New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
LIVE TOPICS FROM BERLIN.
Berlin, November 6.

Berlin. November g.
AMERICAN DEMANDS CRITICIsED.-The news
that the United States demands the whole Of the
Philippine Islands has created much interest here
The German newspapers comment unfavoraoly
upon IT, The Cologne Gazette says: THE in
of Germany will be especially injured by the
American annexation. the policy OF the open
door which has hitherto regred under the Span
fish flag. will be quickly ended. Moreover, the
American demand from humane point OF view, Is
unheard OF. II the squeezing of fallen
foe to the last drop OF blood. and would sully the
name Of the victor. The sympathies Of the world
would be on the side OF Spain. brutally ground
down by her enemy"
The National Ieitung" points out that the
Philippine Islands would. in American hands. be-
come no: only of immense commercial. but OF
paramount Importance which al the Powers hav-
ing interests In the Far East are bound to scr-
ously consider" Therefore. the National Ieitung
thinks. some power may oppose the change OF
The 'fVosslche Zeitung" lectures the United
Zeitung" describes the United States demand as
piece OF characteristic Yankee impudence' anu
calls upon Europe TO put its foot down WINE 'ne'e
newspapers have been silent or extremely cautious
But ii IS quite evident that Germany will not inter
nor even encourage interference upon the part of Of
to the Spanish Government.
TO INVESTIGATE AN OCEAN RACE.-The Ger
man Government officials have ordered an investi-
cation into the reported ocean race between the
White Star Line steamer Teutcnic and the North
German Lloyd steamer Kas,r Friedrich on their
last trip 10 New-York AS the Kaiser Friedrich
Vii Also be interpeated in the Reichstag the
subject by Herr Richter. the Radical leader
ELECTIONS FAVORABLE TO AMERICA-The
result OF the Diet elections far it concerns the
United States is rather favorable. The number OF
Conservatives has been reduced. 50 there viii not
be a majority outspokngly hostile to American I'M
ports Inlese he Conservatives obtain the support
Of The Agrarian Centris;s or National Liberals in
the Diet they cannot frame anti-American lesls.a-
ton a. tariff matters are reserved for the Reich
stag But measures obstructing American imports
may be expected this session.
AGAINST STUDENT DUELLING.-A serious
blow has been dealt the historic student duelling
BY the action Of the Senate OF the University Of
Heidelberg. which has requested eight corps stu
dents accused 90 sending challenges to fight duels
to leave the university for four semesers This Is
serious action against dueng, and the fact that
university OF su h standing has taken The INITIATIVE
IS certain TO have important influence In the d:rec-
ton OF the entire abolition OF duelling.
EMPERoR's GIFT TO acknowledgements
williams gift of the abode of the Virgin Mary TO
the German Catholics a clever move. and has
made a profound and favorable impression among
the Catholics. The remarks of the Centre press
clearly show this. for even the usually venomous
'Germania" accords TO His Majesty unstned
praise and says: THE possession of the abode,
which has been the hearts desire of the German
Catholics for years and which French influence
was able to get from the Sultan, was due TO the
energetic and well-directed efforts Of the Kaiser.
which achieved their object Immediately where
France VIGOROUSLY failed"
All the Christian congregations Of Jerusalem,
Greeks Russians Armenans ana French Angus
tines. have repeatedly offered large sums for ne
abode and the adjoining CoenacuIum' put ihe
Mosems have always refused the offers Turkish
law gives the owner of the abode primary claim
upon the Coenaculum If it ever changes hands.
done shrewd stroke, Of business as he has put
the Centre under an obligation to support Govern
ment measures iii the Reichstag
ANGRY AT NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE
There is much official Indignation at the fact that
the Vienna "Arbeter Zeitung' the leading Aus
tran Socialist organ. succeeded in obtaining En-
peror Williams speeches at Jerusalem before he
delivered them prefacing them as follows: Kaiser
Wilhelm will to-day make the following speech
Then would the full text of the speech A
rigid investigation is proceeding in German Court
or persons who furnished the Socialist press with
the subject will be made TO His Majesty when he
returns here.
PRESENTS FROM THE PORTE.-A batch OF
stories is now arriving from Constantinople in con-
nection with the visit there of the Emperor and
Empress Of Germany. II appears that. apart from
the regular presents, the Sultan OF Turkey gave
number of others. For instance. the coverlet on
the Empress bed had the imperial crown and her
monogram in The centre embroidered with dia-
admiration the coverlet was Immediately presented
10 ner.
TO TRANSFER THE COURT.-On the return OF
the Emperor OF Germany. the Court will be trans
ferred TO the Potsdam Stadschoss. as the New
Palace is not yet habitaDIe. owing 20 defective
drainage
POSTCARDS TO EMPREsSS CHILDREN.-Th
Empress. throughout her trip 10 the Orient, has
sent TO the imperial children. from every place.
pictorial postcards When leaving Constantinople
Her Majesty forgot 20 post them. and she caused
the imperial yacht Hohenzoilern TO stop and went
cpse Of tie fGr the delay MAS fro
.rherapia TO Potsdam read:
Loving greetings TO you all Papa and De, al on
board are we'll MAMMA
HoNORs TO BIsMARCK's MEMORY.--The
University Students associations Of Germany
are preparing for a joint movement to honor the
memory Of Prince Bismarck 1t Is proposed TO hold
an annual celebration at the grave OF the Iron
Chancellor beginning January IS next that being
the anniversary Of the GROWING OF King William
of Prussia as Emperor OF Germany. in 1870 in the
Palace OF the French Kings. at Versailles
IL is understo that the family or the late Prince
Bismarck has decided that the hnal burial OF nj, MS
body is 10 take place on December "a on Stag Hill.
near Friedrchsruh.
FIRING on ARMY DE5ERTERS.-There have
been a number Of Instances recently of military
escorts firing upon dserters in the streets when the
latter tried escape their way TO the bar
racks. The latest occurred at Posen. where
a shot struck girl The matter has been discussed
before in the Rechstag. and the National Zetuns
urges the coming Rechstag to exact formal
promise from the Minister of War to stop this dan
gerous practice, and II ne refuses, to teach MN
lesson by Withholding from the army appropriations
& portion Of his salary
WHAT LEE MAJESTY MEANS.-It Is said that
Macmillan Harden. the Editor and publisher Of
"De ZukUnft." who has been sentenced 10 six
months detention In fortress for eze-majesty,
does intend to undergo his punishment. but will
y.