Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-17
rm rALIS or AL runorn.
Prince bismarck believed to be SER
fously III.


Copyright. 1894, by the Associated
Press)
Berlin, June i6.--The crisis in the
affairs of Europe caused by the death
of Sultan Muley Haesen and the strong
feeling aroused In certain quarters in
regard to the succession to the sultanate
of his son, Abdul Aziz. has served to
focus the feeling Of antagonism towards
England. which has been especially
noticeable and which has grown In
strength ever since the announcement
of the conclusion Of the Anglo-Congo
treaty. As evidence OF this feeling
against England 1t Is believed Is the
determination OF the German govern
ment not to take part In any naval
demonstration which the other powers
may contemplate making upon the
coast OF Morocco. OF course, should
German interests be menaced by any
outcome of the disputes which have
arisen since the death OF the sultan.
the empire may be compelled to send a
fleet TO Morocco. But according to
present invitations there will be no me-
cessity for such steps as German
diplomates are confident that the rival
Interests Of the western powers will
IiSuEt lHtlI HtubAllly. IN tillS con-
nection the Cologne Gazette, semi
officially remarked: although Ger
many does not banker after territorial
ACKNOWLEDGMENT she has important
commercial interests and the security
OF numerous German subjects to de-
fend."
Then referring to the transfer OF
Morocco 10 an European power the
Gazette adds significantly; After our
recent ,aNnqTipmpa With Enpligh and
Spanish diplomacy in connection with
the Congo agreement and commercial
treaty. neither of these countries can
expect the same friendly cooperation
and good will as might confidently have
been hoped for otherwise.
TT Is time that Germany should show
that she is determined not 10 be treated
as quatite nebligeable in African
questions"
As though to show that political
affairs do not affect the personal rela-
lions of the two courts Emperor Will
lam during the week has been feting
delegations from the First OSoyaD dra-
goons, the British regiment to which
Queen Victoria during her stay at CO.
burg appointed him honorary colonel.
The British dragons were treated in
most hospitable manner and left Ber-
lin delighted with the emperor's hos
pitality and with the gifts and decora-
lions of his majesty bestowed upon
them. The emperor appeared to be
proud to wear the English officials
mess Jacket and dragon forage cap.
which are disliked by military men
here.
Robert F, Kneebs, the American horse
owner. who was accused OF fraudulent
practices on the turf IN connection
With trOtting horses, Is still In prison.
The testimony Of DR.. Hail. who came
from the United States on purpose
TO try and be OF some service TO the
prisoner. has failed to Induce the Ru-
thorlties to accept bail. Kneebs is con-
fined in a decent room and Is allowed
to buy his own meals. His friends say
that new and conclusive evidence Is
ON It's way here from the United States
and that the prisoner Will, early In
July. be able to prove his innocence.
The discovery OF wholesale forgeries
In United States bills and Bank Of
England notes at Hamburg was direct
ly due to the smartness OF Edward
Schwabe, second officer OF the Ham
burg-American steamship, Russia.
Schwabe before his appointment TO the
Russia became acquainted with a man
named Tnies, partner IN the bank
rupt Hamburg firm OF Thies e. Meyer
helm. Thies made mysterious pro-
posals to Schwabe. limiting at the pos
handsome income. Schwabe became
Interested in Thles and visited the lat
ter's domicile at Hamburg. where he
noticed printing press. Schwabe
thought very little about the matter for
a long time afterwards and would prob
ably have allowed 1t TO escape his
memory entirely had It not been for
the fact that n brother officer in the
Hamburg-American service happened
10 mention to him that Thies had made
proposals 10 him to circulate forged
United States bills In America. This
proposi.ion was Indignantly rejected.
Schwabe thereupon decided TO investi-
yate the matter thoroughly and the
arrest OF these cuiprits followed.
Mutual Life Insurance company, New
York, has applied through the United
states embassy TO foreign office
here and the authorities Of Alsace-
Ioraiie for permission to do business
In spite Of the reassurIng
statements emanating from Freid-
ersruhe there is an uneasy feeling 10
regard TO Prince Bismarck's Illness
which is now believed to be Of seri-
ous nature. II Is stated that Count and
countess Herbert Won bismarck have
cut short their sojourn in london on
account OF the condition OF the ex-
chancellors health.