New-York tribune., 1869-05-06
GERMANY.
, ppspoNsIRLE MINISTRY FOR NORTH GERMAN
SPEECH or COUNT BlshAkCh'
-, ,r,g ovvy CORgRSPONDENTI

h;ooraply of Count Bismarck was yesterday iu'-
nished by his speech on the Dict of the ConIeueiS-
tion on a motion made by representatives, weston
cd CopDt Minister Ito request the Federal Chah-
cclIor to commence legislative proceedings lOr So
ripc 20 the affairs of the Confederation wen reg
r1otod administration through responsible MlhlS-
,r,es esnecioly for foreign affairs, hnahceS "aI' |
marine and trade and commerce Ihcrc IS III North
Germany no responsible Ministry Count bismarck |
- +Lo bcad Of that anomalous institution called the
Federal Chancery, asserted that he is able 10 DIlng
home 10 each particular individual the particular
resropsbility IN amount and quality for which he
bv right is to be charged; but such individuals are
At the best subordinaes, who can only be held ac-
,opptabe 10 a head incapable of holding them to a
strict accountability by reason of the vast interests
which necessarily engage his attention, and
by reason of want of acquaintance with techni-
cal subjects which require talents of kind pecu-
iarly fitted for them. The plenpOtentiaries IN the
Federal Council receive their instructions from their
several governments in consequence of which meas
ufes Of finances, commerce, war; foreign intercourse
or domestic concerns are digcsted and transmitted 10
the Diet for consideration. Their work necessarily
imperfect because it does not proceed from the per
feet knowledge TO be obtained chiefly through
ministries or bureaus The Council approaches
nearest to q ministry at the samo time that IL is
branch of Legislature But it has the disadvantage
N'-''f
and the disadvantage of branch OF the legislature
in not having all the sources of information OF a
ninistrvt il has this too in common with ministry,
that the members occupy seats the floor of tho Diet
and particpate in the discussions of the House with
out having the right of voting. The disadvantages
of this state of affairs at last became so ap-
parent that the motion / have mentioned was
made, supported by not only all the Liberals
but very many of the free Conservatives, who have
been the best friends of the Government That
Connt Bismarck would regard the proposed innOva-
ton with distaste was beyond doubt for he has
long chafed at the difficulties that have been cast in
his way by his colleagues in the Prussan ministry;
and it is not surprising to those acquainted with his
singular franknesS Of character, that no should eN
press his opinions on this point with so much candor
as he did yesterday.
The motion was introduced by representvo Twes-
ten who represented in a strong light the necessity
for the adoption of an amendment to the consttu-
ton. establishing federal ministries. Count Bis
marck rising to oppose it said:
sUpon first reading this resolution was under some
difficulty in forming correct estimate of it. The first
impression that Of most decided vote OF want OF
confidence against all the branches or the NoIih Ger
Confederation, with the single exception OF
TO it, found 1t hard TO believe that all the sign
were animated by this want OF cOnndehce,
Council found there tho names OF many with whom
lahorcd in full accord in The work Of the Constitution On
the other hand could not think that resolution which,
lines proposed such material changes could spring
from anything else than spirit oi violent dissatisfaction
with that which exists dissatisfaction, too with the
performances of the Chancellor for might very well
some who held me deserving Of the honor Of examining
my motives n the matter concerning as 1t does the par
tl!l destruction OF Work upon whose construction
laborcd IN common With so many OF these genllemen
possessing The language of the resolution always
3IOuShS Utk 70 lc iie %, Wlht 4I eOhnuehce OF
(Which scarcely term vote Of condencc OF OF
with tho Chancc0r!" with flesh and bone will
not 50 express r. but as an institution No assurances
the resolution Herr TweSten spoke OF chaos In which
were with great difficulty held in check by Dictator
ship in which live. appear 70 be the fortunate |
10 aside this dictatorship, matter how much no
deayOrs TO conceal the oTa In the resolution he can
sbe only for that or which the Chancellor has hitherto
have MOI been pcrforcj as was falsely assumed by tie
Chancellor bat by the Committees OF the Council Our
Ministry of Finances is the Committee on Finances Of the
Council IN tho same manuer The Ministry OF War Is |
represented by tho Committee Of me Council on Military
OF War We have also our Committees on Accounts and
jEdeed (and would sim be If It went
iufthep: IN iorm, peiIseuy eonStutioHaa
constitutional measure IT, for example IN the American
Congress q resolution were introduced aboishng the
Union and to declare ihc President hereditary monarch
audit would DO constitutional measure IT, in the Pussan
fishing the Hereditary Monarchy. and Altering the Con-
sttutiOn, 10 conform TO this purpose but sill both rcso.
lutons would create feeling Of want q fitness in the
respective Assemblies, and they would scarcely be
deemed within the spirit Of the Constitution VIII not
place this motion d. the same grade 10 does not 20 oar
l only show by analogy how lar this constitutional
every thing in The world is temporary. The general mis-
trust expressed n this proposition is not confined North
Germany; 10 Is directed With very sharp point against
tie South German governments 10 prOClams 10 South
Germany: On you We reckon no more. We look upon
North German state system WlthOut aWWNig any ,
longer for your For fail TO perceive
how opposed the tendencies Of tho North aud the
traction Of its oon in tho former empire is out ana
ont raFtcularSo and conservative, we are too liberal
for il, too national, on tho whole too uationalberaL
Examine tle leCul6lc- of the South German, Eaya
du as WreubcrgGr, SuAhidn, as Frank, he VIII cUu
o raIifestioss S Tlc EoS German ConfcGcraon
already much too closely united for him, that you al
tun g. udChaue Sharpening Of the main boundary,
Cf LHt there is 10 question; VITA the adoption OF tho
rcsouton the hope of the accession Of the South German
German 1nakcs no popular movement and cIcrts no ma
tiousi Influence upon h, government, upon his
dynasty fearing hat skin and bones might thereby
tpfjUy. IF he German stands where the law places
lIu no IS Indifferent % danger and strikes brave
sboCt allow his bones DE blown pieces his
personal rlspon. bily he poudcrs long timo ere DC
Of opposition in North ard South Germany. In
South Germany the tendency 90 union is 50 weak that
union which We have arc sdy g5iued, and who greatly
regret he resoBt peace throughout the world because
oues shall Doc bathl nc blood Of their North German
people are not neuaced with the scorn Of
country, but n order tut tcr support H the elections
may DO Co'WLed' they are conciaied, aud figure es
man the uu'fcaOn Of Confederation goes too sloUy;
what IN south Germany Is said 70 proceed With !
iutcrpJse between theso extremes, not 10 lose |
South Germany from sight 20 accelerate the pro- |
grcss Of North Germany, aud at Tho same time to |
maintain good relations With The sovcrcigs of Tic differ
Federal States with the Council with the Presidency
and above an with lhc Diet that is the task YOU have
assigned 20 the Chancellor TO tighten this task, II you
should create BIN rgei dictator yon eond make heavy