New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07
ANNOYING PRINCE BISMARCK
PETTY ACTS OF OFFICIAL RESENTMENT.
UNPLEASANT INCIDENTS OF HIS JoURNEY-DR
MoUHI's FINANCIAL REFoRMs-TRADE

UNPLEASANT INCIDENTS OF HIS JoURNEY-DR.
MIGUEL; FINANCIAL REFoRsls-TRADE
NEGOTIATIONS WITH RUSSIA
Copyright; 1892; By the Ne~. York Associasd PT's
Berlin, Aug 6.-Prnce Bismsrk's studied avoidance
Of any open reference 10 the Governments poncy IN
the brief speech WHICH he delivered upon his arrival
to-day at the railroad station in this city has been
\ source OF great relief TO the Official mind, which
had been filed with forebodings that the Prince
would renew his attacks. Since the notable speech
which the exChancellor recently delivered at Jena
he has been made TO feel official resentment IN various
petty ways The different railway stations in PruNsa'
when the Prince WAS expected to pass, have been
virtually closed TO the public. At Halle, where le
had to slight TO change trains, the railway oihcias
refused TO admit anyone 10 the platform, ana ASKED
the Prince 10 leave the at once and stay IN inc
waiting room until the train was ready TO prooed'
Similar isolation had been attempted here, but inc
officials did not dare to face the public wrath over
further acts of insolence towards the ex-Chanceor
The demon stra tons in his honor by the people nave
become warmer owing TO the public indignation over
%.hs bad treatment.
r. 1t has been learned that the Government tried
10 influence the Grand Duke OF Saxe-Weimar 10
order the municipal authorities of Jena and tie
chiefs OF the university to refuse the Prince
public reception the occasion OF Ills
visit to that place. Professor Ilaecke however
personally the Grand Duke obtained his assent 10
the proposed popular greeting OF Prince bismack anu
arranged the programme for the distinguished Vsi'o
reception before the Grand Dukes Minister'S unoer
prompt.Dgs from the Berlin Chancelere ihterlerep'
The .Nat,onal Zetung and other National Liberal or
gans rightly boast OF the revival OF Prince BisharcAs
influence and proclaim lim to be sal the greatest run
Ing PERSONALITY In Germany, even though ne sh''i
never again be invested IN Office
DR. MIcUEL's FINANCIAL REFORMS
Herr Herrfurth the Trussian Minister OF the IN
1erior Who 1t is said is to surrender his portiono IN
consequence OF the differences existing between Nun
self and Dr. MIGUEL Minister Of Finance delays the
formal of his Office until the return Oh
Emperor William from his trip TO England Out n'
Withdrawal from the Ministry Is already pracucaiy
certain Herr Theilm president of the lmperia boaru
of Railways also intends TO resign This rupture IN
the Ministry is due to a majority of the members OF
the Cabinet supporting DR.. Miques financial reforms
DR. MIGUEL proposes TO rehqush the taxation by the
State Of real estate and mines permitting commuhes
TO levy such taxes for their administrative expenses
die would meet the shortage In the State budget 70
sultne nom the loss Of real estate, by an
increase Of the income Tx and the levyng OF tax
On funded property. Herr Herfurth contends that this
,cheme Is Objectionable, relieving the taxation OF
great landowners
TRADl NEGOTIATIONS WITH RU :SIA.
The negotiations for a commercial entente with the
Russian Government open with the balance OF ad-
burc Government has not only taken the initiative In
the matter but shows unusual anxiety to have the
Advancement completed. State Secretary Rothenburg
presided to-day at a conference Of experts from the
different State departments called to discuss the Rus
sian proposals. These embodied In memo
randum presented by Count Schouvaloh the Russian
Minister at Berlin, to Baron Marsclan Won Bieber-
STEM the Imperial Minister for Foreign Affairs. 1he
proposals intimated that the Russian Government was
ready to modify the customs laws in favor OF the
German iron, steel and textile industries III return
for the withdrawal OF the German dferential duties
on grain. Count Schouvalo asked for definite state
ment as to the extent to which Germany would re-
uuire q reduction OF the Russian tariffs. This new
treaty will be boon TO both empires. and to the
whole Of Europe, strengthening the chances Oh the
maintenance Of peace.
NEW GERMAN IRoNCLAD LAUNCHED.
The new ironclad Woerth. named after the village
woerth sauer in Alsace noted as the point where
the first decisive encounter took place between the
French and German armies. on August 8. 1870, and
where the Germans Won their first victory, was
launched to-day at Kiel. The Efnperor's sister, the
Princess Of schaumburg Nppe, performed the usual
ming ceremony. The Empress Frederick telegraphed
following message:
Present in spirit, l participate In the ceremony
,memorating an anniversary which year by year
les me such proud, yet such sad. memories.
COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH COLOMBIA.
The announcement that treaty OF commerce hau
been concluded between Germany and the tm'ed
states Of Colombia has been the subject Of congau-
lations by the commercial German success
against the fiscal policy OF the United states
An HONOR FOR DIR. VIRcHOw.
The election OF Dr. Virchow a rector Of the Ber-
lin University finally remedies case of political In
Justice. This honor had repeatedly been refused Dr.
Virclow although he was best entitled to 1t.
TO MANAGE A DEMOCRATIC PRESS BUREAUS
Paul woln the wellknown journalist, has been
hx lizard IN aka charQ of
German press bureau for the National Democratic
Committee OF the United States during the approach
ing Presidential campaign In that country. Herr
Wolf will sail the steamer Trave for New-fork