The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-12


Copyright, 1899 by the Associated Press)
Berlin, Nov. 1.-THE long expected
agreement on the Samoan question and
the visit of the czar to Emperor Will
lam at Potsdam Were two events which
brought joy to the hearts of the Ger
mans for. they were both construed as
favorable to the empire and govern
ment and the press did everything TO
assure the car a hearty welcome. The
correspondent of the Associated Press
learns from eye witnesses that the en-
peror and empress accorded a most
cordial welcome to their guests which
was fully reciprocated. The press dwelt
especially upon the fact that the car
and Emperor William were always ex-
erting themselves for peace and that
the presence of the czar at Potsdam on
the eve of Emperor Williams departure
for England at a moment when Ger
many had entered into friendly
understanding with Great Britain re-
gardinG colonial policy, was tanta-
mount to an additional guarantee of
peace.
After the cars departure the press
INDUCED in the widest guesses as to
what the monarchs might have agreed
upon especially during the ten min
utes quiet talk while alone in the
mausoleum of Emperor Frederick.
when the doors were closed and all
others were excluded. The solemn
stiffness was only Frightened by two
tall. altar tapers in the neighboring
chapel Sorne papers went to the
length of reporting the exact words
of the monarchs during these ten min
utes.
They Only Prayed.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns that after a silent prayer
at the tomb of Emperor Frederick
they silently shook hands and left
the mausoleum. At dinner. where
Count Muravieff. Count Won Buelow
and Prince Hohenlohe were also pres
ent, an exchange of ideas on the politi-
cal situation occurred but informally.
There was no compact whatever made.
1t should be remembered the emperor
has distrusted France since NJ. Bour-
gois in 1896 seized the opportunity
when Great Britain was wroth at the
Kruger telegram to further Frances
interest in the direction of the idea of
a ''revanche-"
~ kiTffe mo- speciffeCf agreement was
entered into. identity of opinion was
found to exist regarding present and
future policy in China, South Africa,
the Balkans. Greece and elsewhere.
The correspondent also learns that
ally conversed during the course of the
day on a number of matters likely to
occupy Germany and Russia in the
near future, including the renewal of
the commercial treaty. The monarchs
separated sure Of each others pacific
and friendly intentions.
On the whole the correspondent is in
formed on good authority that the visit
of the car 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
Talk of the United States.
One subject of the conversation of
the monarchs and statesmen accom-
panying them, the correspondent is
credibly informed, was the phenomenal
progress of the United States as a
potent factor everywhere on the globe |
This subject is said to have caused a
lively discussion as the ideas on the |
subject by no means tailed.
From personal observation, the cor |
respondent is able to say the car pre- |
sents the appearance of a man in fair |
health His motions and speech are |
rapid and unaffected. OF course pre-
cautions for the safety of the visitor |
We're of the most minute and compre- |
hensiVe description. The train con- |
veying the car Travelled only twelve |
miles an hour and stopped frequently |
while pilot engine away ahead was
examining the ground. Detectives |
Swallowed every step of the car while /
at Potsdam even when alone with the !
German emperor in dog cart, while
the latter drove through the park of |
San Souci.
The newspapers. with few exceptions,
express lively satisfaction at tine Sa-
moan settlement. There is no doubt
that Count Won Buelow has gained ire
mendously in favor, not only with the
emperor. but with people of most ALL
shades Of opinion He receives the /
whole credit for the agreement Even
the hostile Kreuz Zeitung admits he
has thereby deserved well of the coun-
try. The price paid for Samoa is not
deemed too high. All the papers ex-
cept a few of the Pant German variety
express confidence that the United
States, as the owner of Tutuila island,
viii prove a peaceful and accommodate
ing neighbor.
Lose Sight of War.
In the joint Samoan settlement the
war in South Africa has nearly been
lost sight of. The dispatches from
there have been but little commented
upon.
The reichstag will meet Nov II. and
il is probable the session will be most
lively. There are three very important
measures dDOul Which great diversity
of opinion exists. They are the anti
strike bill, the naval bill and the re-
newal of the commercial treaties. The
first is not likely TO pass unless the
government accepts radical changes.
The naval bill is more likely to sue
ceea
Regarding the treaties everybody. in
cluuing the government, is at sea, all
the preparatory work being still be-
hind hand. Besides these, of especial
interest 10 America, is the meat in
specticn bill, which viii come up for
its second reading at an early day
The shape in which il was left by the
committee is not acceptable TO both
governments.
May Be Tariff War.
The correspondent of the Associated !
Press learns from a reliable American
here that if the bill as ex-
pected passes with the clause amount
ing to a prohibition of the importation
of American sausages and canned
meats, the United States will not be
satisfied. and viii Immediately retail
late with prohibitory measures on Ger
man wines. The result will be a regular !
tariff war
Soon after the reichstag meets. an in
terpeilation on the foreign policy of
the government VIII be discussed Near
" every party represented viii express
confidence in Count Won Buelow's con- 4
duct of affairs 1
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