New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
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Berlin. March q.
THE NAVY BILL-The debate in the Rclchstag
on the second reading Of the Navy bill was only a
sham fight. and Its acceptance is n foregone con-
clusion. The only for the ong-drawn dis
cusslon was to enable the members Of the Reichs-
tag 10 explain their position to their constituents
The discussion was chiefly interesting TO outsiders
from the fact that it threw light upon the ideas
underlying the scheme in The minds OF the pro-
motors OF the Herr Bennigsen. the leader
Of the National Liberals. was so impressed with
the importance of the occasion that he departed
from his invarable practice and spoke from the
tribune. instead Of from his seat. He confirmed
the view expressed In these dispatches several
months that the increase In the strength OF the
navy was partly based the possibility OF war
between Germany and Great Britain. and partly
TO enable Germany TO maintain neutrality In the
event Of war between Great Britain and Russia.
He said that naval experts express the opinion
that. after the realization Of the present scheme
battle In the North Sea might be successfully
risked against even the strongest sea power Alud-
ing 10 neutrality. Herr Bennigsen said that In the
event OF an AnGlo-Russan conflict In the Baltic.
Great Britain with doubtfuy neutral Germany In
her rear. might be tempted to force Germany to
Herr Bennigsen further remarked that the prog
ress made by Germany had excited the envy Of
5000 10000 marks from 1880 10 1896 while Great Brit
ain have Increased only 100 cDOGo marks THIS vast
commerce mus, be protected. He then referred 10
the damage. amounting TO fSn1o0) suffered by
Hamburg through privateering during the Franco
Herr Richter delivered a scathing criticism Of
pe per debt by mar T nea the ne NEXT
seven years. Continuing, Herr Richter declared
the first step in the Introduction OF aosolu,ism
in all military questions.
DUCAL SUCCESSION IN DOUBT.-The Emperor
Tslleyrand Sagan Thursday. The Emperor will
have to settle the succession. it IS fef Of tbs
Crown OF Prussia. and IT Is doubtful whether the
Oldest son OF the deceased nobleman will SUCCEED
him. he has always refused 10 become Prus-
sian. The question will probably be submitted TO
the Prussian Crown Synd'cs.
THE KArsER.-His Maj,sty's physicians have
advised him to take an early course at Homburg
and Their Majesties, therefore. will 60 there on
Tuesday On Friday the Emperor. accompanied
by sixty-six guests left Brer"rhaven on board the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse for a cruise. He re-
on the Kaiser Wilhelm der crosse was for the pur-
pose OF test Of her speed and availability IN ne
event Of war. She averaged tyenty-one knots
throughout the stormy weather and the report
says the waves often submerged her deck.
A BISMARCK ANNIvERsARY-The sixtieth
anniversary of Prince Bismarck's entrance into
the army was celebrated with great enthusiasm in
various parts OF the country. The Emperor sent
his ade-de-camp, General Won Schweidnuz, TO
Friedrichsruh congratulate him. and he also
telegraphed to the Prince from Bremerhaven
Prince Bismarck is In good health, although his
foot still compels him to use wheel-char. He
presided at dinner party OF his family and inti-
mate friends. and countless kilograms poured in
upon him. The officers OF the "a Foot Guards
OF which regiment Prince Bismarck If Ia suite
sent him by sergeant-major present Of
silver statue;te OF a guardsman in the uniform OF
The Prince ia highly amused at the almost daily
loss OF the Maine the Cuban question. He says
he pays no heed to these requests.
WORKS AT KIAO-CHAU-The supplementary
vote for Kiao-Chau includes the costs OF the
smaller works: but tho harbor works construction.
which has been placed in charge Of Naval A[e i
tect Grcmach. OF the imperial dockyard al kiel,
will be undertaken by syndicate.
A DWELLING ABSCRDITY.-The latest abb
surdty is a duelling challenge sent by 4 Berlin
student to Dr. Going, president Of the Senate Courts
Of Justice and head Of the Board Of Law Examin-
ers. Dr. Going disciplined the student. and the
latter sent his brother an army ofhceI 10 Dr'
p o T5i resd TO 'Ta meet he student bur the
matter will have TO be submitted to council OF
honor.
STUDENT INSURANCE.--A curious departure
has been inaugurated by the University of Freiburg
In Breisgau to attract students. Hereafter all
students attending the lectures there VIII be insured
against all accidents within the precincts OF the
University. including gymnastics, duelling or dur
ing excursions conducted BY the professors. In
case OF marks will be paid TO their fam
lilies The University has lost much Of its old
popularity owing to theological squabbles.
AMBASSADOR WHITE ENTERTAINS.-The
United States Ambassador. Andrew D. White. gave
his first diplomatic dinner tonight.
AMERICAN FRUIT WASTE SHUT OUT.-The |
Government will no; admit American fruit: waste
into the Rhine district it is said to be greatly
injuring the jelly industry.
"Th, Cologne Gazette" and other newspapers
severely blame the Government for exceeding the |
authority given II by the Bundesrath In the fruit
decree. The United States Embassy has not yet |
been officially informed of the matter.
SAXON CELEBRATION.-The birthday and |
twenty-nfth anniversary celebration OF King AL |
bert OF Saxon. at Dresden on April %. vii! be at
tended by Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria |
most of the Princes and rulers Of Germany. and |
delegations from the Bundesrath and Reichstag !
The sum OF 233. 900 marks have been subscribed by
the Sax for monument TO King Albert at !
Dresden.
FINDS THE SAN JOSE SCALE-The Prussian |
Minister of Agriculture. Baron Won IIammersteln-
Ioxten has issued an official report on the San