The morning call., 1891-03-22
GERMANY Is
DISPLEASED.
An Alliance Formed Between
France and Russia.
The Treaty Locked Upon as One Of In
menSe International Importance Ge-PTeS-
idelt CaTlOt Decorated.
copyrighted, 1891, by the New York Associated
Press

BERLIN, March 2l.-Dlspatches from St.
Petersburg convey unwelcome information
pointing to the conclusion of formal treaty
Of alliance between France and Russia.
Until recently the Gar resisted the attempts
of going beyond an entente with France
The draft of the treaty was prepared in
Paris in 1887 and approved by De Giers,
Grand Dukes Nicholas and Vladimir, and
other chiefs Of the Imperial Council on the
part of Russia, and which was then re-
jected by the Gar, but although it was
again presented to him after the late cleo
tionS in France, which has confirmed the
permanency of the republican form of govern
ment in that country. aud was again re-
jected. it has finally received his sanction.
As an event Of snch immense interna-
tional Importance as this cannot be kept
secret, it is expected De Giers will cause
some informal notification to reach the Gov
ernments of the Dreibund. As corollary of
the alliance, the Gar, it is stated has signed
decree bestowing upon President Carnot
the grand Gordon of the Order of St An
drew, the highest Russian decoration, and
one limited to the members of the imperial
family. This decoration has hitherto been
conferred as an exceptional honor on sover-
eigns nearly connected with the Russian
throne. No open advice can be obtained
regarding the conclusion of the treaty.
THE Won BOETTICHER INCIDENT.
Interest in the Won B0etticner incident
was increased after it became known the
Emperor visited the Ministry to-day aud re-
mained over an hour cOuYerslDg with him
aad Nine. Won Boctticher. Chancellor
Caprivi afterward called upon the Minister.
Both were inclined to signify that Won
b etticher retained the confidence of the
Emperor and Government. It implied also
Lhe determination of the Emperor to stand
by the Minister whom Bismarck is attack
ing. The eX-Chancellor is a persistent hater
and Will never forgive Won B0etticher'S in
gratitude in gong with his (Bismarck's) enc
mics on the eve of his fall. 1t was undoubt-
edly through Bismarck that Won Boetticher
secured the donation of 350,OO0 marks
several years ago, which enabled him
to meet the liabilities which were in
CURED through his bankrupt brother-in-law.
Won Boetticher's friends say the doctor
supposed the gift was from the private
purse If Emperor William and not from the
Guelph Fund under the disposal Of Prince
Bismarck as Chancellor. The fact is, Won
B0ettCheT took the money from Bismarck
without asking him from what source it had
been obtained, and afterward received from
the present Emperor the high honor Of the
Order OF the Black Eagle for helping TO
bring about the downfall of Prince Bis
marck. Public discussion OF the affair Will
doubtless incite in the Reiehstag a move
ment to regulate the Use of the Guelph
Secret Service Fund
The prospects Of the renewal Of friendly
Bismarck become more and more remote
owing to his Majesty's oslentatious fayorit-
ism Of V on BOetticheT.
CHILE PURCHASES SOME CRUISERS.
The Chilean Government has bought,
through its agents in Hamburg, several
fast steamers. 1t is announced that these
vessels will be fully equipped as cruisers
and Will be employed by the Government TO
operate against the insurgents.
A SOCIALIST DEFEAT.
The Socialist strike organization in Ham
burg suffered q severe defeat in the col
lapse Of the cigar-makeTs' strike after it
had cost the WOTkIngmenS societies 39j, 900
marks. The Hamburg organization was
considered the most perfectly organized and
strongest body OF wOrkingmen under social
istiC Influence.
INTEREST IN THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
Mr. Loeffier, the Chicago Fair Commits
ments for Germany's exhibits in the Colum-
bian EXPOSITION. He is receiving very en-
cOuraging reports from all sides, and there
Is great desire manifested on the part of
traders and manufacturers everywhere to
send specimens of their goods TO America