The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-29
COMMENTS OF GERMANS.
Editors Continue to Abuse the United
States and Its Methods.


the German press continues its campaign of
| abuse of America, either outspokenly or by
innuendos. The Conservative, Centrist and
National Liberal papers are especially
virulent, while the Liberal and Radical
newspapers do not disguise their dislike for
the United States and attribute base and
selfish motives for its action. Even a lead
ing German magazine-Deutsche Rundschau
in its June number, joins in the general
newspaper sentiment. An article in this
magazine written by Herr Won Brandt,
formerly German minister to China, on the
subject of the INSTRUMENTATION war, winds
up by obviously hoping that at the close of
the war the United States will show some
thing which their political course has often
lacked, namely, respect for the rights and
dignity of others.
The Socialist press alone is friendly. The
Vorwaerts, in an editorial article believed
to have been written by Herr Liebknecht,
the Socialist leader, and which has since
been strongly criticised by other newspa-
pers, says, after describing the fears
aroused in Europe by the abandonment of
it's policy of isolation by the United States:
Their first movement produced a revolu-
ton in the markets of the world and a fam
inc in decrepit Europe-spectre of starva-
ton. Their first blow was a crushing naval
defeat of ancient monarchy which they
forbade to continue the work of wholesale
murder. One more defeat and that monar-
chy falls, the dynasty is hunted out, and a
republic is established. What strength and
Yigor are displayed? And Herewith decrepit
Europe has never thus far reckoned a new
power is here
The papers TEEN with sarcastic comment
on the alleged inactivity OF the United
States, attriputng it Ito lack of courage
or to ''unreadiness of its forces" especially
TO the notorious condition of insubordina-
ton of American militia"
The Mtlitair Wocheni Zeitung, the leading
army organ, in article written by an
officer of the general staff, says ANY at
tempt by the United States to effect the
landing OF large bodies of troops in Cuba
before the raw and undisciplined hordes
have had a least six months training will
inevitably result in disastrous and Whole
sale slaughter. 1t is even very doubtful
whether these so-called citizen soldiery will
stand their ground against the veterans of
Spain next fall. We only need recall the
first battle of Bull Run to become aware of
the absence of staying qualities in their
militia, badly led and worse drilled
The government press is strangely silent,
with the exception of occasionally denying
alleged acts which are construed as being
unfriendly to America. Nothing has been
done by the inspired newspapers to stem
the current of general if sometimes yelled
hostility permeatng the whole German
press. They have not even replied to the
various articles of the Bismarckan press
this week in which Europe is warned of
the coming American swampng of the
markets, and a demand is made for coali-
ton" to combat this invasion before it is
The Spanish story in regard to American
war ships using the Spanish flag at Guam
tanamo, Cuba, in order to effect a surprise,
Is generally disbelieved, even the Cologne
Volks Zeitung, otherwise hostile, saying:
THE news is incredible. Such piece of
cunning cowardice the Americans cannot
be guilty of.
Everywhere in Germany collections are
being made in aid of the Spanish war fund.
For month past the Spanards in this
country and their sympa thizers have con-
tributed largely. The total thus far received
amounts to 23,00O000 marks, which sum was
shipped on Wednesday last from Hamburg
to Spain, by way of England.
The German Admiralty will shortly dis
patch the school ships Moltke and Stosch
to the West Indies for the protection of
German citizens residing in Central Amer
lea.
Regarding the news that Spain has agreed
to cede the Philippine islands to France, 1t
is said at the German Foreign Office that
Germany has information that pour parlers
looking to this end have been proceeding for
some time. mainly through Senior Leon
and that the negotiations have already
reached rather definite shape
On Wednesday last the ambassadors of
Germany, France and Russia held an inn
portant meeting at the Foreign Office in
Madrid. When they were asked if the pow
ers are ready to assist at Intervention in
SPANS behalf no definite answer was made
except by the representative of Germany.
Count Won RadowitZ, who said: AT the
present juncture Germany has not Joined
in any attempt at Intervention" Thereupon
Duke Almodovar de Rio, the new Spanish
minister Tor foreign anairs, cautiously men
toned the negotiations with France above
referred to- Germanys answer to this is
found in semi-official communication pub
lished on Thursday last, setting forth that
against the cession of the Philippines to
France or any other single power, adding
that cesson TO the combined powers of
Europe would be much more acceptable. 1t
is understood that this declaration had an
effect in Spain and that the whole project
has been dropped. at least for the present.
The German newspapers sharply comment
on the big orders given to Inc United States
for the building CT war ships. The Post of
this city, the organ of Prince Won Hohen-
lobe. the imperial chancellor. commenting
on the matter, says: These prepare tons
go far beyond present needs and were in
tended to serve other and more important
ends
The Spanish military agent, Senior Sando-
val. is still here. 1t is said he recently
tried to purchase in behalf of Spain the
North German steamer Havel.
The Frankfurt Zeitung says the Spanish
minister at Copenhagen has induced the
government OF Denmark to instruct the
Danish officials in tL5 Antilles TO afford
Spain certain facilities The different fac
tions of the Liberals. Who have been fight
ing between themselves for years. have
coalesced for the approaching election and
will mutually support each others candi-
oates Inc campaign is now at Its hottest
stage. The Agrarians and Socialists are
making strenuous efforts
At political meeting at Crefeld Herr
Bachomar, the Centrist leader, confirmed
the news of the Associated Press to the eff
feet that the government has prepared a
bill to abridge the franchise adding that at
a recent meeting the entire Cabinet APP
proved the measure.
Emperor William on Tuesday rescued a
lady cyclist from death in one Of the busiest
streets in Berlin. He jumped from his car
riage to assist her and caused the cabman
who was responsible for the accident 10 he
arrested. He also sent an aid-de-camp to
accompany the lady to her home. His Mat
esty will remain most of the summer in
Berlin, but the Empress and the rchildren
will start for Wilhelmshohe in Fortnight
for the benefit of their health.
At the annual spring parade of the Guards
on Thursday the Emperor introduced Prince
Oscar. his fifth SON, TO the regiment as a
subleutenant AS the little prince is NOT
yet ten years of age. his appointment III.
verges from the rule by which every Hohen
zollern becomes an officer OF the foot afaro
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