The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-11-11
POLITICIANS UNEASY
EMPEROR WILLIAMS "LLGHTNING
CHANGE HAS CAUSED ANXIETY.
Acts OF the Autocratfc Young
Monarch.

effect made by Emperor Williams eight
ming change solution Of the ministerial
crisis is clearing away and the people are
taking a clearer view of the situation in all
tts bearings. two distinct feelings are be-
coming manifest-one OF uneasiness among
politicians generally respecting the stabil-
ity Of the German home policy, which there
IS now little doubt will be considerably
modified by the advent OF Prince Hohen-
lobe, the new Chancellor, and the other a
feeling Of anxiety openly expressed by the
mouthpieces OF the Liberal party at the au-
tocratic attitude which the Emperor as
sumed in settling the difficulty. His action
was certainly not more arbitrary than upon
the occasion OF the downfall Of Prince Bis
marck from power. but the German people
hardly expected to witness a repetition OK
hat incident within so comparatively short
. period.
The National Zeitung gives emphatic ex-
preston to this misgiving and declares that
the solidity Of the Prussian Cabinet must
be re~-estabhshed If confidence is to be re-
stored.
The Radical organs are even more out
spoken. The Boersen Courier reminds its
readers that two Chancellors. four imperial
Secretaries. of State and fifteen Prussian
Ministers Rave been used up in a little more
than six years.
The Grenzboten says: Clearly conf
dence in the stability OF the vital principles
OF the government have been weakened by
recent events" The newspaper quoted
then calls upon the German nation TO make
q firm stand in defense of its constitutional
rights. ,uu u.u,o. ,ovsvsr
comes in the Zukunft, which. in an article
printed to-day on the Emperor's autocratic
tendency, makes a rather daring COMPARE
son between Emperor William and Charles
] OF England, who was forever demanding
explicit and unreasoning confidence OF ms
Zukunft remarks: Matters have come to
such a pass in the German empire that the
most weiyhty decisions depend upon acct
dents and on the company the Emperor
chooses TO keep, and OF the manner his
citizens themselves, who preserve and pro-
tect this German empire. and maintain the
army and the court, are expected TO rest
content, hold their tongues and be always
assured that the well-qualified authorities
are safeguarding their welfare. This is
Such outspoken remarks are rarely VEN
tured in the German public press and the
Zukunft is treading upon such dangerous
ground that it is likely soon to find itself
in trouble with the authorities. Its utter
ance, nevertheless, truly voices the grow
ing feeling OF misgiving among a large and
liberal minded section OF the German pub
lie, however, and is more easily discerned
in the states outside of Prussia. Indeed,
the emperor mas Deen IOrCeQ lntO a Tedllza-
ton OF the dangers OF the present situa-
ton by remonstrances addressed to him
from Bavaria, Baden and Wurtemburg re-
garding CaprivPs dismissal and the gen
eral instability of the government. This
Is an important fact because 1t became
known to-day. coupled with the announce
ment that CaprivfS trip to South m
was not entirely a private affair. but takes
the form Of a mission at the request of
the Emperor with the object OF calming
the feeling OF unrest and allaying the re-
awakened disposition towards independent
action on the part of the South German
ify with the policy of the imperdiai gov
eminent. A demonstration of this spirit
Of particqIarism Is tound in the Grand
to the courts of Stuttgart and Munich.
Since General Won Caprivfs dismissal the
his Indignation at the unceremonious and
sudden ministerial disruption and ne. has
taken taken this pri s5ep Ho6 SeneT 70 b snpw IN ms and qlsape
with the Prince Regent of Bavaria at
Munich on Thursday last, but the result of
this interview Is not known up to the
present moment.
The feeling of apprehension respecting
the stability of the home policy of Ger,
changes which everybody now agrees TO be
imminent. Prince Hohenlohe, as stated in
every member of the Cabinet shall be in
entire harmony with his views. Besides the
important changes already known 1T is an
nounced to-day that DR.. Karl Won Boet-
ticher, imperial Secretary Of State for the
Interior and vice president of the Prussian
Council Inc Of Of Ministers Z ta +b has t fende RED MS d;s resig,
was fled DIR. Won Boetticher's resignation
had not. been accepted by the Emperor:
only tends to confirm 1t and an official
announcement to the effect that DR.. Won
Boetticher has resigned is expected within a
The Relchsanzeiger to-day publishes the
appointment of Herr Won Hammerstein.
RUSSIAN Minister Of Agriculture. to sue.
coed Herr Won H~eyden-Cadow. AS already
cabled. Hammerstein is president of the
scented Prince Hohenlohe a few days ago
with a list of it's demands. Hammerstein
IS one of the largest land owners in Han
over. Heyden-Cadow. the retiring minis
ter Of Agriculture, has been decorated with
the Order of the Red Eagle with oak leaves.
Further designations are expected before
The independence of the new Chancellor
Is a matter OF common knowledge, and he
has more than once shown a disposition
to assert his authority to the utmost. This
determination to have his own way, how
ever, Is just what is regarded as the ele-
ment OF insecurity in the situation. The
Prince will brook no rebuff, and unless the
Emperor fully acquiesces in his views as
to the composition of the two Cabinets
and in regard to important questions of
policy. there Will be another ministerial
mind, for II is regarded as doubtful
harmony for any length of time.
The postponement of the opening of the
Reichstag from Nov. 10 to Dec. 5 is due
to Prime Hohenlohe's intention TO sup
plant the Objectionable Members of the i'm
perial and Prussian Cabinets before COM
mencing legislative work. The late date
of the opening Of the Relchstag. however,
will seriously Interfere with the task before
that body. Virtually nothing can be done
before the Christmas recess. but on the re-
opening of the Reichstag the a~nti-revolu-
tionary bill and the budget will be disposed
OF, after which the Reichstag will have to
consider a number OF important measures,
including bills providing for bourse reform,
the suppression OF infectious diseases and
the restriction OF immigration. In the
meanwhile the big center party has al
ready, through Its party organs, told Prince
Hohenlohe on. what condition he can have
It's support In the anti-revolutionary bill
the CentriSts demand a new law which
selves or against the Catholic religion. and
IL Is stated upon good authority that these
terms nave been accepted. The agrarians,
however, VIII cause Prince Hohenlohe a
great deal or vexation. The National Fed
Grafton OF Agriculturists has formed an
organization to regulate trade in cereals,
which is merely a cloak for agitation i'm
favor os the incursion of foreign bread
stuns. Committees have already been 40
pointed 90 operate IN the Diet and the
ReichStag and the success Of their efforts
means the restriction of American imports.
Emperor William during the week ioined
O hunting party at the shooting lodge of
OF the same name his Majesty dined
twice with Prince Hohenl0he and gave
audiences to Count Botho Zu Eulenberg.
formerly Prussian Minister of the Interior.
and the Count Philip Zu Gutenberg. the
German ambassador TO Vienna.