The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-27

art, and near by was the emperor's
table, with his numerous presents, in
Guiding a tall carved clock from the
Grand Duchess of Baden, a goblet and
a wine jug of finely carved silver The
children's table, standing at the other
end Of the hall, had over them their
trees, the smallest for the Princess
Victoria and then, each a little higher,
were tables and trees for each of the
imperial children up to the crown
prince, who had the highest. The
tables were crowded with playthlngs,
books and useful presents. The emf
peror was somewhat serious In his
demeanor, but the empress was in
good spirits and the children were full
of delight
In the barracks everything was
astir. After religious service, the
rooms were decorated and the presents
arranged. AS the officers entered the
men sang in chorus and each soldier
then received a present. In some regi-
ments the men were allowed to choose
pipes, clothing, writing desks. purses
etc. and each man also received a
basin Of goodies and some cigars
from his commander. In each barrack
the commander spoke as follows TO the
soldiers:
1.-The soldier shall also know that
Christmas is a festival of love. What
you had at home with your parents,
you have also with the troops. In the
face of these brightly burning candles
and gifts Of love, remember each of you
his oath which he swore to his enl-
peror and each renew this oath to be
an obedient, faithful, Jealous soldier
upon whom the commander-in-ch chief
can fully rely"
The announcement of the French
press that the conseil superieure had
decided to reorganiZe the French ar
tilleTy has created a considerable SEN
sation, and, if the news is true, Ger
many will proceed to substitute for
the present field artillery a gun equal
If not better, than the French weapon
which is recognized in Germany as
being far superior to the present Ger
man weapon in range, quickness Of fire
and general efficacy. The sum of 200,-
10000 marks will be required for this
reorganization of the German army
which it is intended, should be accom-
plished by 1899. If France rearms,
Germany. it is stated, viii do so at
once.
In spite of the Christmas truce, the
political controversy and social bicker-
ing coming from the Won Tausch trial
is still the center of interest. The pre-
1Inlnafy inquiry INTO the conduct of
the former commissioner Of detectives,
charged with libel and fourfold per-
jury, is assuming considerable dimen-
sions Nor has Won Brusewitz (the
lieutenant who killed a peaceful, plead
ing mechanic for accidentally knocking
against his chair in a cafe) been for
gotten, particularly in view Of another
class Of
MILITARY BRUTALITY
reported from Stargard, Pomerania, in
which an officer, who. according to his
own account, was attacked by street
urchins, drew his sword and chased
the children. One Of them stumbled
and fell and was hacked on the head
by the officer. The boy in question is
now suffering from conclusion of the
brain and severe scalp wounds. The
affair IS causing the liveliest indigna-
ton.
References to the lockers strike at
Hamburg occupy prominent place in
the reports of peace and good will
published by the press Two strike
meetings were held at Hamburg yes
terday and the socialist deputies. Mol
kenburgh and Frome, urged the men
to continue the fight. Further meet
ings with the same object in view were
held today. The dispute seems to be
taking turn less favorable to the