The herald., 1898-03-13

Thursday, Col. Reinlin de Sequera, the
Spanish military attache here, said he was
confident the misunderstanding would
disappear" adding: ut might, however,
be we'll for American to know that Spain
is not defenseless and that it will cost
much blood and more money to conquer
or defeat us.
$50 soon as war is declared large and
well-equipped fleet of privateers will i'm
mediately begin hostilities against the
great American commerce. Spain has not
remained idle since the first misunder-
standing. Ninety different steamers lie in
the harbors of Barcelona and Valencia,
ready to sail and do execution. We have
friends, powerful ones, who will assist US,
If not with men, with money; but I, in
common with the Spanish government,
trust that peace will be preserved"
WILLIAMS DECENNIAL
The decennial of William I. was general
ly commemorated at Berlin on Wednesday,
The national monument was innumerably
wreathed, many ladies and children de-
posting floral offerings.
The room in which the emperor died and
the door leading to it were draped in
mourning, and the imperial mausoleum at
Charlottenberg was decorated with
wreaths, one of which was sent by the
officials of the United States embassy.
Emperor Wilhelm visited the mausoleum
on Wednesday and prayed both there and
at the bedside of the deceased, at William
Us place. The military veterans held a
memorial celebration at the Emperor Will
lam Memorial church, which was attended
by the emperor and 120 general officers.
There were ITO flags around the altar.
Pastor Koehler delivered the funeral ora
ton and most Of the German princes and
rulers sent wreaths, both to the monument
and to the grave. A bouquet of violets
was also placed in the corner window of
the palace on Unter den Linden, where
William ]. appeared daily at noon.
OFFICE DECLINED
The fact that Count Herbert Bismarck
and his wife were the guests Of Emperor
William on Sunday has led to rumors of
his return to public life, probably as am
bassador to St. Petersburg. The corre-
spondent is assured, however, that while
his majesty offered Count Herbert posi-
ton "in conformity with his ambition" the
count declined, saying he did not desire to
hold office in Germany while his father
was alive, to which the emperor pleasantly
replied that he could appreciate the sem
timent," and the matter was dropped.
The minister of the interior has prohib-
tied the public demonstration on March
18th, the anniversary of the revolution of
Berlin, including the demonstrations which
were projected at the graves of the victims
in the cemetery of Friedrichshain. All
demonstrations will be forcibly suppressed
and offenders will be arrested.
THE NAVAL BILL
The developments are that it is now un-
certain whether the naval bill will pass the
reichstag in shape which will satisfy the
government The difficulty lies in the fact
that the Centrists insist upon Incorporate
ing in 1t a provision to the effect that in
case new tax is necessary to carry out
the scheme it will all be levied upon the
wealthiest portion of the population. The
government is unwilling to bind itself to
such bargain, as 1t might cost many votes
at the coming election.
An architect named Klinger Herr Henke,
a contractor, and two builders. have been
sentenced to three years Imprisonment for