The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
WILLIAM s
TALK FROM
THE Throne
An Impressive Scene
That SignalIy Fails
to Impress.
HARSH COMMENT OF
THE PRESS.
The Emperor Reminded of The
Increased Debt Since
His Accession.
GREAT OPPOSITION TO THE
GOVERN ENT BILLS.
Two important Measures Upon
Which the Reichstag VIII
Stand or Fall.
The Emperor Reminded of The
Increased Debt Since
His Accession.
GREAT OPPOSITION TO THE
GOVERN ENT BILLS.
Two Important Measures Upon
Which the Reichstag VIII
Stand or Fall.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

BERLIN, Dec. Specifically 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. When he made
his speech from the throne in the White
Hall of the castle on Tuesday, Emperor
William had everything arranged to rem
der the scene impressive. On the landing
of the stairs hung a colossal painting,
showing the Emperor taking the oath on
the cOlors in the presence of the same
Reichs tag, but the effect was wholly in
ADEQUATE, the majority of the delegates
on leaving the castle openly and vigor-
ouslY criticizing the speech.
The Cologne Volks Zeitung. comm emit
ing on the whole sceEe, said: "Th re is a
chasm between the Emperor and the ma
tons representatives" Continuing, the
Vo!ks-Zeitung reminds his Maiesty that
since his accession the debt has been In
creased by 1900 600, coo marks, almost ex-
C u-ively for military and naval purposes.
Where does this lead to-" the paper
asks.
As matter OF fact this Reichstag will
stand or fall with the two iii portant bills
OUuCeu ny tue on ODeil-
ing day, the naval bill ami the bill for the
reform of military trials, and neither will
pass in the present shape. That may be
safely predicted. Talks which q corre-
spondent has had with the leaders of the
majority of the parties make il eviden I
that the opposition TO the Governments
bills will not be overcome. the Center
party objec's to the naval bill chiefly on
I IF hn foot ~ CH,
would Curtail the Reichstag's constitu-
tional prerogat!ves and bind the success
ors OF the present Reichstag during their
whole legislative period of five years and
longer. The Soc aIists and all the radical
factions, however, bject to the bill pr.n-
cipally on account of the enormous
expenses.
The TagebIatt says: How shall we
characterize the conduct of the Govern
ment which dares 10 put such a olll before
the peoples representatives
The Borsen Courier and other moderate
! papers also condemn the measure and
! predict its failure. Some of the papers,
especially the Conservative organs, up
! hold the naval bill.
One of the Governments arguments in
| the memorial accompanying the bill is
| i'm m Grafton. Reviewing the past flow 10
! the United Stat 1t expresses the hope
| tina: with larger navy and consequent
| larger trade this migration may be
more largely diverted to the German colo
MES. The first reading of the naval bill
will take place on Monday, but unless the
! Government is able TO accelerate the pro-
Ceedings vote cannot be taken uni.
March 10.
| The Emperor will witness the departure
| of his brother, Prince Henry of Prussia
from X ell for China. 1t is believed in Gov.
! eminent and in parliamentary circles that
| tho trnnbIaS with China will ha cd
justed Tor a long time. The four vessels
| which are going out under Prince Henry S
| command have been fitted out for eighteen
months service.
In regard to the statement of the Ger
| man papers 1t Is learned that no inslruc
| tions regarding China have been sent tC
the Uni ed States Embassauor, White
| from Wash ng on.
The downfall of Count Badeni, the late
Aus rian Premier, was received with re-
10 cling in Germany. The Austrians OF
| Berlin illuminated their houses in honor
| of the event and the entire press expressed
| satisfaction. Even the Government new,
| papers. which nave hitherto been very
| cautious, express their pleasure at the
| Counts retirement from power. Prince
Bsmarck's Hamburg Nachrichten voices
| the same sentiment.
The Center party has reintroduced tn,
bill providing for the admission of Jesuit!
into Germany.
The budget contains an item fixing tn,
salary for the Imperial Chancellor a
100, 900 marks instead of $4,000 marks. l
is said the increase is in accordance witt
a promise the Emperor made Prince h
henlohe, his present salary being made
quate in view of the lavish entertain ment
expected of his office. The item will b,
the subject of lively attacks upon the par
of the Socialists and Radicals.
The city of Berlin IS 10 float loan o
6S, 800 90 marks for munlcl pal improve
ments, OF which $4,000 900 marks is fol
extending the sewerage system.
An interesting case has just been de
cided by the SaXony Government
Saxon born lady, wife of an American
professor, after OBJ aiming a divorce re
turned home to SaXony and wished I,
resume her rig Is as Saxon subject, L
which the American law offers no obstacle
but the Saxon Government decided
against her. She has appealed 10 tn,
American embassy.
An American club is being formed
under the auspices of the United States
ambassador and The Consul General. A
mem ship of 800 i guaranteed
Mrs. White has recovered from her i'll
ness and has returned from Paris. Sht
and her husband now occupy their new
residence on Lenni strasse
The Berlin authorities this week in
tended to expel Miss Herr a nativ
American and daughter of DR.. CorneIiu
Heiz OF Panama fame who is here il
! straltened circumstances and has beer
earning her living as teacher OF Englisl
and French. At the inlercession of tn
United States EN- 5assy. 4 passport beinj
granted 10 her, she wa permitted to STAY