The record-union., 1899-04-09
Almost Entirely Aimed at the Attitude As
sumed by Great Britain.
The Delay in Accepting the Pro-
posals For a Settlement Of the
Difficulty Generally interpreted
IN Germany as Showing Dis
tinctively Unfriendly Motives
Upon the Part of Great Britain,

the pupllc, the newspapers being full
Oh dispatches and comment on the sub
Ject. Inc emperor has devoted mucn
tlme TO the matter, and has conferred
several times on the subject with the
Minister of Foreign Affairs. Baron yor,
BueloW
1t is interesting to note that German
distrust and dissatisfaction at the las
events are almost entirely aimed at
Great Britain, whose attitude is de-
scrlbed even in official circles as being
dictated by dupEcity and unfriendn-
ness Ihe press faithfully portrays this
feeling. The delay of Great Britain
IN accepting the proposals for a settle
ment of the difficulty, which the United
states ambassador, Andrew D. White,
attributed mainly to the absence of the
Marquis OF Salisbury from London, is
generally interpreted in Germany as
showing distinctly unfriendly motives
upon the part of Great Britain.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press has had an interview on the SUBJ
Ject with high officer, who said:
1t has been a source of regret and
astonishment that Great Britain, un-
like the United States, has not ex-
pressed regret at the latest turn of af-
fairs in Samoa, while the acceptance of
our peaceful settlement has SO far peen
coupled witt unacceptable conditions
containing ie seed of new troubles
We could n accept conditions enabling
the Amer N and British Commission
ers at ars time to override German
rights, thus perpetuating the unpleas-
ant state of affairs in the islands Great
Britain's behavior in this matter is
symptomatic, and opens an unfavora BILE
vista for other pending negotiations"
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns from inside information
that the anti-strike bill, announced by
the Emperor with flourish at Cevn-
hansen, after hanging fire for months
in the Prussian and other Cabinets, has
at last found its way to the Bundles
rath- In its present shape the measure
is much milder than the Emperor de-
sired, and the Minister. of the Interior.
Count Won Posadowski- Wehner, denies
that the bill threatens anybody melting
a strike with confinement in a peni
tentiary, adding: "Of course, his maj
esty does not like it, but the Bundesrath
would never consider such a bill as the
Emperor wants.
An interesting point, however, is that
the Bundesrath seems decided upon a
trial of strength with the Emperor.
Constitutionally the Bundesrath alone,
in the first instance, has the right to
decide and shape all legislation for the
Empire before it is presented to the
Reichstag, and the Bundesrath, as a
body, of course, acting under instrue-
tionS from the Government. except the
Prussian, has come to the conclusion
that the Emperor too often publicly
tries to usurp the functions of the
Bundesrath and sway opinion in adj
vance on legislative projects. There
fore, it is necessary to make his mai
esty understand that the other German
rulers will not submit to such treat
ment. The Constitution is entirely on
their side in this matter
The new mobilization plan has gone
into effect 1t simplifies the method OF
calling out the reserves and the Land
wehr, by the greater use of the tele-
graph and telephone, in sending out
notice. and provides a special corps Of
messengers to carry the notices to the
more distant villages.
The Federation of Husbandry has
presented a memorial to the Govern
ment drawing attention to the growing
Importation of American horses. The
figures quoted show a rise from 2,413
in 1895 to 6,919 in 1898. The duty, 20
marks per head, was compared with the
duties of the United States, France and
Canada. The Government replied that
the duty was regulated by treaties, but
that the matter would be considered
during the pending measures for a reel
procity treaty with the United States.
The Agrarian newspapers made fre-
ouent reference to these negotiations
during the week The Cologne 'Volks
Zeitungv editorially expresses the hope
that the press will continue to point out
their Importance, adding that the mat
ter at stake is the most vital from
an economic standpoint that we have
had to face for years.
Another Berlin family was recently
augmented by triplets, and since then
the parents have been the recipients Of
narcels of baby linens and other useful
articles. and a Sister of Mercy arrived
IN nurse the mother On Thursday the
neighbors were astonished at the sight
of an imperial carriage in front of the
house. The ladies and gentlemen
emerged from the vehicle and climbed
to the fifth floor. Entering the room
occunied by the mother, one of the
ladies said: Good day; have taken
the liberty to come and have look ut
the triplets" 1t was the Empress CT
Germany who, after a long conversa-
tion. revealed herself as the unknown
henefactor of the family. She left a
nresent of money and promised other
assistance.
STEPHEN j. FIELD.