New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23
LIVE TOPICS IN BERLIN.
Berlin, April p

Berlin, April p
MEAT INSPECTION AND CANAL BTLLs.-The
Meat Inspection bill in the Rechstag and the Mid
land Canal bill in the Diet have engrossed atten-
ton this week throughout Germany The Agra
rians and Reactionaries oppose Doth measures, ana
the ultimate fate OF the bills will be interpreted
evidence OF the fighting strength OF the parties
The Canal bill occupied more time In the Diet than
did the Meat Inspection bill In the Relchstag the
first reading Of the latter requiring two days,
while the former took five days. Both bills have
gone TO special commissions. where they VIII PROB
ably be much altered. possibly more than accept
able TO the Government in which case they may
be withdrawn.
The ranks OF the opponents OF the Canai Dill
were strengthened this week by The accession or
Baron Won Stun the so-called "CoI King and
former bosom friend of Emperor william fact
which is much commented upon In view OF His
Majestys prediction for the project. The Gov
eminent thus far does not fear the entire failure
OF either measure
Regarding the Meat Inspection bill. which more
directly touches American interests. there were
many interesting features In the Reichstag debate
The leading Agrarisns made point OF aiming
their remarks and gestures at Professor Stiles the
scientific attache Of the United States Embassy
who was present during the whole debate. nut
who has started for home on account OF
family matters. Trichinosis was hardly discussed
by any of the TWO score speakers. and the charge
that American pork is frequently trchinous when
until year ago was constantly reiterated III tne
press Reichstag and Diet; not once made on
the floor Of the House. This shows that the ir-
REPUTABLE scientific proof 10 the contrary advanced
by Professor Stiles has beer accepted AS con-
elusive by even the widest Agrarians
II was also noticeable that the debate was prac-
tically a repetition of statements made at the
United States Army Beef Investigation with the
worst evidence and the btterest construction OF
all sorts of American press comments. The repu.
a arn Of shreds BY enoas from American
publications. which were read IN extenso or wnicn
were sunmarizeu by Herren Klinkowstrom wan.
genhem sg sEd 9th hS ,b AsTh ns 81 ar
s ng o folioWed BY the opponents Of the bill for
the comment Of the press this week Tnen IN sym
IF reteraton Of the charge which one paper
puts tersely. that this American meat. wn' en-
the highest American investigation Commission
unhealthy and deadly to Americas own Army
Of strong. listy men.
MEAT BILL CANNOT PAss.-It IL out OF the
question that the bill can pass In It's present
shape, and IL is merely question as 70 no"
much it can be altered without becoming unaccept-
able to the Government Its oppone ITS wish above
all the following changes: The adjustment OF the
provision making a double inspection compulsory
even on cattle slaughtered for domestic use; 10
put foreign meat on the same footing as domestic
meat in the matter OF inspection to take the exc
cution OF the provisions OF the bill out OF the
hands of the Bundesrath and Ak them bndinsy
in the BILL in order. speaker said. 10 re
move II from the diplomatic dickering field with
foreign countries" II its opponents accomplish
this a. seems probable the bill will be unaccept-
able 10 the Government and will undoubtedly lead
to a tariff war with the United States
An American expert, who IL In the confidence
Of the Washington Administration. and who is now
here said, bluntly:
IF Germany passes a law recurring, IN aodition
to the American official certificates OF the healthy
condition OF our meat exports which are as trust
ton after the arrival Of the meat here that VIII
be tantamount to prohibition against Amer srad
s 81 Fstaf Every on boe az German vine will
Opsns and ITS p syFe Of the Minister
of the Interior Count Posadows sky Wehner was
that hs BIZ Until ~ srmsny Pess
enough meat for her own people WHICH, Is
THE CHICAGO DEMONsTRATION.-The dem
onstration OF the German Americans at Chicago
against an American British treaty or alliance
is discussed in the press, even the sem-omcai
organs devoting considerable space to the matter.
In one of several editorial utterances. THE Post
said
THE direction of American policy VIII NOT De
Influenced thereby even II a small minority makes
conflict of their hearts the subject OF politicai
discussion II the Americans consider their IN
erests require an alliance with Great Britain they
would surely not be hindered therein II inc ci'
zens OF German extraction should see oeiore 'hei
ewes the dangers of with Germany, ana there-
fore appeal to their adopted country not 10 pu.
them in a situation where they would be obliged
70 nght their Fatherland. The result, so iar as
the German Americans are concerneS, Wvo ~ be-
ioneinq az the same time to two countries wnne
the American politician cynlcsHy aU3A aug intel
ect' reflects on whether 1t will pay TO eaten the
DutS o,her editorial in The Post it is hoped
the movement Of the German Americans may snI hs
the ms that the EYE to magazine
fices OF Senator Davis and others 10 the same pu'
port
sAxE-CoBURG SUCCESSION.-The discussion
If the Duke of Connaughts succession 10 the
throne of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha continues ana
sore Of the comments are radical Ine Coloshe
Cazettc'' stated bluntly that the people Will not
view the matter with any sympathy, as person
belonging to another and speaking anolner
language no matter how excellent IN ms otNa"1e
nnmber Of other papers speak in the same VEIN
The National Liberal Correspondence ana . .hs
r,,sh press declare it to be an undesirable anon
ally which ought TO be put 70 speeos I,' tsibsd
in a warlike and fierce manner against Germany
should. one of the German ra'e dsienee Of the
Country"
ptIrrJpp1NE COMMENT PACIFIC.-The press
generally is friendly and calm in its comments
on the events In the Philippine Islands. severai OF
the leading papers expressing confidence that amer
lean energy and pluck will soon restore compete
order in the new colonies.
EMPEROR ORDERS A SHAM BATTLE.-Em-
neror William this week INDUCED In his avorite
nastirne OF alarming the Berlin garrison. process
compelling every man and officer, no matter how
engaged to hurry I'm full field equipment to the
Templehoffer Field where the usual manGuvres
arc carried out in the presence OF His Majesty
With remarkable speed and exactness the whoie
corps divided into west ana ea a tG,Se o
suitn were a number of French officers who are
now ssVpp pnd invited them to luncheon
WORLDS LABOR DAY.-The approach OF May
again brings UP the question Of Labor Day. The
"vorvaerts" strongly favors the celebration OF
rvhat II calls .the Worlds Labor Honoa! ou.