The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

bEntstN. Apfff R.-fHbffc atleH11cxl -
so engrossed with the Hispan2pAmeTican
reschstag and the Prusetan diet have been
almost nnnosieed. The newspapers print
entire pages OF war news from all parts.
mostly unreliable. and much OF IL unfav-
cradle to the United States. Extras are
repeatedly issued. alleging great naval dis
asters 20 the Americans. One OF the worst
offenders announced on Wednesday even
ing last that four American warships had
been blown up tgfying among the victims
a fictitious ironcladJ of Buenos Ayres.
AS whole however, the German press
has ceased It's hostile tone towards the
United States Fer this change the gov
eFnment In entirely responsible. as ell the
newspsp ers which are In the habit Of OBJ
tanning information from the foreign Of
flee. which includes ali newspapers Of I'm
portance in the empire. were this week
given a hint TO stop their abuse OF the
United States as being directly opposed
to the governments attitude, besides being
unpatriotic and politically unwise.
The hint was effective, and not line d.
rectly hostile to America has since been
printed In thu paper The correspondent
OF the Associated Press notes that several
newspapers, notably the Frankfort Zeit-
Jung. have adopted a distinctly friendly
tone respecting the war. The fact that
the Paris. Rome and Portuguese uewspa-
pers, which are even more unfriendly 10
the United States than the German news
papers were. all point out that the war Is
a conflict OF the Latins against the Anglo
Saxons also has had some effect In bring
ing about the quick change in Germany.
and some of the formerly most hostile
German newspap ers are now emphasizing
the view that the interests Of Germany
are entirely on the side Of America. For
instance. the Berlin Post. which enjoys
close relations with Prince Hoheniohe. the
imperial chancellor. and which hitherto
has roundly abused the United States as
.'rapac.ous" and ''pharisaical." now quotes
utterances OF the French newspapers and
deduces fh-refrom that 1t mus; be clearly
to Germans interest TO side with the cne-
mics of France Among a mass OF arti-
Giles dealing with the war. the kreuz Zeit-
ung, a favori,e army paper. publishes an
article contributed by Maj Scheibsrt, who,
judging from personal experiences during
the civil war IN the United States. says:
THE Americans. doubtless. Will incur
serious reverses at the commencement OF
hostili,ies, and unless their navy Is strong
enough 70 force great battle and demoi,
think very doubtful, the war VIII drag
along fer years and cost America much
more blood and treasure than her people
Herr i.iebknecht, the Socialist leader.
writes as fellows:
THE war means a new grouping of the
powers. Henceforth Europe will have to
reckon the United States as a decisive fac
tor in the worlds politics If the German
government Is not blind, II must open its
eyes to this fact and shape its political
course accordingly"
In concluding Herr Liebknecht says:
'sThe United States. as well as Great
Britain. has been preparing TO form dur
ing the past the newest dre.bund-the Uni
ted States, Great Britain and Japan. II it
is effected il means the end OF the old Eu-
ropean paramount power In the worlds
policy"
In the reiehstag also this week, during
the debate upon the Kiaochau affair, Herr
Lebknecht told the government that while
they had not informed the reichs&ag of it.
he knew that during the China-Japanese
war the United States had Informed Eu-
ropean cabinets that II had vaster mate
rial interests to guard in the far East than
all the European powers. Great Britain ex-
cepted, and whatever was done in the far
East the United States must be consulted.
This statement was contradicted in the
house by the government.
The war is already seriously affecting
German interests. The increase in the
price OF cereals since April l Is greater
even than the rise in New York and CHI
cage Wheat has risen from 19S marks to
22i. the highest In recent years the effects
OF which are much felt by the poor. The
price of meat also is up considerably.
German exporters have decided hence
forth they must insure against war losses.
Premiums now range from one-etghth TO
one-hslf OF l per cent.
Exporters of Berlin, Chcmnitz. Klingen-
thai. Barmen. Sogingen. Gera. Grelz, Mark
rich and Mulbausen have received counter
mands for the most OF their American or
ders
German merchants al the Azores and
Philippines have asked the foreign office
fer protection.
The United States embassy does not re-
gard the fact OF Gernany's not issuing a
declaration of neutrality as Indicative OF
but rather the reverse:
while IL reiterates that the minister for for
eien affairs. BARON Won Buelow. has given
repeated assurances some of which have
been quite recent that Germany will OBJ
serve the strictest neutrality. not only now
hgt throughout the war. coupling with
thess assurances expressions Of the mos.
friendly feelings on the part OF the Ger
man government for the government and
people OF the United States. In converse.
;ioa upon the subject. the United States
ambassador. Andrew d. White. said:
There is absolutely no reason to ex-
pect anything hut fair and Impartial nea-
trality from Germany, which IS all the
United States wanted or expected"
As matter Of fact. Gerrnany's decision
not 20 formally declare neutrality means
nothing more or less than that while IL
leaves the governments hands free, II Is
expected 10 enable German merchants 20
reap harvest by selling freely 70 both
cemna;ants.
AZ the same time IL may pc gathered
from the fact that Spain e.renuousgy
sought To induce Germany 10 proclaim
neutrality. and that she regards neutrality
- conducive 10 her Interests During :hs
vist, of The United States ambassador TO
Dresden several interesting Incidents &C.
Cured
When en- route for the audience with
King Albert. to present President Mckin-
iey's cengrAtula tioas upon the twentv-ffth
anniversary OF hts acceSsacn 10 the throne
Mr. White met the Spanish amaa Sssasor
20 Germany. Senior Mendss de vigo E,son
t7~ stairs - the palace. There was a
moment o. embarrassment then both
stretched out their hands and exchanged
greetings.
Mr. Waite. IN presenting President Nc
klnlet's letter, made neat sresch, assIr-