The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
RUSSIA AND GERMANY
NO FRIENDsHIP BETWEEN THE
 NATIONS. '~'
Case of Queen Draga of Servia Has
 Proved Interesting to Berlin. , Gossip of the German v A Capital. ~

DCTIiIl, Mdy <O.-1 ue u-CidTdllOH UT Count Goluchowski, the Imperial Min tro- Hungarian delegates has created intense interest here. They were re- ceived in the main with satisfaction, as expressing continued and cordial faith in the triple alliance but his ref erence to commercial relations. inti- mating that they must not be seriously disturbed if political friendship is to continue. is here interpreted as plain CT hint than is usually given from Vii enna. that Germany must not yield far to the Agrarians. Other points mentioned by the Czech and Polish leaders here are considered unimport- ant. especially as Hungary, in unison. favors continued cordial friendship with Germany. The press points out that the Russo-Austrian understand ing regarding the Balkans Is still valid, hence serious disturbance there are inn probable.
 The case of Queen Draga of Servia, Is almost universally regarded in Ger many from its commercial side. Off, cial circles deny that the affair is fraught with serious political import. The newspapers throughout the week have printed many anecdotes and amusing correspondence from German
 
 health may improve in view of the fact that she has been sent to Franzenba- den, one of the best places for certain Ills.
 The feeling throughout Germany of tiredness of the, China war continues, and now even includes the Emperor, who, during Count von Buelows visit to the Reichsland. was thoroughly in- form.d regarding the present status of affairs in China, and thereupon agreed with the Charcellor that it was best to effec: the withdrawal of the German forces as quickly as possible, and reach some understanding regarding the mode Of paying the indemnity. This conclusion. it is said. was hastened be- cause in contradiction of the semi official statements on the subject, Rus sia's attitude in China recently has be- come outspoken and hostile to Ger many and rhe danger seemed imminent of q serious clashing there. Among the Ge, mans returning from China, will be Emperor Williams specially deputed battle scene painter Theodore Roch- oil, who is laden with numberless sketches made on the spot, from which His Majesty will order scores of paintings to be executed. Herr Roch- oil has partly finished two fine paint ings showing the body of Colonel York von Wertenburg being delivered at Tsha-lIw. and also the funeral of von Wartenburg in Pekin.
 Empe. or William has created new decoration for the members of the Red Cross Society who served in South Africa. It is a medal with gold pin. On the medal is the inscription South Africa. fs99-1900."
 The case O. the Pomeranian and ,Ixa which jointly operate with over 1000, 900 marks, has caused a sensation, particu- larly in court circles in Berlin and Mecklenburg- -Strclitz as many of the depositors are members of those courts. The Pomec lnian benk was patroniZed by the Empress and the arrested direc> tors, Schultz and Roweick, received titles and decorations at the instance of Her Majesty's entourage. Financial circles fear further bad developments.
 The Prussian Minister of the Interior has issued a. circular in regard how to find employment for industrial laborers who have lost their positions. recom- mending that they be sent. when it is replace Russians. Poles and Galicians. and when this is not possible, to send the laborers to the colonies.
 During the Pentecost holidays about a score of economic and religious so- cieties and labor unions will meet throughout Germany.
 Count von Buelow is still rusticating in tine Black F orest. Emperor Will liam. after the holidays. will begin the spring parades.
 The chief president of the Rhine provinces has ordered, at the Empe- TOTS suggestion. that the Crown Prince. William UhannUpr he On excursions, etc.. is not to receive ovations, but 1t to be left undistrubed. 50 that he may enjoy his youth"
 Mir Andrew D. White, the United States Ambassador. and Mrs. White returned tonight from a visit to the Imperial Chamberlain. Baron von Rie- penhausen, at his castle at Granger. Oscar F. Austin, chief of the Bureau of Statistics of the United States Treasury Department, has arrived here.
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