New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

any case. decision could not be reached for
several weeks.
In regard to China. although the English press
has been steadily furnishing details. the Govern
ment here stated that II did not have any advices
from Picking to the real condition Of affairs
AS the German Minister to China. Baron Won
Heyking had full power to deal with the Chinese
Government as he thought best. this was strange
condition Of affairs. However. 1t is nearing its
end. as Baron Won Bdlow. the Minister for For
egn Affairs. will shortly make a statement In the
Reichstag
The various attempts Of the Opposition men,
bers Of the Reichstag to draw out the Govern
ment's course during the week were unheeded.
The correspondent here Of the Associated Press.
however. has ascertained. from trustworthy
sources several important facts. First. since Won
Bnlow has taken the Foreign ONCE the Emperor
has not been permitted TO NEEDLE with the drec-
ton OF affairs. His Majesty only informed
OF each important step after II was taken In
9TH: words, the Emperor has approved" not
directed That the Emperor was not to inter-
fere in foreign politics was made sine qua non
by Won Buow before accepting Office. His Majes-
~. however. is reaping the benefits OF Won b.
lows vigorous policy for throughout the week
whenever the Emperor drove through the streets
Of Berlin he was enthusiastically cheered by the
populace. who are heart and soul in accord with
the plans Of the Minister for Foreign Affairs For
instance, while driving through Inter den Linden
on Wednesday the.Emperor was hailed by a crowd
with.
Bravo. Your Majesty! Pitch into the Chinese"
The Emperor responded by smiling and bowling
The second important news is the certainty that
Russia will not tolerate permanent occupation OF
Kiao-Chau Bay by Germany. The military at
tache of big Power assures the correspondent OF
the Associated Press that secret information has
reached here from st. Petersburg settling this
point. He says Russia s now making preparations
to that effect. Information has reached the
United States Embassy TO the same effect II is
understood. however. that Washington will inter-
pose no obstacle to Germany's opening China to
Baron Won Bulow's first appearance in the Reichs-
tag. where five new Cabinet Ministers made their
debut this week, met with an appreciative recep-
ton. Even the Opposition press greets him with
The quick settlement Of the Haytian trouble was
nation. The lingo and Agrarian papers, however.
sgsn take SHeas 80, to pTsash the necessity Of
The "Deutsche Zetung" the main organ Of the
German extension ,H policy says vs. after TRADE Of
Hayti," that It hopes Won Bdlow will draw ap
proprate conclusions for his future policy in re-
sakns e down." In this connection the remarks
Emperor william is alleged to have made in con-
%s pcS TO ans
will be obliged TO teach them manners" and In
which he pointediy referred to the necessity for a
freely circulating in diplomatic and political circles
| In Berlin.
| views on the Naval bill. and 1t is now thought
| that, II the Government takes pains to conciate
about the repeal OF the Jesuit Expulsion Act or a
promise to favor the Catholic school pretensions.
the measure may pass although 1t Is said the sep
| it is believed. the Government Is un willing to do
The German cruiser Geier. which sailed from kiel
| on Thursday last. will be permanently stationed
in the West Indies. to protect German interests In
| that part Of the world.