New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
LIVE TOPICS IN BERLIN.
Berlin, June 4.


DIsPLEAsED OVER THE FRENCH TREATY
The news of the conclusion Of the Franco-American
reciprocity treaty irritates Germany. The rage
batt" comments on 1t as follows: Inc main iao. i
that France has obtained concessions from the
United States while are still In the MIDST OIL ,ie
sugar war there That we will be pleased with this
nobody will expect but It is doubtful whether the
nresent moment would be we'll chosen for the re-
sumption Of negotiations which appear TO De deau-
locked. America. We are sorry to say, is very s.uo
born with u.s. well knowing that we cannot 90 "i'n-
out such American products as petroleum. "ei
man exporters. It is announced will shortly memo
rlalize the Government on the questions involved
in the new Franco American treaty.
NEW PARTY ACTIVE.-A new political party
styled National Socialists, which has been formed
throughout Germany. is making great efforts In view
of the coming elections. II has nominated two cand-
dates against Socialist candidates in this city. The
party is strongly Nat.onalistic. with tendencies
toward all kinds OF social reforms and greater po
ical liberties. Many prominent persons have
joined it.
TO DECORATE LOYAL CITIZENSHIP Prus-
sian Government will shortly issue DEGREES that
special decoration be conferred 'monarchc"
laborers and tradespeope who have sworn their
loyal convictions for thirty years or upward The
Government and the Emperor believe that THIS
action will tend TO check the inroads OF Socialism
among IN" WOIhlHs ptopie'
DUELIIST PARDONED.-Emperor William has
pardoned DR. REFUSING who killed his colleague Dr.
Fischer In due at Bonn, after alleged misconduct
with DR. Fischers wife.
DISAGREED WITH THE KAISER.-Lentenant-
General Won der Cotz has been selected TO take
the place Of General Vogel Won Fackensten as
Inspector General OF Fortresses The latter sud
denly resigned his office In consequence OF dis
agreement with Emperor William In regard to the
fortincations at Metz.
BOYCOTT FOR AMERICAN OIL-The news
papers here urging the people OF this country to
use Russian Instead OF American petroleum in order
TO free themselves from the insufferabe tyranny
OF the American petroleum ring"
AMERICAS COURSE IN CUBA-Professor
Stoerck Of the Greifswad University. in article
In the "Deutsche Revue" "A hgh-class monthly.
under the caption "American International Rights.
says America has right to interfere in Cuba"
Continuing he says he rejects Monroesm dan
gerous TO the whole world" The professor also
declares that "a country where lynch law survives
Is unfit TO be the Judge OF other countries" Pro-
fessor Stoerck says he expects European coalition
against the United States to be an outcome OF the
present war contending that this Is necessary In
order TO protect the rights Of the European Con-
| tnent in the questions Of production and consump-
| ton.
AN OFFICER JUSTLY INUNDATED. Two
army officers recently assaulted three civilians with
| their sabrcs at Juserburg. Prussia. Two OF the
civilians were severely wounded The third civilian
feled one OF the officers took his sabre from him
| and broke II. The officer thereupon called the
| patrol, commanded them to load their rifles with
bullets and then Withdrew under their protection