The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-04-22

tCopyr1ghted 1894 by the Associated Press)
BERLIN, April 21.-The important even
which Emperor William was the first t.
| announce yesterday at Coburg-namely,
the betrothal of the Grand Duke Nicholas
Czarowitch of Russia, to the Princess Aliz
of Hesse, is looked upon as cementiug ths
new entente between Russia and Germany
and as securing prolonged period Of
European peace. Although the rumor Of
the betrothal has frequently been circu.
lated, only to be as frequently denied,
the announcement that it was an actual
fact was a complies surprise to every
member of the royal family. 1t has been
there is no doubt that it is almost directly
traceable to the influence of Emperor
William.
MADE MATCH.
The czarowitch is known to have enter
tanned IA feeling of affection for several
years for the Princess Alix. But, it is
said, thaS he would not be persuaded into
an early marriage and it is also asserted
that Queen Victoria could not be prevailed
upon to give her assent to the uuion. II
Is added that the queens refusal was
purely sentimental. and non-political. be-
Ing based upon the notorious i'll treatment
OF the sister Of the Princess Alix, Princess
Elizabeth, the wife of Grand Duke Ser
gus OF Russia, by her husband. More
over, political and religious hlnderances
exist ed in both countries and il was be
lleved such marriage was impossible.
Thls was particularly true while Prince
Bismarck was at the head of affairs; for
be feared that England would reap the ad-
vantage of that and in addition the pan
slavist party in Russia. headed by the all
powerful prOcurator of the holy synod,
PobiedOnoZuf, insisted that the heir to
the throne of Russia must marry a
Slavonic princess
During the fstes at Coburg the young
couple almost ostentatiously kept apart.
But they will arrive at Darmstadt tomOr-
row with the Grand Duke Sergius and the
grand duchess. his wife. The Batten-
bergs will also accompany the party of
Grand Duke Sergius to Darmstadt. The
wedding fetes will continue at Coburg and
ut Darmstadt until Sunday night.
ROYAL ENTERTAINMENT.
The Duke of SAKE Cobdrg- Cotha, 1.-THE
duke OF Edinburgh gave "A state concert
tonight before Queen Victoria and the
rest of the wedding guests. Nine. Albani
sang and Naches played the violin. Sew
eral distinguished artists from the Berlin
opera house also appeared.
The members of Royal families who are
stu az SoouEs. were louay photographed
In their various family groups and the
will be exchanged between
the different members of these families,
Us mementoe3 Of the wedding.
Emperor William, before leaving Co
burg, conferred the order Of the Red
Eagle upon Prince Henry of Battenburg.
In addition, Emperor William presented n
valuable gold snuff box. having on its
cover an enamel miniature of himself, set
diamonds Grand MarshaI Rat,
who superintended the wedding ceremon-
les.
AFFAIRS OF STATE.
The Conservatives went away from the
asst sitting of the Reichstag with vet
more embittered feelings against Caprivi.
Their defeat in the attempt to embarrass
,be government over the agricultural
question was complete. But they are de-
TO continue the fight. Count
7on kanitz will be placed at the head of a
movement to draw new multitudes of far
ners into the Agrarian league. In the
meantime their efforts will be directed to-
wards undermining Caprivi's firm position
With the emperor. Their first attempt to
10 this with the aid of the kladeradatsch
has been tizzle. This paper has for some
lime past been attacking different officials
If the foreign Office, charging personal In
,rigues in the appointments and transfers
ign posts. But the public opinion
hat is worth considering is unreservedly
IN thu side of the officials
The emperor has shown his
with the foreign officials by ap- |
pointing Baron kinderlenwacGter, of the |
,ress departm ent of the foreign office, to |
ucceed Baron Won 1ielman as Prussian |
minister to Hamburg, and this was done |
n spite OF the fact that Baron kinderlin- |
vacbter was one of those most violently |
attacked. In regard to the modified fioan- |
ial measures which the government has |
nnounced its intention to Introduce next |
eSsloa on account of the defeat of the |
plans Of DR.. Miguel, it is stated |
hat Chancellor Won Caprivi and Count |
ON Posadowsky, secretary of the imperial |
reasury, will be content to get the is, 000,- !
% marks necessary 10 meet the present |
instead of the 10000, 600 |
marks which DR.. MIGUEL demands,
President Levetzow has announced that /
he new reichstag building viii not be |
eady until the beginning OF 1895. There |
ore, the members will reassemble in No /
ember IN the old reichstag.
ROYAL FLUSH.
Emperor William, who was accompan-
sd TO the railroad station by the duke OF |
axe Coburg-Gotha and by the prince of |
\ ales. left Coburg for Eisenach az
clock this afternoon. Previous TO the
departure of Emperor William from Co
urg, Queen Victoris appointed him hon
rary colonel of the First (royal) Dragons,
ow stationed st Dublin. Queen Victoria
bis evening entertained the czsrwitch and |
'rincess Alix Of Hesse at dinner Grand |
luke and Grand Duchess and several
'ussian and German officials of high rank
ere also present at the dinner.
The United States ambassador, the Hon.
hs.Rd ~
ext on u two months vacation. Mr. Run
an sails for New York from Genoa. on
lay 10. on board the North German LLOYD
cam ship Kaiser Wilhelm.