New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
GERMANY NOT UNFRIENDLY.
NEWSPAPERS CHANGING THEIR TONE
TOWARD THE UNITED STATES.
THEIR EDITORS SAID TO HAVE HAD TIP fRo"
THE GERMAN CONVENIENTLY sERl-
ovsI.Y AFFECTING GERMAN INTER
EsTs-PRICEs on PROVISIONS
RISE RAPIDLY.
Copyright. 1898. by the Associated Press)

that the recovering of the Reichstag ana the
Prussan Diet has been almost unnotceu' Inc
newspapers print entire pages OF war news ii''''
all parts mostly unreliable. and much oil II UNI
favorable to the United States. Extras are re-
peatedly issued alleging great naval uis"S'o''
to the Americans. one Of the worst oHehueiS
announced on Wednesday evening last tha' lou'
American warships had been blown up giving
among the victims a fictitious irohciao' OIL
Buenos Ayres As a whole. however the Ter
man press has ceased Its hostile tone toward the
United States. For this change the Govern
men, is entirely responsible as all the news
papers which are In the habit or obtaining III
formation from the Foreign Office. which in
cludes all newspapers Of Importance In the EN-
pire. were this week given hint to stop Their
abusa of the United States as being directly op-
nosed 70 the Governments attitude, besides
being unpatriotic and politically unwise' Inc
hint was effective and not a line Directly nos
tile TO America has since been printed In any
paper The correspondent Of the Associa'ed
Press notes that several newspapers notary
the "Frankfort Zeitung" have adopted q as
tinctly friendly tone respecting the wa''
GERMAN PAPERS CHANGE THEIR TONE.
The fact that Paris Rome and Portuguese
novspapers which are even more unfriendiy 10
tho United States than the German newspapers
were all point out that the war is CONNECT
with the Latns against the Angio-SaXohs' aiSo
has had some effect in bringing about the QUICK
change IN Germany. and some OF the Formerly
most hostile German newspapers are now
emphasizing the view that the interests or Ger
many are entirely the side OF America. For
instance the Berlin Post. which enjoys cioSe
relations with Prince Hohenlohe the Imperial
Chancellor. and which hitherto has roundiy
tnQ' nm
"pharisaical" now quotes utterances of French
newspapers and deduces therefrom that Il must
be clearly to Germany's interests to side with
the enemies of France.
WAR WILL AFFECT EUROPE.
Among a mass Of articles dealing with the
war. the "Kreus Zetung." a favorite army
paper. publishes an article contributed by Major
scheibert. who. judging from personal expert
ences during the Civil War in the United States.
says
The Americans doubtless will incur serious
reverses at the commencement OF hostties.
and unless their Navy is strong enough to force
great battle and demolish the naval resources
Of Spain. which think very doubtful, the war
will drag along for years and cost America
much more blood and treasure than her people
believe possible.
Herr Liebknecht. the Socialist leader. writes
as follows:
The war means a new grouping Of the Powers
Henceforth Europe will have 10 reckon the
United States as decisive factor In the woilis
politics II the German Government Is nor hiind
II must open its eyes to this fact ana shape us
political course accordingly.
In concluding Herr Liebknccht says:
The United States, as we'll az Great Britain,
| has been preparing 10 FORM during the year
| past the newest Dreibund-the United states,
| Great Britain and Japan. II IL is oH'cte' II
| means the end OF the old European paramount
power in the worlds policy
In the Reichstag also, this week. during the
debate on the Kiao-Chau question. Herr Leb-
! knecht told the Government that. while they
had not Informed the Reichstag Of H. he knew
that. during the ChnaJapan war. the United
states had informed European Cabinets that 1t
had vaster material interests to guard in the
Far East than all the European Powers. Great
Britain excepted. and whatever done in the
| Far East the United States must be consulted
| This statement not contradicte1 by the
| House or the Government
SERIOUS EFFECT Oh GERMAN INTERESTS.
| The war is already seriously affecting German
| interests The increase in the price OF cereals
| since April Is greater even than the rise IN
New-York and Chicago. Wheat has risen from
| 19S marks to 22l. the highest in recent years
J che effects Of which are much felt by the poor
| The price of meat also is up considerably.
| German exporters have decided that hence
| forth they must insure against war lossea. Pre-
| NUNS now range from II TO n per cent.
| EXPORTERS Of Berlin, Chemnitz. klingenthal
| Barmen, Sobingen Remscheid Gera. Greiz
| Markirch and Muh ausen have received counter
mands for most OF Their American orders.
| German merchants a. the Azore and Philip
| nine islands have asked the Foreign ONCE for
protection.
GOVERNMENT FRIENDLY TO AMERICA.
| The United States Embassy dozen not regari
the fact Of Germany's not issuing q declaration
Of neutrality as indicative Of unfriendliness, but
| rather the reverse; while 1t reiterates that the
| Minister for Foreign Affairs, Baron Won Bueow.
has given repeated assurances. some OF which
| have been quite recent that Germany will OBJ
| serve the strctest neutrality, not only now. but
! throughout the war. coupling with these assur-
ances expressions OF the most friendly feelings
| on the part Of the German Government for the
| Government and people OF the United States.
In conversation upon the subject. the United
| States Ambassador Andrew ID. White, said:
There is absolutely reason to expect any
thing but fair and impartial neutrality from
! Germany. which is all the United states want
ed or expected.
AS a matter OF fact Germany's decision not
TO formally declare neutrality means nothing
| more or less than, while il leaves the Govern
ments hand free. 1t is expected to enable Ger
man merchants TO reap a harvest by selling
freely TO both combatants. At the same time.
It may be gathered from the fact that Spain
strenuously sought TO induce Germany 10 pro-
claim neutrality, that she regards neutrality
as conducive to her interests.
INTERESTING DIPLOMATIC INCIDENTS
During The visit OF the United States Ambas-
sador to Dresden. several interesting incidents
occurred When route for the audience with
King Albert to present President Mckinley s
| congratulations upon the twenty ffth anniver-
sary of his accession to the throne. Mr.. White