Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-08
UNDER THE LINDENS.
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITAL OF Tnr;
GERMAN EMPIRE.
THE GEOGRAPHICAL CONGRESS-.
Americas Unimportnnt Part There
fn-Sympathy for the Boers-Ihe
posed German-Americnn Alliance.
Especial Berlin Cable Ietter)

Especial Berlin Cable letter.
Copyright, 1899. by the Associated Press)
BERLIN. October 7.-Public attention
has been much more deeply engrossed
this week in following the proceedings Of
tho international Geographical Congress
and the sensational developments OF the
trial OF persons accused Of gambling at
the Club der Harmlosen than with the
Transyaal situation, although South Az
rican affairs are being followed with keen
solictude by the government and politi-
cal men. There was considerable COM
ment among the delegates TO the Con-
gress. as well as on the part OF the pub
lie, during the .dttings, regarding the re-
latively unimportant share taken by the
United States. While the whole body OF
delegates numbered some 1880, those from
tho United States were fewer than "A
Dozen OF whom General Greeley. though
representing the United states Govern
ment. did not present paper, and took
only an insignificant part in the transac-
lions. Major II. T. Allen, military at
tache of the United States Embassy. who
was also an official delegate, was too
busy In making mis- preparations to re-
turn home to devote himself to the busi-
ness Of the Congress. Mr.. Arthur G.
Jackson, the explorer. and Professor
Boas OF New York, did not put in an ap-
pearance. while Mr.. Marcus Baker only
appeared at the last moment. Professor
Davis, OF Harvard University was
obliged to leave in the very midst Of the
proceedings. With the exception OF the
paper OF Mrs. leila Nuttall, which was
presented in the choicest German, and
that OF Mr.. Poultney Bigelow, on Colo
NAL Administration" which contained
some startling assertions there was no
striking American feature during the Sit
ting.
1t is largely due to this that the next
Congress will not meet I'm Washington,
as Professor Bryant Of Philadelphia. pro-
posed His suggestion was not backed up
with any vigor, nor by the requisite num-
Der OF delegates. Among Its supporters
tbs Americans. half OF whom were wo-
men. were quite lost. The Americans
however, participated fully in the social
attentions shown the Congress.
TRANSvAAL CRISIS.
Affairs in South Africa are still COM
mented upon in the press and elsewhere
here i'm the same anti-British Spirit SYM
patty with the Beers is almost every
where expressed. The Kreuze Zeitung,
which represents the opinions Of the
Court tho army, and the Conservatives
says: THE sympathies Of the German
public are altogether on the side Of the
Beers. Nobody here doubts that they.
after yielding much TO the lOrdly de-
mands of Great Britain, will have nothing
left them but to draw a sword. AS is the
opinion OF Germany so is the opinion Of
the world-at least IN so far as the world
is still ant-Britsh. The victory of Great
Britain viii induce Russia and France TO
mako Roadway in Asia against her. This
50 necessary outcome of the situation.
The Beers have only themselves TO rely
upon in q hard fight The time has ire
trvably gone when other countries would
have interfered out OF sympathy
The influential Hanover Courier con-
siders that Germany's chances will lie
very poor 81 England vanquishes the
Beers, as then German Southwest Africa
VIII be lost.
The papers are also considering the
military probabilities, the general opinion
being that England will not be ready to
take the offensive until November In the
mean time Il Is believed the Beers will
do England real damage
THE GAMBLING TRIAL.
The sensational trial OF the Club der
Harmlosen has stirred fashionable and
sporting circles 10 the very depths. a
peculiar feature is that some OF the Wit
nesses belong 10 the Emperors encourage.
Moreover officers Of garrisons all over
the empire. and many who belong 10 the
Guard regiments are implicated. as well
IS experts on the correct way OF playing
baccarat, and men OF the highest fash
ion. like Count Won Reventow, of the
Union Club. There was considerable diff
ficulty in getting the experts TO appear.
Many important witnesses were absent.
Some excused themselves on the ground
that they had gone bear-hunting In Nor
way. or were about starting for Africa
for a year, or had a sudden illness.
Others. like Lieutenant Won Schrader.
committed suicide. or like Count Won
Stotsch. and Baron Won Neimps. fed to
the United States. Two propinent mem
bers of the club-COunt Eglonsten and
Count Won Kusserdw-are accused Of de-
falcations. Wolf, the founder OF the
club. has gone to parts unknown. IL
was proved that he had been convicted
OF theft and had served a term
I'm prison, although most OF the
witnesses asserted that he was man OF
excellent demeanor and perfect manners,
whence his nickname, Gentleman
Wolff" Count Flatten, although his evil
dence would have been or the most i'm
portant character, was excused from
-.
of one Of the defendants the commander
OF an army corps, and an intimate ad-
wiser of Emperor Williams, refused 10
appear. His son admitted that he had
been guilty of fleeing.
In well-informed army circles II is as
serted that Emperor William not only
wants the matter thoroughly sifted, but
intends that the trials shall be followed
bv an extensive wedding out OF gamblers
and other undesirable officers. IL Is as
serted that there are go OF this stripe
Quartered in garrisons. VINO VIII COINS
within the category of offenders.
GERMAN-AMERICA ALLIANCE.
Rear-Admiral Valois recently published
q book. which IS attracting great atten-
ton i'm political. military and naval CIR
Giles. 1t contains powerful argument
that the United States, as leading COLO
NAL and exporting power. viii necessarily
become a keen competitor of Englands,
and that it Is to the interest OF both the
Tinted states and Germany TO join hands
I'm curtailing Great Britain's sea and colo
Mai mower. The writer strongly advises
a naval alliance between the United
States and Germany on other grounds
and considers the possibility OF France
and Holland Joining the United states
and Germany in naval and colonial mat
tiers.
INDUSTRIAL BOOM CONTINUES.
Economic conditions in Germany arouse
attention. The Industrial boom continues
values especially in industrial enter
nrises. being in many cases greatly In