Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-19
AGAIN A CANDIDATE.
Bismarck Will Stand for the Second
Geestemunde Ballot, but
SEEKS A BETTER CONSTITUENCY.
The Emperor May Retaliate by Dissolying
the Reichstag.
A EUROPEAN ZOLVEREIN is RUM0RED

| BERLIN, April 1S.-Prince Bismarck has
tacitlv consented to stand a reballot in Gees
temunde, but he also consents to become a
candidate in the Lehe district. where he is
certain of return, the electorate being almost
purely Conservative. His motive is obvi-
GUS Returned for Geestemunde, as he
doubtless will be when opposed only by a
Social candidate, he will refuse the man
date, accepting that of constituency which
will return him with one accordant voice.
With the exception of the Socialists, who
are radiant over tine poll in favor of the
tobacconist, Schmalfeld, no party is with
out share In the sense of humiliation re-
sulting from the Geestemunde election.
| Even the Progresssts, after the first jubila-
ton, began to show regrets. Reports from
the Geestemurde district say that the Pro-
gressists, on the reballot, will vote for
Prince Bismarck or abstain from voting.
The members of the Guelph party propose
not to vote.
The Tide Turning for Bismarck.
Half repentan. expressions from the op-
ponents of Bismarck are accompanied in
several papers with the suggestion that now
that be has got lesson which is likely to
tone down 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 alloyed by the
revelation of the Socialist strength. 1t is
known that State officials actively inter-
fered in the contest, especially in the rural
parts of the constituency, using the severest
pressure against Prince Bismarck. Their
action largely contributed toward keeping
host OF supporters of Bismarck from
the polls. The number of registered
voters was %, ,494, bat of this number only
ope-half voted. 1t was not due to lessened
interest that the result reduced the National
Liberal poll 1862 below that at the last
election. If the Government had RETAINED
| from using its influence, GeestemuDde would
not have been dishonored by an event which
Is regretted throughout the country.
The Reichstag May Be Dissolved.
In the lobby of the Reichstag the En-
peror is credited with the intention of dis
solving the Reichstag should Prince Bis
marck succeed in forming a Conservative
National Liberal coalition against the Gov
eminent. A general election would GER
tainly imperil the seats, OF a
number of BIsmarckians and a new
House would have an influx of
Freisinnige members upon whom. in con-
junction with the Centrists, the Government
could RELY. The fight has decreased the
forces of the Bismarck coalition, and the
further certainty that in the event OF gen.
eral election the Socialist part OF the House
will be greatly reinforced may give the En-
pero. reason TO pause.
The Reichstag will speedily dispose of the
trades regulation bill. To-day's debate re-
lated to the matter OF working hours for
women. Baron Won Berlepsch, Minister of
Commerce, opposed the Socialist motion
fixing the maximum day tor women at ten
hours. Herr Bebel urged that longer hours
had degenerating effect upon women, and
resulted in enfeebled children and great
deterioration Of the race. Finally the bill
was amended by securing for women pro-
longed rest hours during the working day
and shorter day for adult males.
Unfair to the LaDoripg Class.
The mos important amendment to the
bill introduced during the weeks debate en-
acts that workmen breaking their contract
with their employer by leaving their work
without due notice, etc., must pay an in
demnity based upon ratio with
their salary. The reactionary charac-
ter of the amendment is empha-
sized by the. absence of reciprocal
clause providing for the protection OF
workme against unfair treatment by their
employers. Though the application of this
amendment is Limited to the smaller work
shops, the recognition of the superior rights
of the employer vitiates the character of the
measure as impartial legislation. The
Progressist and Socialist organs denounce
the alteration as accentuating the questions
between capital and labor.
The ceremony of mailing the new colors of
several regiments to the staffs occurred to-
day before the Royal Schloss. 1t was a
splendid and imposing function. There
were present the Emperor and Empress, all
the Imperial family, a number OF Prussian
and German Princes, Count Won Moltke,
General Won Kalten nborn-Stachan, Minister
of War, and General Won Schlieffer.
European Zolverein Scheme.
According to Vienna advlces, the old
scheme of European customs union hav-
ing among its leading aims retaliation upon
the American, French and Russian tariffs,
will shortly be the subject of con-
ference at Vienna to which Germany,
Italy, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland
and Belgium will send delegates.
The officials here deny all knowledge of
any negotiations toward such a zolverein.
The report probably originated from the
fact that Berlin and Vienna simultaneously
consulted the Government of Switzerland
regarding commercial treaty, each acting
independently, Germany simply intimating
her readiness to renew the existing treaty.
Since Signor Crispi's fall no effort has
been made to induce Italy to join with Ger
many and Austria in a commercial alliance.
So far as Germany is concerned. the ex-
istence of Article II of the Frankfort treaty,
which secures to France whatever tariff is
conceded to Austria. Belgium or Switzer-
land, blocks the way. to zolverein.
The Reuss-Varesco Quarrel
The Emperor William has. interfered in
the quarrel between Prince Henry of Reuss,
German Ambassador to Austria, and
M. Varesco, late Roumanian Minister at
Vienna. His Majesty has expressed dis
approval of the afront offered by the wife
of the Prince OF Reuss to the son of M.
Varesco, and has advised the Prince to
make reparation for the insult
NJ. Varesco, the younger, will marry on
the 28th inst. rich heress. The King Of
Roumania will attend the wedding. The
Austrian Archdukes, leading diplomats
and other people OF note made demonstra-
tion in honor of NJ Varesco. This was Bit
terly felt by the Princess of Reuss.
MORE WAR VESSELS.