The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-10
Russia Not in Favor.
Emperor William Thinks be
has Been Sighted.

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conflict between Norway and Sweden
has given rise to strange reports in
Berlin. Since Tuesday it has been
a common statement that should the
two kingdoms resort to force, En-
peror William would take up arms
rather than permit the threatened in
reference of Russia. lie is said to
have promised King Oscar as much.
Although the official circle discredits
this report, the mere thought Off has
suficed to fasten general attention
upon the swift course of events in the
scandinavian peninsula.
Yesterdays dispatches from Stock
holm, while not confirming the pre-
dictions of war, describe the situa-
ton as very serious. Since King Oscar
returned to Stockholm, negotiations
have been resumed in Christiana be-
tween Michelet of the Conservative
Right, Minister Stang and the Liberal
leader, Steen, but with little pros
pect of success, as Stang insists upon
his resignation. Michelet admits that
ne cannot form a ministry with any
hopes Of governing under the Consti-
tuition, and Steen threatens to i'm
peach the members of any cabinet
trying to override the majority.
Although this antagonism seems to
render any ~peaceable settlement i'm
possible, 1t is still a good way this
side ofcivil war. Russia attitude
to the conflict is in doubt, but, as
as usual, she is suspected of designs
on Norway.
With the alarmist rumors of the
Emperor's promise to King Oscar has
come a batch of gossip as to the rela-
tons between St. Petersburg and
Berlin The two courts are supposed
to be less friendly now than a few
weeks ago. The Tageblatt says the
Gar gave Emperor William no ad-
vance information as to Prince Loba-
nof' 8 appointment to the ministry Of
foreign affairs. Although the Prince
at the time was ambassador elect to
Germany, the German Emperor first
learned the news from Emperor Franz
Joseph. The Tageblatt says En-
peror William was SO chagrined by
this snub that he al once recalled Gen.
Won Werder, whose business il was
to learn the change of plan in St.
Petersburg.
The statement that the Gar and
Czarina will not come to Berlin this
year is regarded as additional proof
of the arrangement, although as the
Czarina's ACCOMPLISHMENT is expected
to take place early in September, it is
difficult to see how the visit could be
made even if Russia and Germany
were on the verge of an alliance.
Prince Radolin's appointment to sue
coed Weider is SAID to have been
made out of spite. Radolin is an en-
thusiastic Pole and once advocated
Polish autonomy openly. Such a
character is not adapted to please the
Russian official circle, although as a
diplomat of the first rank, Radolin
may be able to make a place for HIM
self at the Russian court. Whatever
the relations between St. Petersburg
and Berlin, they did not prevent the
Gar from giving Werder a grand
farewell banquet Thursday. The
Czarina and several other members of
the imperial family were present. be-
sides Count VorontzofDashkoff
minister of the imperial household
and Gems. Richter and Tchervine.
No important developments are likely
to come before both of the new am.
bassadors assume their duties.
Prince Bismarck has had a rest
from public receptions, but will re-
sumo work tomorrow when the
teachers Of the Prussian high schools
will go to Friedrichsruhe to present a
s%tatuette of Emperor William L. The
figure is worked out in silver aud
gold. The line of Populations
stretches out indefinitely The dele.
gates from the technical schools must
be received, then the rectors of the
colleges in Aachen, Brunswick, Ores
den and a score of other cities, and
finally the societies, municipal bodies
and guilds. AS his health has not
given away at all under the strain of
the celebration. Bismarck will ex
tend the programme Of receptions.
He has agreed to address a party Of
Posen Germans ~ April p. They
will come with their wives and
daughters and will give the old
chancellor a costly shield, bearing the
arms Of the province. They expect
to hear something from the Prince
regarding the Polish question.