The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-11
THE KAISER'S SUCCESS.
FIRST Article OF THE TREAIf
ADOPTED By THE REICHSIAG.
The Kaiser CongrstuIatss Caprivi-Gcr-
many's Silver commission-The Pres
ident Thanks the Emperor.

tochs the Emperor
Copyright. 1894. by the Associated Press)
BERLIN, March l0-The approach oil
the critical point IN the discussion OF the
Russo-G German commercial treaty has
brought TO the surface the usual crop oil
rumOrs in regard TO the dissensions sala
TO exist among the ministers. Dr. Miquel
continues TO deliver speeches which are
looked upon as being encouraging TO the
hopes Of the Aerarians. and the attitude
OF the Minister of Finance is severely crit
icised by the newspapers Of various parts
of Germany. Some Of the other Prus-
sian ministers are also credited with hav-
ing strong Agrarian sympathies, but there
is nothing ia their attitude likely 10 lead
TO ministerial changes. There was a large
number Of visitors In the galleries OF the
Reichstag to-day, in anticipation or
further discussion Oh the RussO-German
treaty of commerce. Chancellor Won Ca
piivi, Baron Narschall Won Bleberstein
Secretary Of State for Foreign Affairs
Dr. Boetticher. Secretary Of state for the
Interior, and Baron Won Heyden-Cacow.
Minister OF Agriculture. were sitting at
the table devoted 10 the Federal coun-
cillors. The prolongation Of the CONNER
ciaI agreement with Spain having been
adopted without a division. the House
forthwith proceeded 10 the discussion Of
the second reading Of the Russo-German
treaty.
Baron Won Mauteuffel objected to the
absence Of a written report from the COM
mittee which has been discussing the
treaty. Then followed a prolonged ana
animated debate upon the decision Of the
committee 10 submit only verbal report
Herr Mieller. reporter Of the committee
was permitted 10 make his statement. ana
Herr Hasse announced that the National
Liberals would vote for the treaty, al
though they had grave doubts as 10 the
advisability OF the provisions dealing win
immigration and the settlements, anu
asked for further explanations in regard
TO the sliding scale Of railroad rates.
The First Article Adopted.
Chancellor Won Caprivi replied that the
Government proposed 10 suspend the shd-
ing scale during the whole duration OF
the treaty. but the Government was hOl
able to give binding pledge to that ei-
feet After a somewhat noisy debate the
division took place, and the hrst aIlcie
of the treaty was adopted by vote OF
200 TO li6.
The majority included both sections Of
the Freissing. South German and People 3
party. as well as the Socialists, Guelphs,
Poles. Alsatians, the bulk Of the National
Liberals. almost half the Center party
nine Imperialists, and four Conservative
The minority consisted of Conservd-
tives. Imperialsts. Centrists' sixteen Ma
tonal Liberals, and all the anu-Semltes'
The division to-day .0reC ss.s. the one
which will be taken on the whole treaty
but It is said that the majority viii be
slightly larger Chancellor Won -dprlVi
Immediately impaired the result OF the
division 20 the Emperor, who expressed
his Measure and congratulated the Chan
celior upon the unexpected strength oi
the majority. Several other articles were
discussed. and then the session was ad-
journed.
Herr KOsloi- kOscieisfa leader or the
Polish party ga the Reichs'as. has re
signed his scat, owing 20 the lacs that
the Poles decided 10 support the russo
German commercial treaty.
Chancellor Won CaDriW has asked the
Minister Of Justice TO draft bill pro-
viding for the punishment of O'ermans
abroad who engage in the slave trade.
1t appears that the recent investigation
into the dOines of the German colonial
authorities I'm West Africa. resulting from
the disturbances which arose after the
N
women. by order OF a German Governor
has revealed some s'arilins abuses upon
the part Of German colonists. and has
shown that the penal code is not SUM
cient 10 enable the law 10 reach these
men.
Germany silver Problem.
The silver commission Will resume IT'S
slttings on Monday next. The bimettal-
lists have announced their intention OF
moving that the Government take the
initiative and propose that the powers
send delegates 10 a fresh internatohai
monetary conference with or without 'he
participation of England. Two liesh suB-
gesuons for raising the price oi SILVER
will be submitted 90 the silver cohihlis-
sion next week. Herr KOenig one OF ITS
members proposes that all contracting
countries should maintain the free COM
age OF silver. and replace the coinage
bv now silver coinage at the ratio OF
q 10 l. and Professor Lexis suggests the
co-operation of all import Sietes, not
including such countries as Mexico 2no
the South American States, on the basis
of ratio Of n to !. Professor Lexis
believes that this viii be sufficient "a
fix ,he price at minimum OF coinage
The plans Of Koenig and Lexis are not
considered practicable.
Lne fear that the BrdndeHDui5 Nl7"'
ter would prove Injurious TO the vulcan
Company OF Stettin. has been removed
by the Government allowing the company
TO continue its unfinished work. as We'll
as giving it now contracts.
1t is understood that the Hamburg
and Bremen steamship lines will fol-
| low the example of the Government and
| press and warn the public against the
| agents of the Illinois Central Railroad
| Company. who were sent here to secure
! immigrants for the Mississippi Valley.
! The German newspapers declare that
| emigration TO any part of America. foI
any class OF people. is highly injudicious
at the present moment and especially
as the industrial prospects are brighten
| ing here.
Mr.. Clevciard's Thenks.
The Reichsanzeger announces that
| the United States Ambassador. the Hon
| Theodore b. Runyon. has expressed to
| the imperial Government, on behalf OF
| President Cleveland, the acknowledge
ments of the Government and people of
the United States Tor the extensive par
| ticpation Of Germany at the World s
Fair While imparting the resolution OF
the United States Congress expressing
| the foregoing Mr.. Runyon, also on be-
| half OF President Cleveland. spoke Of the
| high appreciation felt in the United
| States at the friendly cooperation OF
the lmeprial Government in securing the
| success of the oxhfafsfor