New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
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AMERICANS TO THIS COUNTRY.

THE BERLIN PRESS INDIGNANT. But FINDS NO
GROUND FOR rNTERFERENcE-THE RUSSIAN
AMBASSADOR TO GERMANY DCHoEs
BERLIN SENTIMENT.
Berlin. April 23.-wth singular unanimity.
the German press OF every class is condemning
the United States for the course taken toward
Spain. All the German newspapers impute to
the United States selfish and base motives. and
praise the attitude Of Spain. In contrast with
the undigniied course which the United States
Is pursuing" The most rabd Of all the German
papers in Its unmeasured abuse is, strangely
enough. the "Tagebatt." which usually has
been friendly toward American aspirations The
deep interest taken by the German public In the
matter is shown by the fact that practically the
entire space Of the newspapers is given up to
news relative to the Hispano- American struggle.
Everything emanating from Washington is dis
cussed In a hostile spirit, or sarcasticaliy COM
mented upon, while pro-Spansh statements are
Endorsed and applauded. The semi official news
papers. II not favorable to the United States.
are at least'mo cautions They steadily point
out why Germany ought to. and will maintain
the strictest neutrality. laying stress. among the
reasons they advance for such attitude. upon
the fact that millions of Germans. in the
United States heartily side with their adopted
organ Of Prince Bismarck. the Hamburger
Nachrichten." insists that Germany must follow
the policy which will be the most useful to her
own interests. 1T is wholly Indifferent to Ger
mans" says the newspaper whether Cuba re-
mains Spanish colony becomes American
independent republic. But German M American
interests must be watched and attention mus;
be paid to the feelings Of Germans in the United
States" The "Nachrchten." however, charac
terizes the action Of the United States as IAN
insolent piece Of presumption against the rest
Of the world: an absolutely unjustfable out
rage. quite analogous to the interference by
Greece in Crete" but adds "Germanys theoretic
opposition 10 Monroeism can only be practically
enforced when German interests are directly
concerned which is not now the case Therefore,
the "Nachrchten" counsels the strictest neutral
ity saying 1T must be left to Spain. individ-
ualy to resent American insolence.'
GERMAN INTERESTS COMPEL NEUTRALITY
Other semi official German newspapers. look
ing to the future. insist upon the Importance OF
Germanys doing nothing TO incur the lasting
enmty of either Of the opponents.
The "Schlesische Zeitung' emphasizes this
opinion In saying;
States who love their old home. but feel n tnls
matter the same as the other citizens OF the uhited
States
The paper points out that this fact. together
with the interests Of Germany's commerce with
the United States is such a tangible and weighty
reason for preventing the breaking OF neutral
fly in favor Of Spain that 1t cannot be over
come by mere sentiment or sympathy. and the
"Schessche Zeitung' ends by saying:
While individually. Germans may view with tn
dignation the jngolstc. rapaelous phsrisaica game
must be felt in regard to the Spanish reign Of
terror in cuba The German Government. there
fore has merely 10 guard the welfare and the m
terests Of the German people. These bid US to let
events take their own course
Commercial men. particularly shippers and
exporters. regard the war as favorable to Ger
man interests. They believe II will be the means
OF eliminating the United States. for long
time TO come from the list Of commercial COM
pet,tors to be feared. 1t is hoped that an inter
national agreement will be reached declaring
neutral every vessel sailing between Germany
and the United States
VIEWS OF THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR.
The Russian Ambassador at Berlin. Count Won
Osten -Sacken. In an interview with the corre-
spondent OF the Associated Press which. pre-
sumably voiced the opinion OF his Government
said:
It must be recognized that the Madrid Cabinet
throughout has maih'a a,t,ds wbie tbs Govern
fuent OF the United States has been oenavlng III
manner which cannot be approved oy oee yrs ~
either justice or peace ms IS tne coi",H t ~
recent behavior OF the United States the conclusion
is Inevitable that might Is going before fisht III
the Cuban question. a., - a,
/ The fact that President Mex nley ala not see y,
| 70 refer I'm his message to the tacrul attempt az
! mediation undertaken by the Powers tor tne sore
nurp0se Of avoiding war IS felt In pohtcal circles
at s. Petersburg grsvous lack Of eonside era
| lion Nevertheless so far as ] know, fussla Ike
cermany VIII preserve strict neutrality Inc
ne,,ras only task AT present Is to watch the rights
nni interests OF those in their care, ana await tnv
! moment when their mediation Is desired ana VIII
! be OF practical use