The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

Rudini's Recall Would BE "a Doubtful Adj
Naniage To GermHnN.

vantage To 6tffnant.
BERLIN. March 7.-Public interest In
International political affairs have been
completely absorbed by the situation in
Italy 1t Is not alone the deplorable reye-
lation Of the weakness OF Italy a. an ally
that 1t is feared, but that the Dreibund
may be ruptured If the radical element In
Italy should get the upper hand. or That
they should become practically In the as
cendant through some coalition which
would reader Italy 5 part. In the event
OF European war, no longer reliable.
High official opinion deems even the
formation OF "A ministry under the Mar
quis IN Rudini doubtful advantage to
Germany. Though under his former pre-
miership Italy was a steadfast member
OF the Triple Alliance. since be has been
out Of Office f.udini has displayed more
and more a tendency when occasion has
offered. 20 crIticse the alliance.
While he was in Office, 1t is now re-
called Rudini always trc;ued the Drei-
bund as something 10 be endured. and II
Is generally believed that King Humbcrt
is really the solid rock upon which the
alliance rests. II is an open secret that
he long ago assured Emperor William that
he would never assent TO a Cabinet or
accept premier who had not been pre-
viousiy pledged to the support Of the
alliance. and that It would therefore re-
quire revolution TO shatter the existing
relations between the parties to the triple
agreement.
Although the interest Of Germany dis
tinctly lies In association with Italy. the
bulk Of German sentiment abroad APP
proves or vigorous prosecution 10y Italy
OF her war in Abyssinia.
The Cologne Gazette voices the opinion
OF the Foreign once I'm an article I'm
which IL urges the Italians 10 allow no
narrow considerations based upon merely
monetary troubles. TO prevent the vindi-
cation OF the Slonof of the nation. If"
the Gazette says. the patriotic IDEAL is
followed and the forces OF cowardice are
siehced, then Italy may still carry
weight in the councils OF nations"
The Kreaz Zeitung hlames Signor
Crispi for taking only half measures i'm
Abyssinia, and adVces the conclusion Of
an honorable peace with King Monelik
as quickly as possible I'm order that Italy
may Keep her soldiers al home TO defend
her own country. This. the Zeitung
thinks, is far more desirable. not d say
necessary, than the enlargement Of an
African colony OF doubtful value at the
cost OF blood and money greatly i'm ex-
NN"' va elo advantages 10 be gained.
The papers deplore the weakness Of
italy There is no confidence I'm the ex.
listing Constitution Of the country. and
If this feeling is maintained the ma
ton may be on the eve Of a revolution
involving the overthrow Of the monarchy.
strong hand alone. the paper says. can
preserve Italy from ruin.
Count Golouchowski. Austrian Minister
Of Foreign Affairs, is due in Berlin on
Monday. when he will have a conference
with Prince Won Hohenlohe. the Impe-
rial Chancellor. An official communica-
ton from Vienna says the only purpose
OF his visit is to return the visit 20 Wen
ma made by Prince Hohenlohe last De-
cember. but it is believed here that the
object of his coming is 10 consult with
the German Chancellor as TO the posi-
ton Of the Dreibund.
Tho Vienna Fremendblatt intimates
that the coming interview between Count
GoluchOwski and Prince Hohenlohe has
immediate connection with the recent
events I'm Italy. and adds that long prior
to the disaster OF the Italian army at
AdOWa. Count GOluchowski advised Pre-
mier Crispi 10 conclude peace with King
Menelik.
The Austrian Embassy here will give a
dinner 10 Count GOluchOwski on Tuesday,
at which the Emperor and Empress and
most of the Ambassadors will be present.
Prince HOhenlohe will entertain him at
a banquet on Thursday. and he will leave
for Vienna on March 18th The length
Of the Austrian Foreign Minister'S stay
in Berlin indicates that his visit IS not
one Of mere ceremony.