The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-04-13
NO. SO


vain without perceiving it and aecustom
themselves to the tribune as TO snowy ar
ucle of dress in which they appear in pub.
hc. The intrigues of the Chamber, | find,
above all expression, empty and unworthy
ny constant hvlng among them, however,
deception works them into wonders. When
come here so raw from Frank fort, | seem
IKE sooer man fallen among drankards -
In 1909, the young statesman, whose ablli-
ties seem even then to nave been recopniyed
was sent to Vienna on an extraordinary
mission. He follows the court to Ofeu and
reyels with delight IN the rural beauties OF
the Danube. Only the early rising of the
| Emperor, the young master and the cnurt
seem to disturb his complacency. With
much humor he describes his excursions ia
to the country, the enticing forms every
where on the way-the peculiar charms of
landscape, relates 10 his wife freely of the
beautiful Hungarian women, with dark.
flashing eyes, and his conversations with
the Emperor on the organization of the
Prussian army. Next year Bismarck goes
to ostend. ''ln thirty years he writes to
his wife, 1t will be all the same to me
whether l have become diplomatist or re.
mained
PLAIN COUNTRY JUNKER.'
Till now the prospect of. thoroughly
honorable struggle, without encumbrance
OF official letters, generally attached To polit-
ical posts, has nearly as much charm for
me as the perspective of continued regime
of trutfles, dispatches aud decorations. AT
ter nine everything is over, as the actor
says" His expectations of "A recall are full
! filled. The ministry of the "new eran
wanted ''more hberal' representative in
the Bundestag. Bismarck is removed 70
| PRfArShnrfr ~ har h.. -,
pagne placed on ice" In the Russian capi-
tai the easy, eXcitable, fiery Frankfort dip.
lomatist changes into an able, far-seeing
statesman, without, however, sacrificing
any OF the original freshness and elasticity
OF his mind. st. Petersburg seems to suit
him. The Dowager Empress, Prussian
Princess by birth, Is very gracious toward
! INN and the Emperor treats him with dis
| tlnction, added To which the bear hunts are
enticing to such a passionate sportsman,
and the entire aristocratic tone of society
pleases him. However, in the midst Of this
new circle and new duties, the state of
affairs in Germany and bitter experiences
! made IN Frankfort, as well as the means
for amehordting matters, occupy him con
tinually. Shortly after arrival at st Peters
burg he addresses to Baron Schleinitz, the
then minister of foreign affairs, a long
|
programme on the question of
GERMAN UNIFICATIoN.
The following passage in it is especially
worthy of note: ''The word German for
| 'Prusslan' ! would only like to be written
| on our standard when we are more firmly
and etfectually connected with our other
countrymen than at present; it loses its fasci-
| nation when now employed and used up in
the hollow German confederation. per
ceive in our relation of the Diet weakness
of Prussia's which we sooner or later, terro
ct ignl, must heal if we do not employ a
| timely remedy" This highly interesting
note, written several years before the 'Par-
liamentary conflict" and seven years before
the Austrian war, contains nearly the same
demands as aimed at 10y the National Union
and, later on, by the most vehement oppo-
sers of Bismarck's policy. Politics seem
now so entirely to absorb him that he finds
little time for his private correspondence.
The eventuality of beng called to
THE HEAD OF THE PRUssIAN STATE
is more and more in prospect. In the midst
of agitations, projects and plans herewith
associated he is again overcome with dis
| couragement and longing for a retired
country life. In January of 1868 he writes
to his sister, from st. Petersburg: ~ am
since my illness so languid that all elasticity
for active occupation has expired within me.
Three years ago might have fu.nis,,s,. -. =
his profession. l must, nevertheless, re-
main still some years in service if live, for
only in three years the contracts of my far
mers at Kniephof and Schonhausen expire.
Till then do no. know exactly where to go
if send In my resignation. l am equally
indifferent whether go rs minister to Paris
or London, or remain here. / have as much
fear of entering the Cabinet as for cold
bath. Not taking into consideration all
political annoyances, l do not feel well
enough for so much work and excitement.
If it were not for the climate and my chill
dren's health l should prefer remaining
here. Berne is the object of my ambition !;
tedious places, with pretty scenery, are the
he succeeds IN once more refusing the post
of Prussian Premier, instead of which
HE GOES TO PARIS AS MINISTER,
where opportunity was presented him OF
studying for a short time Napoleon III. and
his court. On the first of June, 1862, he
was received by the Emperor to whom he
delivered his credentials. "He received
me in friendly manner, looks well, has
become little stouter, but by no means so
corpulent or aged, as his caricatures gen.
orally represent him. The Empress Eu-
genie IS still one of the most beautiful
women l know, in spite of st. Petersburg
she has even improved these past five
years." In July he makes an excursion in the
South, to visit the Emperor in Biaritz. He
writes to his wife Of his journey from Bor.
deaux. 81 have seen very beautiful castles.
Chambsrd corresponds in It's desolation to
the fate of its owners. In the wide halls
and splendid saloons, where kings held
court with their mistresses, the childish
toys of the Duke Of Bordeaux are the only
articles of furniture. The housekeeper,
considering me French Legitimist,
squeezed a tear when showing me the TOY
J cannon of her master. paid for the droI
according To tariff, with an extra franc
although it is not my profession to eDcOur
age Carlism. An extensive view is haC
from the towers, on all sides of which onl,
! silent wood and heath are visible as far a
the horizons; no town, no village, no farm
neither adjoining the castle nor in its vicin
! ity. Heather is the only flower in the roya
) garden and swallows nearly the only living
beings in the castle. Even for sparrows j
Is too solitary" No mention is made il
: these letters Of any political events result
ing from the short sojourn at BiautZ. III
! seems to devote himself exclusively to tn
T enjoyment Of nature and describes to hi
e wife numerous excursions in the PyIenees
A letter OF Bismarck's TO his wife from Pra
e que, dated August 3. closes this chapter re
a referring to the war of 1865: 81 have jHst re
e turned from drive with his Majesty throug
/ the Hradschin and Belvedere. Have agai
Z. seen all beauties of scenery about Prague
b In few days it WILL be nineteen years sine
: we saw these sights together. What won
y derful events have occurred TO bring me u
' day in this manner TO the same spoti Tt
: morrow we think of being in Berlin. Gres
. dissatisfaction Is expressed at Court at th
, speech from the throne. The couriers an
= generals on attendance TO the King have M
n foresight enough, they see nothing beyon
i their own noses, and practice the art {
= swimming on the stormy waves OF phrases
Foes can be subdued, but friends noti The
nearly all wear blinkers and see only POI
!; | tinn Of the Enrld . Rismarck probably pa