The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-05-02
CABLE NEWS FROM GERMANY
ITALY LIKELY TO REDUCE HER MILL
1ARY EsTABLIsHMENT.

The Prospect Viewed with Cneasiness BY
the Triple Aiiiance-Plans to ReorEanise
md Increase the German Army-Kisg
Humbert II Expected to Meet Enperors
William ana Francis. Jeserh Next Sum.
mer-E~peror winia.'s Very Busy
week-Aa Iunoeent Man Inprisoaed-
German Women aad the Worries Fair.
BERLIN. May 1.-The financial embarrass-
ment OF Italy continues to excite serious alarm
in the grand general staff and tho imperial
Cabinet. Several conferences were held be-
tween the Emperor and Count Caprivi on the
subject. and since the departure OF the latter
for Carlsbad the Emperor has consulted with
the chief Of the general staff daily. There Is
little doubt that tho suggestion has been made
from home that Italy must reduce her military
establishment to help her through her present
financial difficulties. The proposed reduction
has been estimated all the way from two army
corps to one-third the peace force. King Hum
bert and Premier di Rudini are said to have
commended that the loss OF two army corps
would not lessen materially Italy s value to the
Triple Alliance. The moral effect OF such
reduction. however. 1t is felt here. would
be very great. especially in view Of
the menaces OF Russia on the German
and Austrian frontier and the new diff
flcuitiee threatened by Bulgaria's prospective
demand for recognition In case Of war be-
tween Italy nnd France alone. the proposed
change would probably be fatal to Italy. Italy
is thought to contemplate the reduction. new
ertheless. as she feels certain that she could
reckon upon tho unconditional support OF
Germany In the conflict German statesmen.
however. including Prince Bismarck. say is
about time to lot Italy understand that she
will not DO able to enjoy the benefits Of the
t. rr1~ ~
accepts her share Of the burden. The En-
peror also feels strongly on the subject. and
will point out to King Humbert during the lat
tors visit in Berlin that Italy cannot shirk the
full responsibilities while enjoying the great.
est benefits Of the peace alliance.
Whether the Italian army be reduced or not.
the present display OF Italy's weakness will
react forcbly on Germany. Since tho first
news OF the italian Cabinet crisis reached Ber-
lin the Emperor has pushed forward with all
haste the work on the new plan Of reorganiza
ton and increase OF the German army. The
plan will be laid before the Reichstag at its
next session. and will be q demand for more
men and more taxes. The increase in mon
will be. It is said. about $4,000 or 10000. with
or without an accompanying provision for
the shortening Of the term OF service
to two years. The reform Of the ar
tillery and other changes are likely to
cost 12OOO0.OO0 marks. Nor will the
coming increase OF expenditure end here.
says Prince Bismarck in the Hamburger
Nachsichten. Should war break out sud
denly. an inspired article says. Germany would
be Obliged to lend Austria and Italy money for
the mobilization Of the armies. At the break
ing out OF tho Franco Prussian war Germany
exhausted her sources Of income in preparing
for the field. and since then she has not grown
no rich a. TO have money enough to move two
other armies into the field. especially in view
OF the curtailment Of her revenue through the
Zollverein treaties.
The Emperor is much irritated by such
hostile comments Of the press upon the mere
rumor OF IN intended increase in the army.
but he is not convinced. The officers Of the
grand general staff are unanimous in favor
ing the increase. which. they say. becomes
more imperative with the arrival Of every adj
ditlonal regiment on the Russian frontier.
The Emperor declines to listen to arguments
OF Liberals that the country can bear no more
taxes. and says 1t Is the business Of his Min
lister Of Finance to find all the money necessary
to the safety OF the empire. Count Caprivi
supports the Emperor In this attitude and
II he be persuaded to retain office until next
winter. will throw the whole weight OF his
personality on the side of tho bill. The
Government will be willing. It Is said. to
SuoAo 0luOoG ouy COuCc5SAOus oVou W Cuo
Clericals. to secure a majority. The Emperor
has already given party leaders to understand
that the rel ,otion or substantial alteration OF
the bill will result In the dissolution OF the
Reichstag. The Government will then appeal
TO the country on purely patriotic grounds.
conducting Its campaign on the lines laid out
By Prince Bismarck in similar emergencies
The Emperor has deprecated the hostility Of
German hnanciers to the Austro- Hungarian |
reform OF the currency. and has let the big |
bankers OF Berlin know that they need expect |
no more favors from the Government II they |
do not preserve In the future at least neutral |
attitude Upon advices received In recent |
exchange Of dispatches between Count |
Caprivi and Count Kalnoky. he maintains that |
although the reform may temporarily necessi- |
tate reduction OF the military budget, 1t will |
In two or three years enable Austria to in |
crease hor army and navy To this consider
alton. the inspired writer's say. patriotic Ger
mans must subordinate oil else. Count Kali
noky has assured Caprivi that no will make
Cabinet question OF the Reform bill. and Ia
confident that he can carry 1t through despite
tho opposition OF Clericals and Poles.
The fact that Count Cnprivi has received no.
body OF political Importance In Carlsbad does
not justify the inference that foreign affairs
are supposed to be In condition satisfactory
w 0oAsaooS ~ hAciLs THAT the En-
peror has decided to defer all conferences on
the European situation until tho arrival of
King Humbert In Berlin. Caprivi has found It
impossible to comply with his physician's or.
ders Tor perfect rest. A regular service of
couriers has been established between the i'm
pertal palace and Carlsbad, md th,
Chancellor often is engaged for two hours in
official work before he finds time for his morn.
Ing promenade to take the waters. He will
remain In Carlsbad until the third week OF this
month. and then will go to Homburg for sew.
eral weeks. Ho will however. interrupt his va.
cation 70. fow days so as 10 be in Berlin
when the King and Queen OF Italy and Premier
al Rudini come for their summer visit. Tho
royal party is expected to nrriys here about
June o. 1t is almost certain that Count Kal.
noky Will ind an excuse to come to Berlin ut
the same timo and consult with the other two
premiers OF the Triple Alliance. 1t is
regarded as probable that Emperor Francis |
Joseph OF Austria also will be pres