New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-18

Berlin, July IL
SAMOA AND THE CAROLINES.-The news
papers are discussing tho questions Of the fu-
,uro NJ Samoa and ,hc Caroline Islands The
"SchlesIsche Zoitunc" recalls President Mchln-
lcy's announcement that tho tnlt"d states -
not willing 10 give up its right in Samoa.
TRADE WITH SPAIN TNJURED-The MIN
lister % Commerce IL investigating the present
and prospective results Of the war on German
EXPORTS The Cologne Industrial Association re-
ports that trade with spain has been severely
Injured by uou-paymcnts. while trade WIN me
T'rifcI states has been little affected. though
buyers I'm some branches are less frequent Inc
"Tagrblatt' says the report SHOWS Whht "aS
expected from the start namely SPANS COM
pc;e ruin.
EXCEEDED HIS POWERS.-Thc "Tagc-
blatt" and other Liberal newspapers accuse the
Emperor Of exceeding his powers In The ap-
polntmont ~ three professors % tho Prussian
Technical High School from tho members OF the
JIouss Of Lords such nm appointment requiring
the signature Of the Chancellor, which was not
obtained owing To- the opposition Of the cabinet.
RAINS AND FLOODS-Heavy. rains have
prevailed throughout Germany all the week.
and have greatly damaged the crops In the
flooded Ilartz districts 81 East Prussia. The
floods were especially severe in the Brunswick
district where many houses were destroyed
GERMAN TARIFF AT KIAO-CHOU BAY
The Governor Of the German colony Mt Kiao-
chou Bay has asked the German merchants II
they desire the Introduction there OF the Ger
man customs tariu.
AMERICAN MEATS PREFERRED.-Some
Of the newspapers complain 81 the favor shown
American preserved meats In the Army and
NAVY 10 tho dctrimcnt Of German meats.
MANILA GREATER THAN SEDAN.-IIerr
Iiebknecht. the Socialist leader. speaking at
Barmc this week said the battle Of Manila was
n greater feat than the battle Of Sedan. which
resulted In the capture of the French Emperor
and his army by the Prusslans
REGULATIONS AGAINST SOCIALISM,
The soml-onicial newspapers say the depart
ncnts Of the Prussan Government are about 10
forbid their employees from taking Socialist
papers or participating in Socialist agitation.
under the pain II severe punishment; and
eventual dismissal
To MAKE MEN VOTE-The "Kreuz Eel
tung" advocates the cnactmen; OF n law TO pun
lsh those who do not vote at elections
EXPORTS TO AMERICA FALL OFF.-The
exports for the fiscal year to the United States
from the consular district OF Frankfort were
S3l O2J sol or $659S 3Sl legs than in the preced-
ing wear The decrease in the northern half OF
GERMANY is larger In some districts. More than
20 per cent of the loss is In sugar exports In
the Magdeburg district alone the loss on sugar
Is 60 per cent.
ABREY IN THE ACADEMY.-Edw A. Alb
hey the American artist. has been elected
mem her Of the Prussian Royal Academy Of Arts.
MRS. ALLEN sAILS.-Mrs. Allen. the wife
tha TpIt
military attache here who is now In Cuba.
sailed for the United States on Thursday. on
board the Fuerst Bismarck
MIR WHITE INJVRED.-Mr. White. the
American Ambassador. was run ever and some
what injured by bcycst, near the Branden-
burg Gate. on Tuesday.
NEW QUARTERS FOR THE EMBASSY
The officials Of the United states Embassy
have rented new Offices in Inter den Linden
and Schadow- St and will move in October The
new quarters are larger and better adapted for
,he purpose but they are much more expensive.
They are paid for out OF special allowance
MUST HAVE INSPECTORS CERTIFICATE.
The Prussian frontier officials have been or
dered to prevent the importation Of American
pork which lacks the American inspectors GER
tidcates This action Is owing 10 the instruc-
tions OF the Government at Washington to omit
ceriIdcates when the meat Is intended for Ger
many. The American Embassy has made an
investigation
NOT DUE TO AMERICAN PORK.-An In
yestigation OF the statement published in the
newspapers that thirty weight cases OF trchinosis