The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-11
FROM THE KAISER'S REALM.
THH eERHAE-RUssIkE TRBhTH ~
NILLY SIGNED YEsTERDIE

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BERLIS. Feb 10.-The commercial treaty
with Russia was finally signed to-day. The
North German Gazette In announcing the fact
proceeds to comment on . line implying that
the treaty 10 an offensive and defensive ALL
snee In the Ministerial circle the treaty IL
taken for what Il IL worth-that II assists to
prevent. but does not deter war. Trade and
commercial circles hail It as an undoubted
success II certainly gives great advantage
to the East Prussian and Berlin markets
IL IL difflcult to see how the ARrarian
Conservatives can oppose the treaty in
view Of the fact that Russia comedies
tariff that IL generally beneficial
to all Germany. but specially good for the
European markets Thus coal. pig iron steel.
all sorts OF machinery. woollen and other tex
tile goods. chemical products and leather
goods get important tariff reductions Woollen
textiles actually get four and one-halfper cent.
of. although Russia has nourishing home
trade IN textiles The result Of the treaty 10
expected to be q revival OF the dying indus
tries OF Roenicsberg. stettin. and Dantzic.
while the Berlin bourse expects an inflow OF
orders from Russian Spectators
The treaty contains no mention OF the de-
cree forbiddinR the Reichsbank to make Rus
elan loans. but during the week Russian secur-
tiles have been largely dealt In at the bourss
on Reichsbank sccount
The Reichstag will dispose OF the treaty IN
three sittinRs. and will then take q long holi-
day adjourning until March 16 While the
Reichstag sleeps. Finance Minister MIGUEL.
through the Commission. will work to obtain
his ends Already IL IL said that the Commits
sion approved OF the tobacco tax. Next week IL
will be the wine tax that will have been APP
proved. Dr. MIGUEL himself continues to say
that all OF his reform and financial schemes
will not be carried. but he also insists that
every one Of his measures Ia necessary to the
life OF Germany.
DR.. MIGUEL and Emperor william will VISIT
Prince Bismarck at Frisdrichsruhs on We'd
nesday.
ing on Friday to protest against the Russian
treaty.
To cite an instance OF the relaxation that has
taken place in the Reichsland region. it can be
pointed out that the Governm ent has ordered
that the study OF French he allowed In the
teachers Ss s may either conduct their Classes in
French or German.
The heenstae is n b an 70 m S
protests on small matters Thus to-day the
tioH ~ the nsw once y Ps tnde seeSs
tary Of State. though DR.. Stephan. the Chief OF
an office. In the course Of. the debate on the
subject. Dr. Stephan said that Russia was
sS See' 4, % be held in St. Petarsbnrs, With view
to bringing about q reduction In freight rates
on both im ports and exports;
effect that Signor Crispi. the Prime Minister OF
Italy. is in bad health. Its SAID that he de;
Naples, whittier he went on account OF his
health, did not help him TO recruit. He suffers
from ineessant insomnia. which drugs do
I fmp % Hs' William ha. sent tn Gen. Won
decoration OF the Order Of the Black Eagle as
token OF bis satisfaction with the new treaty;
the ps.s Week w sf. sy s ssa
Ssmsf T Seap 4, anu Mrs M
On Shroye Tuesday the Hon. Theodore Run
tire stan Of the embassy, attended the grand
court ball. The usual pfannkuchen were served
" The Government has appointed Councillor
schmeisser OF Masdeeurg dslegate to the
rom S S
gold and silver pr 1t countries les .
sss' hs Rs Bsnss
successor has not yet been appointed. Tho
work OF regulating the land claims II adds
has hardly been commenced. and will now fall
back into confusion.
The Aldermen Of Berlin gave . banquet to
the Russian delegates upon the conclusion OF
the com m rcial treaty.
financial aid to Italy has neen fully subscriSed.
The chief point OF difference now 10 as to where
the head seat Of the Lank that the syndicate
will establish will be placed. The German
bankers want II to be at Milan. while King
Humbert and 6ignor Crispi want IL In Rome.