New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
LIVE TOPICS IN BERLIN.

Berlin. December q,
INTERNATIONAL. RELATIONSHIPS OF the
leading subjects discussed throughout the week by
the newspapers here has been the present and fut-
ure relations between Germany and the United
States more particularly the commercial side OF
the question
The correspondent OF The Associated Press has
had an interview with high German official. who
has exceptional sources OF Information He said:
The reports current in the press Of both coun-
tries on this subject lamentaby inexact. In
Washington they seem to have jumped 10 the con-
clusion that Germany IL on the point or legs-
latng specifically against American agricultural
products and they taking the bull by the horns
in order to forestal w.. The fact is that there Is
no such intention here-at least. in Government
circles. The Meat Inspection bill is only on the
point OF reaching the Bundesrarh, which IL the
first legislative stage. Then 1t goes 10 the Reichs
tag So it will prof bly, not pass. II at al until ne
end OF the session. next spring. Even then the Dill
will not he framed "a hit American interests par
cgary on The contrary Mr. Witt Ghs Tn5sa
ditona assurances That the integral feature Of
inspections Of American meats, OF whch Ameri-
cans have complained The bill provides for q
VIII he applied as much to the domestic trade as
to imported meats
orally express the opinion that the German Govern
mont sincerely desires 20 improve its relations with
successful issue )f these efforts. though the bills
simultaneously introduced In the House of Repre-
shadoWng retaliation have been received with a
great show OF Indignation by the government and
ctally the commercial press has unanimously eX-
pressed fears that the legislative action on both
sides VIII eliminate in regular tariff var.
SENTIMENTS OF THE PREss.-The "vor-
waerts' says: "The greed of the Agrarians has dis
turbed our relations With America for years past
Urder the pretext OF protecting the health OF the
German people. the importation OF American prod
ucts has been prevented in spite Of the treaties
Continuing, the "Vorwaerts" demonstrates that
German exports OF sugar, textiles and wines to
the United States worth 100000 marks, and
says.
AS the financially weaker Of the two, Germany
will undoubtedly be the loser. But the Agrarians
igrore this Provided the enhanced food prices
now into their pockets they snap their fingers at
the hungry masses
organ saws: 1T is evident that the United States
is preparing for commercial war with Germany,
which the German Agrarians seem TO regard a. a
trihins matter We hope the Berlin and Wash
ington G9yernments are more conscious Of thelr
will have to pay the score the Federation OF Hus-
The Agrarians arc jubilant at the prospect Of
tariff war which has been their dearest aim for
years a number Of insulting articles have been
published in Their newspapers deriding the United
States In every possible way. The kreuz-
on account OF the recent war and its results, call
ing the American troops utterly inefficient and
saying the Government is corrupt to the core
tons The majority OF the press is discussing the
question calmly and fairly
ONCE GERMAN. ALWAYS GERMAN.-Thc
Emigration bill. introduced in the Rechstag by
Professor Hasse and Count Arnim. affects the
interests OF the United States. II advances thr
principle Of "once German. always German. and
refuses to any German the right 10 become
tinted States Embassy officials however. say that
SvSn ~ tAg s ~ T9y Of @ exempns GER
man Americans from such legislation
PETROLEUM QUEsrION.--The German Cabinet
at recent meetings mas discussed the questions OF
the facilities for imports Of Russian petroleum.
and it is said from trustworthy source that IT
has been decided 10 increase the test points and
thus exclude inferior grades of American petro-
lcum provided the Russian Government grants an
equivalent.
WHY KNAAk WAS ACQt fTTED.-The result %
the trial of Frank Knaak, Of New-Nork. who was
acquitted Of the charge ~ referring 10 Emperor
william ms a khead'' ;he ground that he
,as in no position to realize his offence came n
great surprise even the counsel for the defence.
az the testimony precisely similar To that IN
the majority OF such cases which have ended ~
yicred r. f. Kneebs. the American horseman.
charged with ringing inc mare fethei on ne Ger
p i' and to pay dnc OF 1000 marks. Judge
Dense l. considered To he and learned. and
there g The best authority for saying tha, the
acquia and unl.ua irneny snow ,ll 40 MI , n b
acoDittal f. legally possible. would he appreciated
both lbs His Majesty and ny the German Govern |
tween tho United states ana Germany
EMPEROR AND FAMILY AT POTSDAM-Ths |
Emperor and his family Will spend tho holidays At
the Stadtschloss ~ Potsdam The elder princes !
have arrived there from the Military Academy OF
Ploar Roth tho Emperor and Empress look re- |
inarkably well IN spite o, he trying and variable |
wca ;hcr. which has been mild this week that the
rns b,feh undo b.,
blooming In tho open air. Such thing has not !
happened for several generations. Ills Majesty. N |
order to celebrate his formal occupation OF tho |
estate nj Codner recently bcducath he'd 10 him. has
ordered n liberal Christmas spread IN be given 10 |
the poor and to tho children on tho estate
CROWN PRINCES CHOICE OF a pLAY-TN" |
Crown Prince and Prince Eitel fond o. tho !
theatres. and their father the Emperor encourages
their taste for the drama. and gave tho Crown |
Prince permission 10 select play FOR performances |
n, tho Theatre ROYAL in ,hc HOLIDAYS. IIo chose
Goothe's "IphQeric." morning paper comment !
ING on tho selection. says:
Crown Princes mental development and know !
something OF hts taste IN literature. Tho mind |
a. a young man VINO can become en'nnsa,t, Over |
beautiful. The episode shows Tint the seed sown |
bv his narona and instructors r. developing IN good
soil"
EXPJLsIONs OF DANES Tho Minister Of Edu-
cation. Or Bose has evoked chorus OF
aemnation from oil sides by ordering disciplinary
proceedings 70 he taken Mt the Berlin University
against the wei..known Or. Debruck for tho lat
tors scathlrg criticism ~ the cxpulsions OF Danes
from North schleswig In public writings. DR.. Del
bruck has since received uproarious ovations from
the students In the lecture hail.
The Munich "Allgemelne Zeitung." which other
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