New-York tribune., 1896-05-25
GERMANY IN SOUTH AFRICA.
EXTREMISTS SUGGEST A PERMANENT EN-
TENTE WITH THE TRANSvAAL
DRINKING FROM THE RIVER JORDAN SAID TO
HAVE CAUSED THE DEATH OF ARCHDUKE
CHARLES LoUIs-THE KAISER
WITH HIS FAMILY.
WITH HIS FAMILY.

Berlin, May H.-The resolution which was passed
by the Rechstag last Tuesday granting the Govern
ment credit of 100000 marks for the purpose OF
adding 42O men to the military force in German
Southwest Africa, with very Slight opposition.
The action of the House fitted admirably with
popular feeling and has delighted the colonial
j!ngoes. who continue diligently to advance their
South African boom. 1t is not the prospect of
crushing the negroes in Southwest Africa. how
ever, that elates the colonial party in Germany.
The "Neiiste Nachrichten," which is the foremost
of the colonial organs. makes concealment OF
the hopes of the Colonals and reveals perhaps
of the aims of the Government than are obvious
upon the surface. The paper. after remarking that
there is community of interests between the
Transvaal and German Southwest Africa despite the
fact that the territories separated by Bechuana-
land adds that by means of the force OF 1000 men
which Major Leutwein will have at his command
Germany will acquire a position In Southwest
Africa the influence of which is already felt in Cape
Town. The general situation. the "Neiste Mach
rchten," continues. has undergone a change and
the Beers now indirectly receive support of which
time will plainly display its effects.
cety will be held here May 80. when a resolu-
tion will be submitted promising the support OF the
German Government in promoting the neutrality
of the Boer Republics essential 10 the furherance
OF German interests This expression. however,
will hardly have the effect Of satisfying the NOR, more
advanced OF the Colonials. who indorse the demana
Of the Nsse ior tnf asncs
Germany and the Tr1nsyaal me spee%o9 % sat fGr M
the Colonies upon the occasion of the South African
annual dinner at the Hotel Metropoe in London. on
THURSDAY evening in which he sharply criticised the
action OF the Transvaal Government for their vim
dcve treatment Of the JohannesPHrG Keio nv tb
eressnS repTe that President Krger should have
Shown SO great a degree Of magnanmity toward the
prisoners
John Wanamaker, of Philadelphia, formerly Post
master-General of the United States. during his
visit here entered into negoiati9ns for rcns ne
Homo" but with what result 1t Is not known
The Kbens trotting-horse owners OF Hamburg.
have purchased the American trotters Bullet ana
Gloria and the Beerman brothers, OF Charlottrh- c
burg. have bought Doctor Austin ana Lucy W.. rnu e
horses Will go into the possession OF thelr new
owners after the close OF the West End races in
which they are entered
great deal OF regret is felt in court circles here
at the death of Archduke Charles Louis. OF Austria
brother OF Emperor Francis Joseph. who died IN
Vienna a few days ago The Archduke was regard
here as od Vas sGGR Hed hy al Who 90 cane INTO
contact with him. II is said that the illness which
his drinking Of the waters the river Jordan which
he did as matter OF religious devotion upon tile
Tbe water Of the Jordan IS BY pure and
in the OF the Archduke It had tendency 30 20
bring on intestinal weakness which could not ne
overcome.
columns Of the North German Gazette" explaining
that the proposal In the Sugar Tax bill empowering
the Bundesrath to reduce or annu sugar hountles
as soon as other countries take the same action IS
Associated with the resumption OF negotiations with
France and Austria poiniing TO an agreement 10
gradual abolition OF bounties France. which has
hitherto been the chief obstacle in the way OF the
reduction OF abolishment OF sugar bounties is now
understood TO be willing to assent 10 consideration
OF the question Of simultaneous reduction In an
international conference.
The Whsuntids holidays began with perfect
weather. The sun shonc brightly throughout the
d,y and the churches were filled with worshippefs
The Emperor returned 10 Potsdsn last evening. and
the whole imperial family were assembled the cldeT
OF the Young princes. Crown Prince William and
Prince Eitel- el-Frederick. having come from Plon
where they are at school. to join the family circle
brought thousands OF persons 20 the capital to-day