Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS
FROM THE STANDPOINT or THE GER
MAN CAPITAL.
The Triple Alliance and che Effect OF
Italy's Crisis Thcronpon-Germnn
OHiciai Chanzes-Other Notes.
Copyright. 1891, by the New York Associated
presai

assuming Signor Crispi's engagements, IN
GLIDING strengthened ermaments, have re-
moved much disquiet hero. Emperor
William had communication from hing
Humbert at the earliest period OF the
cabinet crisis, intimating his determine
ton to agree to no ministry that would
emperil the Dreibund; but the Kaiser de-
sired further assurances. Chancellor Won
Caprivi during his recent visit to Milan ar
ranged for the completion OF the Italian
armament with tho newest weapons
smokeless powder. etc, involving an OUT
lay of money derived from the, new
Italian loan, to which Crlspi assented.' Vn
Chancellor Won Capriyrs return mere sr n'
diplomatic documents forming the ap
pendix of the treaty of alliance were GOV
from Crispi, formally pledging ltaly 10
army reforms, in which the German uov-
eminent was TO assist in the Manufacture
of weapons, the production of munitions
and the furnishing Of skilled instruction.
DIFFICULTY IN HUMBEBr's WAY.
The question troubling the Emperor
and his confidants, Chancellor Won Caprlyi
and DIR. Miguel, Prussian Minister OF FL
nance, was how far Crlspi's successor
would accept the engagements made. Az
one period of the crisis King HumDert ap-
peared to find extreme difficulty IN getting
the leading Italian politicians with whoin
he consulted to associate themselves VIII
any ministers who were pledged 10 sup
port expenditures for the army when
were likely to necessitate loan. Mlguel
assisted in the solution of the Crisis Dy
getting q group of German hnanclaI
houses to promise to facilitate the new
Italian loan when it should be 1ounu
necessary for the Government TO OBTAIN
funds. Miguel must have held out some
inducement to these bankers. which II Is
certain will be diligently kept secret.
Emperor William dined Wednesday night
at Miguels residence. On Thursday inc
MARQUIS dl Ruidini agreed to Slgnor
Crispi's contracts in block. whereupon
King Humbert confded to him the worA
of forming a new ministry.
THE POSITION STILL INSECURE.
Until the Italian Cabinet shall have been
completed and its character seen the posi-
ton will remain rather insecure. King
Humbert's action during this anxlons time
is understood to have elected an eX-
preston of personal esteem from Emperor
Francis. Joseph, and it is now reported
here that the Austrian Emperor actually
went TO the length of promising to VISIT
the Quirinal in the course OF year.
FICTION FRoM THE FRENCH PRESS.
The rumors printed in the French papers
that Emperor William had consulted
Miguel in regard TO vast increase OF home
defences in consequence of the detectlon
of Italy are sheer fiction. Miguel Will as
sist Crispi's successor to secure funds foT
the completion Of the frontier detences OF
Italy. The defences of Germany DO not
proceed under the casual stimulus OF iof-
elgn developments.
GERMANY's NEW CHIEF OF STAFF.
The Emperor has not yet settled the sue
censorship to General Won Waldersee.
Yesterday General Won Wittisch was an
nounced as the new chief of staff. To-day
General Won Schlieffen had O long con-
ference with the Kaiser. fact that gave
rise to the report that he would succeed
Won Waldersee.
Won wAIDHRsEE WISHES TO RETIEE.
Won Waldersee has already gone to
Altoona to assume command of the Ninth
army corps. The Hamburg Ndchr'chldH
greeted his advent with a free criticism, IN
which il described him as master OF small
strategy without any idea of true military
grandeur. Bismarck's organ probably ex-
aggerates the Princes animus against q
fallen foe. Won Waldersee has privately
expressed wish to withdraw absolutely
from public life. and he only accepted the
command of the Ninth cOrpsin submission
TO the Kaiser's order. He trusts that he
will soon be allowed definitely to retire.
Won wALDERsEE AIMED TOO BIGH.
The hesitancy Of the Kaiser over the
selection of O chief of staff is due TO the
difficulty of getting man of proved
ability, yet sufficiently compliant with the
Emperor's views; Won Waldersee aimed to
succeed Won Noltke in virtual control OF
the German armies in tho field. The Kaiser
means to succeed Won Moltke himself, and
in the event of war will assume individual
responsibility for the movements of his
forces. His Majesty must have chief OF
general staff of q strictly subordinate
spirit. Beyond military circles an anxiety
as to who will bsselected by the Emperor
Is widespread.
FURTHER CHANGES,
Further changes are imminent. Among
them are the retirement from office OF Won
Gossler, Prussian Minister of Public Wor-
ship and Education, who will probably be
succeeded by DR.. Lucanas, Chief of the
Civil Cabinet, and of Prince Won Hohenlo
Stathalter Of the Reichsland, who will bt
succeeded by Prince Henry of Reuss, now
German Minister at Vienna. The wife OF
Prince Henry of Reuss is daughter of the
Grand Duke of SAKE W eimar-Elsenach, the
Emperor's grand uncle, and the Prince i:
therefore suitable for the vice-regal posi-
ton at Strasburg. Herr Maybach, Prus
sian Minister of Public Works, will retire
from Office after the Unterhaus dlsposes Of
the railway estimates.
GERMANY AND her COLONIAL POLICY.
The debates on colonial matters in the
Reichstag disclosed the fact that there haC
been q rapid abatement in the fervor oi
| members who favored German colonial
extension. No prominent man of any
party avowed adherence to projects fol
| further territorial acquisition. Much
doubt is expressed as TO the value of the
territory recently annexed by Germany. A
denial by Chancellor Won Caprivl that the
Government wished to sell the colonies
evoked the remark from Socialist Vollmal
that 1t would be well to give them &c
Prince Bismarck as a national gift. Nc
member expressed enthusiasm over either
their retention or their prospects.
TIE SOUTHWEST AFRICA COMPANY.
The Colonial Department has intimated
TO the Hamburg syndicate with reference
to the purchase of the possessions of the
Southwest Africa Company that the Gov.
eminent, while not opposing transfer
will not grant a royal charter for the new
company, the proposed capital OF when Is
shares amounting to 100000 marks. IL Is
certain that legal status will be accorded
to the company by the Bundesrath anc
Landtag confirming Its rights.
KoCHISE.
Although the Government has definitely
abandoned the monopoly Of the produc
ton of kochine. measures are being pre-
pared for rigid State control of its sale and
a strict supervision of its manufacture
Chemists will not be allowed to sell the
| lymph unless State analysts have confirm
ed its purity. Under an order from Minis
ter Won Gossler. all clinics of pathological
institutes of Prussien universities report
tho results of treatment by the Kocf
method. So far as received majority o.
the reports are in favor of the treatment.
TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH THE LYMPH
The statement of Professor Henoch, thu
great authority of the Berlin University on
| children's diseases, regarding the dangeI
of treating children with the lymph, Il
supported by other authorities.
DR.. Furbinger, of the Friederieh's Hal
Hospital. who was once On ardent believer
| in Koch, now states that no has beer
obliged to drop the treatment in a numbel
Of cases which were formerly hopeful, ant
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