The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-02
GOLD MINE FOR THE GERMANS.
COUNTRY AROUND KIAO CHOU FULL
OF COAL AND IRON.

yer Surprised at the Kaiser's Keen
Measures Already Inaugurated to
Interest German CapitaIists-POpe
Leo Pleased at the Prospective
Opening of China TO Civilization.
Copyrighted, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Berlin, Jan. 1.-Bshop Amer of South
Shan Tun China, dined with the emperor
ana empress at the new palace on Thurs
day.
Baron Won Bulow, the minister for for
eign affairs, and Count Won Leyden, the
new minister of Japan, was present.
On the following day the correspondent
of the Associated Press had an interview
with The bishop. to whose shrewd advice
and delicate information regarding the
whole province of Shan Tun, in which
Kiao Chou is situated, the German gov
ernment owes much. Bishop Amer gave
an interesting account of the occurrences
of the previous meeting and of the audi
ence he was accorded by the emperor in
November. He also told of his audience
with the pope a fortnight ago.
years in China and who is about to return,
said: Il am amazed at the keen knowl-
edge the emperor displayed regarding
China, its resources and government.
Every question the emperor asked was
pointed There is no doubt Germany means
TO keep Kiao Chou and its contiguous ter
ritory, and, if such measures are taken, it
will prove a most valuable possession,
even more valuable than Hong Kong, be-
cause its mineral wealth, coal and iron,
although needing a large amount of cap
ital to develop it, is almost inexhaustibe."
The emperor told the bishop that steps
were under way to give a thorough Ger
man administration to the territory and
rapidly develop the natural commercial
advantages of Kiao Chou.
The best expert Judgment will be taken
on every step proposed. Already measures
have been inaugurated to interest private
German capital Three large companies
are forming at Berlin and Cologne for the
purpose, and the Deutsche Bank is iden-
tifying itself with several large plans in
this direction.
Relative to his audience with the pope,
Bishop Amer said his holiness highly APP
proved the great energy shown by Ger
many in the gigantic task of opening Chi
ma and preparing her for the blessings Of
Christianity and civilization. The pope
also expressed the opinion that speedy
penalty would be meted out to China for
the last missionary murders, which would
strike wholesome terrors into the breasts
of its heather government"
The pope charged Bishop Amer to con-
vey his cordial greetings and wishes to the
emperor, expressing the hope that further
measures than those taken by Germany in
China will be crowned with success. as
Germany'S mission was arOusing the svm-
pathetic interest of ali Christendom.
His holiness touched upon the question
of German protectorate over the Cath
Ollie missions in China, hitherto considered
to be in the hands of France, and the pope
further intimated that instructions had
recently been sent to the bishops and bier
archy of Germany to shape their conduct
in regard to the Chinese expedition and
the enlargement of the German navy in
consonance with the views of the vatican
on these matters.
The emperor decorated Bishop Amer
with the Order of the Red Eagle and the
Regent of Bavaria. Prince LieutpoId also
bestowed a decoration upon him.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press learns that Germany in the spring
will commence improving the harbor of
Kiao Chou and viii construct docks and
wharves and strengthen the forts mate
rally.
Krupp ordinance of large caliber has
been ordered and during the winter a large
quantity of military supplies will be sent
to China. Some of the best military and
engineer officers have volunteered to 90
to Kiao Chou
In o1icial circles, It is not believed that
Great Britain or any other power viii
interfere with Germany's plans. 1t is un-
derstood that the entente with Russia and
France is perfected, and that France will
force China to grant her further comDen-
sations on her southern frontier. 1t is
also learned from an excellent source that
there is no intention on the part Of either
Russia; Germany or France TO place oh
stacles in Great Brltain's way if she feels
inclined to seize the present opportunity
of strengthening her position ana inter-
ests in the south of China from Shanghai
south.
A number of conservative leaders of the
Reichstag, notably Baron Won ManteuMel
Baron von Stumm and Count Won Mir
BACH have declared their intention of
Withdrawing from active politics during
the coming spring This is mainly due
to the growing strength of agraranism
within the conservative ranks and the hos
tile attitude Of that movement toward the,
government.
The fact that DR.. Won Stein, Catholic,
with decidedly liberal tendencies, has
been appointed regent of Bavaria by the
archbishop of Munich, has created a great
sensa ton in ultra montane circles The
vatican does not approve of the appoint
ment, and protests have appeared in the
whole ultra montaine press.
The German foreign Office formally de-
MES that the German reciprocity npgoti-
atoms between Germany and the United
States have failed, and the hope is ex-
pressed that the negotiations Will event.
uaiIv result IN mutual advantages. all
though It is maintained that there must
be a willingness shown upon the part Of
America as well as Germans in order to
arrive at an understanding
magnificent fortune was left by Prin-
cess Hohenlohe to her husband Her
enormous Prussian estates alone reach 500
square miles and exceed in size several
Prussian provinces The estate is esti-
mated TO aggregate f25. 100000 C$125. 600 OOO.
The first big shipment OF about a hun
drad American horses. mainly for rldinr
and carriage use, arrived durina the
course Of the week and were sold within
twenty-four hours.
The export of ladies' dress goods and
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