Leo von Caprivi known as Skórzyn, Poland). Leo von Caprivi Georg Leo Graf von Caprivi de Caprera de Montecuccoli (, born Georg Leo von Caprivi; 24 February 1831 – 6 February 1899) was a German general and statesman who succeeded Otto von Bismarck as Chancellor of Germany. Caprivi served as German Chancellor from March 1890 to October 1894. Caprivi promoted industrial and commercial development, and concluded numerous bilateral treaties for reduction of tariff barriers. However, this movement toward free trade angered the conservative agrarian interests, especially the Junkers. He promised the Catholic Center party educational reforms that would increase their influence, but failed
The Statesman (India) Ravindra Kumar and former publisher Anand Sinha of "The Statesman" were arrested on the charges of "hurting the religious feelings" of Muslims. BBC reported that the Muslims were upset with "The Statesman" for reproducing Johann Hari's article "Why should I respect these oppressive religions?" from the UK's "The Independent" daily in its February edition. The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally has been held annually since 1964. The Statesman (India) The Statesman is an Indian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper founded in 1875 and published simultaneously in Kolkata, New Delhi, Siliguri and Bhubaneswar. It incorporates and is directly descended from The