The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-13
FIRST EDITION
FRENCH JEALOUSY OF PRUSSIA.
Remarkable Speech of M. Theirs.
Terrible Riot in New York.
Catholics VS.. Orangemen.
The Wife of the Period.
The Rhode Island Tragedy.
ETC.. ETC.. Etc. ETC., Etc.
Catholics VS.. 0rangemen.
The Wife of the Period.
The Rhode Island TRACED
FRENCH JEALOUSY OF PRUSSIA.
Debate In the Corps Observation-Disclosures
speech of vi. Ebiers.

During the debate relative to the army, on the
3Oth ultimo in the French Corps Legislatif, NJ.
Theirs spoke as follows
beg pardon of the chamber for Intervening in
discussion in which the Minister OF War has given
ample information. do not come therefore, to en-
tighten the subject, but to fulfil the duty of good
citizen / cannot be impeached by any one, for
have always defended liberties that deemed neces-
sary; and recently, did not fear to vote with
minority of 35 against majority of 200. / know
how to persist in my own opinions; but say to my
deceive themselves in this matter Certainly y
the good faith OF no one is questioned, but /
oS ae gU on a m
applauded some years ago, but was appauded
without being heard. Qaughter2 We must submit
to the consequences of the faults we have commit
ted hear it constantly asked, "Why not explain
the policy of Europe?" But that policy is evident
universal, entaing frghtful calamities. Guilty in
the eyes Of civilization of humanity, of histery, and
of France would be those who would have the i'm
prudence to occasion it. But why is peace MAIN
tanned 1t is because you are strong. Tires 6ten!
have always attentvely observed the state of
Europe especially since the unfortunate events of
1866. Well when the Luxembourg question was
raised France not in position to make herself
respected. did not always approve the measures
taken by Marshal Mel but it must be acknowledged
that peace is due to bis armaments. II you desire
peace, remain strong. tIres btenY 1t is asked why
Here It Is necessary to reflect. Reflection is
the base Of the question. / hear it said unceas-
wfong; we are not on war-footing, and if Mi Minis
ter OF War should speak of disarmament would
say to him that he is imprudent and ignorant But
we are told, disarm and you will be initiated. Well
when every one in Europe-I should say nearly
every onemdesipes peace why & have e we no invita-;
three years ago found no echo? Do you believe it
is on account of illwl or idle malice? Not at ALL
1t is believed that Prussia is on an extraordinary
war footing 1t is more true of her Than of our
selves. But 10 account is taken of the past For
How many has she to-day, with the treaties OF all-
ance, defensive and offensive, binding the South.
ern States? She has over 4O,000,00O
1866. In place of a federal Germany, organized for
attack, you have formidable military power. At
its head is superior man, who is peaceable to-day,
and not disposed to disturb the world, but he has
10000 900 men at his control In face OF this force
we must have new military organization. There
is patriotism on all the benches Of this Chamber;
IN this matter would be worse than to want
patriotism; tTres bien! tres bienD l was in
Austria when the war budget was under discus
on. Why did Austria, with a courageous
and devoted army, meet with great reyerses? 1t
rendered it Impossible for the Government to main
Ia the military force of the country on ample
basis @ and np smar sEr M Is
the Government has made in the past let us not add
the faults of the opposition. We will do 30 II we
disguise the necessities Of the times, if we think
that it depends us cause other powers to dis
arm. For Prussia to disarm she should not only
ern Confederation, and the treaty with Wur-
temburg, Bavaria and other States: The
mament, and she viii not despoil herself of
them. To speak OF disarmament is to cherish
chimera, Qoyementl All the world is on peace
footing but Prussia Is doubly so. / am for peace
but to have peace we must remain strong. II you
examine closely you will find that with the nine con-
tngents Of the present law you can scarcely make
sufcient army. would prefer the law OF 1881, with
seven contingents OF 1Oo 900 men, and hope it will
be revived but under the present circumstances a
contingent of go 600 is scarcely sufficient We must
not cherish illusions; 1t is on that account adjure
and beg you to do your duty as sound patriots and
FrenchmeD. (Applause)
You speak of civilization, philosophy, and the
mutual interests OF trade uniting peoples to-day.
years? Did philosophy prevent the Prusslan army
from marching on Vienna? And when the occasion
presented itself to change the face OF Europe did it
prevent Prussia from using it? do homage to the
boldness and courage of NJ de Bismarck who did
Austria He is to-day peaceable, but why?
1t was asked while ago who
hold why NJ. de Bismarck is pacific! II he showed
the same ambition as three years ago he would
have all the South against him. Since 1t has be-
come notorious that France no longer covets the
Rhine the natural distinctions which divide Germany
are reawakening; her patriotism feels assured Let
Prussia. In the course of the debate NJ. Thiers
added
arms Torrents of blood.are thus shed, because nc
wars are more destructive and bloody than conflicts
between inexperienced armies. Why did the Anne
rican war cost SO much blood and money? Why die
it continue i've years? Because 1t was war Of po
pulaton against population. 1t would not have con
tinued one year II 1t was between armies regularly
constituted.
NJ. GARNER -Pags-And Sadowa?
NJ. Thiers-Wby did Sadowa give the world an un
exempted spectacle All was ready at Berlin; i
was not 30 at Vienna 1t is thus that empires perish
In conclusion he said DO not forget SadOwa. lie
us not be refused an army, which we might have
done without before, but which we cannot do with
out after Sadowa- Warm appreciation on severa
benches.)
M. olivier declared that peace was not likely t.
be disturbed and said that the plebiseiun renderet
negotiation abroad easy. In order TO render peac
certain there should be cordial and ardent feeling
OF harmony between the nation and her sovereign
CUBA.