New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-02

tain papers and large and influential circles express
dissatisfaction with the terms of the Anglo-F French
African convention. and the Colonial Society, at it's
annual meeting at Dantzic. passed resolution
asking the Government to protest against its ratih
cation, as by its terms German rights In the
and Kokoto are infringed Several papers take up
the cry and announce interpretations on the sub
tect when the Reichstag reassembles.
ATTACK ON SOCIALISM.-The Socialist party
is being disrupted internally in consequence of a
book written by Herr Bernstein. one of its chief in
tellectual leaders recently published in which the
fundamental doctrines that the poor constantly
becoming poorer and thai capital is becoming more
and more concentrated strlkingly disproved
The Socialist press admits that II the statements
are correct the foundation Of the party Is de-
moshed, but the Socialist papers neither admit nor
deny the truth of the allegations. The non-Socal-
Isl press, on the other hand, points out that one
be faaces and that II left alone the Socialist party
will go to pieces. Herr Bebel announced at a
party splits, which he considers likely another and
much more raulcal party will come into existence.
FOREIGN TRADE GROWING.-Ofical figures
referring to Germany's foreign trade for February
show that imports and exports were larger than
before.
CRITICISM OF WARSHIPS.-The Hanover
Courier" publishes serious article on the subject
OF the steaming qualities of the new home-built
warships which attracts much attention II men
particularly 1nfShed
Friedrich III the Hertha and the Gazelle. asserting
that their boilers are useless and are being re-
proof OF his statements and furnishes details on the
subject.
SICKNESS FROM PALEsTINE.-The appear
Of the so-called Aleppo bois on many men
and women who accompanied the Emperor and
Empress to Palestine caused much anxiety until
doctors. It is said in Court circles that the En-
peror and Empress were preserved from the
he By the sasns PS a hy left
Consantnople. Among the afflicted were nearly
all the clergymen of the imperial party
PRINCE ADALBERTs TRIP-Prnce Adalbert,
third son OF the Emperor (who born in 1850.
starts in June on a nine months cruise on board
the training ship Charlotte The cruise will com
west Africa. South America and the West Indies
RUSSIAN DUTY ON sILvER.-It is learned on
reliable authority that Russia intends to impose
heavy duty on imported silver and silverware.
Such a measure will almost exclusively affect Ger
many. and the Government here is preparing
formal protest.
ANTI STRIKE BILL READY-The so-called
Anti-Strke bill which has been officially dubbed
THE bill 10 protect those who are willing to work,
In which the Emperor so strongly Interested is az
after the holidays.
Jacobs. managing director Of the California Can
neries Company is here comforting with Mr. White
with the view OF inducing the Ambassador to APP
proach the Government with the object OF securing
a reduction Of the present enormous duty Of 30
marks a hundrcdweight which. It is said. Is almost
equal to the galue of the goods themselves. Mr..
Jacobs says that + the duty ia reduced. large
trade I'm California canned fruit be done with
Germany Mr. White informed him that the only
hope for reduction In the duty was In the reel
procity negotiations now going on AZ Washington
AN AMERICAN ARRESTED.-Robert Wegums.
an American citizen OF German birth. was arrested
this week at Schlochau. where he has been visiting
relatives for military crime committed before
emigrating TO the United States. He appealed to
the United States Embassy for protection, and the
latter on bringing the matter to the attention OF
the Foreign Office. received n promise OF the mans
liberation II ne proves his citizenship.
TRICHINE FOUND IN PORK.-The press OF
the Rhine district is making noise over the
seizure at Paderborn Westphalia OF a lot OF
trchinous pork and bacon. alleged TO be Of Auleri
can origin The authorities. however are unable
TO prove its American origin.
NEWS OF AMERlCANS.-Victor VI. Watkins.
the banker OF St Paul. is here. Mrs. ID. r. Apple
by OF ST Paul has just recovered from severe
illness Colonel Wheelan. the United States Mill
tarv Attache. has gone to The Hague DR.. Stiles.
tho scientific expert attached to the United States
Embassy has gone to Belgium and the Rhine coun-
try 20 investigate some important American meat
cases
,CToTIEEN For IOTTRET Nd SHOT,