New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
LIVE TOPICS IN BERLIN.

peror William to England although more or less
discounted beforehand, occupied public opinion
last week above all else Even the most rabid
Anglophobes found little fault with the reports OF
His Majesty's reception. Some OF the papers COM
mented In friendly way on the evidences OF good
will and sympathy shown to the Emperor even by
the lower classes of English people, and augured
we'll therefrom for n hrmer and clearer under
standing between the two countries. 1t is sgnif-
cant that Of Germany's noted professors pub
fishes a strong argument In favor OF a German
Brtish-American alliance while Herr Barth does
the same. In the nation. however. there is no
doubt that the vast majority Of the people and
press continue hostile to Great Britain and dis
approve OF the Imperial visit. A well known poet
In the Pan-German "Deutsche Zetung" has writ
ten poetic warning to the Emperor. beginning
Mach England Kaiser gehe nicht." While scores
Of papers have vented their anti British feelings.
signs are dscernlble that opinion begins to veer.
Not only the Cologne Gazette" which has been
friendly to Great Britain from the start. but even
the influential "Kreuz Zeitung." often the barome-
ter OF Court weather. and the leading Centre or
gan. the Cologne "volks zeitung," had articles
last week condemnns the "senseless rabid Anglo
phoba." the "Kreuz Zeitung" saying:
Opinion In Germany does not strive against the
re-establishment OF better political and commercial
relations with England. On the contrary. It favors
both. and believes there IL room enough on the
globe for both nations without either obscuring
the sunlight OF the other.
The Cologne "volks Zeitung" rdicues the "un-
reasonable Pan-Germans." saying the latter would
have rejoiced II the Emperor had gone to St.
Petersburg instead Of England.
COMMENT ON WAR.-The comment on the
South African war generally is tinctured with III
will for Great Britain The "Deutsche Zeitung'
assumes the OF the Beers. and advises
President KRUGER to insist as the terms of peace
the cesslon OF Delagoa Bay to the Transvaa,
IA Will To new and better
German policy in South Africa" The "Deutsche
Tages Zeitung" says:
II the English press continues in It's arrogancy
to represent England as the paramount Power
and Germany as the vassal In South Africa an In
crease II possible. Of the dislike felt here FOR our
transchanne cousins VIII be the consequence
CARS VISIT TO PoTsDAM-Details of the
Cars visit to Potsdam are leaking out. The cor
respondent Of The Associated Press learns from
person who present that the Car was cool
and reserved at first. This was due not only to
his natural disposition and adherence OF scenes
and painful explanations. but also to the fact that
for time past stories have been circulated by
go-betweens at both courts OF biting remarks OF
the Emperor to the effect that the Car was a
"pantofeT' and held be to everything
military about his "Spieerei Hague Conference"
all Of which was reported to the Car in distorted
shape Owing to this. the meeting was repeatedly
put of. and only finally took place through the
explanations were irresistible and the amiability
which he knows so well how to display when 1t
suits him had the desired effect the Car de
parted In a friendly mood. He was not angry and
not astonished at the Samoa agreement and a bet
ter understanding between Great Britain and Ger
many.
EMPEROR'S SYMPATHIES.-In regard to the
Ernperors present feelings about the war. The AS
ISOLATED Press correspondent learns from the same
authority that his natural sympathes are alto
gether the British SIDE, but he clearly realizes
that the complete wiping out Of the Beers as an
Independent political element in South Africa would
not subserve German interests. He also disap"
proves Of what he terms Mr.. Chamberlains in
sincere and provocative policy"
RIrRIAL OF ANTI-STRIKE BTLI.-Although
expected the burial OF the Ant-Strike bill came
more swiftly than anticipated by either the Gov
eminent or the Reichstag The collapse was due TO
the conviction OF the Centrists that their amend
ments would not be accepted by the Government.
There is no intention to Introduce another Anti
Socialist bill at present. Emperor William no longer
attaches the highest Importance TO an Anti-Strike
bill and even the Canal bill for time has given
way to the Naval bill. the passage OF which en-
crosses his thoughts. In the mean while Count
Posadowsky- Wehner, the Minister Of the Interior
and the "Berllner Correspondents" the special or
gan of the Governments internal policy. severely
reprimand the majority OF the Reichstag. which on
the rejection Of the bill made UP OF the entire
Left Centre and Socialists. Because OF their lack
OF courtesy. the high officials threaten that. as
every bill designed 10 restrain or repress Socialists
is defeated, the Government will have TO find other
means to accomplish this end, as II Is said TO be
necessary to curb the growing lnsolence of the So
ciasts The Government officials also say plainly
that there is no intention OF redeeming Prince Ho
henlohes promise to enlarge the right OF political
has passed measures to guard against the growing
abuse OF the right Of coalition abong the laborins
classes"
The press overwhelmingly retoices at the defeat
OF the bill. The .'Vorwaerts" says; viii the Gov
presen,? The chasm between the Government and
the people becomes wider and wider. The Govern
GeRs rEaFs an do Wha9 but coup
The moderate "Boersen Courier says; The at
classes has been defeated We hope the lesson viii
not be lost upon high Personases Why did the
The Cologne ''voiks zeituns' says: Now that the
All I nave o Is turn S Another influential organ
mainly blames the Cabinet. which II says ought
never to have acted on one of the Emperors post
prandal speeches.
HOHENLO HE AGAIN IN FAvOR.-Before start
ing for England Emperor William was Prince Ho-
henlohes guest. The latter assured His Majesty
that the adoption OF the Naval bill by the Reichstag
was certain without having recourse TO drastic
measures at which the Emperor rejolced. Prince
Uohenohe is now again firmly IN FAVOR
TONE OF THE REPLY OF THE EMPRESS
The reply OF the Empress to the Berlin Municipal
councils birthday congratulations Is still much dis
cussed not only in Berlin but throughout Germany.
II appears that the letter was written at the dcta-
ton OF the Emperor. The points raised by the let
ter are old and refer to the question OF the citys
church patronage and contributions to church funds
But II is generally believed that the the let
ter was couched In offensive terms was that the
Emperor prefers open war to the latent hostility
long existing between himself and the Council,
which is composed OF his political opponents and a
eoody proportion of Socialists like Herr Singer or
ont sDoken Democrats like Professor Virchow. 1t Is
said the Emperor wrongly construed the apparently
seryie tone OF the Councils address Only one Lead
ing paper sides with the Emperor in this quarrel.
Even such conservative organs as the kreuz