The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-10


Bartn's Die Nation and Liebknecht's Vor-
waerts. 1t is in this direction that the cure
can be found for German antipathy for
ought to try the remedy and remove the
cause of friction. Germany has always
been just and fair even to her enemies, Let
to its most meritOrious friend"
FRANK ADMISSION.
The vorwaerts says: 1T were folly to
disguise the fact that the relations between
the German and American governments are
no longer as friendly as could be wished in
the interest Of Germany and peace. Ger
tainly the German government thus far has
not taken a step which America would be
justified in calling a breach of neutrality:
but it is equally certain that the belief is
general in America that German neutrality,
although formally correct, is anything but
sympathetic Judging impartialy we must
admit the Americans have reason to believe
that Germany lacks good intentions. Since
the outbreak of the war not only the gov
eminent press, but nearly the whole of the
rest of the press, have sided strongly and in
many cases venOmously with Spain against
America But, even worse. the German pa
pers, even those in close touch with the gov
eminent, have stated that Spain was on the
point of ceding Manila and the Philippines
10 neutral European power We referred
immediately to this statement, pointing out
that a neutral power accepting such a gift
would create q casus belli and the cesson
was not effected. But it is probable that
the plan existed and that Spain was APP
preached by the Berlin government with
such proposals."
The statement cabled by the correspond
snt here Of the Associated Press. on July
Z, that he mad learned on the best author
lty that Germany. France and Russia had
reached an understanding relative to the
philippine islands, by which. when HOSTILE
Ties ceased they will combine to prevent
the United States or Great Britain gaining
possession of the Philippine islands and
that when the war is over an International
congress Will be proposed, similar to the
Berlin congress of 1878. to settle all ques-
lions connected with the war at which
meeting Germany will demand a slice of the
1.Hlupplne Islands or other compensation in
the far East, remains true notwithstand-
Ing the carefully-worded denial semi-offi-
ctally issued by news bureau here on July
8. As a matter of fact, the correspondent
Ot the Associated Press has secured corrob-
oratiye details showing that the negotia-
tions between the three powers are still pro-
ceeding. While it is not intended to exclude
Great Pritain, Austria and Italy from the
congress, Russia, France and Germany will
take the initiative provided. naturally that
the situation at the close of the war seems
to them to call for settlement of the Phil
lppine question by an international council.
GOVERNMENT PRESS FURIOUS.
The government press. of course, is
furious at this important news leaking pre-
maturely. and some of these papers have
gone to the length Of threatening the corre-
spondent of the Associated Press with ex-
pulsion from Germany. On the other hand,
some government papers now admit the
truth of the news cabled to the Associated
Press.
The Paris correspondent of the Kreuz
Zeitung significantly says: "It is feared in
Paris that delicate and difficult negotiations
& are necessary between the powers in regard
TO the Philippines question and ii will be
almost impossible to maintain much longer
the neutrality hitherto observed" Ed-
torially the Kreuz Zeitung which has the
closest relations with the court and Foreign
Ofhee here, confirms the above, and several
other indirectly Foreign Office papers ex-
press themselves in similar sense, though
very guardedly.
In this connection it is remarkable that
the Deutscbe Zeitung in an additional arti-
Gle deprecates the German Foreign Office's
recently adopted habit of denying all inten
tlon of profiting by the situation created by
the war to the extent of taking what can
he got. The Deutsche Zeitung also thinks
exnsreyo ne Tpitp4 sfatec VIII u he forced
to keep a standing army. and large navy
will then be a less dangerous competitor,
generally. The Deutsche Zeitung confident
" hopes that ''our government will do all
tina. is required at the right time to en-
force its intentions in the far East with all
due energy and power In conclusion. the
Deutsche Zeitung remarks: I'VE ought
ourselves. The United States, by its pro-,
voklng insolence, has long been the bette
noir of all Europe, and we expect at least
of our government that all this system of
sending out denials of American news is
only diplomatic accompaniment, and that
our government will not lose the opportu-
nifty to seize in its powerful grip that which
German interests require.
Papers here generally condemn Spain's
intention to continue the fight. They agree
in saying she has chance of any outside
help. The Berlin Tageblatt says: Euro
pean Intervention will succeed only, if di-
rected anti-Spain, with the tendency to
force Spain, like King George, of Greece, to
conclude peace"
BELITTLING OUR NAVY.
In spite of the great successes of the
Americans in Cuba the majority of the Ger
man newspapers do not accord any praise
to the Americans and do not acknowledge
the ability of the Americans in warfare.
The Tageblatt outdoes itself in saying that
the destruction of Admiral Cerveras fleet
was not due to American initiative and was
probably as great surprise to Sampson as
anyone else.
The Bismarckian Nachrichten of Leipzig
commenting upon the recently published
opinions of Prince Bismarck says: He is
not opposed to that wish so widespread in
Germany that the Yankees may get q good
strong licking" This paper adds: Neither
does Prince Bismarck sympathize with the
Spaniards
The Hamburg Nachrichten says: For a
country which does everything to shut its
markets against us and does not scruple
10 commit a breach of treaty while flooding
the German market with poor and often UNI
healthy goods, IL is impossible to harbor
friendly feelings, and the insoent tone from
The Leipsic Tageblatt mentions Poultney
13igelow as being the principal disturber of
the good press relations between the two
countries and calls his recent article in the
Century "a tissue of falSehoods and bosh.'
in conclusion saying: IF respectable month
lies spread such worthless trash about us.
what can be expected of the daily press?
Are we, Germans, loving our country, not
compelled to lose patience and pay them in
The Cologne zeituns says: ''It is not true
that the Foreign Office has acknowledged
the justice of the American motives in the
war"
Private advices received here from Madrid
show that the dissatisfaction in the Span
ism army and in government and political
circles with the dynasty and Cabinet is
ening proportions. Carlism is reported to be
steadily spreading, particularly in the army,
and many people expect revolution.
Strong pressure is being brought to bear
on King Leopold, of Belgium, to eXpel Don
Carlos from his kingdom. Both Emperor
William, of Germany and Emperor Francis
Joseph, of Austria, have Joined in these
repre- sensations, but, thus far. they have
been unavailing. A Spanish diplomat informs
the C correspondent here of the Associated
the correspondent here of the Associated
Press that but for the influence of Don Car
los. who urges his partsanS TO continue the
war, the present Spanish Cabinet would
have sued for peace before now.
The exports from Hamburg 10 the United
States for the quarter ending with July
show an increase of $1,0S4,S72 over 1897. The
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