New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
NO REDUCTION IN DUTIES.
GERMAN ALARM AT THE PROBABLE DEARTH
OF CEREALS.
THE GOVERNMENT REFUSES TO RECEpE-THr
EMPERoR's oPULARITY-FAvoRISG
THE CHICAGO FAIR.

THE CHICAGO FAIR.
Copyright; 1891 BIZ The Nets. Assoefated Press
Berlin, Aug. 22.-There IS no abatement in the cox:
element in regard to the duties grain imported
into Germany. Gloomy reports as to tho prospects Of
the harvest In the provinces continue 10 be received
Everything confirms the belief that the winter OF
1s0l'02 will be one OF the worst so far food is
concerned, record The opposition TO the retaining
OF the duties gains strength day by day. The National
Liberal and even many Conservative Journals
making unceaSng appeals to the Government to make
some reduction In the grain duties, but Chancellor Won
Caprvi is obdurate. There is little likelihood that
tbs duties will be reduced until the Reichstas again
assemblies, even If they then Chancellor Won
Caprvi has communicated with the federated States,
inviting them to mako reductions In the freight tariffs
similar to those made by Prussia for the transportation
of cereals on the state railways. some Conservative
organs propose that the Government import wheat aad
then sell 1t at fxcd rates Only the Governments
ardent adhcrents continue to support the policy,
and then they adopt apologize arguments.
Adviccs from all parts of tho Northern provinces.
especially Posen, give evidence OF the discomfort and
show that II is increasing. The municipal councils
of many towns have passed earnest resolutions de.
mandng that the Government entirely suppress the
grain duties Reports from Sweden and Denmarh,
which usually export grain announce that, owing to
incossant rains the crops have been partially do
stroyed. The harvest is far below the lowest
Inmates. Grave comes from the Rhenish
provinces where official circular the ap-
pcarance Of the diptral insect.
The EmperOr's popularity in Berlin has not dimin-
ishcd. AS he went along Friedrichstrasse to-day,
the way to the Templelehof crowds packed the side
paths, and the utmost enthusiasm manifested.
The Emperor is the picture Of health but the full
sandy beard which he wears has greatly changed
his appearance. The growth Of his beard explains
His Majesty's prolonged stay on his yacht He would
not allow himself to appear In public, for fear that
he would be made subject for ridieule. At the re-
th ~ -dav Tho
not show fatigue while horseback, but was assisted
to dsmOunt for his physicians insist that he must not
any chance Of nIunng his leg again.
The negotiations between the representatives OF
Austria, Germany and Italy ut Munich, looking 10 tho
formation Of commercial alliance or Zollverciu be-
tween the Negotiating powers are progressing salts
factorlly. Itay's demand is for a relaxation OF tbs
restrictions the importation OF Italian wine Sha
appears to be satisfied with the concessions offered 10
her by Germany and Austria which nations, In re-
turn, obtain important facilities IN connection with
the entry Of iron and textile manufactures into Italy,
The German papers which have been opposing tho
Chicago Columbian Exhibition have made a sudden
change in their tactics. and print articles setting
forth the advantages to be derived by having an ex-
ceIIent German exhibit. The "Vossischc Zetung'
which has been particularly conspicuous by its savage
attacks upon the fair has ceased its waiings upon
the uselessness of exhibiting In a country walled In
by prohbitory tariff, but still asserts that America
will place an export duty on grain 10 hasten inc
return Of gold.
Prince Bismarck has left Kssingen. He has been
greatly benefited by the waters. 1t Is reported that
Count Won Wadersee Is trying to effect reconciliation
between the Emperor and Prince Bismarck, but 1t Is
not likely that the overtures will be successful II Is
certain however, that Prince Bismarck received con-
slant telegrams from Kiel during his soiourn at
Klssingen.
Count Herbert Bismarck has written TO the Hanf
burger Nachrehten' denouncng the interview alleged
by NJ Blowz the Paris correspondent of "Ihe London
Timeso to have been held by him with Count Won
Minister the German Ambassador at Paris, as fsbnca-
ton The Munich Allegemeine Zcitung' publishes an.
article inspired by the xChanceOr calling upon Count
Won Munster to repudiae the story The article con-
cIudes "The insults contained in his interview Will
not remain without consequences" This phrase, ac'
cording to German usage. means duel shouo Counu
Won Munster refuse to explain.
The demand for machinery for making textile goods
has greatly increased. The "COnfect!onare' states
that a large amount has been ordered for America,
sar and sweden where II is intended to manufacture
tbe articles which have hitherto been bought In Ger
many.
President Gates, Of the Iowa College, Is conferr1Ds
with william Walter Phelps, tho United States Min'
,scr in an effort to obtain the medal given by the
German Government all persons who save the lie oi
a human being. When student at Bonn tliNy
wears ago he saved drowning man. Mr. Gates re-
medals and said " IL Is the only one prlze; ne
Immediately ~ Germany u get the nedai M.
pboIns Is confident that the Government Wlu soon
confer Il upon President Gates.