Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-12
TALK OF UNCLE SAM
Gar and Kaiser Discuss Phenomenal Growth
Of American Influence. =
VISIT OF RUSSlA'S RULER TO { Dam
Berlin Press Claims the Morar : ach
Satisfactory Understand
Won BUtLoW RECIPIENT PRAISE
Given Credit for Successful Negosiation Of
the Samoan Settlement.
ABLE TO PLEASE RUSSIA AND ENGLAND
Active Tariff Fight May Result IL the
German Rcichstng Passes the Meat
inspection Bill with Pending
Amendment.
Given Credit for Successful Negosiation Of
the Samoan Settlement.
ABLE TO PLEASE RUSSIA AND ENGLAND

BERLIN Nov. 1.-THE long-expected
agreement on the Samoan question and the
visit of the czar were two events when
brought Joy to the hearts of the Germans,
for they were both construed as favorable
to the empire and government and the press
did everything to assure the czar hearty
welcome.
The correspondent OF the Associated Press
learns from eye-witnesses that the emperor
and empress accorded a most hearty well
come to their visitors, which was heartily
reciprocated
The press dwelt on the fact that the czar
and the emperor were always exerting them
selves for peace, and that the presence of
the czar at Potsdam, on the eve of the en-
perors departure for Egypt at moment
when Germany had entered into friendly
understanding with England regarding her
colonial policy, was tantamount to an addi-
tional guarantee Of peace.
After the cars departure the press in
dulged in the widest guesses as to what
the monarchs might have agreed upon,
especially during the ten minutes talk while
in the mausoleum Of Emperor Frederick.
The solemn stiffness was only lit by two
tall altar tapers in the neighboring chapel.
Some papers went to the length of reporting
the exact words of the monarchs during
these ten minutes The correspondent of
the Associated Press learns from an ex-
cellent source that after a silent prayer
at the tomb of Emperor Frederick, they as
silently shook hands and left the maui
soleum.
At dinner, where Count Muravieff and
Prince Hohenlohe were present, an exchange
Of views on the political situation was ex-
changed. No specified agreement was en-
;,+o hut of ipi
to exist regarding the present and future
policy in South Africa, the Balkans, Greece
and elsewhere
The correspondent also learns that the
czar and Emperor William formally dis
coursed during the day ON a number of
subjects likely to occupy Germany and Rus
sia in the near future. including the re-
newal of the commercial treaty. The mon
archs separated sure of each others pacific
and friendly intention. The correspondent
is informed on good authority the visit or
the czar makes for good He left with the
conviction that Germany and Russia may
remain good friends, even if Germany is
improving her relations with Great Britain.
United States Receives Attention.
One subject of conversation between the
monarchs and the statesmen accompanying
them, the correspondent is credibly in
formed, was the pronounced growth of the
United States in influence everywhere on
the globe. This is said to have created a
lively discussion.
From a personal observation the corre-
spondent is able to say the czar presents
the appearance of a man in fair health
or course precautions fer the safety of the
visitor were of the most minute and COM
prehensve description. The train travelled
twelve miles an hour and stopped frequently
while pilot engine away ahead was exam
lining the ground Detectives shadowed
every step OF the czar while at Potsdam,
even when alone with the German emperor
in a dog cart, which the latter drove through
the park of Sans Souci.
TIT newspaper. with few exceptions, ex-
press lively satisfaction at the Samoa set
ticmen:. There is no doubt that Count Won
Buelow has gained tremendously in favor,
net only with tho emperor but with people
o. most all shades .; opinion Even the
hostile Kreuz Zeiung admits he has
thereby deserved well of the country.
Thi price paid for Samoa is not deemed
too high. All tho papers except few of
TIL, par- German variety express confidence
tina; thu United States. as owner of Tutuila
island, will prove an accommodating neigh
b..
In tha joint Samoa settlement the war in
South Africa has been nearly lost sight o.,
Tht dispatches from there have been but
littla commented on.
Tho reichstag will meet November IA and
/; IL understood tho session will be very
livel;. There are three measures over
which great diversity OF opinion exists.
They arc tho anti-strike bill, the naval bill
nH In nj nft tha
The first is not likely to pass unless the
government accepts radical changes. The
naval bill Ia moro likely to succeed. Re-
gardinH thu treaties, everybody, including
the government. is at sea, the preparatory
work being still behind hand. Among those
o, special interest to America Is the meat
inspection bill which will come up for sec
ond readinG at an early day. The shape in
which it was left by the committee is not
acceptable TO either government
Americans Would RetnIiate.
The correspondent of the Associated Press
karr from reliable American authority
hero that If the bill passes as expected, with
the clause amounting to prohibition of the
importation Of sausages and canned meats.
this United States will not bo satisfied and
will retaliato with prohibitory measures on
German wines. The result will be a regular
ter , wal.
Soon after tho Reichstac meets an inter
pellation on the foreign policy of the gov
crpcron: will be- discussed Nearly every
party represented will express confidence in
Coun; Won Buelow'G conduct OF affairs.
The correspondent of the Associated Press.
learna that Prince Hohenloho has not We;
made peace with the emperor about the pub
licity given to his majesty's naval projects
and II Ia believed he will have to resign,
though there is chance that another truce
will bo patched up. 1t seems certain that
Ccun; Won Buelow will be Prince Hohen-
lohG'G successor, The emperor is deeply
impressed with the skillful manner in
which Won Buelow conducted tho Samoan
matter and managed Russia without giving
ofiensa either to Great Britain or the car,
ye; obtaining substantial benefits for Ger
many. Tho naval plans incorporated in the
naval bill preserve to the Reiehstag the right