The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-28
IN HUMANITYS BEHALF
How tuberculosis Congress at Ber-
lin Is Looked Upon.
AMERICANS FARE WELL
EMPEROR SHOWS LIVELY IN
TEREST IN DISCUSSIONS.
Condition of Trade Relations Be-
tween the Uniter States and Ger
many Royal Quarrel Is At
tracing Much Attention Will
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Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press.)
Berlin, May 27.-The lull in political
excitement during the vacation of the
reichstag and diet was relieved by the
assembling of the tuberculosis conven-
ton, which has attracted extraordinary
attention. The event is compared with
the peace conference, and as indicative
of the progress of fellowship among
nations. The press gave the congress
a very enthusiastic welcome, even the
Vorwaerts terming it the embodiment
of labor in behalf of the poorest classes
The socio-political feature of the con-
gress is commented upon by other pa
pers. 1t was especially emphasized by
the minister of the interior, Count Pos
adowski-Wes in his opening adj
dress, as harmony in social legislation
in Germany.
The opening session of the congress
was marked by great ceremony and
brought together large audience, in
Guiding most of the distinguished Ger
man and foreign medical men. and it
was noted with satisfaction that
France sent a large delegation. 1t in
cludes the most eminent French sci
entiStS in this department.
The presence of the empress of Ger
many as patroness of the congress was
noticed with appropriate acknowledge
ment by most of the speakers. DIR.
Brouardel of Paris was the first of the
fireigners TO allude gracefully to her
majesty's presence.
Attentive to Americans.
The American delegates were treated
with great attention. Surgeon Boyd,
chairman of the United States delega-
ton, who represents the United States
navy department at the congress, and
DR.. Nuttall, formerly of Johns Hopkins
university, were appointed honorary
presidents of the first section.
DR.. George T. Vaughan of the United
States marine hospital service. read a
paper on THE Climatic Treatment of
Tuberculosis" referring particularly to
the establishment of a sanitary ranch
at Fort Stanton. y. NJ, and the treat
nent Of sailors.
DR. Won Schweinitz, also represent
ing the United States. read a paper on
The Serum Treatment of Tubercuio-
sis" Private conversation with the
delegates in the corridors shows that
much attention has been attracted TO
DR.. Won Schweinitz's experiments.
Emperor William has shown a lively
interest in the congress. on Monday
he ordered the Duke of Rather to sub
nit report on the preparations, ana
requested that a number OF delegates
be introduced to him at Potsdam, Sun
day. His majesty has also commanded
a performance of the "Meistersinger'
az the Royal Opera House in honor of
the congress.
Discuss Trade Relations.
The United States and German trade
relations continued to be discussed this
week. The toymallers of Sonneburg
complain that exports to the United
States are declining, and the Coburg
chamber of commerce has petitioned
the foreign office, asserting that the
United States tariffs are greatly dam
aiming their trade The chambers of
commerce Of Worms and Offenbach, in
terested in the leather trade, have pc
ttioned their representatives IN the
bundesrath TO effect a more just set
tlement of the questions at issue. The
press pronounces the present position
to be untenable and reactionary. The
Kreuz Zeitung admits there will be no
result from the negotiations. as it is
impossible for Germany to make con-
cessions.
Whitsuntide, the favorite time for ex-
cursions into the country and noun |
tains. has been marred by cold rainy /
weather. In the HartZ mountains heavy /
frosts have prevailed, and all the noun |
tain resorts have few holiday makers |
the holiday at the new palace. Later !
in the week he visited the art exhibit I
tion and number OF Berlin studios.
A Royal Quarrel.
His majesty's quarrel with Prince (
Frederick Leopold of Prussia has |
broken out afresh. Several years ago
Princess Frederick Leopold, while skat- /
ing, was immersed in pond at Pots /
dam and was carried to her home. /
where Prince Frederick Leopold and (
the emperor met. The latter was in
censed at the incident and a quarrel /
ensued, whereupon the emperor as
head of the HohenZollern family, ban
ished the prince and princess to CaSSel. {
The prince, who has estates near Pots
dam, desired to return to them, and
has repeatedly begged the emperor's
permission to do so. His majesty has
steadily refused. The petition was re-
newed during the emperor's recent visit
10 Cassel, and a refusal led to a re
newal of the quarrel.
Lieutenant Commander W. II. Beeh-
Ter. United States naval attache at
Rome and Vienna, was presented TO
Emperor William at Potsdam on Mon
day. He was cordially welcomed by his
majesty, who highly complimented the
American navy and illustrated the voy-
age of the Oregon from the Pacific to
the West Indie and the battle of San I
laSO as examples OF us effectiveness
His majesty displayed marvellous in
formation regarding the ships and de-
tails of the events of Santiago, and
asked: Where is Fighting Bob'?''
Will Dine With Emperor
Lieutenant Beehler has been invited
TO dine at the palace next Tuesday. Ad-
miral Tirpez and the other German ma
val officials are most cordial towards
him.
a second bill is just published. which
is intended tn revise the laws bearing
en- municipal elections. Under the PIES
ent system the tax law of 1891 has
given control of cities into the hands
of a few rich men. The new bill pro-
poses to augment the upper class of
voters. This change is demanded by the
Centrists, who expect TO control num-
Der of western cities. The National
Liberals have opened a vigorous war on
the new measure. The Cologne Gazette
condemns it as promoting Ultra mon
taneism and social democracy" and
the leading Liberal organs attack the
minister of finance, DR.. Won Miguel.
claiming he has betrayed the interests
of his old associates.
Visit Their Daughter.