Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-09
LONG DISTANCE RIDE
THE ONE TOPIC or CONVERSATION
IN BERLIN.
Some OF the Horses Ruined IrreparabIy-
Ministerial Crisis-The Army
BIIl-Other Notes.
Copyrighted, 1892, by tho Now York Associated

Copyrighted, 1892, by tho Now York Associated
Press
BERLIN. October s.-The long-dstance
military ride ia the one topic of converse
tion in this city. All classes of the in
habitants are interested in the event,
which has totally eclipsed politics and
every thing else. Despite the disappoiut-
ment of the Germans at the winning
OF the race by an Austrian and tho
better general time made by the Austrians,
they are lavshing every hospitality upon
the southerners. The latter have been feicd
and dined BY tue officers Of different crack
regiments. To-day o series OF great races
was given in their honor. Emperor VIII
ham will return Monday evening from
WeImer, whittier he has gone to attend
the golden-wedding celebration OF the
Grand Duke of SAKE Weimar, when be will
give the Austrians q dinner. He will also
visit the stables where the Austrlans'
horses arc kept.
HOW THE HORSES JARED.
Some Of tine horses are irreparably in
jured In one stall is beautiful mare
with both her hind hoofs split. She is
sweating, and is evidently in great agony.
She made the distance from FlorisdOrf 10
Berlin in eighty-two hours. Of fifty
others inspected fifteen are disabled
for life. The thoroughbreds suffered
the most. The condition Of the
animals Is pitiable. Their sides are
sunk IN, and 1T seems as though their
spines were twisted away. Some Hunga-
rian horses that are scarcely bigger than
ponies seem TO be IN wonderfully good
condition. Accurate statistics of the
horses that have died in Berlin cannot be
obtained. 1t is known, however. that
eight Austrian animals died on the road.
MINISTERIAL CRISIS.
While the horse has reigned supreme IN
the public mind. ministerial crisis has
been quietly preparing. The differences
between Chancellor Won CaprIvi and Herr
Niquel, PrussIan Minister OF Finance,
have been widened through the unheard-ot
action of the Chancellor in completely
ignoring the Prussian Cabinet IN
the presentation OF the new mill
tary bill. The Chancellor, who has
succeeded in overcoming the Emperor's
opposition TO the bill. did not consult
either Herr Miguel or Count Won Eulen-
berg. president of the PTus5lan Council of
Mia sters. III regard 20 the measure. IL ~
predicted that the Chancellor Will dissolve
the Relchstag il the bill tails TO pass. The
Radical papers are lubllant over this out
look aud express tho hope that IN the
tNtll 0A uleNDluhltAA A-AbAA BAi y WIZ A'N4A~
great gains.
THE ARMY BILLS CHANCES.
The Toss che Zeitnng says to-day that
there il no chance Of the bill passing, and
that dissolution will only strengthen the
opposition and compel Chancellor Won
CapriyI to resign. The paper calls upon
the Government TO withdraw or at least
postpone the bill.
The Chancellor in tho meantime circu-
lates the story that the bill a. now pro-
posed is practically the same n the one
prepared by Prince Bismarck, which bad
the approval Of General Count Won " al
dersee, who was then Secretary OF War.
and that there Is no truth III the reports
that either the Chief OF STAFF or the MIN
lister of War dsagrees as 20 its provisions.
THE EMrEEoR's EAR.
The Cologne Gazette a few DAYS ago pub
hshed q denial of the reports circulated
about the trouble the Emperor was al
legged 10 have with one of his ears. The
denial is said to have come straight from
the court, the Emperor being very sensl-
tive on the subject.
Prince BiSmarck's organ now prOclaims
that the story Is perfectly true, and that II
is folly 10 deny It. IL adds that the facts
are we'll known TO all the intimate rela-
tions Of the Emperor. This statement IS
feeling between the Emperor and Prince
Bismarck.
THR FdPER0R HARD Up.
Stories OF the Emperor's financial diff
Culties are again current. HIS father and
GRANDPA. her allowed army subaltern5 a
certain amount Of money each month II
they were without private means. Emperor
William refuses TO continue this practice,
and 10 further grants will he made.
though the present recipients under
the old system will continue 10 draw the
sums allotted to them until they are pro-
noted The number of subaltans re-
ceiving the bounty Is very small. 1hey
are mostly the sons Of men who died on
the field and whose families have been Tor
generations IN the Prussian service. The
Emperor's action III this matter has caused
much gossip, and 1t Is given out as posi-
tive evidence that be Is hard up.
NEW POLITICAL DEPARTURE.
The Emperor's cordial message confirm
ing the election Of Herr Zclle, who i nm
ardent Liberal. a burgomaster of Berlin.
IL regarded as Of great political lmpOr-
lance. When Herr Zelles name was first
mentioned for the position 1t was freely
predicted that the Emperor would never
confirm his election. During the old
Emperor's life the relations between the
strained. Even at the beginning Of the pres
ent reign things continued IN the same
state until Prince Blsmarcks influence
declined three years ago. Inc Emperor
confirmed the election OF Herr Won EOrck-
enheck. the predecessor of Herr Zelle. but
II Is said he remarked to Minister Herr
lurth, who pressed HIM TO the conhrma-
ton. Don't let the be asked again 10 con-
trm the election of a Liberal burcomas-
IN VauarI Hgrr /pllg
was looked forward to with anxiety. The
message was q pleasant surprise, and 1t Is
ra0arded as a sign that the time of boycott
tlng political opponents OF the govern
meut is over.
AGAINST SUNDAY RESI-"
Three thousand retail traders of Co.
Iocna have petitioned the Federal Council
and the Emperor to abolish the new sun
dan rest law. They assure the Emperor
that Sunday rest tends to make employees
not more religious. but more pleasure
seeking and discontinued. The petition
adds that the statistics show that II IS un-
favorable to morality and bad political
economy TO hamper trade and collect ex-
nerIence from the ruin of many poor
The Chamber of Commerce of Upper
Rayaria ~ preparing to agitate the same
question, holding views similar to those Of
the Cologne petitioners.
GERMANY AT CHICAGO.
The German exhibit for the Chicago Co,
lumbar Exposition is so nearly completed
that Herr Wermuth, the Imperial Commls-
sioner, says it can be dispatched next
month If necessary. 1t will perhaps be
shipped then.
LIVING ON AIR.