Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-12
CAR AND KAISER.
WHAT DID THEY AGREE On IN
= FREpERICK's Tomb
PROGRESS OF TaE UNITED STATES.
It's Appearance ms Worid-ro"e'
Earnestly Discussed by the WON"
,rchs md the Statesmen With
Tbcm-Otber German News.
(sneclal Berlin Cable Letter.

| pccted agreement on Samoa and the visit
| OF the Car TO the Emperor william at
| Potsdam were two events which brought
| 10y 10 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 Car
of q hearty welcome. The correspondent
OF the Associated Press learns from an
eyewitness that the Emperor and EN-
nress accorded a most cordial welcome to
the guests which was fully reciprOcated
The press dwelt especially upon the
fact that the Car and Emperor William
were always exerting themselves for
ueace and that the presence OF the Car
al potsdam on the eve cr Emperor VII
liams departure for England, at 4 mo-
ment when Germany had entered into
friendly understanding with Great Bri-
tain regarding colonial policy, was tanta-
mount to an additional guarantee Of
peace.
WHAT WAS AGREED on?
After the Cars departure the press
INDUCED i'm the widest guesses as 10
what the monarchs might have agreed
upon. especially during the 10 minutes
quiet talk while alone in the mausoleuh
of Emperor Frederick, when the doors
were closed and all others were excluded.
The solemn stiffness was only lit by the
Some papers went to the length or Ie-
porting the exact words Of the monarcns
during those 10 minutes The CORE
spondent Of the Associated Press learns
from an excellent source that after
silent prayer at the tomb Of Emperor
Frederick they silently shook hands ana
left the mausoleum.
At dinner. where Count Muravlch'
Count Won Buelow, and Prince Hohenlohe
IDEAS
on the political situation occurred Out
Informally. There was no compact what
over made 1t should be remembered
that the Emperor has distrusted france
since NJ Bourgeois. in 1895, seized the
opportunity. when Great Britain was
wroth at the Kruger telegram, TO furtner
Frances interest in the direction OF the
idea of 2 "revancbe."
IDENTITY OF OPINION.
While no specified agreement was en-
tered into. identity of opinion was tourd
to exist regarding present and future
nolicies I'm China, South Africa, the Bal
kans. Greece. and elsewhere
The correspondent also learns that me
Car and Emperor William lnl3lIh5n
conversed during the course OF the uHs
on a number Of matters likely 10 occupy
Germany and Russia i'm the near future;
including the renewal Of the commercial
treaty.. -.,.,.e. -.<,r, coOD
OCCASION MAKES FOX NCCb,
The monarchs separated satisfied OF
Zach others pacihc and friendly inten-
lions. On the whole, the Correspondents
Is Informed on good authority THAT tne
visit of the Car makes for good. lie
left with the conviction tn MAJ D friand9
even If Germany is improving her rela-
lions with Great Britain.
PROGRESS OF UNITED STATES.
One subject OF the conversation oI III, nc
~ q a lrCOmO0nN-
ing them. the correspondent Is credlOly
Informed was the phenomenal progress
of the United States as NetHacnl
(world-power), a potent tastor eVelyII
10 have caused a lively discussion, as the
ideas on the subject by no means tailed.
GAR ~ FAIR HEALTH
From personal observation. the CORE
spondent IS able 10 say the Car presents
the appearance Of a man In tair heaNh;
His motions and speech are rapid ana
unaffected OF course. precautions lot
the safety OF the visitor were or me
most minute and complete description;
The train conveying the Car travelled
ONLY twelve miles an hour. and stopped
frequently. while pilot-engine, away
ahead. was examining the ground. De
tectivcs Swallowed every step OF the Car
while he was az Potsdam. even when alone
with the German Emperor IN a dos-cart,
which the latter drove through the park
Of Sans Souc ,,-..,,
The newspapers. with few exceptions
EXPRESS lively satisfaction at the Sa-
moan settlement. There is no doubt that
Count Won Buelow has gained tremen-
dOusly in favor. not only with tho Empe-
rOr but with the people OF almost all
shades Of opinion. He receives the WhOie
credit for the agreement. The price PAD
for Samoa is not deemed too high
All the papers except rev or the ran.
German variety, express confidence that
the United States. as the owner OF Iu-
tuila Island. will prove a peaceful and ac-
commOdating neighbOr.
In the joint Samoan settlement, the
war I'm South Africa has nearly been lost
sight OF. The dispatches from there have
been but little commented on.
IMPORTANT MEASURES.
The Reichstag will meet Noye wen Der , Iftn
and it IS probable the session VIII be most
lively There are three very important
measures, about which great diversity OF
opinion exists-the and-str.ke bill. the
naval bill. and the renewal or the com
mercial treaties. The first Is not llkeiy
10 pass until the government accepts
radical changes. The naval bill is more
likely TO succeed. Regarding the treaties
everybody. including the government, ~
at sea, the preparatory work being sun
NlEAT-INSPECTION BILL
Beside these. Of special interest 70
America. is the meat-inspection bill. which
will come up for its second rSaaing az al. an
early day. The shape IN when II W.
left by the committee Us not dr'tPtspI..
TO both governments. The correspondent
of the Associated Press learns from a
reliable American authority here tnat
the bill. as explained, passes with ths
clause amounting TO a proniOltion OF tnS
Importation Of sausages ana calilSu
meats. the United States will not De satS-
fled. and will Immediately retaHate Win
prohibitory measures on Gefnau NIne9'
THE result will be 2 regular LailI war.
CONFIDENCE * BUELOW. .
soon after the Reichstag meets, an IT. IT.
terpellation on the foreign policy OF IN
0overnment will be discussed. Nearly
every party represented VIII express con-
Gdence in Count Won Buelows cohducl Oh
affairs. - .r - no Y,E-crC,N
THE correspondent Of the ASS9Cla,rI
Press learns that Prince Hohenl9he hds
not vet made peace with me EinpeIDI
about the publicity given 10 his Majesty
naval project. and il is strongly proDabie
he will have 10 resign. though mere ls
still a chance that another Truce VIII ne
Matched up. IL seems certain that ,2unl
Won Buelow win be Prince HohenIohe
successor.
Surprise Pnrty I'm Goochinnd.
Mr. and Mrs. J. q. Luce were gwen