The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-14
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THE CADlZ VISIT
Of the Emperor Stated to
Be Wholly Unofficial.

Washington, Nov. 13.-It is under
stood that assurances have been given
by the German government that the
visit of Emperor William of Germany
to Spain is entirely devoid of official
character or significance, that the Off
cial trip of the imperial party ended
when they left Palestine, and that the
proposed stop at Cadiz and Cartagena
is largely health precaution in be-
half OF the empress, as the sea trip
would be long and arduous if unbroken
ny these stops at the Spanish ports.
Inc assurances appear to he voI1In-
ldry on the part of the Berlin officials.
ana TO be in line with the care taken
IN that quarter of late to minimize and
remove the bad impression caused by
several incidents occurring during the
recent war. The state department had
not so far as is known, taken cog
hlzance OF the emperors movement.
ana certainly there was no purpose Of
lnqulrlng as to the stop at Spain, al
though this action by the emperor was
looked upon as rather inopportune, to
say the least, when the peace negotia-
lions with Spain are at a critical iunc-
ture, and when, technically, the war
is still in progress.
AT the same time, Germany has con-
stantly reiterated her neutral and
friendly attitude, and the emperor him
self took occasion in his last address
TO give strong expression to the Ger
man purpose to maintain the strictest
1mpartiality between this government
and Spain. At the same time, the Off
Gals here and in Berlin have recog-
nized that strong public sentiment
of luminosity was being developed be-
= Iar NJ,
and steps have been taken to offset
these, so far as possible
The last move in that direction was
at a recent dinner given by Chancellor
Won Bulow at Berlin to Andrew d
White. the United States ambassador,
and Dr.. Won Holleben, the German
ambassador to the United States, now
visiting in Germany.
1t was intended that the new assist
ant secretary of state, Mr.. Hill, should
be one of the guests, but he was de-
tanned in Holland. Private adViceS re-
ceived here by officials state that the
meeting was important, as furnishing
an opportunity for a free and full dis
cussion of all that has threatened to
estrange the two governments, and for
the establishment of a much more
friendly understanding. 1t is recog-
nized, however, among officials, state
and diplomatic, that, While official SEN
timent(is satisfactory, there continues
to be an undercurrent of ill-feeling
with the public and press of the two
countries.
For this reason. the present move of
the emperor in stopping at the Spanish
ports, caused something of a shock in
diplomatic quarters as it is felt to be
one more obstacle in the way of the
happy approchement which was being
executed by the authorities here and
at Berlin. 1t is with view of mini
MIXING the visit that the assurances are
now communicated as to it's non-ofticial
character.
The suggestion that the emperor may
be asked by Spain to act as arbitrator
between the United States ana Spain,
in case the Philippines issue becomes
acute. is dismissed as absurd, on the
ground that no such plan would be con-
sidered for moment unless both coun-
tries Joined in a request for II.
The arrival of the emperor at Cadiz
and Cartagena is awaited with consid-
cradle apprehension by the German au-
thorities, as it may give rise to Span
ish popular demonstration open to mis-
construction in this country. with
view of avoiding such an affair, the
German charge d affaires at Madrid
has been instructed to notify the Span
ish government of the strictly unofficial
q
Madrid, Nov. Eel impartial says
the government has forwarded instruc-
lions to Senior Montero Rios, president
Of the Spanish peace commission at
Paris. and that Mondays conference
may be the last or the last but one, un-
less the American commissioners mod
crate their claims. According to Ell
Impartial, a memt er of the cabinet has
Virtually declared as much. The gov
ernrnent has received dispatch from
cen, Rios. governor of Vizcayas islands
ronortinp the rebellion in the island of
Negros. and announcing the departure
from uoilo of the mall steamer Nunos,
with number of invaided men whose
renatriation has been authorized by
the Americans.
The Madrid papers today declare that
the expected visit Of Emperor William ian
tbat the German ambassador s
Visit ,,s to Feriin IS in no way connected
with it.