The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06

OF the afternoon Emperor Francis Joseph
aleo received delegations from tho Austrian
clubs Of Berlin, with whom he conversed
in the most affabie manner. In some cases
inquiring about small personal matters.
Various Entertainments Given.
The AustYians residing fin Berlin, alto
gether some 10000 persons, gave a splendid
banquet tonight In honor OF Francis
Joseph's presence at the kaiserhof
The imperial chancellor. Prince Hohen-
lohe today gave luncheon in honor Of
the Austrian minister of foreign affairs.
Count Golouchowski. in which the Aus
TRAN foreign office officials in Emperor
Francis Josephs suite and the Austrian
minister here. Count Szoeghehy Marfch,
Prince Won Eulenburg, DR.. Miguel. presi-
dent OF the council of ministers and Prus-
star minister OF finance; Count Won Posa-
dowski-Wehner, imperial minister for
home affairs; Count Won Buelow, the min
lister OF foreign affairs; DR.. Won Lucanus,
chief OF Emperor Williams civil cabinet;
Count Won Baiiestroem. president of the
reichstag: Mayor Kirschner and Baron Won
Richtenfen, under secretary OF state for
foreign affairs, were present.
berlin Press Comment.
The Berlin press, commenting today on
Emperor Williams and Emperor Francis
Josephs toasts last evening, are unani-
nous In declaring that their uttcrances
made evident the intact and strong char
acter Of the dreibund before the world.
The TaEeblatt, besides. points out that
the peculiar nature CT the celebrations,
concentrating the crown princes coming
of age. has never before been equaled
anywhere as 1t is really a fete of crown
princes and heirs to thrones, all of whom
have come to pay tribute to the heir to
fto ~ MIR
This paper also argues that this dem
onstrates strikingy that the world Is
convinced that the German empire really
means peace.
Attend the Opera.
From the Casino the emperors drove to
the opera to Witness the gala performance
Of Aubers Bronze Horse"
The interior and exterior of the opera
house were prettily decorated with silk
and velvet draperies. showing the colors
OF Austro- Hungary, evergreens and fresh
roses. the German coors often inter-
twined with them. The German emperor
had taken special pains to make the per-
Torrance itself enjoyable. Some special
new scenery had been painted, fine cos
tunes were provided and during the re-
hearsais weeks ago his majesty indicated
personally the improvements he desired.
The ballet which was interspersed through
the performance was likewise fine. En-
peror Francis Joseph. after the perform
ance. left a number of costly presents for
the women artists and decorations OF gold
watches or diamond pins for the men. The
audience, OF courses comprised the elite Of
the court. army, navy and state officers.
and also the whole diplomatic corps, near
~ all accompanied by ladies. The scene
was one ~ unusual briilancy and the dis
play of respondent spring toilettes by the
ladies was remarkable. But 1t was out
shone by the glitter Of the jeweled dec
orations on the breasts Of the men. and
BY the array of uniforms. comprising al
most every kind worn throughout the
world.
Germany and the Monroe Doctrine.
Everything during the last few days was
driven into the background by the court
festivities However. there were num-
her Of interesting things outside that need
comment. Emperor Williams conRratula-
tory telegram to the president of Brazil IL
interpreted as being intended as a definite
answer 70 tho insinuauons mputing to
Germany designs on Southern Brazil.
The National zeitung says:
There is no need to, he reminded OF tho
Monroe doctrine. Never were such aims
seriously entertained In political circles in
Germany. and such annexation schemes
seem likewise impossible in the future. In
Germany II will be highly appreciated II
German settlements In the United States
or Brazil preserve their language and af-
lection for the fatherand. Acquired
United States or Brazilian citizenship by
our former countrymen win. however,
never he interfered with on Germany's
part In this sense the emperors utter
ances OF sympathy is symptomatie un-
guste.''
Talk ON Imports and Exports.
The United States ambassador, Andrew
ID, White. conferred several times this
week with the minister of foreign affairs.
Count Won Buelow. on the subject of Ger
man-American Imports and exports. Mr.
White specially dwelt on the fact that be-
sides the large Increase lately OF Ger
many's exports to the United States Ger
many had all along been the sole govern
mont to profit BY transportation both ways
thus largely building up German shipping.
notably that OF Bremen and Hamburg
Mining Syndicate Formed.
An Angic-German syndicate has been
formed with forty million marks capital
for exploiting the German Southwest Az
RIGA copper deposits near Otavie, and the
railroad thence TO Thew bay
Closer Tarin Relations with Russia.
Prof. schmeller's annual contains an
article strongly arguing that Germany
economically must choose between closer
tarin relations with Russia or the United
States. The author contends that close.
ness with the United States Is impossl
BILE and therefore Germany should choose
Russia, as the exports 60 that country
are largely increasable
Reform In the schools.
The agitation for reform In the higher
schools of Germany is now assuming
formidable proportions. The Berlin tech.
nicnl high school has sent the minister
OF education strong memorial recon-
mending reorganization 81 the gymna
MUM curriculum and today IN Berlin the
Society % German Engineers ana three
Influential scholastic associations. after
demonstrating the present untenahie con.
ditions. passed resolutions % similar i'm
port AZ Whitaunude the national assoc
citation OF gymnasium teachers Win ynne,
az Brunswick t. take action on the sub.
tec..