The record-union., 1891-04-19
BlSMARCK'S CANDIDACY.
THE EMPEROR CHARGED WITH
CAUSING HIS DEFEAT.
Emperor William Threatens to Dis
solve the Reichstag if the
Prince Succeeds.

| copyright, 1891, by n. Y. Associated Press
BERLIN, April 18.-Prince Bismarck
has not only tacitly consented to stand q
re-ballot in Geestemunde, but has also
consented to become a candidate in the
Lehe District, where he is certain of re-
turn. With the exception of the Social
| lists, who are radiant over the poll in favor
of their man, no party is without share
in the sense of humiliation resulting from
the election. Reports state that the Pro-
gressionists, on a re-ballot, will vote for
Bismarck or abstain from voting
The half-repentant expressions from
the opponents of Bismarck are accompa-
MED in several papers with a suggestion
that now he has got lesson to tone his
pride, the electorate ought to recognize
his services TO the nation by giving him
an overwhelming majority.
The satisfaction in court circles over
the check of the Prince has been allowed
| by the revelation of the strength of the
Socialists. 1t is known that the State
officials actively interfered in the contest.
! especially in the rural parts of the con-
stituency, using the severest pressure
against Bismarck. If this had not been
done, Gesteemunde would not have been
dlshonored by an event which is re-
GREETED throughout the country.
The Emperor is credited with the in
tention of dissolving the Reichstag
should Bismarck succeed in forming q
Conservative-Nation Liberal coalition
against the Government. AS the general
election, however, would certainly i'm
pair the seats of a number of Bismarck
ians and greatly reinforce the Socialistic
part of the house, the Emperor may
pause.
Tho pa;obSfo,r ooot;,,oI A. l1o1.... -
the trades regulation bill. Minister Won
Berlepsch opposed the Socialist motion
liking the maximum day for women at
ten hours. Finally the bill was amended
by securing for women prolonged rest
hours during the working days, and a
shorter day for adult males. The Pro-
gressive and Socialist organs, however.
vigorously denounce the amendment
They say that the workmen are breaking
their contracts by leaving work without
due notice, and must pay an indemnity
based on the ration of their salary.
There is no reciprocal clause providing
for protection of worlkmen against un-
fair treatment by the employees. The
papers say this accentuates the antago-
nism between capital and laborer
The ceremony OF mailing the new colors
OF the several regiments to the staff oc-
cured to-day before the royal schloss. All
the imperial family and many other nota-
OleS were present.. Inc emperor handed
over the colors to the various divisions.
The men afterward massed in front of the
Emperor, and he expressed confidence
that the honor of the German flag would
always be upheld, securing the safety of
the Fatherland and the glory of the army.
According to Vienna advices, the old
scheme lof a European zollverein. hav-
ing among its leading aims retaliation
upon American, French and Russian
tariffs, will shortly be the subject of
conference at Vienna, to which Germany.
Italy, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland
and Belgium win send delegates. The
officials here deny all knowledge of any
such negotiations, and it is stated that the
frankfort treaty, which secures to France
any tariff conceded to Austria, Belgium
or Switzerland, blocks Germany from
entering such union.
Emperor William has interfered in
quarrel between Prince Henry of Rouss,
the German ambassador to Austria, and
III. Vacaresco, late Roumanian Minister
at Vienna. His Majesty expressed dis
approval of an affront offered by the wife
of the Prince to a son of Vacaresco, and
advised the Prince to make reparation
for the insult. Young Vacaresco viii
marry, on the Sth instant, rich heiress.
The King of Roumania will attend the
wedding The Austrian Archduchess.
leading diplomats, and other persons of
note made demonstration in honor of
Vacaresco. This was bitterly felt by the
Princess of Rouss, who ceased to give re-
ceptions.