The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-19
BISMARCK TO RUN AGAIN.
BE WILL ALSO BE A CAN oIDATE
IN THIS LEHE DISTRICT.

Parliament.
Copyrighted, 1891, by The Nei5 York associated
Pressl
BERLIN, April 1S-Prince Bismarck has
tacitly consented to stand re>ballot in
Geestemunde, but he also consents to become
a candidate in the Lehe district, where he
is certain Of a return, the electorate being
almost purely conservative. His motive is
obvious Returned for Geestemunde, as
90 doubtless will be when op-
posed ouly by the socialist candidate.
be will refuse the mandate, accepting that
Of the constituency which will return him
with one socordant voice. With the excep-
tion OF the socialists, who are radiant over
the poll in favor of Tobacconist Schmal-
field, no party is without a share in tho
sense Of the humiliation resulting from the
Geestemunde election. Even the progress
lists, after the first jubilation, begin to show
regret. Reports from the Geestemunde
district state that the progressists on a re-
ballot will vote for Prince Bismarck or
abstain from voting. The members of the
Guelph party propose not 20 vote. Half
repentant expressions from the opponents of
eral papers with suggestion that, now that
he has got a lesson which is likely to tone
down his pride, the electorate ought to
recognize his services TO the nation by CIV
ing him an overwhelming majority.
HOW COURT CIRCLES TAKE 1T.
The satisfaction in court circles over the
check OF Prince Bismarck has been alloyed
by the revelation OF tho socialist strength
1t is known that the state officials actively
interfered Ia the contest, especially in the
rural parts Of the constituency, usipg the
seyGrest pressure against Prince. Bis
marck. Their action largely contributed
toward keeping host of the sup
porters OF Prince Bismarck from the
polls The number of registered
voters was 20, 494, but Of this number only
oue-half voted. IL was not due TO lossened
interest that the result reduced the national
liberal poll 3,G52 below that at tho last
election. If the government had refrained
from using its influence Geestemude would
not have been dishonored by an event
which is regretted throughout the country.
In the lub bby Of the Rsichstag the emperor
is credited with an intention Of
Prince Bismarck succeed in forming a
coDaerva .ive-national liberal coalition
against the government. A general election
would certainly imperil the seats Of a num-
Der Of Bismarckians, and the new house
would have an influx Of freisinnige mem
bers, upon whom, ia conjunction With the
centrists, the government could rely.
Fright has decreased the forces of the Bis
marck coalition, and, further, certainty
that in the event Of u general election, the
socialist part of the house will be greatly
reinforced, may give the emperor reason to
pause.
THE TRADES REGULATION BILL.
The Reichstag will speedily dispose of the
trades regulation bill. To-days debate
related 10 the matter Of working hours for
women. Baron Won Berlapsch, minister Of
commerce, opposed the socialist motion
fixing the maximum day for women at ten
hours. Herr Bebel urged that longer hours
had degenerating effect upon women and
resulted IN ehfeebled children and
general deterioration Of the race.
Finally tho bill was amended
by securing for women prolonged
shorter day for adult males. The most i'm
portant amendment t to the bill introduced
during the weeks debate snactg that work
men breaking their contract with their en-
ployers by leaving their work without due
notice, ETC., must pay an Indemnity based
upon q ratio with their salary. The reac-
tionary character Of the amend
ment is emphasized by the alb
seuca Of reciprocal clause providing
for the protection of workmen against un-
fair treatment by their employers. Though
the application Of this amendment is linn
tied to small workshops, recognition Of the
superior rights Of the employer vitiates the
character Of the measure as impartial legs-
lation. The progre sist and socialist or
gans Justly denounce the alteration as
acCentuating antagonism between capital
and labor.
The ceremony Of mailing the new colorB
of several regiments to the stats occurred
to-day before the royal Schloss. 1t was a
splendid and imposing function.
EUROPEAN CUSTOMS UNION.
According to the Vienna advices, the old
scheme OF European customs union, hav-
ing among its leading aims retaliation upon
the American French and Ru sian tariffs,
viii be shortly tho subject Of conference
at Vienna, to which Germany, Italy, Aus
tria, Hungary, Switzerland and Belgium
will send delegates. Officials here deny all
knowledge Of any negotiations toward such
a zollvereiu. The repor5 probably origi-
mated from the fact that Berlin and
Vienna simultaneously consulted the
governmnt of Switzerland regarding
commercial treaty, each acting
Independently, Germany simply intimating
her readiness TO renew existing treaties
Since Signor Crispi's fall no effort has been
made to induce Italy TO Join with Germany
and Austria in a commercial alliance. So
far as Germany is concerned, the existence
of article 3 Of the Frankfort treaty, which
secures TO France whatever tariff is con-
ceded to Austria, Belgium, or Switzerland,
blocks tho way to a zollverein.
THE INSULT TO VAOAEEsCo.
The Emperor William has Interfered in
the quarrel between Prince Henry Of
Reusse, the German ambassador to Austria,
and II. VacareSoo, the late ROumanian min
ister at Vienna. His majesty has expressed
disappro al OK the affront offered by the
wife Of the Prince Of Reuse TO the son Of
N. Vacaresco, and has advised the
prince TO make reparation for
the insult. Vacaresco, the younger,
will marry on April 28 rich
heiress. The King Of Roumania will attend
the wedding. The Austrian archdukes,
leading diplomatists and other persons Of
note made demonstration in honor Of NJ.
Vacaresco. This was bitterly felt by the
Princes Of Reuse, who has ceased to give
receptions