GERMAN POLITICAL CRISIS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8740, 28 March 1890, Page 2

GERMAN POLITICAL CRISIS.

BISMARCK'S FAREWELL TO THE EMPEROR. HE ACCEPTS THE DUKEDOM. [PEB PEKBS ASSOCIATION.] Bcklin, March 26. — Prince Bismarck took farewell of the Emperor to-day. After his farewell audience he had a tremendous reception by the populace. General Von Caprivi kas also been appointed Prussian Foreign Minister. Beki.iv, March 27. — Prince Bismarck has accepted the Dukedom as a second ritle. The Emperor denies his relations with Count WaKlersee have changed. The Pope felicitates the Kaiser on his trying to improve the condition of the working classes, but adds that the solution of the difficulty requires the powerful assistance of the church. Ths Emperor in a letter to Prince Bismarck stated that the latter's resignation was a blow as severe as the death of his grandsire. Count Herbert's resignation has been accepted. The Emperor has appointed the retiring President of the Prussian Ministry to & post in Hanover. Vienna, March 27,— Prince Reuss, the German Ambassador, has distinctly informed the Austrian Emperor of the Kaisers intention to adhere to the triple alliance.

Messrs Adams aad Andrews came down by the Gairloch this morning to work the totalisator at the Anniversary Races. A final reminder is given of the entertainment in tho Alexandra Hall to night. The rehearsal on Thursday evening went off very smoothly, and an the rain, at the time of writing, seems to be clearing off, there will, doubtless, be a large gathering of the public. The proceeds are in aid of the Hospital verandah. A special meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club will be held in tho White Hart this evening at 7.30, to consider the proposed alteration in the Rules. Mr R. H. Sole announces that he has taken over the business lately carried on by Mr F. Bell, as a blacksmith, &c, in Liardct-street. To-morrow Mr Newton King will offer by auction at Lib mart the following country properties: — Mr A. J, Wise'B wellknown farm of 425 acred at Urcnui, with good 8-roomed house, and various other improvements. The lato James Hanlon'a improved farm of 100 acres at Oakura; and an 80-acro section on the Monmouth Koad, about two or throo from Stratford. The latter property is being sold by ordor of the Public Trustee in a deceased eslute. Fuller particulars of these will bo found on rufcrence to advertisements. To-day, (Friday), is the thirtieth anniversary of tho battle of Waireka. The Laud Court presided over by Judge Puckey is still sitting iq thu Jfativo Trustee's offlco,