New-York tribune., 1900-08-07

with crowd of friends eager to greet him Hav-
ing succeeded in obtaining a few minutes respite
ne spoke freely to the newspaper men in regard to
the situation in Europe and I'm Germany In partic-
uiar. as result of the Boxer iusurrecton and the
assassina ton OF King Humbert
THE KATsER's SPEECH TO HIS TROOPS.
1T has been published the length and breadth Of
the land" he began. that the German Emperor
bade his troops on their departure for China to
wreak vengeance upon the people OF that country
and 70 show no quarter TO the Chinese There is
no truth in that report he added. with emphasis
1T is all nonsense. Emperor William did not tell
his troops 10 show the Chinese quarter. He may
have said that they should ask no quarter En-
peror William Is a good orator. and Is fond O
talking to his troops, bat he did rot make any
such remark that. He is too a man to
make any such statement Germany is bound
demand satisfaction for this crime. After
peace is restored in China Germany will doubt
less claim good indemnity.
Il have often been asked II il were true that
Russia and Germany might declare war jointly
against China. My reply would be that I think 1t
IS very likely. Both countries have the same cause
for war, ana both would have common cause for
action together
PARTITION OF CHINA NOT LIKELY.
NO, I do think that the Powers will divide
China. The condition that meets them Is the
pacincation OF the country There Is talk Of
partition in Germany, and do not believe that
there will be any such talk on the part of the
other Powers. There is n big undertaking before
the Powers and they cannot go into this with any
feeling or desire for division Of the Chinese En-
pirc The first thing is the rescue of the foreign
Ministers Then will come the restoration Of peace.
Indemnities and such other solutions Of the affair
Will then follow.
The Ambassador asked If he thought the
assassination Of King Humbert would imperil the
Triple Alliance.
Il DO not think so." he answered quickly While
not popular as his father King Victor En-
manuel III is favoraby thought of. and do not
believe there is even the slightest disposition 70
sever the alliance
GERMAN FRIENDSHIP FOR AMERICA.
When asked in regard the relations between
Germany and the United States, he said
The relations between Germany and the United
States of the most friendly character. The
had good deal 10 do with most firmly binding to-
gether this friendship During the Spanish war
with the under dog in the fight. and wanted
thF C@rn5ans did not ibink very biehIy NJ thG
Mckinley tarin Hut the Reciprocity agreement has
changed that and there is now. far as Germany
country. There was some trouble about American
imports. and about meat particularly. The law
mat was t" nave dlscTlminated against this par
tlcular class Of imports has been deferred until
into effect
Have not the German people a considerable
prejudice against American manufacturer Mr..
White was asked.
this country the Ambassador replied and l
heard talk OF putting heavier tarifr duties Amer
lean goods. but the reciprocity arrangement has
obviated all hard feelings arising from that cause
You see. the United States sends good deal Of
material To Germany which is welcomed. such
cotton and grain. Aside from the importation
Of beef chopped into small pieces which the
Germans claim will not keep well, there is no COM
mercial antagonism between the two countries
AS | said before. there exists amity between
the countries | know that Emperor William
has high regard for this country"
Mr. White then drifted into American politics
while home he said, You ask me if | might be
considered candidate for any office To that
l can safely say, No
NOT A TINE FOR A CHANGE
The emphasis the NO" apparently amused
continued:
American people 10 keep in line with the Admin
istration. 1t is not wise to swap horses whie
before the country The present Administration
appears to be handling these questions of impor-
tanCe wisely. That Is my advice. If the people
want to make change. let them defer it for four
years more.
When asked If the Deutschland had sustained any
accident her voyage across he replied
oh yes; a little accident But we made time
that a few years ago would have oeen considered
wonderful AS to that suicide on BOARD, heard
the story, and thought it simply old tar's yarn
y am only back for six weeks leave" he con-
cluded. Il going to Yonkers tonight. and to-
morrow to the home of Governor Roosevelt a
Oyster Bay.
Mr. White dined at the Union League Club with
Senator Hanna and Cornelius n. Bliss