The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-09

How AIcKinley's Election is Reg garded-
Attitude of President-EIect on Bimet-
allism Discussed-Socialists Say Bryan
is Not Scientific Socialist But an Agi-
tator.
Berlin, Novem ber s.-A report which
obtained general credence, was in oirou-
lstion last evening that the Emperor had
demanded that Prince Bismarck come to
Berlin for the purpose Of engaging in a
conference with himself and the imperial
chancellor, Prince Hohenlohe. in regard
to the disclosures of the state secrets
which Prince Bismarck had been making
and continues to utter through the
medium of his personal organ the Ham,
burger Nachrichten. Prince Hohenlohe,
who is personally placed in position
which ia very distressing to him and Is
desirous of having quiet official life,
has suggested that Emperor and Prince
Bismarck take some means to bring
about an Immediate cessation of their
polemics, which are endangering the
peace Of Europe.
Among the staunch adherents of
Prince Bismarck, the opinion prevails
that things have already gone too far and
they ARE agreed that the controversy
must cease, but none Of them ventures to
suggest any plan whereby this object can
be accomplished. From Munich,
Carlsruhe and other places where Prince
frismarok is strong in the possession of
Blends of influence and high standing,
it is known positively that supplications
have been ad dressed to him to discon-
tinue the course he is pursuing as the
only means of ayerting serious trouble.
Apart ssfrom the responsibility Of the
ex chancellor for the revelations of the
Russo-German neutrality treaty, and the
other disclosures which have been made,
the question has been discussed in Berlin
whether DIR. Hoffmann, chief editor of
the Hamburger Naohrisohten ought not
to be indicted as result OF the discus
sion, but 1t was decided that the indict-
ment Of DR.. Hoffman would be i'm
possible, as bad a move in fact, as it
would be to prosecute Prince Bismarck
himself, under tn. articles of the penal
code by which Count Won Arnim and
Prof. Geffgken were tried, convicted and
would the Emperor permit such pro-
ceeding as this.
The controversy has now reached an
acute stage and is seriously affecting the
health OF Prince Hohenlobe, who is es-
sentially of pacific temperament and
accustomed to quiet diplomatic com bats.
The feverish and implncable fight which
is being wnged by Prince Bismarck is
causing the chancellor to pass many
sleepless nights. For this reason the En-
peror is desirous of putting an end to the
whole matter as speedily as possible.
otherwise the Kaiser Is understood to be
willing to allow Prince Bismarck to OK
pand to his utmost limit, meeting each
of the developments of his warfare With
explanations marking the permanent
present honest policy of Germany as con-
trasted with shifty policy Of the old
chancellor.
In the meantime Prince Hohenlohe is
standing between the Emperor and
Prince Bismarck IN the attitude of peace
maker, anxious 10 conciliate both sides
ana at least TO obtain a cessation of the
duel without the precipitation of a
national scandal. Meanwhile 1t is un-
deniable that the effect of controversy,
coupled with articles thereon published
in the official press has been to weaken
the ties of the DTeibund.
Apropos of the Rasso-German neutrali-
ty treaty, the Cologne Gazette in its
comments, asks; "ID the evcnt of war
between Russia and Austria, would Ger
many side with Austria in view of the
fact that France would then attack Ger
In answer TO it's question the
Gazette argues that Austria must face
Russia alone, as Italy would not inter-
vene. Naturally the Austrian and italian
newspapers are asking of what value is
the Dreibund if it can be thus repudiated
when occasion suits.
The Tageblatt this morning publishes
the report of an interview with a leading
diplomat upon the question, "who will
benefit by Prince Bismarok's revela-
tions2" in which the diplomat expresses
the opinion that disclosures will have no
direct practical consequences but are
certain to produce a deep-seated feeling
of suspicion and discomfort In Austria
and Italy. Vossische Zeltung says that
England will now be able to decry the
policy of Germany as untrustworthy.