PRINCE BISMARCK.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2761, 25 March 1890, Page 2

PRINCE BISMARCK.

lILS., RESIGNATION, GAZETTED. : (BY jEtECyKIC TELEGRAPH.—CO^YEIOHT.) -*':'i Ji i ; ' ' Berlin, March 21. PitiNCU. JJismarck's resignation was gazetted to-day., The' Emperor lias published a special order, in which' lie expresses his regret that the separation of the Chancellor and himself was unavoidable. He further states that liis- will ever hold Prince Bjsmarck's services in grateful memory, and pays a tribute ,to his , wise, and energetic policy in tlie interests of peace.* 1 'He has presented the retirMinister with a life-sized painting of himself. ' v March 21. -The Emperor has declined,, to. accept the resignation of the Prussian Ministry, which was sent in simultaneously with that of Prince .Bismarck, i ,; 'General Von Oaprivi conferred with Prince Bismarck' before assuming, office, arid declined to accept the Chancellorship unless he was also appointed ' President of Prussia. Acting,'however, on the advice of Prince Bismarck he hia objection, and was appointed Chancellor. '. .. ; - The statement that Count Waldersee intended to resign owing to • a difference with the Emperor, is unfounded. I The Emperor William is moving in the direction of improving the condition of the working class in the employ of the Government, who have been requested to form a permanent committee for the purpose of negotiating respecting hours of labour and works undertaken, and kindred subjects. .. , . : . Lonjjon, March ,21. The political situation in Germany occasions uneasiness throughout Europe, except in Germany itself. ~ ;•. Count Herbert Bismarck insists on resigning his office of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and Herr de Radowitz, formerly German Ambassador at Constantinople, and Count Hartzfeklt, Ambassador in London, are among those mentioned as likely to succeed him. In his special order the Emperor says it is impossible 'to ■ repay Prince Bismarck's unequalled services in Germany. The ex-Chan-cellor would still continue the Government when necessary, and his peace policy would be maintained. The resignation is said to be finally due to the Emperor insisting that Ministers should be responsible, apart from the Premier. General Von Caprivi is regarded as a capable man, and his appointment is popular. Count Herbert Bismarck, in the interim will receive a foreign appointment.