The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-04-25
CABLE NEWS FROM GERMANY
cAPRIyI URGES TIE EMPEROR TO
PERMIT HIM 10 RETIRE

After q long Conference. He Consents to
Retain tho CHARACTERISTIC n While
Ionger-The Proposed Experiment of
Universai Suffrage in Bclgium-E Emperor
william Thinks Anarchy Cnn he Stamped
ut-Murdcred in - Barber. Chnir-rhe
Germans DO Not Approve OF Mr.. Robert
Louis Stevenson's Action In Samoa.
BERLIN April 24.-Before starting for Carls-
bad Count Won Cnprivi renewed his request to
be allowed to retire from Office. IIc told tho
Emperor that his health was weakening. and
that he did not feel able to copo with tho prob
lens Of state about to arise in connection with
the commercial negotiations with Russia and
tho defiant attitude OF Bulgaria toward tho
Porte and Russia. Ho was willing. no said. to
confer with Ferdinand Of Bulgaria during tho
latters visit In Carlsbad rs regards tho rccog-
nit,n that tho CoburGer contemplatcs do
handing from the powers. but with the settle
mcnt Of this matter he folt that his strength
and usefulness as Chancellor OF tho empire
would be exhausted. Tho defence Of tho Gov
srnments demand upon tho Reichstag next
winter for $4,000 moro soldiers and contin-
uation Of the three years term OF service. no
thought would be too laborious. and would
probably break him down completely
The Emperor demurred to the Chancellor's
request. hut Caprivi's importantly moved him
to consider it. Finance Minister Miguel was
called by tho Emperor to consult with him as
70 the ndvisablltty OF chang" In the Chanccl-
lorship. MIGUEL. who Is known to DO lying
low until tho present crisis in politics is past
and Government majority is assured in tho
Lanutag and Rcchstag. expressed himself as
orposcd To any more changes before the I'M
easiness OF tho people. resulting from the con-
ilict over the School bill. was allaycd and the
Government programme was sure Of support
In both Legislative bodies.
The Emperor then summoned Count Won
EulenburE from Cassel. and a conference Of
Caprivi. Eulenburg. MIGUEL and the Emperor
was held Mt the palace. The Emperor said
that he felt with Miguel that no further
changes should be made before fall lie would
relieve tho Chancellor Of many Of his weightier
duties and the heavier work on the Army bill
would be reserved for tho Ministry of War;
Herr Miguel and Count Won Eulenbure ex-
pressed similar opinions. and finally Count
Caprv consented to reconsider his request
that he be allowed to retire.
The Liberal parties arc disappointed by tho
result of the conference. They wished to see
Caprivi out OF tho way before the Bulgarian
question became acute. for they feel that his
proverbial reck!essness Of the feelings OF tho
Gear will cause trouble. He Is believed to
favor the recognition OF Ferdinand. when tho
decision shall have become necessary. and
such course would como close to forcing
Russia to armed Intervention in the Balkans.
and bringing about general European con-
fl;ct. The movements Of Prince Ferdinand
and the Chancellor at Carlsbad will DO watched
with intense interest. for it is felt that upon
their negotiations the determination OF war or
peace will be largely dependent.
Politicians in Germany are watching keenly
the coming revision OF the Belgian Constitu-
ton The agitation OF the Socialistic labor
party in that country has frightened tho bour-
Geoise sufficiently to incline 1t to grant uni
yersaI suffra9e. II such suffrage should DO re-
fused 1t is believed that the workingmen.
smarting under abuses which no other work.
ingmen in Europe would tolerate. would take
UP arms against the Government. II tho work
ingmen be indiscriminatcy enfranch!scd.
German politicians say. political chaos will
shake the kingdom. Germany is preparing
for tho emergency which she thinks must
arise In either case. and will be ready Mt an
hours notice to hasten troops from Cologne.
Coblenz. or Metz. to the Belgian frontier. 7 his
action would be taken In anticipation Of an
attempt on Frances part to occupy Belgian
territory in case OF revolution. Under no cir
cumstances and under no preteXt would Ger
many allow this. as with the Mouse fortiiica-
tons In her possession. France would find
easy access for her troops on German soil. |
Germany will. in all events hold that King
Leopold must fight his own domestic battles
alone
Upon the first outbreak Of trouble in tho |
little Kingdom immense armies OF the two |
rival powers would be mnssed on their rcsrec- |
tive frontiers. and should the Belgian Govorn- |
men: be too weak to meet the internal crisis 1t |
is not unlikely that the final meetin. Of tho |
historic enemies will take place on the old
backgrounds around Brussels and Icgc.
While dining with Count Schouvno6 on
Tuesday evening Emperor William discussed
tho recent Anarchist outrages in France and
Spain and .he o:Einous preparations for May
Day. He said that he was confident that tho
srAwin: spirit Of anarchy could DO stamped !
ont provided all countries would WORK in uni
Son. They should adopt similar raprassivo
laws AGAINST Anarchists. crush their press.
aud prohibit their meetings. and each should
refuse to shelter Anarchist criminals expelled
from other lands. The Emperor also
spoke Of the necessity OF holding soon
conference VI tho powers for tho
purpose o! formulating such II programme.
HIS words We're supposed TO DO fce!ers con-
corning tho plan that he and Count Caprivi
are fostering for such u conference in Berlin.
Count ScEo@vaoT agreed with the Enlperor.
lie said that the Landing together Of the ma
'iohs against III" Anarchists would also pro-
nuec community OF interests. and would go
iar toward ccmcnt!ng the friendly relations OF
all fGropu's great powers. He is further said
!" nave assured tho Emperor that the Car
looked with favor oM tho plan for Berlin con-
ference IN the matter. md that France nm.
9ou'''dy would Join Austria. Italy. and
cptih IN promoting II. ThrouEhout tina |
oihner inc conversation Of the EuIcror and
the Russian Ambas ,ador Is said to have b.en
marked with unusual cordially
Privy Councillor Won Wcrmuth. immortal
Commissioner for the Chicago Fair. ha, called
for Monday u meeting OF those interested In
the allotment OF space ut the Fair. The famous
Bavarian Godsmiths and silversmi,hs. whose
exhibit was expected to DO feature Of the
German department. have refused t. partl,i-
pate unloss they can have section in the de.
partment to themselves. Count Won Capryi
has added not o little to the interest Of exhib.