Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-19
HARDLY A RIPPLE,
Reichstag Reassenb|ing Makes
Little Impression
KAISER'S VISIT TO ENGLAND.
1t is DiSappTOYed by Nine TenthS Of
His People.
GERMAN SYMPATHY WITH BoERs.
lions for Is
(special Berlin cable Letterl
Copyrighted. 1889 by the Associated
prcesD

Especial Berlin Gable Letter.
Copyrighted. 1899. by the Associated
PressD
BERLIN, November 1S.-The reas-
sembing Of the Reichstag Tuesday
caused hardly a ripple on the surface of
political life. At seems that neither the
Reichstag nor the government is anxious
for conflict over the pending measures.
concerning which there is much heated
difference of opinion. 1t was different
with the Emperors departure for Eng
land, which probably nine-tenths Of the
nation condemns.
Since It has been generally known that
the visit would take place the press OF
every shade Of opinion, which had been
unrestrainedly abusing Great Britain,
and grandiloquently pooh-poohing the no
ton of his Majesty's going there, has
become more cautious, and now some OF
the papers even speak approvingly of the
visit. This does not alter the fact that
the people are still Overwhelmingly
against the visit and against Great
Britain i'm the matter Of the war. The
inspired press is trying hard to convince
it's readers that the visit is purely per-
sonal. and totally devoid of political
meaning.
REBUFFS FROM FRANCE.
Conversing with a prominent diplomat
on this topic. the latter said: 1T is a
fact well known TO al Of the diplomatic
corps and the various cabinets Of Europe
that Germany. having recently met seve-
raj distinct checks from France, on oc-
casions favorable TO making common
cause against the common enemy has.
of necessity had 10 turn 10 England.
This is so patent TO any one who has
studied the events Of the last fifteen
months that II is folly to pretend that
Germany is backward in seeking an en-
tente with England. 1t is well known
that the Emperor Is veXed with the peo-
PIES unreasonable spite against England,
and this sentiment is shared by his ad-
viso:s"
The sympathies Of the Germans are
stukingly shown i'm the large number OF
popular subscriptions for the aid az the
wounded Beers. The Deutsche Zeituns
has collected within a fortnight 5000
marks ($6,062 500. and the Hamburg sub
scrptions amount 10 $3.50 marks ST.
96l 60 1-2). In Berlin the Consul-General
Of the Transvaal daily receives contribu-
nons. many coming from the people
which already foot up "a large sum.
INCREASE OF NAVY.
The movement TO increase the navy has
not lost it's vigor. The agitation started
by the Emperor is being skifully man
aged. Captain Won Heeringn. Of the Ma
rine Ministry has. by the Emperor or
der published "a Pamphlet, arguing that
the navy should az least be doubled, In
order to accomplish its proper work
a number Of popular movements IN
SUPPORT Of the plan are being arranged,
including one for lectures In all the i'm
portant cities. under the auspices OF a
score of the most prominent persons.
H. the Kreuze Zeitung Count Won
Rehhenbach says: "The Kaiser IS the
best naval expert. It is only necessary
TO vote as he bade.'
A. q matter of fact. the movement may
be said TO have won, even before the
Reichstag has anything to DO with IT,
This is shown by the Significant tact that
an the navy-yards are working to the
utmost. and that new ship-yards are be-
ing started.
OUR FOOTHOLD At MANILA.
The official Post reproduces from Amer
lean papers statements that the strength
ening OF the United States naval re-
pose Of supporting Great Britain IN the
far East.
The Post asserts that the statements
are trustworthy. and says that the recent
deuials of administration speakers in the
West are not worthy of belief. The
papers also claim that Germany must
have more colonies. The Netherland Col
onies are pointed 70 as among those that
cannot much longer be kept from new
division. saying that the candidates Tor
these rich colonies are Great Britain and
Germany. adding that the latter has the
better chance.
AN IMPERIAL PLAY.
Cantain Iauns third Hohenzollern
drama will be produced at the Royal
Theatre. Of Wiesbaden. The choice of
the subject. many OF the ideas. and part
of the dialogue and scenery were suggest
ed by the Emperor.
BY the Emperor's wish. the famous
Koormagyar and other Hungarian dances,
hitherto unknown in Germany, will be
taught TO the Court ladies by a Hunga-
rian nobleman named POttak.
AMERICAN HORSES AND MEAT
The Agrarian newspapers comment on
the fact that during the past nine months
the importation of American horses has
increased by 27,4O9 head.
The officers or the Ndlloudi i'utNh'l'
Child will. Friday next consider the
Of calling "a congress of Euro
pean butchers 10 devise steps against
the increasing competition Of American
meat. The main night will be made in
the Reichstag. on the meat-lnspection bill
The Agrarian papers are resuming their
campaign against American meat
SARCASM AT OUR EXPENSE.
The news that. the United States Gov
eminent is sending proofs OF the
OF American inspection is
tbus sarcastically commented upon by the
Tages Zeitung: surely, they won't |
send the famous doublo-bottom Chicago |
boilers. in which conhscated cattle dis
appear in order 10 reappear in the form
OF canned meat
William Knoth. the faithful door
keeper OF the United States Embassy. |
celebrated on Monday the twenty-hfth |
anniversary of his connection with the |
Embassy. with reception and a ball |
in hrst-class hotel. Mr.. Knoth was |
presented with a silver bowl, suitably |
inscribed.