PRINCE BISMARCK'S RETIREMENT.
; r V*' : :.V •>', :' — ' .■-,♦,"':• —"~*~ HIS DIFFERENCE WITH THE EMPEROR. : OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. HIS SUCCESSOR APPOINTED. . Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. '- Berlin*, March 19. The Emperor was subjected to strong pressure to settle the difficulty. He himself and the Grand Dukes of Baden and Saxe-Coburg Gotha, as well as the Chancellor's colleagues implored Prince Bismarck to withdraw his resignation, but he was obstinate. The step he has taken is variously ascribed to the Emperor's labour policy, to the failure to conciliate Dr. Windthorst, leader of the Centre party, to the reviving influence of the Empress Frederick, and to the personal enmity of the Opposition leaders proving an obstacle against a combination, to defeat the Socialist element. \ - It is considered evident that the Emperor intends to be his own Chancellor. Probably Prince Bismarck will retain an honorary position. The Continental Press consider that Prince Bismarck will continue to be a potent factor in the German Empire. The ex-Chancellor pleads his age and failing strength. The German and Foreign Press is full of praise of Prince Bismarck, while the French papers consider his presence in the German Government was a guarantee of peace. There is less excitement over the event in Berlin than in any of the other capitals. The Berlin people have very great confidence in the Emperor, and the Bourse is unaffected." It is stated that the differences between Bismarck and the Kaiser are chiefly on the domestic and economic policy of the Empire, the Kaiser hoping to conquer the democracy after satisfying the just aspirations of the working classes, while Bismarck opposed the Emperor's closer contact with the people. A council of generals will, , meet the Emperor to discuss the political crisis. London, March 19. The Globe states that General von Caprivi, formerly chief of the German Admiralty, has been appointed to succeed Prince Bismarck.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8209, 21 March 1890, Page 5
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