New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-07
SOCIALISTS IN CONVENTION.
THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OPENED AT
ZURICH.


NO END TO SUBJECTS FOX ID ST S>lON
MANY's TARIFF on RUSSIAN PRODUCTS.
Berlin. Ang 6-Thc International socialist Con
crcss opened at Zurich, switzerland. to-day and much
interest j. manifested in Socialist circles ms tn The
lutcomc Of the deliberations The regular German
socialist Organization does Not publicly desire TO as
>oca;c itself with the congress. and if does not wish
the congress TO rank great international mnnifcs-
ta,lon as IT would be judged TO be- from It's title
The congress holds its sessions In the saloon OF the
great rssihalle the largest meeting place In Zurich.
The rooms around the saloon are devoted t. the use
Of the various committees, occupied by the deli"
gates Of the various nations. England has sent
seventy delegates beaded by James ker hardir. The
socialist who represents the Parliamentary district OF
West Ham in the House II Commons. some OF 'he
English delegates are authorized TO speak Tor the
British trades unions. France is represented 10y Il
number OF delegates Of iX varying shades of eocasuc
opinions. Germany sends, a. the representatives, II
the great social Democracy llcrrcn Liebknccht and
Bcbcl, members Of the Relchsag, and number OF
other leaders Of the party besides large number oil
representatives. OF the Independent socialists. whose
opinion vcrses upon Anarchsm. The United states
is represented by small group Of delegates who are
apparently affiliated with the GcrmGn independents
Austria has large representation, the members OF
which are cooperating with the best element Of the
German Social Democrats.
The reports. which were draw~-up by the Genital
Committee, I-inted IN German, French and Eng
fish and deal with such questions as legislation ir
favor Of the worbingmen, arbitration, religion, peace
and war; the protection OF women and children. con
certed political action the part Of the Socialists,
international trades organizations and the establish
mcnt by law OF an eight hour working day.
The German airang. ments for the active enforce
men OF the lately increased tariff Russian products
are now complete ana the customs regulations
will be rfcdly observed. Tie conflict may bc short
che and present Indications that il will D.. but
both Russia and Germany now show Il determination
thai II shall Dc thorough while II lasts. All along the
Russian frontier an army OF officials with patrols has
be.n attached to the customs service. On th,
German side customs officials have been drafted from
all points and have been sent 10 rel iOrcc the posts
in Eastern Prussia. Poscn and Slesia. strict watch
will be kept on all grain imported by way OF Austria
Hungary and II will be impossible FOR Russiar cereals
10 enter Germany without paying the greatly Increased
duffy Tomorrow the Austro- Hungarian CUSTOMS
Commission will meet 10 consider the Russian pro-
po,als for Il commercial treaty.
rho Prince Of Wales will arrive at Homburg on
,uru.t H. The place Is already crowded with Amer
leans.
ronor, that Chancellor Cnpryi had agreed
- r.onan tho negotiations with Russia for COM
c,ai ,rs.tv had the effect OF assisting the firm
sccs on The Boerse saturday. IcleSrams OF inquiry
were sent TO St Petersburg, ana Vie responses showri
that the report had It's onei III ,ha, 1.rmony had
snn"s,n rat the Commercial Treaty Commission
snouH re- unie their conferences In Berlin on Vcloper
l. Russia has already appointed thior u,ee.,,ea'
r. ,ar a. II t. officially known here though over
,nres for the resumption Of the negotiations Te pehd
ing no tiermnn commissioners have been appointed
The commercial treaty between Germany and spain
will be signed on TUESDAY