The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-31
CAPRIVI AND WILHELM
Germany's Chancellor and the
Kaiser Still ON Good Terms.
Reports to the Contrary Started by Con-
servatives for Political Purposes
Gossip of the Fatherland.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.)

by Herr Hammerstein, in the KreuZ Eel
tung. insinuating that there is a misunder-
standing between Chancellor Won Caprivi
and the Prussian Ministers. Since the cham
cellorship of the empire and the Prussian
premiership have been placed in different
hands they have had an easy task TO gain
a certain amount of credence for these ru-
mors. The correspondent is in a position to
state that there is not the slightest founda-
ton for these reports connecting the Chan
cellor with a crisis. Chancellor Won Caprivi
is firmer in office to-day than ever before.
He has the perfect confidence of Emperor
William, while the alleged friction said to
exist between Chancellor Won Caprivi and
Coun Won Gutenberg are pure fabricatfons.
The Conservatives are lighting the fight of
despair, and feel the ground slipping from
under their feet. Their last hope is TO
estrangs the Emperor from the Chancellor.
The Emperor received on Friday, in sue
cession, Chancellor Won Caprivi, Count Won
Gutenberg, Secretary of State, General
Bronsart Won Schellendorf, Secretary of
War, and DIR. Bosse, Minister of Educa-
ton. The main subject covered by these
conversations was the attitude of the Con-
servatives. General opinion expects that,
should the Conservative vote succeed in
defeating the commercial treaty with Rus
STA, the government would dissolve. This
could, however, only be done if the object
was to gain the lasting support of the Lib
erals, who are decidedly opposed to the
present proportions of the new taxes. TIL
very moderate politicians favoring the to-
bacco. wine and receipt taxes do not hest
tate to say that. in order TO fight the Con-
servatives successfully, the government
must withdraw these taxes and substitute
a new bill proposing a progressive tax on
inheritances, which. with the bourse tax,
would suffice to cover urgent financial de-
mands. 1t Is believed that the government
would not stop short of such a change of
front, and that the defeat of the Conserva-
tives would approach humiliation. Should
the Emperor decide to take this course he
would at once become the popular person
age In Germany.
Business has been satisfactory In Ger
many during the latter half of December,
not better than In 1892. but no worse. Ex-
pectations have been very low. and fears
were entertained that poor business would
bring about a crisis, but In spite Of the
heavy losses incurred I'm Argentine. Portu-
guese. Greek. Northern Pacific. Oregon
Railway and Navigation and Italian bonds.
Christmas trade has been very lively. The
impression prevails In leading commercial
circles that the seven meager years are
ended. and that better times are coming
with the new year.
The Information cabied on Dec. ls In re-
gafu To the sugar question iS now con-
hrmed. II was then stated that II was the
lttentlon OF the government to continue the
export premium on sugar after January,
1855. which Ia the date fixed by law for the
commencement OF lowering the premium,
which Will 10 stopped entirely after July,
ls9l: 1t has now been decided not TO
AtAlEG IN Hersfn lA~
INFLUENZA WORSE THAN CHOLERA.
There were 200 deaths from influenza dur
ing tho last six weeks I'm Berlin, In spite
Of the colder weather. The sickness. which
this year Ii OF IA more virulent character
than ever before, IL not yet diminishing
The R~eichsanzelger, to-day. observes that.
inasmuch AZ no case OF cholera has been
announced In Germany since Dec. 70, the
disease may be regarded IA stamped out,
and points TO the success with which chol-
era has been combated this year. saying:
III II should appear IN 1894. the country
may face the fact with the knowledge that
10 possesses an effective weapon against
the scourge In the measures which have
been already employed.
Further details from the Cameroons
show that not only were the government
officials driven out OF their residences and
the government house captured by the
male and female mutlneers, but the facto-
rles, including. the English houses. were
attacked and captured. The German war
ship Hyena. In the counter attack. was as
sisted by the merchants ana traders Of
Jossilatte. The rebels were beaten and the
places In their hands were all recaptured.
The cablegram received here does not In
dicate that any looting occurred. The mu-
tineers were black policemen and women
whom the Germans brought from Togoland.
Gable communication with the Cameroons
IL interrupted, and IL Is supposed that the
mutlneers cut the wire. The foregoing mes
sage was brought from the Camcroons to
Benny by a vessel and two days We're oc-
cupied In It's transmission from Bonny. The
traders were defeated on Dee. 10, and the
factories were recaptured on Dec. "A. Thus
the colony must have been In the hands OF
the mutineers for nine days. II lis under
stood that quiet Is now restored.
The Cameron mutiny has led 20 a re-
further extension OF German colonial enter
prises. The Vossische Ieltung attributes
the condition of the colony TO the incon-
potency OF the government onlclals. and de-
clares that neither Governor Zimmerer nor
his subordlnates, Leist and Whelau, are
fitted TO administer the African colony
mann and Emin have been replaced by
bureaucrats. on the other hand, the col
onial party is clamoring for the expendi-
ture of more money and an energetic col
onial policy. Details show that the mutt
neers suff erred heavy losses and four Of
them were captured and hung. The re-
tional Zeitung echoes the Nossische Zeit-
ung's remarks as to the condition of the
COLONY DellB uut 10 tie lil1OIllIGAtlCy OIL
the government officials.
AN AMERICAN LUNATIC AT LARGE.
st. Carl Large. OF B~loomingdale, ILL.,,
claiming to be the new Savior, who es-
capped from a lunatic asylum there. with
the assistance OF a large following, and
who came TO Germany and was sent To an
asylum at Schwetz, Brandenborg, for the
same cause. has escaped again. The po-
lice are seeking him. according to latest
r%enorts. In Hanover.
1t appears that the menacing letter which
has caused some excitement was not adj
dressed To Prince Bismarck, but to the
chief of police of Hanover, and declared
that unless Sunday was observed as a day
or rest and Christmas eve as n holiday was
abolished. the government building would
be dynamited. The letter was anonymous,
and Is not regarded seriously.
The Publications OF the commercial treaty
with Servia were exchanged to-day at the
force on Jan. j, 1884. The kOumanian
treaty comes into operation. the same date,
but is subject to the approval Of the Rou-
manian chambers. In regard TO the rela.
lions with Spain a further provisional ar
rangement is contemplated, whereby Ger
many, besides enjoying the ADVANTAGES OF
the Spanish minimum tariff, will be granted
all the customs facilities conceded by Spain
TO other countries In return for Favored
nation treatment.
The French spies. Degong and Delgay
who are confined in the fortress OF Glatz, in
Silesia, are strictly guarded from any com.
munication with the outside world. During
their daily two hours walk in the court
yard they are accompanied by a specia'
guard. Otherwise, they are treated win
every consideration.
An outbreak OF foot and mouth disease
l., 81. q ~f~ 800. - H.