New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-25
TON CAPRITTS SPEECH.
THE VARIOUS INTERPRETATION PUT
UPON 1T.
DID IT MEAN A EUROPEAN COMMERCIAL
BOYCOTT Or AMERICA?-A THREE
Copyright 1884,: By The United Pr,;,.i

EMPEROR ALLIANCE
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Berlin, March 24-Count Won Caprivi's speech
at the dinner Of the Danzig Bourse is the chief
topic among politicians None Of the Berlin
editors has yet found definite Interpretation Of
the Chancellors mysterious words as to a CO.
alition Of the nations of Europe. The United
Press correspondent obtained yesterday a state
ment on the subject from high official in the
Chancellerie. This gentleman. whose informa-
ton is authoritative, said that the Chancellor
had referred to the Emperor's hope Of forming
an international customs union whose bounda-
res should include the great and small powers
Of the Continent
The impression that the Emperor or Caprlvi
contemplates international action against Anar-
chsts or Socialists Is n false one, which the
Chancellor never intended to extend. That the
Emperor or Caprivi has in mind any plan for
general disarmament, arbitration and the uni
Versal peace. as has been maintained by several
newspapers is a palpabe absurdity, and must
remain such as long as Germany shall have
allies strong enough for any emergency either
at home or abroad
The European customs union, which the Chan
cellor thinks may come with the next century
would involve the economic absurdity of a boy
colt against the United States. The feature OF
the plan however, is not regarded by the Of
fetal mind as at all remarkable. Not only men
IN the departments, but also such dlSCOrdant
organs as the "Germania" and the "Frcislnnigc
Zetung," mention this boycott as quite within
the possible limits of the ChancellOr's views
Other journals said this morning that the EN-
peror was convinced the European States would
be forced sooner or later 10 unite against Ameri-
can competition. which already threatens to
Overwhelm agricultural and industrial enter
priseS on the Continent.
The semi-official press is leaving the solution
Of the Chancellor's riddles to others. AS Caprivi
set the date of the change in the next century,
as less urgent than the fiscal reforms and the
silver question.
THE Post" says that the Emperor has become
convinced Of the necessity Of placing the Prussian
Premiership and the Imperial Chancellorship in
one mans hands When Count Won Caprv re-
signed both offices, in 1892, the Emperor con-
scented to their separation as Il means Of patch
ing up the Cabinet and averting further compli-
cations. The change was to be only temporary.
AS Bismarck has pointed out repeatedly. the
separation has been failure and has resulted in
discord and rumors of discord without end. a
complete overhauling of the Prussian Ministry
Immediately after the Emperor's return from ABB
bazia is now regarded as inevitable.
Despite semi-offcial protestations. there Is no
doubt that negotiations for "A conference between
the Emperor and the Russian Car In prog
ress. The denials serve only to show the ex
ceptional significance Of the negotiations. The
Government Is especially anxious to keep secret
a new aspect of the conference which has given
rise in official circles to all sorts Of hopes as
regards the formation OF q Three Emperor AL
lance. After the interview between the German
and Russian Emperors there Is likely to be
second meeting which will be attended also by
Emperor Francis Joseph. Germany Is making
every effort to bring about this meeting and
should she succeed, will celebrate a great dplO-
matte victory over France. Emperor Francis
Joseph will arrive at Abbazia Wednesday and
will remain five days with the German Emperor
The two monarchs will make a series of trips
along the Adriatic coast