New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
6O-62 West 23d Street.
TOPICS IN BERLIN.

Berlin May %
HINT FROM GOLUCHOWSKI.-The declara-
tions of Count Goluchowski the Imperial Minister
OF Foreign Affairs. before the Austro- Hungarian
delegations have created intense interest here.
They were received in the main. with satisfaction.
expressing continued and cordial faith In the
Triple Alliance; but his reference to commercial
relations. intimating that they must not be seri-
ously disturbed If political friendship is continue.
is here interpreted palmer hint than is usual
ly given from Vienna that Germany must not yield
far TO the Agrarials. Other points mentioned by
the Czech and Polish leaders here considered
tinued cordial friendship with Germany. The press
points out that the Russo Austrian understanding
regarding the Balkans Is still valid hence serious
disturbances there are improbable
QUEEN DRAGA.-The case of Queen Draga OF
Servia is almost universally regarded In Germany
from its comica side Official circles deny that the
affair is fraught with serious political import The
newspapers throughout the week have printed
many Servian anecdotes and amusing correspond
thorities consider that Queen Draga's health may
improve in view OF the fact that she has been sent
WEARY OF CHINA.-Tne feeling throughout
Germany OF weariness OF the China war still con-
tinues. and now even includes the Emperor, who
during Count Bulow's visit in the Reichsland.
thoroughly informed regarding the present
status OF affairs in China. and thereupon agreed
with the Chancellor that IL was best TO effect the
withdrawal OF the German fOrceS as QUICKLY as
possible. and reach understanding regarding
the n,ode OF paying the indemnity. This cOnclu-
sion 1t is said. FASTENED because. In contradc-
tion OF the semi-oficial statements the subject
Russias attitude in China recently has become out
spokeny hostile Germany. and the danger
seemed imminent OF a serious clashing there
Among the Germans returning from China will
be Emperor Williams specially deputed battle
scene painter. Theodore Rocholl. who Is laden with
numberless sketches made on the spot. from which
his majesty Will order or paintings 10
ecuted Herr Rocho has partly finished two fine
Wartenburg being delivered at Tsha-Tow. and also
the funeral of Won wartenburg in Peking.
NEW RED CROSS Observation-Disclosures
William has created new decoration for the men,
bers of the Red Cross who served in South Africa
II Is inscTefon med@, wits soas so,3 P "
THE MORTGAGE BANKs.-The case of the
Pomeranian and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. mortgage
banks. which jointly operate with over NO0o.0oo
marks has caused sensation, particularly in
court circles in Berlin and Mecklenburg- -Stretz.
many of the depositors members of those
courts. The Pomeranian Bank was patronized by
and Romeck. received titles and decorations at the
instance of her majestys encourage. Financial
circles fear further bad developments.
EMPLOYMENT FOR LABORERS.-The Prus-
sian Ministry of the Interior has issued circular
In regard to finding employment for industrial
laborers who have lost their places, recommending
that they be sent. when 1t is possible. to the East
Elban estates replace Russians. Poles and
CSacians and. when this Is not possible, 10 send
the laborer the colonies.
PERSONAIA-Emperor William after the holi-
days will begin the spring parades.
Count Won Bulow is still rustcating in the Black
Forest.
Tho chief president of the Rhine province has
ordered at Emperor Williams suggestion. that the
Crown Prince Frederick William. whenever he goes
atc 10 mot 10 receive OVatiOnS but is
to be left undisturbed. $50 that he may enjoy his
youth"
Andrew D. White. the United States Ambassa-
dor and Mrs. White return tonight from visit 10
the Imperial Chamberlain. Baron Won Riepen-
hansen at his castle at Granger
Oscar Y. Austin, Chief OF the Bureau of Statis>
tics of the United States Treasury Department,
has arrived here.