The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-02
Pontiff Favors the Conquest of
China BY a Christian Power.
THE VALUE OF KIAO-CHAU
GREATER THAN HONG-KO
BECAUSE OF MINERAL.
Catholic Bishops In Germany In
structed to Shape Their Conduct to
Promote an Enlargement of the
German Navy = Conservatives
Abandon Politics-Good Market
For Our Horses.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-(Copyright, 1885, by the
Associated ss.)-Bishop Amer of South
Snan Tung, China. dined with the emperor
and empress at the new palace on Tues
day. Baron Won BulOW, the minister OF
foreign affairs, and Count Won Leyden,
the new minister of Japan, were present.
On the following day the correspondent OF
the Associated Press, had an interview
with the bishop. to whose shrewd advice
and detailed information regarding the
whole province of Shan Tung, in which
Kiao Chau is situated, the German gov
ernment owes much. Bishop Amer gave
an interesting account of the occurrences
of the previous evening and OF the au-
diences he was accorded with the emperor
III November. The bishop said
VALUABLE POSSESSION.
Il am amazed at the keen knowledge
the emperor displays regarding China, It's
resources and governments Every ques-
ton the emperor asked was pointed.
There IS no doubt Germany means to
keep Kiao Chau and its contiguous terri
tory: and. if the right pleasures are taken
it will prove most valuable possession,
even more valuable than Hong Kong. De-
cause its mineral wealth, coal ana iron,
although needing large amount OF capt.
tai to develop it. is almost inexhaust-
ible"
The emperor told the bishop that steps
were under way to give thorough German
administration to the territory and TO
rapidly develop the natural commercial
advantages of Kiao Chau. The best ex-
pert judgment will be taken OF every step
proposed. Already measures have been
inaugurated TO interest private German
capital Three large companies are form
ing in Berlin aid Cologne for this purpose
and the Deutsche bank is Identifying IL
self with several plans in this direction.
THE POPE PLEASED.
Relative to his audience with the pope.
Bishop Amer said his holiness highly APP
proved the energy shown by Germany IN
the gigantic task OF opening emma ana
preparing her Tor the blessings OF Chris
tianity and civilization The pope also
expressed the opinion that q speedy pen
atty would be meted out TO China Tor the
last mission murder, whien would STRIKE
terror into the breast of its heather gov
eminent
The pope charged Bishop Amer to con-
vey his cordial greetings and wishes 10
the emperor, expressing the hope. that the
further measures to be tsksn by Germany
IN China would be crowned with success,
as Germany'S mission was arouSing the
sympathetic interest OF ali Chrlstendom-
His holiness dwelt on the German protec-
torate over Catholic missiQns in China,
and intimateG that iHlstr uctlons mao re
Gently been seEtseor tIfe7 bssfs1ps ana hiSfl5r
clergy OF Germany TO shape their conduct
in regard to the Chinese expedition and
the enlargement of the German navy, in
consonance with the views of the vatican
on these matters.
The emperor decorated Bishop Amer
with the Order of the Red Eagle, and the
Regent of Bavaria, Prince Luitpold, also
bestowed a decoration upon him.
IMPROVEMENTS IN VIEW.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns that Germany, in the spring,
will commence improving the harbor OF
IIiao Chau, and viii construct docks ana
Wharyes and Stregthen the forts material
ly. Krupp ordnance Of large calibre have
been ordered and during the winter a
large quantity OF military supplies VIII
nj IN
y and engineer officers have volunteered
TO go to l\lao Chau.
ENTENTE PERFECT.
In official circles it is not believed that
Great Britain or any other power will
interfere with Germany's plans 1t IS
said the entente with Russia and France
is perfected and that france Will force
CHINA 10 grant her further compenSatfOnS
on her southern frontier 1t is also learned
from an excellent source that there Is no
intention on the part of either Russia,
Germany or France to place obstacles in
Great Britain's way if she feels inclined
to avail herself of the present emporium
ity of strengthening her position in the
south of China from Shanghai south.
4 number of conservative leaders of the
reichstag, notably Baron Won Manteufel,
Baron Won Stumm and Count Won Mirbach
have declared their intention of with
drawing from active politics during the
coming spring. This is mainly due TO the
growing strength of agrarianism within
the conservative ranks and the hostile
attitude of that movement toward the
government.
ART CIRCLES SHOCKED.
Art circles have been shocked to learn
that Herr Paul Wallot the designer of
the new reichstag building. has been
forced out of the central committee Tor
the erection of Bismarck monument
Tered with the emperor as to the distance
IF the monument from the reichstag-
The rest of the committee sided with the
amperor'S decision. this administering
direct snub to Herr Wallot.
The fact that DR.. Won Stein, the Catho-
ic with decidedly liberal tendencies, has
been appointed by the regent OF Bavaria
% be archbishop of Munich. has created a
great sensation in ultramontane circles.
rhe vatican does not approve OF the ap-
continent and protests have appeared in
he whole ultraniontane press.
The German foreign office formally de-
HES that the reciprocity negotiations be-
.ween the United States and Germany
nave failed.
LESE MAJESTE.
This weeks number of a comic paper, |
he Simpleciessimus has been confiscated |
because of its frontiseDiece. |
cartoon which is regarded as lese |
majestic.
1t shows the ministers congratulating a |
crowned head on New Years day. The !,
after is turning back the clock of time |
md the cartoon is entitled Reaction
A magnificent fortune was lett by |
Princess Hohenlohe to her husband. Her !
enormous Russian estates alone reach |
500 square miles and exceed in size sew !
raj Prussian provinces. The estate is |
,stimated at f25. 100000 CS125, 00o, O00).
AMERICAN HORSES.
The first big shipment of about 100 |
American horses mainly for riding and |
arriage use, arrived during the course |
# the week and were sold within "a hours. |
The export of ladies' dress goods and |
resses to the United States almost en-
irely ceased during the past quarter, the |
)inglay tariff making competition i'm
,ossible Only models and samples have
een sent.
VAIJIARTE ISL AND