The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-16

Berlin. August 15-Despite positive
assurances to the contrary, it was gener-
ally hoped that the cabinet meeting an
nounced for this afternoon would resolve
on a reduction in the corn duties 1t was
hoped that the influence of Minister
MIGUEL, who still strongly urges a reduc-
tion. would have the effect of persuading
his colleagues to consent to such meas
ure The result of the ministerial dellb-
erations, as announced this evening in the
Reichsanzeiger, shows that, although the
governments decisions are modified, still
they are determined not to reduce the corn
duties until they are absolutely compelled
TO do So
The Reichsanzeiger says that, in view Of
the unfavorable prospects, owing to wet
weather and the prohibition of the eXpor
tation of rye from Russia, the government
has decided as an experiment TO reduce
the freight rates on corn ana mill cereals
over the state railways by making Slid
ing scale. The reductions apply to rye,
wheat, barley, oats, pulse, Indian corn,
wheat flour and pulse shells. Although
this concession viii increase the facilities
of transportation, there Is not an increased
stock Of grain.
Advices from various parts of the country
show that large impOrtations of grain will
be imperatively needed. The government
evidently relies on America to supply the
ucUClGuCS, DUJ bue puDllC, tSiSCldIlg iDe
workingmen, are not so easily satisfied as
to that. The radical press in attacking
the govern ment, dwells on the posi- blllty
that the corn syndicates OF America are
not likely TO show much consideration to
Germany if by Withholding grain they can
force the markets and so get their own
prices Letters from Vienna also indicate
that, although the relations between
Austria and Germany are OF the most cor
dial nature, private individuals are not
disposed to sacrifice exceptional business
profits to meet a sentiment. The grain
merchants are elated at the continual ad-
vance of grain here.
The Socialists are not letting the grass
grow under their feet in taking the fullest
advantage of the gloomy situation to
actively push the propaganda. The COM
ing Of winter, with what appears to be in
evitable distress, promises a rich harvest
with them. Workmen pinched with hun
ger and goaded by the savage articles of
the radical Socialist press, will fall an easy
prey to the propagandists.
Chancellor Yon Caprivi's visit to En-
perOr William at kiel is understood to
have been connected With today's minis
teTial decision as TO the corn duties. There
are evidences that the government is
working in complete harmony with the
emperor. The boerse, which has been de-
pressed all the week, today made an at
not last, the closing prices showing a gen
eral decline of from 4 to i per cent
The Cologne GaZeJte's account of the
accident to the emperor cabled yesterday
is generally accepted, though later reports
state that greater care must be exercised
owing TO the fact that there is still danger
that he may again displace the knee cap,
which is not yet completely set.
The emperor is diSpleased on account of
the French visit to Cronstadt following so
closely his own visit TO Russia The Rus
sian rye ukase is also a hard knock, which
he would be glad to return if possible
His visit TO England is generally believed
not to have produced the results he ex-
pected. The grand reception promised the
French feet at Portsmouth is accepted
here rs a counterbIasJ to the recent pomp-
ous festivities in honor of the emperor's
visit to England. Lord Salisbury, as is
well known, is too wary to commit him
self on either side. and will continue Eng
lands traditional policy of free hand.