The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-23
HARD WINTER PREDICTED.
The Breadstuifs Prospect Very Gloomy
William Now Wears Whiskers.


Copyright, 1891, New York Associated press.1
BERLIN, Aug. 22.-There is no abatement
of excitement arising from agitation in re-
gard to the duties on grain imported to
Germany. Gloomy reports as to prospects
OF harvests in the provinces continue to be
received. Everything confirms tho belief
that the winter of 1922 will be one of
the worst, as far as food is concerned, on
record Opposition to retaining the duties
gains strength day bv day. The national
liberal and even many conservative jour-
nails are making unceasing appeals to the
government to make some reduction in
grain duties, but Chancellor Won Caprivi
IL obdurate. Some conservative oiganiza-
tlona propose to the government to import
wheat and sell it at fixed prices. The radi-
cal press daily attacks the government with
might and main. Advices from all parts of
the northern provinces, especially Posen,
give evidence of discomfort prevailing
The municipal councils of many towns
have passed urgent resolutions demanding
that the government entirely suppress
grain duties. Owing to the scarcity and
high price of grain many distillers are
largely reducing production. and some
have entirely suspended operations. Many
distiliers IN consequence Of excessive prices
Is
tanning potatoes for the manufacture of
brandy, farmers refusing to sell in the face
OF impending distress.
Reports from Sweden and Denmark,
which countries usually have sufficient
surplus of grain to allow extensive
exports, announce that, owing to incessant
rains, crops have been partially DESTROYED.
Harvest is far below the lowest estimates.
Grave news comes from the Rhenish prov
inces. where an official circular announces
the appearance of the dipteral insect,
which has committed such ravages in wheat
fields of late years. Everything points to a
dea1th of breadstuffs, yet the government
is seemingly determined not to recede from
Its position.
Whatever effect the canards regarding
the emperor's health may have had else-
whore, his popularity in Berlin has not di.
minished in the slightest degree. As his
majesty passed along Freiderichstrasse to-
dav enrouts to Templehof, crowds packed
tho pass. packed side paths, and much en-
the picture OF health, but the full sandy
beard he now wears has greatly changed
his appearance, although it becomes him
well. The growth of his beard OK.
plains his majesty's prolonged stay on hif
yacht. 10 support his character he would
not allow himself to appear in public grow
ing beard. He feared he would be made
the subject of ridicule.
The review OF the gnarde du corps to-day
was a splendid spectacle. The emperor
who was in full uniform, directed the re-
view and did not show the least fatigue
while on horseback. He was, however
assisted to dismount, for though his knee il
practically we'll. his physicians insist that ht
must not run any chances of spralning OF
in any other way injuring his leg again.
Negotiations between Austria, Germany
| and Italy, looking to the formation of
| zollverein are progressing satisfactorily.
German papers which have been printing
articles opposing the Chicago Columbial
| exhibition have made sudden change il
ting forth the advantage to be derived by
having an excellent German exhibition q
| the fair.
Prince Bismarck has left Kessineen. H
has been greatly benefited by the waters
Ills hair has become snow white, but he hn
all of his old fire and determination. 1t i
reported that General Count Won Walderse
is trying to effect reconciliation betwee,
the emperor and Bismarck, but it is no
| likely the overtures will be successful
Count Herbert Bismarck has written to th
hamburger Nachrichten denouncing an in
terview alleged by M. Blowitz, Paris CORE
spondent of the London Times, to hav
been held by him with Count von Munster
German ambassador Mt Paris, as fabric
alton. The Munich Allegemeine Zeitunl
publishes an article inspired by the OK
chancellor calling upon Count Won Munste
to decisively repudiate the Blowitz story. Th
article concludes: THE insults containe,
in this interview will not remain withou
consequences" In the society to whicl
Won Munster and Bismarck belong thi
phrase, according to German usage. mus
mean duel in the event of Won Munste
refusing to explain his connection with tn
affair. 1t is very improbable the principal
will fight.