New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-29
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LIVE TOPICS IN BERLIN.

Berlin, January g.
THE SAMOAN QUESTION-Public opinion was
focused on the Samoan question this week The
I-r,,ed States Ambassador Andrew d. White. has
Informed the correspondent Of the Associated Press
that ne has had several meetings with the Minister
of Foreign Affairs, Baron Won Bdlow. ana that as
surances were given on both sides or nature cal
culated to promote speedy and SUCCESSFUL 30
luton OF the question. Baron Won Bdlows whoe
attitude tended to show that the German Govern
ment means to do its full share In setting the
matter fairly and amicaby.
From another authentic source the following
has been learned The preliminary negotiations
thus far have not gone beyond the mutual as
surance OF desire for friendly and equitable
arrangement and the negotiations VIII not take
more tangible shape until full detailed mall re-
ports are received from the agents OF the three
Powers in Samoa This will involve delay OF
month in the case of Germany, though the re-
ports will reach the United States and Great
Britain earlier. Until then no decisive steps nor
important negotiations can be undertaken The
teegraphic news OF the German Government has
been meagre
The suggested partition OF the Samoan group
among the three Powers, which has been much
discussed in the German press. has not been
preached, IT is authoritatvely stated. In any form
The German press commented on the Samoan
matter vsriousy. The general opinion expressed
ought be changed But ognons, differed great;
advises the partition Of he islands, while the
semi-ofiical Hamburger CORRESPONDENT, says that
their partition is impossible, because each OF the
three Powers win undoubtedly want tho ohT
Thu Munich "Neu.ste Nachrichten take the Gov
eminent TO task Tor the weak and puslllanimous
attitude toward the other two Powers, notary
Cologne ''Voiks -zeitung" talk similarly.
EMPEROR's ACTION AT HANOvER-Emperor
Williams action at Hanover is regarded as being
OF great political significance. From a member
Of His Majesty's encourage who accompanied him
10 Hanover the following has been learned The
Emperor had accepted invitation to attend this
week the silver wedding festivities of the Duke
and Duchess OF Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. but heard
with chaRrin that the Duke OF Cumberland. the
Guelph claimant Of Hanover and Brunswick had
also been invited. Thereupon he sent a strong
expression Of his dissatisfaction to the Duke OF
Sake Cobrrg and Gotha, and although the Duke Of
Cumberland, In the mean while. had expressed re-
grets because OF his inability TO attend, the En-
peror remained i'm high dudgeon and stayed away.
There have been persistent rumors lately to the
effect that the eldest Of the Duke Of Cum
bcrland might one day ascend the ducal throne
OF Brunswick II he consents to abJure all claim
70 the throne OF Hanover. demonstrates his loyalty
10 Prussia and accepts the status quo by becoming
an officer in Prussian regiment Of the guards.
The Emperor, however, seems to have made MS
excursion 70 Hanover IN Oruer ~ TepuuldNc any
intention of a Improvement with the former
Guelph dynasty ard by the proclamation OF his
order providing for the Identification Of the Prus.
sian regiments of Hanover with the regiments or
the old Hanoverian Army he has made IL pam
tina, ne considers the union OF Hanover and Prus-
sla to be an una terable fact. re mus gave the
Tbs EMPEROR has now established permanent
bond between the old Hanoverian regiments and
almost entirely from the Province OF Hanover.
His Majesty also presented to the Hsn%ysTHn
waterloo Garcia herna9dez and he presented TO TO
the Han9yerisn Field ATiisTy badge with the
1t Is said in Court circles that the Emperor for
utteranccs Of the Duke Of Cumberland regarding
His Majesty which have deeply wounded his SELF
esteem.
FIRST COURT BALL OF THE SEASONING
first Court ball OF the season took place on Wednes-
day evening, attended by 1900 persons, and
was a great success The Emperor at the recep-
ton preceding the dancing spoke at length to both
the United States Ambassador and Professor
Stiles the scientific attache Of the United States
Embassy and behaved to all the members OF the
embassy with especial cordially He expressed
sympathy with Mr.. White the loss of his
mother-in-aw and talked OF the Ambassadors
travels I'm Italy. and OF the new German ships,
particularly the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. of
which he seemed exceedingly proud. His Majesty
also spoke about the revival OF Shakespeare's
Julius Caesar, which has been given nj MS com
I
toned Professor Stiles about his particular work,
and discussed microbes.
Mrs White being In deep mourning. did not at
tend the ball She Will only attend the Court cere-
monies where her presence is imperative
The other women Of the embassy present took
part in the dancing, special feature OF which was
old French quadre, which was stately and i'm
pressive. The costumes were OF unusual briiancy.
ANTI-JESUIT LAW-The resolution repeating
tho Anu-Jesuit law. passed by the Reichstag this
week, IS expected to meet It's usual fate when II
comes before the Bundesrath, which has already
thrice nullified similar resolutions.
THE 6CHLESWIG EXPULSiONS-Tn long de-
bate In the Diet this week the expulsion OF
Danes from North Scheswig tho Ministers
tanly advanced number of strong reasons justl-
flying the recent measures The most convincing
speech came from Delegate Bechmann, who de-
scribed the anti-German agitation carried on by tho
Danes and furnished large number OF instances
showing their object Clearly the
separation OF Northern Schleswg from Prussia.
Those OF the speakers who rebuked the action OF
the German press which has sided with tho
Danes ELECTED the loudest applause
Tho decoration OF Baron Eoeller the Gov
ernor OF Scheswlg- Holsten, with the Grand Cross
OF the Red Eagle strikingly testfes tho Emperors
appreciation OF his anti-Danish policy In North
Schleswig
MEAT INSPECTION BILL-A high imperial
official says that the chances Of the Meat Inspec-
ton bill in the Reichstag are good The Reichstag
viii pass It in spite OF the Agrnran opposition. and
tho members OF the Centre will vote against II.
except, possibly. the Bavarian contingent. Some
members OF the Rcichspartei support II, the
Government feels sure OF a strong majority.