The Archive · 1903

(AUL RIGHTS RESERVED.) NEWS FROM EUROPE

Berlin, 5th November.

Complying with a desire expressed by both H. M. the Emperor and the Czar no toasts were given at the banquet during the Wiesbaden interview. The Czar has left in the meantime again for Darmstadt. There Count Biilow, the Germ sri Chancellor, and Count Lamsdorff, the Russ Foreign Affairs, are meeting again to-day. It is expected that, on this occasion, import-fant agreements will be arrived regard to the neutralization of the Near East. Great confidence pre the Russians that the efforts to maintain the peace in the Far East will be success fi but they consider it far more importa: that the Balkan question will asitisfactory way.

The Journal of St. Petersburg" dwells on the importance of the interview of the two Emperors, which certainly will very favourable influence upon the mai ing of the world's peace.

The family of the Czar will return in the nort future from Darmstadt to St. Petersburg. with November, The formation of a new Republic on the Isthmus of Panama, in preparation for the building of an international trade route through Central America, is causing great satisfaction to German interests. These are 80 far in no way menaced by the Colom-Dian revolution. Consequently it is not intended to send German men-of-war to the scene of the trouble.

The London Times" publishes a rather provocative article about Germany, which is accused of inciting a conflict between Japan and Russia. Having regard to the fact that Germany has recommended from, the very first 1 friendly settlement between the two Powers and strays declared that it was convinced such could he attained (as can also be seen from our Berlin tele; during the last 8.x" months:—Th" Elfitor), there is great anger in Germany about these etatemenis of the Land per and its intimations are denial in rather hars' terms.

H. M, the Kaiser and Count Biilow have "returned to Berlin.

the Kaiser was represented at the obsequies of Professor Mommsen by the Crown Prince who, in the name of his father, laid a wreath on the coffin.

'A Buropean Enst-Asiatic Commerdial Company has been formed in Lyons for the purpose of furthering French commerce with China and Japan. h November.

The reports from Capetown about the revolution in German South-west tries are rather exaggerated. An expedition for retaliation of the sudden atruck of the Bordelzwaris upon Warmbad has, however, also left for the scene of the troubles.

The opposition against France munopolisjog Morocco is inerensig.

Deleassé, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, tated in the Cabinet that the Tokio Conference will probably within the "next few -days bring about a satisfactory solution of the East A: ie questions.

The Powers are supporting the Murzsteg gramme in principle only, while a discussion of the details is carefully avoided, in order not to endanger joint action.

In the meantime, the Sultan is anticipating the demands of the Powers by issuing a general amnesty.

The Government of the United States has already assumed, in accordance with international law, official relations with the new Isthmus Republic. No objection has s far been raised by other Powers. United States ai concluded a treaty with the new Ki with regard to the building of the C:

Mh November.

The operation on H. M. the Kaiser does not show any complication. The Emperor is only ordered not to make use of his voice until the wound is completely healed. The examination has shown that the polypus is confined to the cellular tissue only and is inno way malignant.

The condition of the Kaiser is favourable.

The "Berliner Tageblatt" reports: The Russian Minister of War has given order to keep the tenth army-corps, whose headquarters are at Charkow, in readiness to go to the Far Exst. So far no coufirs n of this report has been received.

A fifth express train on the railway from Moscow will be rua in consequence of the large demand for transportation. There will be an international cungress in St. Petersburg during the mo of November to consider the question of communication to China vid Russia, Later.

H. M. the Kaiser yesterday wrote much in his private cabinet. Count Biilow, the rancellor, was with him ducing the noon reading reports and was later invited to take dinner at the castle, at which wise the Kaiser was present. Herr von Lucanus, the Chief of the Office, was ordered to work with His Majes g of the wound is making will probably be com-few days. report, according t the Kai fered the ance of Germany in the pure nonsense. It h red from the interview of the two Viesback that the Czar does nut consi dangerous, nat to speak of eri uneasiness is caused The following telegram: re from the "Kobe Herald London, S1st October.

The Washington correspondent of the Morning Post™ sends an American semiofficial report to the effect that the American Cabinet is much exercised over the reoccupation of Moukden by Russia. It is understand that the American Government will insist upon the full operation of the American-Chinese new treaty, as soon as it is ratified by the Senate; and will, if necessary, adopt active measures to protect American interests in China,—" Mainichi."

Peking, 31st October.

The 20th Russian Regiment in Tsitsihar have all gone southward and concentrated Liaoyang. Two companies have been sta din the Moukden Custle. Japanese allover Munchuria ate now reported to be able to reside there no longer, thanks to heavy Russian pressure.—*' Kokumin.

The Japanese Consol at Nexchwang reports to the Japanese Legation here that live companies of Russian Artillery, with guns, have arrived at Moukden and taken possession of the castle and palaces there.

London, 4th Novembs at the Vatican nothing value was destroyed reports from Russia regarding the sit he Far East are again of 'a bel-hoose description.

All passports for officers in the Reserves have been interdicted.

Three wltitional Regiments for service in churia are being formed.—" Mainichi."

Sth Novembs ress, discussing the meet-Emperor claims credit for the. Fatherland in having' maintained complete throughout the Russo-Japanese atulates the country wd the confidence st of the Vistul: is to be assistance in and in eat on the, Murzstez pro 'A revolution has broken out Palsing, Sth November. n, speaking to a certain inister here, declared that the Eh ved at a firn rosely Domingo. She Consuls polied for about the Mane'urian question at the men-of-war to protec igners. the forei A recent conference of olticials in pré- German cruiser has received orders to -nil ' sence of Her Majesty the Empress. at once to the sce f the troubles.

fivister of Finance, wh:

time ayo appointed, has cide by shooting himself.

Ne The condition of H. M. the Kaiser is splendid. The healing of the wound is making very favourable progress. The Emperor was able to take a walk in the fresh air this forenoon.

Privee Ching and other Chinese officials demands will be ing Gover will decline_to recognise any privileges which the Russians foreed the Tartar 1 to concede at Moukden,—*' Nichi

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