The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
Kaiser Borrowed From Krupp.

Kaiser Borrowed From Krupp.
The secret Of Emperor Williams I'M
passioned defence of the late Herr Krupp
is reported by German papers to be
found in the fact that tho Emperor bor-
rowed 1O0,O0O.000 marks from the wealthy
Iron master.
Chamberlain Fails to Soothe.
Owing to last weeks friction between
Boer leaders and the visiting colonial
secretary, Mr.. Chamberlain, regarding
English reliance on men who had de-
serted the Boer cause, fears OF tho fall
ure OF Chamberlain's trip are expressed
by portion Of the British press.
Princess Louise Divorced.
The Crown Prince OF saxony has been
granted a divorce from his wife, Prin-
cess Louise, because OF her recent con-
duct in clipping with Professor Giron.
Tho King, the Crown Prince and the
court have accepted the theory Of the
Princess arrangement and will endeavor
to have this view believed by the peo-
pie. After having separated from Pro-
lessor Gron In order to DO reunited to
her children Grown Princess Louise was
refused admittance to Salxburg and for
hidden to visit her sick children. Over
come by tho consequent depression, she
entered sanntnrlum at Nyon, Swltzer-
land.
Russia Finds Firms Stubborn.
The Car has Invested the Governor Of
FINLAND with unlimited powers OF COM
pleting a Finnish battalion. Only those
Firms volunteer for military service as
are physically unfit or have legal ex-
empton- The stubborn resistance OF
Tinnlanders is further shown by the
Governments inability to find postal Of
ficials willing to sanction the opening Of
mail.
Bagdad Railroad Treaty,
The convention between Turkey and
Germany for the whole Of the railway
line from Korea to Bagdad has been con-
cluded and awaits only the sultan's
proclamation to make It effective. It
provides q guarantee Of income Of u,000
fracs per kilometer and an annual con-
tribution Of $500 francs per kilometer
by the Government for working ex-
penses.
New Zealand Trusts.
The Premier Of New Zealand announc-
ed that antitrust Legislation Is to be In
troduced into the present session Of
Parliament. principally against the Flour
NIillers Association said to be unduly
raising the price OF flour.
Famine in Brittany. @
Because of the almost total failure OF
the sardine fisheries In Brltanny most
Of the population OF the west coast of
France is In dire want. and the scarcity
Of fuel further adds to tho widespread
suffering. According to the last sta
tistics more than 10000 men are employ
ed in this trade. which, with the canntn g
factories, represents tho livelihood Of
10000 people.
Humbert Family in Court.
| The Humbert family, the Paris swind-
| lers, made their first public appearance
| In court "Wednesday, when they were
called In the case OF Mr. Cattani a
money lender. who charged them with
libel. Their appearance and threats to
implicate the Minister Of Justice and
others In the main trial. caused consid-
cradle excitement
Japanese Currency Prohibited,
The Korean Government has again
| prohibited the use as currency In Korea
| Of the notes Of the Japanese bank al
| Seoul. The Japanese press charges 10
| rea with arbitrary neglect of the treaty
| Of 1876 guaranteeing full facilities fol-
trade in orea-
Abandoning Silver Basis.
Consular reports from, Siam. the Straits
| Settlements and Indo-Chna show that
| those countries are abandoning the sill
| yer basis Of currency. Siam has alrea dy
placed herself on the way to q, gold ba.
sis by closing the mint to tho free coin.
age OF silver and a change Is under con.
sideration by the other governments.