties
wus first mooted. DR.. Miguel strongly urged
the abroGation Of the duties. Tho Chancellor
smala,!cally opposed any nleddling with them
and managed to carry his point the Ministry.
after prolonged discussion refusing TO reduce
the duties By single mark. Afterward events
confirmed the wisdom Of Miguers views. but
still Caprivi was obstinate. and oven now de-
oines to enter upon fresh discussion OF the
subject. Yesterday he iesued communiQue.
saying that the Government did not contem-
plato reducing the duties on coin.
The Ministry is consequently divided into
Capr,yi party and Miguel party. aud there Is
nneh bitterness between them. The Miguel
ties have bssn intriguing for power with all
thoir skill. and their leader has Rsown stronger
thnn ever, Noverheless tho Emperor, who
bol,is the scales impartially between the two
parties ia not disposed to supersede Caprivi
for at least another year. tho more especially
since the Chancellor has obtained mark ed suc-
cess abroad. 1t Is true his homo record is less
satisfactory. The Conservatives still distrust
and hold aloof from him. The National Lib
erals do not oppose the Chancellor. but they
would support Miguel against him in a crisis
The Docto, having been the leader OF the Ma
tional Liberal party before he entered the
Ministry.
Caprivl has totally estranRed the Progress.
lists. whereas Miguel secretly cultivates their
favor with success. Miguel believes tho dem
ocra,io spirit has grown stronger in Germany
since the death Of the old Emperor William.
and he has therefore convinced the present
Emperor that 1t Is advisable to make advances
to tho Left. It was the Emperor's first desire
10 suppress the Social Democracy and unite all
parties against the Socialists. Caprivi has
clearly shown that he IL unable to make this
combination. Miguel has made clever use OF
the situation. so that the Emperor believes
him to be the coming man. although he has by
no means lost confidence in his Chancellor.
Tho conflict between the two Is carried on in
A. ~ Ia - HI
receiving . journalist would have made the Iron
Chancellor rage. and he would not have hest
tated to dismiss . Minister or recall an ambas-
ssdor who had the indscretlon 10 conflde In
the press. Now Caprivi has entered into good
relations with leading journalists and makes
tree use Of their services
To counteract the effect OF this move. the
Doctors adherents are skilful in getting opin-
ions published daily In their chosen organs to
the effect that Miguel Is the favorite of the
Emperor. tho most influential OF his Ministers
10 internal affairs. and these opinions have
great influence on both the German and the
foreign press.
Such arc the relations OF the leading Minis
rsrs Of the Emperor to himself and to each
other. He has to confront q formidable dis
custom in his own Cabinet. the existence OF
which prolongs the crisis 1t is probable that
be will be obliged to take matters into his own
hands and settle the grave crisis and all
present differences IN his own autocratic way.
On his decision depends the future Of the Gov
ernment and the fate Of ambitious Ministers.
1t is tho first great dilemma In the ad m inistra-
tion OF internal affairs which has been pre-
sented to him since his accession to tho throne.
and he hns 10 deal with 1t practically unaided
BY disinterested advice from any quarter. 1t
10 momsnt when to any other man the coun-
sells OF Bismarck would be inestimnblo. He
will not seek for them.
Persons In the upper ranks Of society and
government here affect to regard with indif-
Terence the warm reception of the French fleet
ii st. Petersburg. Diplomats depreclate its
Importance. arguing that the enthusiasm OF
oespo'lsm for republic can have no basis OF
RVmpathy or sincerity. An official OF nigh rank
In the suite OF tho Car writes that the most
visible consequence Of the visit OF the French
10 distinctly noxious for Russia. for 1t consists
IN STRENGTHENING the democratic and repub-
'can lariies In that country. lie adds that OF
TINS the Russinn Government appear to be
'saorant; hnd they been as conscious OF 1t as
!Ne WriIer they would never have invited The
french squadron to the hnrbor OF Cronstadt.
highlands proposcl reception Of the French
Meet Asses no emotions In the German breast.
AEe diplomats all know what 1t means--pre-
clsey ~ha. Lord Salisbury intends 1t should
nothing 1t will disturb nobody-and please
tho French.
us InG .lme since anything definite has
ocen heard OF Emln rasha. The latest reports
Ne vague and contradictory. The VOysiche
ne3un7 has u story that Emin hns marched to
ashxanyika by way OF Tabora. This Is be-
he'ed to DO untrue. The Foreign once has
letters from Lieut.. SiRl. chief in command Of
asoora. dated May Is, which make no mon
Won VI EInn Fashu. The people at tho For
elsh oI!ce arc disposed to believe that h. has
preceded to tho Muta Nzice or the Albert Ny
sn1a' The officer o! rifle company. who re-
Gently arrived from East Africa says o rumor
prevailed there that Emn Pasha had privately
informed his friends that he intends to cross
.ae eeullnent coming out at Cameroous. Few
people credit this story.
hsrr LobEnceht. the fam Gus Socialist leader.
es'sered q political address last night
~ thu Gals Ba;tenherG In Leipslc.
sAsFs ne formerly resided. The work-
us@ea Of the town. eager to give
u.M arous!ng reception. completely filled the