The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-22

il erroneous. Csprivi, in setting 10Th tho
warlike complications which might con-
front Germany, explained the necessity OF
her military strength being organized ON
the basis of anticipated war on two fronts.
and, among other considerations, the fact
that by the Austro- Ger man alliance any
Russian attack on Austria or Hungary
would constitute case Of casus fosdsris.
in which event Germany must be prepared
and armed against the simultaneous attack
from the west.
1.-THE possibility of such rising was fur
thor minutely considered by the chancellor
in relation to the sentiment existing in
Russia and France. but by no single word
did he indicate that those who direct Ger
many's present policy consider a war on
two fronts inevitable or even more probable
now than in years past. nor did his speech
contain any remark to lead to the conclu-
sion that our foreign policy was inspired by
anything but the interests Of Germany
Next to vague speculations on the fate of
tho army bill and much menaoing talk
which. however, 10 merely talk against the
new taxation proposals OF the government.
politicians are considering the promised
visit Of the ozarovitoh as an event of the
utmost importance. His imperial highnsss
marriage of the Princess Marguerite Of
Prussia, with Prince Frederick Charles of
Hesse, and will be the guest of tho kaiser,
together with his aunt. Of Edinburg. and
the duke. There will be no end of festivi-
ties and the empe ror's court marshal is de-
vising all sorts of festive arrangements to
be viV0n a week two hence.
The kaiser has now made his official debut
as an illustrator in the book called "Chari-
ties" published by the Infanta Marie for
the benefit of charities in Spain. A copy of
the work arrived in the capital this week.
Tho kaiser's contribution consists OF a
marine drawing that is not at all bad.
Most Of the monarchs and princes of Europe,
| male and female, have followed the kaiser g
example, and the volume is very interesting
on that account. Yesterday the kaiser,
with his wife and children. attended the
performance of the Circus Rsnse. where the
horsemanship of the American rider, James
L. Willis, is tho chief attraction. The
kaiser was SO taken with Willis perform
ance that he asked the manager to bring
him up to the box. where he complimented
him highly.
Before the reichstag committee on army
bill adjourned for three days on account Of
court festivities connected with the mar
riaRe of Princess Margaret of Prussia to
Prince Frederick Carl, Chancellor Won Ca
privi made signiicent reference to COM
munications received f,om foreign powers,
arising from what he termed distorted
press reports of his recent speeches.
Whether or not events In France are
causing the czar to change his policy. it is
certain the French group in the Russian
court is losing the ascendancy. Develop
ments of kulturkampf in Hungary are
watched hero with great interest. Tele-
grams received here to-day from Buda
Pesth foreshadow another overturn of the
cabinet through a coalition against its civil
marriage legislation.
The intensity of the cold has enormously
increased mortality III Berlin. Apart from
homeless poor and paupers. reputable artis-
ans are suffering. The guardians of the
poor have proved that they were not pre-.
pared for the emergency. They are utterly
unable to meet the demands made UPON
them for fuel and food. Many thousand
| residents of Berlin n % starving, with the
| temperature at % degrees Reaumur. Visit
ors to the poorer districts declare that the
famine there is equal to that prevailing in
Russia.
Emperor William at dinner given to
him by Herr krupp and number of other
men engaged in huge industrial enterprises,
tried to tnlk them into adopting a better
policy toward workingmen. Herr Krupp
commanded. and was supported by Others,
| that absolute oppression of strikes and the
| severe punishment of strikers is the best
way to meet the mems demands. The EN-
peror advised the guests TO arbitrate the
claims of the men with chosen delegates.
provided the men tBt resume work and re-
mained at work pending the settlement Of
matters in dispute.