The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
Direction of Affairs In China
and Hayti Done by the
Foreign Minister.
RUSSIA MAY NOW TAKE A
FIRM STAND.
VIII Not Tolerate Permanent
Occupation of Kiao-Chau Bay
by the Germans.
Special Dispatch to THE CALI

! BERLIN, Dec. 1l-Throughout the
week a peculiar condition of affairs has
| prevailed, SO far as the press is concerned.
! The Chinese adventure" as the Socialist
! Schoenlanck termed the seizure of Kiao-
| Chau Bay in the Reichstag has engrossed
public interest, yet the Government has
! not ceigned the least explanation as to
| what has been done, or as TO what is in
tended in the future. What sparse infor-
nation the Foreign Office has furnis h ed
| proved to be misleading or stale, This
was especially the case with the Haytian
incident The very day the German
scholarships at Port-au-Prince secured obe-
| dience to the ultimatum the Govern ment,
| through its various organs, proclaimed
that naval demonstration was not likely
and that, in any case a decision could not
be reached for several weeks.
In regard 10 China, although the English
press has been steadily furnishing details,
the Government here claimed not to have
any advices from Pek:ng as to the real
condition of affairs. As the German Minis
| ter tc China, Baron Won Hey king, had full
power to deal with the Chinese Govern
ment as he thought best, this was q
strange condition of affairs. However, it
4 W.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, will
shortly make a statement in the Reich
stag.
The various attempts of the opposition
Of the Reichstag TO draw out the Govern
ment's course during the week were un-
needed. a correspondent here, however,
has ascertained from reliable sources sew
eral important facts. First, since Won
Bulow has taken the Foreign Office, the
Emperor has not been permitted to meddle
with the direction OF affairs. His Majesty
was only informed of each importan: step
alter II was taken. In other words, the
| Emperor has approved" not directed. !"
| That the Emperor was not to interfere
| in foreign policies was made a sine qua
non by Baron Bulow before accepting o +
flee. His Majesty, however, is reaping
the benefits OF Bulow's vigorous policy,
| ior, throughout the week whenever the
| Emperor drove through the streets of Ber-
lin he enthusiastically cheered by the
| populace, who are heart and soul in ac-
cord with the plans OF the Minister for
| Foreign Affairs. For instance, while
driving through Inter den Linden on
| Wednesday the Emperor was hailed bv a
crowd with Bravo. your Majesty. Pitch
into the Chinese" The Emperor re-
sponded by smiIingly bowling.
|
tainty that Russia will not tolerate per-
manent occupation of Kiao-Chau Bay by
! Germany. The military attache of a
| neig boring power assures the corre-
| spond Mt OF the Associated Press that Sc =
cret Information has reached here from
st. Petersburg settling this point H
says Russia Is now making preparation to
that effect. Information has reached the
United States En- bassy to ID same effect
| It Is understood, however. that Was hing
! ton will interpose no objection TO Ger
many's opening China to civilization.
Emperor William is going TO Kiel to bid
| farewell to Prince Henry of Prussia, hi s
brother, previous to the Iatier's departu re
for China. His Ma jesty will accompany
| Prince Henry on board the Deutcs hland
and through the Baltic.
| Prince Won Bulow's first appearance in
the Reichstag, where five new Cabinet
| Ministers made their debut this week. met
with an appreciative reception. Even the
| opposition press greets him with SYM
pathy.
Tie quick settlement of the Haytian
troubles was received with satisfaction by
the entire press and nation. The lingo
and agr6rian papers, however, again take
occasion to preach the necessity of a set
tlement with the United States.
The Deutsche Zeitung, the main organ
| of the German extension policy, saws.
| after TRADE of abuse Of the United S ates
| for ntermeddllng IN Hayti," that II
hopes Won Bulow will draw appropriate
conclusions for his future policy IN regard
to America, whose interfering insoience
| needs taking down.
in this connection the remarks En- peror
! William is alleged to nave made in con-
| versation some time ago TO the effect that
this American medd esome policy must
cease or we will be obliged to teach them
| manners" and in which he pointedly re-
ferred 10 the nece ssity for a joint naval
war against the United States, are freely
| circulating in diplomatic and political cir
| cIes in Berlin.
There has been quite change in the
| Relchs Tags views on the naval bill and II
| Is now thought that If the Government
| takes pains to con3iliate the Center with a
promise of its influence 10 bring about
the rene al of the Jesuit expulsion act, or
! promise to favor the Catholic school pre-
tensions, the measure may pass, although
| 1t IS said the septennate provision will
have TO be modified, which, it is believed
! The Government is unwilling 10 60.
! The German cruiser Gier which sailed
from Kiel on Thursday lat, will be
| permanently stationed in the West Indies
TO protect German interests iii that part
of the world.
The visit of Prince Henry Of Prussia to
Prince Bismarck on Wednesday last at
| Friedrichsruhe was pathetically re-
ceived. His request TO touch with his lips
the forehead his grandfather had so often
| kissed is hnding widespread approval
| Excepting the rheumatism in his legs
Prince Bismarck is in fair health.
During the month Of November sixty
| eight socialist editors were sentenced on
the charge OF lese majestic or for insulting
officials.
! The Berlin butchers and meat dealers
have passed resolution requesting the
! Govern nment to reopen the fir inter to