The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
THE KAISER HAMPERED.
HE rs RESTRAINED FROM RASH AC-
TIONBY PUBLIC OPINION.
The Re. .chstag Opposes His Naval Expenditure
Proposition and the People His DISPOSE
ton TO War with France Chancellor Won
Caprivi's sRetlrement--Foreisn Affairs.

copyrighted by the United Press 1911
LONDON. Mar THE latest adyices from
Berlin leave no doubt that the situation be-
tween France and Germany is more difficult
than even a week ago, and would be more
menacing TO the peace Of Europe but for the
parliamentary restraint upon the actions Of
the Emperor
The warlike feelings OF the Kaiser are not
shared by any considerable number OF his
subjects, and many members Of the Reichstag
who have heretofore given the Government
almost unqualified support are determined 10
show him that they and the country are III
favor Of peace. Hence the opposition, entire
ly unexpected by the Government, 10 the pro,
posed extraordinary expenditure for naval
purposes.
Ii is stated that a meeting held on Wednes-
dav Of the members Of the so-called Catholic
party resolved that they could not support any
measures 10 increase the burdens OF the Em-
pre for the naval and military objects, OF en-
cOuraging q hostile attitude toward other
European nations. The result was that the
Chancellor for the first time. found his mas
ter's plans blocked in the Reichstag, and was
compelled TO eyade by compromise the re-
buke that a vote Of rejection would have con-
veyed.
SENTIMENT FOR PEAcK.
TIE fact is that outside of the court and
military circles the overwhelming sentiment
Of Germany is for peace, and the majority ~
the Reichstag however divided on other sub
ecis, reflect that sentiment. One reason
Is that Germany is getting rich, and
the wealth is mostly in the hands OF
a numerous middle class, who do not wish
their interests disturbed by war. Another
reason is prevalent dstrust IN the ability OF
the young Kaiser to conduct war success
fully Besides under the universal military
system, nearly every family has a relative m
the ranks and wants to see thai relative at
home again.
The weeks experience must have taught
the Kaiser that German feeling will not sus-
tain him in harsh policy TO the French.
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SUCCESS.
War at present would be entered upon by
Germany under most uniayOrable circum-
stances There IS no doubt, according TO
Vienna advices. that the visit of the Archduke
Ferdinand 10 Russia was political as well as
a social success, and there Is equally no doubt
that the Kaiser's approaches TO France, which
have received such humiating repute, are
inspired by a desire to offset the friendly
interest of Russia and Austria. SO that
Germany stands alone in Europe. notwith-
standing the triple alliance. Italy and France
are coming together, Russia and Austria have
shaken hands, and the friendship Of England
l. NlGlOlt OIlA III a negative Way. any hAllNf
interference by Lord Salisbury in European
quarrel. unless Epgland's possessions We're
actually trespassed upon, would hasten the
Tory downfall.
Won cAPBIy1's RETIREMENT.
The rumors first mentioned in the United
Press dispatches week ago Of the possible
retirement of Chancellor Won Capriu from
the post of Prussian Minister-President TO
give place 10 Dr. Miguel now Minister Of Fl
8. Ho tpt u
which Miguel is treated by the Kaiser His
Majesty not long ago declared that Miguet
was his man. From the 0owcn. fhe'
Mlguet consented 10 take Cabi-
net Office his promotion 70 Pre-.
mier was practically certain, and
especially after the repeated tokens
OF favor bestowed on him by the
Emperor This would not involve the retire
ment Of Caprivi from the office Of Chancellor
of the Empire and the Kaiser would probably
continue 10 avail himself of the services Of
both Should DR.. Miguel be appointed
Ministcr-President other changes would fol
low. as the Home Minister, Herr Herriusth
and the Railway Minister, Herr Won May
back, are not on very satisfactory terms with
| Miguet
The first payment Of 20 per cent. on the New
German Prussian loan was made on Friday
The new consols are dealt in considerably on
'Chauge in Berlin. The coupons Will be
| cd-leO III IOlADu anu lIOutuiN lu DIAS-ti',
not at a certain rate, but according to the
Berlin bill rate OF to-day.
Mr.. PABEELLs PLANS.
Mr.. Parnell's attitude on the Irish and Psr-
chase bill Of the Government is not likely 10
lead to any prolonged discussion Of that nlea-
sure. He intends TO oppose strongly the
amendment urged by the Radical wing of the
Liberal part against the British Imperial
guarantee for the purchase money, which
he regards as absolutely essential 10 a settle
ment of the question The Government las
already embodied in the bill introduced this
wear a suggestion which Mr. Parnel made last
year in the course OF u debate on the Chief
Secretarys salary. and have inserted Il proyls-
ion limiting the advances for the purchase of
farms 10 the one holding which the tenant ac-
tually occupies Mr.. Parnell is OF opinion
that this concession will result in saving Of
al least 80 900 900 Mr.. PANEL shows no dis
position to accept Mr.. Healy's challenge to
resign and contest a seat from Cork. One Of
Parnell's supporters said yesterday that the
Healyites are anxious 10 draw Parnel into a
single contest before the general election be-
gins, but Parnell does not propose to crafty
them When the general election comes
ParnelPs candidates Will be put IN the field
all over Ireland, and the clerical and
other opposition will be distributed and
scattered in the variaus constituencies Par
nell does not propose TO give his enemies any
advantage Representatives of the two fac
tiOns viii soon be in America stating their
case for themselves.
The Freeman's Journal in its discussion of
Irish funds makes no mention Of Mr. Parnell )
claim 10 the Land League and Ladies' League
funds in Paris. consisting Of about $4,000 in
cash and United States bonds. The fact is,
however. that in 1852 Mr.. Parnell assumed the
league debts, and now holds a personal
agreement giving him lien on the funds in
return therefore.
SIR CHARLES DILXE's CANDIDACY
Sir Charles Dixie will, on Monday, March
9th. give his public reply 10 the Liberal
electors of Forest Of Dean as TO the request
that he stand as their candidate for parlia-
ment. Liberals generally express the hope
that in view Of his own revival Of the scandal
affecting his character he will not stand.
POLICY VERDICT.
The corOners inquest in the case Of young
Antrobus the bankers son, who shot himself
a few nights ago, has resulted in a verdict of
accidental death. The case was 50 undoubt-
edly that Of suicide that the verdict
would in any event been scandalous
one. but there are circumstances
which add 20 its fagrancy. The
coroner was the same officer who conducted
the inquest in the Duke Of Bedford ease which
caused such an outbreak Of public indgna-
ton. and the jurors were selected in the same
manner from among the tradesmen who sup
ply the family with goods and are naturally
disposed not to offend their patrons.
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