The age-herald., 1898-05-08
Some Members of Press Uniavorable to
 the United States.
LAup SPANISH COURAGE AND vALoR
Saying Nothing More Could Be Expected Than the Defeat of Montijo, Aftea Comparing the Strength of
 the Two Fleets.

Borlin May 7.-Emperor William Is fol- lowing the course of the war between Spain and the United States with the deepest in- terest. He has instructed the chiefs of the naval and military cabinets to closely watch the progress of hostilities between the two countries and to report regularly to him all developments
 The emperor has also given similar in structions to Lieutenant Von Goetsen, the military attache of the German embassy at Washington whose term has expired and who has been reappointed to that position for six months. Count Won Goetson started for Washington on Friday last to resume his duties at the embassy. At his farewell audience with Emperor William on Tues day the attache was instructed by his ma jesty to send elaborate personal representa- tions intended exclusively for the'ey O. the emperor apart from the official reports intended for the minister of war. These personal reports his majesty added, were to include everything of an interesting and anecdotal character and were to draw a comparison of the morale and endurance of the militia and the regular soldiers. All news of the battle of Manila reaching the German foreign office was at once commu- nicated to the emperor, who marked the movements of the two fleets on special war maps. He compared the size and the armaments of the vessels composing the Spanish and American squadrons To his entourage he has expressed his high opinion of the attack made by the vessels of the United States, especially praising the un- usual valor displayed by Commodore Dew ey's fleet in following the Spanish warships into the harbor of Manila and forcing them tn 6pbt cOmmpnfinR this fact his majesty said
 FOUGHT LIKE VETERANS.
 "There is evidently something besides smartness and commercialism in the Yankee blood. Those fellows at Cavite have fought like veterans"
 Emperor William, 1t is reported, is in- clned in his private capacity to be on the side of the United States but in view of grave dynastic interests involved in Spain he is unusually cautions in expressing his views on the subject
 Grave apprehension as to the ultimate fate of the Spanish dynasty is felt in all the courts of Europe and the queen regent of Spain has been the recipient since the battle of Manila of marks of sympathy not only from Emperor William but also from Queen Victoria and nearly every other of the crowned heads of Europe.
 On Thursday evening, after the closing of the reichstag Prince Hohenlohe, the inn perial chancellor, gave reception to the delegates, government officials and mem- bers of the press. Considering his age, he is remarkably vigorous. Tn an animated conversation with some of his guests at the reception, Prince Hohenlohe said
 As far as Germanys individual interests are concerned the Hspano-American war is not likely to injure or involve them, al- though it is yet too early to tell how far the political and commercial situation may a If hn ct,.t ro1< In any case Germany's material interests are decfdely on the American side and 1t is to me proof of political immaturity of the German people and particularly of the press that they are loudly and almost | unanimously on the side of Spain in this fight"
 Wishes Uncle Sam Success
 These utterances tend to prove that the German government at least secretly wishes the United States success. In the mean time, however, the German press continues to be rather unfriendly towards the United States both editoria1ly and in the way of presenting war news.
 The Kreuz Zeitung, the favorte organ of the army and nobility, in noting this ad- verse feeling, says in its weekly political review, that those in Germany who are sympathizing with the Americans are few 1 and far between. This paper further says 1t thinks one of the ouftcomes of the pres ent war will be the strengthening of the | centralizaton and imperialism in the United | States.
 The comments of the German press in | general on the dashing victory of the Amer | lean squadron at Manila make curious l study. Until Monday last most of the mill | itary editors of the newspapers predicted | an initial defeat for the American. navy | and army comparing the latter unfavor- ably with the Spanish forces. When forced to believe, however that an American vic- tory had been attained. they said that noth- ing eiA could be expected in view of the evident superiority of the Americans, and eulogized Spanish courage In fighting against overwhelming odds.'
 should shorten the War
 As exemplifying the general tone of the newspapers of Germany the main organ of the Centre party, the Cologne Volks Zeitung may be quoted. It says: We do not favor intervention in this war, but we are of the opinion that the European pow CTS ought to exert strong diplomatic press ure at the first opportunity in order to shorten the wars. The Yankees are swollen with pride. If they win another decisive victory hardly any European coun- try will be able to consort with them diplo- matically. In view of the unfriendly senti- ments entertained in the United States towards Germany and the many economic differences existing between the two coun- tries 1t is very possible that Germany may be the next victim of American impu- dence."
 The Cologne Gazette and other newspa- pers understood to be inspired by the for eign office are more friendly. They in-