Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
A LIVELY WEEK.
POLITICAL POT IN GERMANY BOIL
ING AT A GREAT RATE.
SPECTACULAR REICHSTAG OPENING.
IL Has Failed of the Intended Eff
fcct-The Chinese Questionable
Emperor's Pet Observation-Disclosures
ton to America-Notcs.
Copyrighted, 1897, by the Associated
Press)

Copyrighted, 1897, by the Associated
Press)
BERLIN, December 4-Poiitically. this
has been a very lively week in Germany,
the opening of the Reichstag being the
first feature of Importance, with the
Chinese question a good second. "hen
he made his speech from the throne IN
the White Hall of the Castle. on tues
day. Emperor William had everything ar
ranged TO render the scene impressive.
On the landing Of the state stairs hung
colossal painting, showing the Emperor
taking the oath on the colors in the
presence Of the same Reichstag, but the
effect was wholly Inadequate many dele
gates, on leaving the castle, openly criti-
cising the speech. The Cologne Voiks
Zeitung, commenting on the whole scene
SAYS: "rhere is a chasm between the
Emperor and the nations representa-
tives."
Continuing, the Volks Zeitung reminds
his Majesty that since his accession the
Empires debt has been increased by LOW
600 600 marks, almost exclusively LOT
military and naval purposes.
AS matter of fact, this ReichstaS
will stand or fall with the two important
bills introduced by the government on the
opening day-the naval bill and the Dill
for the reform of military trials, and
neither will pass in its present shape
That may be safely predicted Talks
which the correspondent here of the AS
ISOLATED Press has had with leaders OF a
majority of the parties, make 1t evident
that the opposition to the government
bills will not be overcome. The Iaspldlt
says: How shall we characterize the
conduct of the government, which dares
to put such a bill before the peoples
representatives"
The Boursen Courier and other Mode
rate papers also condemn the measure
and predict it's failure. Some of the pa
pers, however, especially the ConserVa-
tive organs, hold opposite views.
MIGRATION TO UNITED STATES.
One of the governments arguments III
the memorial accompanying the naval
bill is emigration. Reviewing the past
flow TO the United States, 1t expresses
the hope that with a larger navy ana
consequent larger sea trade, this mlgra-
ton may be more largely diverted to the
German Colonies.
The first reading OF the naval bill VIII
take place on Monday, but unless the
government is able to accelerate the
proceedings, a vote cannot be taken until
March 18th.
In regard TO the statements OF the
German papers, the correspondent mere
of the Associated Press learns that no
instructions regarding China have been
sent to the United States Ambassador
Andrew d. White, from Washington.
The downfall of Count Badeni, the late
Austrian Premier, was received with re-
joicing in Germany. The Austrians OF
Berlin illuminated their houses in honor
Of the event, and the entire press ex-
presses satisfaction. Even the govern
ment newspapers which have hitherto
been very cautions. express pleasure at
the Counts retirement from power.
The Centre party has reintroduced the
bill providing for the readmission OF Je-
suits into Germany.
The budget contains an item fixing the
salary of the Imperial Chancellor at 1O0,-
600 marks, instead Of $4,000 marks. 1t is
said the increase is in accordance with
a promise the Emperor made Prince Ho-
henlohe his present salary being made
quate, in view of the lavish entertain
ments expected of his office. The item
will be the subject of lively attacks upon
the part Of the Socialists and Radicals.