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obpvysoI 1884 ~ ne Unf,sd Pres.
BERLIN March 3--There is a general feeling
Of relief at the conclusion Of the debate on the
FIRST reading OF the German-Russian COM
merclal treaty in the ReichstaR. When the
discussion was not wearisome. as IL often was.
it was m erely interesting, and seldom rose to
the dignity OF Importance. With the sole ex-
ceptlon Of the stand taken by Chancellor Won
Caprlvi and tho mastery way in which he
handled his subject not another speaker for
or against the measure succeeded In making
the I'm preston he sought The Chancellor's
arguments without doubt greatly helped to
siren CITIZEN the prospects Of the final adoption
OF the measure, especially in the encourage
ment he gave to certain supporters OF the
treaty, who we're weakened because they
feared that ARrarlan opposition would prevail.
These Deputies have now been supplied with
the courage they need. and no longer fear.
The Agrarians must now be convinced. as
everybody elso is Of their total inability to
prevent the final triumph OF the measure. but
they are likely to nurse their animus for . long
time to come. and possibly may find an oppor-
tunlty in the future to vent IL upon the Chan
ceor In paying of old scores In general oppo-
sition to Government measures.
DIR. MIGUEL materially aided In clearing the
atmosphere and smoothing the way for the
treaty. During q whole week rumors were
persistently spread that while the Finance
Minister was supporting the measure In pub
lie he was privately eIerting himself to boil
ster up the Opposition. These reports had
their effect and great curiosity was mani
tested to know exactly where he stood. Dur
ing the previous speeches OF the debate the
Chamber was almost depleted OF memb ers and
visitors. When Il became known that DR.
was rapidly filled, until ali the available
space was occupied. The Doctor handled his
subject dexterously throughout. and ut once
overthrow the Idea. entertained BY many who
had been Influenced by the prevailing rumors
To The sSty Wsen hS
with the distressed Of all GLASSES. and promised
smeliorste their condition, he created the sen.
satlon OF the debate. and the opposition loudly
and SSssi .DsSS al h from
sdIfforentisl tsrifr aga ust Russia was i'm pos.
groundlesa DR.. Lieber. leader OF the Clericais.
lett their ultimate action only vaguely defined,
The committee which has the treaty In hand
tSe eleven opponents p0d tSrss
independents. The speed with which the frst
seventeen articles were approved to-day was
cSaSc efifH TSeodors kunyon. United States
Ambassador. and Count Schouvalof were con-
d dsSsts. among inc ''''Aef'u uit '"o'f'A"
As nowarranged. Emperor William will start
four weeks. This programme Is subject TO al
tsration. The Empress and her family will
start for Abbazia on March < The political
prophets have not been 40 busy in the last
days as usual in arranging. the meetings OF
Emperors In the South. The fact is that no.
body knows OF any plan that other sovereigns
shall meet Emperor William during his trim
Emperor William has approved the design OF
n new decoration OF the Royal Protector OF
Prussian Free Masons. The design consists
Of q rod cross with an eve in each corner
The military unions IN Leinsic. seeonded by
man military societies OF the United States to
send delegates to the city to aid in the cele-
Sedan.