The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-17
IN THE KAISER'S REALM.
prsshrr5rACTIOS As TO THE An.
0LO.BELGIAS AGREEMENT.
Tn. K,,sor to Lay The Cornerstone OF the
New Cathedrai-Tho Social Demo-
Gratis and the Hebrews.

RERLlN, June 1s.-Although the ex-
| changes OF opinion between Germany and
| the parties to the Anglo-Belgian agree
ment stu remain friendly and courteous.
there is no question that the Geman Gov
eminent has Suffered considerably In its
attitude TO the new policy Of Africa. The
Foreign Office here has objections TO the
treaty arrangement as well as 10 the
manner in which II Is maze. The whole
affair was sprung upon the Berlin Gov
Ell nment as an accomplished fact which
could rot be altered. The soreness oaus-
ed by this surprise has been increased.
With the Emperors approval, therefore,
the Government is now prepared TO insist
firmly upon the restoration OF the status
quo In Africa. quite apart from the clam
or OF the Colonial extremists, IL IL De-
yond question that the country supports
the Government In this demand with a
unanimity unprecedented in Colonial
questions since Prince Bismarck retired.
The Koelnische Zeitung puts the case In
nutshell when II says: The question IS
simply whether or not the violation OF
Germany's treaty rights shall be admitted
together with her claim that what has
been wrongfully done ehall be undone.
VIOLATED IFS EsGAGEMESIs.
The writer holds that the Congo State,
Germany. has proved untrue 10 its duties
as a neutral State If the question IS
not to react unfavorably upon European
politics" he adds, 1t Is high time that
the Congo State steer a straight course"
The comments of the Radical press are
not less emhpatic. For instance, the
Frankfurter Zeitung, always friendly TO
England, and the last one TO favor an
aggressive colonial policy. now comments
heartily the frank and temperate policy
of the Government"
In It's negative policy towards the
present condition In Morocco the Ger
man Government has shown that II IS
under the irritating influence of the An
glo-Begian agreement. The kOelnische
Ieltunc, in an inspired article, remarks
that after her last experience with Eng
lish diplomacy, In dealing with the Con-
go State, and with the disingenuousness
Of Spain I'm the negotiations Of COM
mercial treaty, Germany is not likely to
show either country so much considera-
tion In respect of Moorish affairs as she
might have shown under favorable condi-
tons.
TIP EAGsERs WILL .TsIDE.
Emperor William will lay the corner
stone Of the new cathedral at the Lust
Garten tomorrow morning. This cathe-
dral is TO replace the old and ugly build
Ing known as the DOM Troops Will form
in the squares shortly before the cere-
monies. Chaplain Nirregge will preAAh
the sermon, and then the cornerstone,
which is a sandstone block with every
side thirty-nine inches square, will be
lowered into place. In the stone will be
placed copper plate. which was found
last year in the foundation Of the Old
Dom, inscribed with record oil King
Frederick laying the cornerstone in 11i3;
a new plate inscribed with the record OF
to-morrOws ceremony; specimens Of all
coins of the empire, parchments, docu-
ments, and odds and ends which may be
of interest a century hence.
The Emperors desire 10 make the new
cathedral a royal mausoleum is well
known. 1t is said that an the collins OF
all the dead HohenzollerIs Will be re-
moved 10 the vaults as soon as the build
ing is completed.
THE III BRI VS. MUST NOT lead.
The Stats Berger Zeltung has a report
of a meeting of the Berlin SOcial-DemO-
cratic leaders I'm the Central Committee
Office this week. Deputy Ignazupr pre-
sided. August Bebel IS said 10 have made
a long speech TO the effect that the He
brews who publicly represented the So
cial-DemOcratic party must gradually
withdraw from office. as otherwise the
growing agitation against the Hebrews
would injure the party greatly. At pres
ent, he said. IL was too apparent 10 be
overlooked that the Hebrew rank and HE
had a disproport0rately large share or
the Offices Bebels appeal 20 the Hebrew
leaders to cease leading fell on deaf ears.
the reporter says. Singer. Wurm and
other Semitic deputies protested against
his utterancss. Other means Of counter
acting the onslaught OF the Jew baiters
must be found, they said. After warm
debate they decided TO submit 10 Bebel
proposal in a secret sitting Of the next
Social-Democraic Congress.