The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-01-07
ONE SIDE HAS AGREED.
Germany Approves the Terms Of
the New Russian Treaty Of
Commerce.
Our Mr.. Runyon Shows tho Ber.
liners "A Turnout That
Stuns Them
Difference In the Regimes of Bismarck
aud caprivI Illustrated by the
Courts.

Copyrighted, 1891, BY tho Associated Pross.l
Berlin, Jan. G.-An ngree regarding
the RussiAn treaty OF commerce has been
reached on all points but the Russian side.
the understanding being that this will take
some time. In order 20 prevent further
difficulties Interpretation OF the treaty In
the German and Russian lancuagas will be
avsrtsd. The whole will thus be drafted in
French. The dihculty now remaining is
the duration Of tho treaty. Russia favors a
short, and Germany demands a long. per iod.
The prospects OF adoption by the reiehstaR
have diminished. MarRuardsen. Pansche
and Buhrlin. three influential members OF
ths national liberal party. have publicly
announced their intention 10 vote againat
the treaty and it is feared others will fol-
low the example. and as n change Of twelve
votes would suffice TO dsfeat the treaty the
impending crisis is brought nearer.
Richter is p. .eparing an attack upon the
government, on tho CAMERON affair. The
attack will be made mainly on lines of in
iudieious selection Of officials entrusted to
represent tho German power in Afrioa.
These officials said TO be mostly young,
and without colonial experience, and the
bulk OF troubles with the natives, ID is
claimed, originates in the mistakes thsy
make.
The raising of the American minister,
Hon. Theodore b. Runyon, TO She rank Of
amhahsador, has just been given fitting
significance by a special compliment paid
by the emperor by driving up 30 the en-
baesy New Years morning aud sending up
a card. personally inviting Runyon 10 his
reception. Runyon gavs eolat TO the event
by driving up TO the pRlaos in splendid
style with q coachmAn aud two footmen in
blue coats and white caps. The American
eagle vas painted ON his carriage and trap
pings we're elaborately embroidered. The
equipaRe caused great deal of curiosity
among the people OF Berlin. the colors not
being familiar TO the people OF the city.
Herr Bloess' libel trial has led 10 consld-
erable comment as TO tho difference in tho
respective regimes Of Prince Bismarck and
Gen. CapriVi. lLenient sentences Ars
claimed TO prove that an immense change
has occurred IN political views and opin-
ions since the diAtBisssl of the iron chm
cellor. The people ask whether any court
OF justice would. under BismArok's govern
ment. have had ths Independence merely TO
hns an offender 100 marks for insulting him
in a similar manner
Herr Bleichroger. a we'll known banker.
Announces that an attempt in Vienna to
order 10 send stocks and money was only
successful TO the amount OF shout 81 600.
A new insurance. compsny is being organ
IL "a here by "a body OF res onsiDie men,
mainly jewelers.. TO insure members against
osses az the hands OF burglars. he capt.
tal OF the new company Il E20O0.OO0. Of
which 25 Ter cent will be paid up.
United states Ambassador Hon. Theo-
d. h. Runyon aud Mrs. Runyon gave
dinner to-day to the msmbsrs and wives OF
the English and American embassies, all Of
vhem attended. inolading the British am
bussEdor. Sir Edward Malt and lady.
Cold weather causes the greatest misorT
in many quarters ofthe city, aud additional
shelters have been opened for the accom-
modat!on OF 1900 more people who receive
coffee and bresd free of charge. The thsr-
mometsr has fallen since yesterday and
there seems no prospect of an Immediate
break ia the extreme cold weather.
The Reichsenzieger prints a letter from
CRprivi, written IN reply 20 the resol lutions
OF the conservative association. in which
the chancellor says hs Is inclined to bear
non official opinions Of experts in oonne,-
ton with the official inquiry which has
been opened with a view to asosrtaining
the opinion as to the measu es desirable in
ordsr TO raise the deprecated valus OF
gilvaF