Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28
PLANS TO WEED OUT DISEASE
tuberculosis Congress of All Nations
Gathers in Berlin.
AMERICANS RECEIVE MARKED ATTENTION
Paper of Won schweinitz is Especially
Commcnded-kn Embroiled
in Family Quarrel with
Leopold of Prussia.

Copyright, 1899, by Associated Press)
BERLIN, May 27.-The lul in political
excitement during the vacation OF the
Reichstag and Diet was relieved by the as
sembling of the tuberculosis congress, which
has attracted extraordinary attention. The
event is compared with the peace confer
ence and as indicative Of the progress Of
Fellowship among nations. The. press gave
the congress very enthusiastic welcome,
even the Vorwaerts seeing in it the en-
bodiment OF united labor in behalf of the
poorest classes. This socio political feature
OF the congress is commented upon by other
papers. The opening of the congress was
marked by great ceremony and brought to-
gether a large audience, including most Of
the distinguished German and foreign med
ical men, and it was noted with satisfaction
that France sent a large delegation. 1t in
cludes the most eminent French scientists
in this department.
The presence of the empress Of Germany
as patroness of the congress was noticed
with appropriate acknowledgment by most
of the speakers. DR.. Brouardel of Paris was
the first of the foreigners to alrude grace
fully to her majestys presence.
The American delegates were received
with great attention. Surgeon Boyd, chair
Hldu Ol the united states UeleSatlOn, VINO
represents the United States Navy depart
ment at the congress, and DR.. Nutal, for
merly of Johns Hopkins university, were
appointed honorary presidents of the first
section.
Good Showing of Americans.
George f. Vaughan of the United States
marine hospital service read paper on
The Climatic Treatment Of Tuberculosis" !"
referring particularly to the establishment
of sanitary ranch at Fort Stanton, N. NJ,
and the treatment of sailors.
DR.. Won Schweinitz, also representing the
United States, read a paper on '"The Serum
Treatment Of tuberculosis"
Private conversation of the delegates in
the corridors shows that much attention has
been attracted to Won Schweinitzs expert
ments.
The imperial chancellor, Prince Hohenlohe,
gave the delegates a garden party and three
parties of the members of the congress have
visited the tuberculosis hospitals. The dele
gates dine at the Thiergarten this evening
Emperor William has shown a lively in
terest in the congress. On Monday he or
dered the duke of Rather to submit a re-
port on the preparations and requested that
number of delegates be introduced to him
at Potsdam on Sunday. His majesty has
also commanded performance of the
"Meistersinger" at the Royal opera house
in honor of the congress.
Prof Stiles, the scientific attache of the
United States embassy, will give a reception
to the American delegates on Monday, in
order to enable them to meet the govern
ment hygienic experts.
The discussion Of important legislative
measures was kept up this week In Amerl-
can circles there was no disappointment at
the fact that the meat inspection bill will
not be taken up before the fall, as 1t is be-
lieved the delay will enable the government
to influence the committee and secure a
moderation Of the recent extreme provisions
Quarrel with Prince Leopold.
His majesty's quarrel with Prince Freder-
lex Leopold of Prussia has broken out
afresh. Several years ago Princess Fred
erick Leopold, while skating, was immersed
In pond at Potsdam and was carried to her
home, where Prince Frederick Leopold and
the emperor met. The latter was incensed
at the incident and a quarrel ensued, where
upon the emperor, as head of the Hohen-
zollern family, banished the prince and
princess to Cassel. The prince who has es-
tates near Potsdam, desires to return to them
and has repeatedly begged the emperor:
peiAlsSioH 10 40 so. His majesty has stead
! lily refused. The petition was renewed dun
ing the e1nperor's recent visit to Cassel and
refusal led to a renewal of the quarrel
Lieutenant Commander w. H. Reehler
United States naval attache here at Rome
and at Vienna, was presented to Empero,
| William at Potsdam on Wednesday He was
cordially welcomed by his majesty, who
highly complimented the American navy and
illustrated the voyage of the Oregon from
the Pacific to the West Indies and the battle
OF Santiago as examples of its effective.
ness His majesty displayed marvellous in.
formation regarding the ships and details Of
the events of Santiago and asked "Wher.
is Fighting Bob?'"
Lieutenant Beeher has been invited tc
dine at the palace next Tuesday. Admiral
! Tirpirits and the other German naval of.
ficials are most cordial toward him.