New-York tribune., 1900-09-09
CURRENT TOPICS IN BERLIN.

Berlin, September s. 1900.
GERMANY AND CLIMATIC number Of cable
dispatches arriving seriatim inputing to Germany
compromise propositions In answer to the Russo
American proposals appear baseless. The cor
respondent of The Associated Press learns authori
tativey that Germany replying to the advice to
withdraw her troops from Peking. has sent Russia
detailed reasons why this seems inopportune and
calculated to prolong instead OF shorten the war
The arguments cited in detail In support Of this
contention appear identical with the arguments ad-
vanced by several other Powers.
The situation in China still continues difficult in
a diplomatic sense rather than from a military
standpoint The question of doubtful credentials In
the case of Ii Hung Chang and other wouid-be
gotiators continues to play all important role.
1t is understood that Dr. Mumm Schwarzen-
stein. the German Minister TO China reported from
Shanghai TO the Foreign ONCE here that he does
not believe Ii Hung Chang is properly authorized.
Judging from repeated information which the Min
lister received there the subject.
A Foreign ONCE official. answering questions to-
day said:
There are no signs that Russia means to repu-
diate her proposition, but it is already clear that
the entente of the Powers will not be affected
to her proposition but / Unable to state
cannot give an expression on the subject The
Foreign Office knows that the most recent and very
contradictory news cabled here from Washing ton
is most unpleasant to the United States Govern
ment.
remains strong. He has not been Recognized by
the Powers as Chinas peace plenipotentiary. Dr.
s sai n, has net made s9 visit TO Ii Hung ghang nor
is '5 ye as he eIaI Il bs Chaag h,
ness to approach the representatives of the Powers
Hung Chang rst the Chinese WoSld have used this
to show that the hated foreigners came and kow-
tOWed before Ii Hung Chang
A member Of the United States Embassy here
that ''an the Powers with the exception az Ger,
afy man thar are % anx9aS to aks peace Win Ghna and
as China's representative.
EMPEROR AND EMPRESS AT sTETT1N-The
Emperor and Empress of Germany were festively
received IN Stettin, where yesterday evening the
whole haTbor and the river shores for miles were
gorseously illuminated. The fine squadron, com
posed of ten huge ironcads and number of smaller
vessels which has been manoceuvring in the Baltic
will remain in Stettin Harbor until Monday. when
tactical movements in conjunction with the army
Will last until September H. and will be directed
by Admiral Won Rooster
CATHOLICS AT BoNN.-The Catholic National
Convention was held this week Bonn. Important
matters were transacted, The convention passed a
resolution in favor of the Government giving suffer
ing German agriculture larger tariff of protection
in the coming commercial treaties, also urging the
the readmission of the Jesuits to Germany. and
favoring the maintenance of the Catholic missions
in China.
CoNvICTs TO REAP HARvEsTs-The Prus-
sian Government has issued instructions permitting
convlcts In gangs of from twelve to thirty, to
sist reaDing the harvests throughout the king
DOM owing to the scarcity Of labor.
A bill has been prepared by the Prussian Gov
for the Diet providing heavy penalties for
breach of contract by rural laboTers.
TARIFF ON COAI4-Prussa has begun negotia-
tons with the of the German States to extend
the reduction of the railroad tariff foreign coal
uniformly throughout the empire.
ANTI-SEMITE TRIAL.-In Konitz began to-day
the trial of 1sraelsky for completely in the murder
of the boy. Ernst Winter, which crime led the
series of anti-Semite riots some months
PERsONAL-Coonel Lamborne, of New-York
has arrived here from Russia
GENERAL LEE HERE FROM CUBA