The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-23
BISMARCK'S RESIGNATION.
The Prince Chancellor's Rise
to Power.
CRUSHING AUSTRIA AND FRANCE.
His Successors and Their Capacity for
Staresmanship.
BERLIN, April g. 1877.


ton took place Personal congratulations wero only
received from the chiefs Of the superior imperial au'
thortics his Prussian Ministerial cocas several
distinguished personages, very intimate friends ana
members Of his iamuv. Others wishing 70 pay Their
respects TO the celebrated ON The attainment
Of his sixty year either left their cards or In
scribcd their In book placed with tho porter OF
the Foreign Office for this purpose During the morning
the Emperor ana Grown Prince drove TO the Chance'
lors, aud, alter having offered their fecitations con-
vcrsed with him Tor short time, apparently on very
serious subject Beside members OF tho family only
few select guests wero invited 10 dinner. Bismarck
seemed excellent Spirits and performed tho honors
his house a ainiabc aud courteous manner.
The menu. which Bismarck well known gour-
mand Ind himself commanded, was very recherche,
and contained delicaccs oil the forwarded by
his admirers from all parts of Germany Even boer,
furnished on this memorable day by one OF the best
caterers In Berlin, was not wanting Bismarck's ia
vorite beverage which, spite all remonstrancos Of his
medical advisers. no cannot abandon, composed OF
porter and champagne, simbbed by him not out OF the
culinary glasses, but In regular bumpers Conversation
table, enhanced by pqpant jokes and anecdotes from
the host, most animated, and none but the choice
few possessed Of the Chancolors confidence dreamed
he had some hours previously formed decision OF the
greatest significance Tor the fato Of Germany Only
whom the distinguished company had arisen from
table aud betaken themselves TO another room TO drink
coffee and sujoy cigars by tho agreeable warmth OF an
amply repenshcd fireplace did tho Chancellor casually
that he intended shortly retiring entirely from
AFFAIRS and had already requested His Majestys
permission to withdraw from Imperial and Prussan
service. Astonishment was as q matter OF course,
UNIVERSAL and as am informed by present, II was
for believed Bismarck availing himself
the LIST Of April to play Joke his friends. Several
.,ff la Chauco tho
Ineligible OF ignorance OF tho real state OF
anairsas well tho seriousness with which Birmarck
returned TO the subject proved that It was not
becoming TO maze SO light OF tho nattcr
BsRLIN
On tho snrne evening the made known
among the higher diplomatic and political circles in
Berlin. The public only became acquainted with the
fact two days later, for the press, very tardy In
Germany, had issued no editions owing TO the Easter
holidays. Everywhere, publication OF the astound-
ing doubts were at rst ntcrtained Of
Its authenticity; but on the veracty OF the assertion
becoming indlsputable amazcment aud concern wero
the prevailing feelings. On Easter Monday evening"
strictly observed in Germany-tna to say. as far as
work is Chancelor's meditated retire.
ment formed theatre, cafe, concert and beer house
the all-absorbng theme Whoever saw the groups OF
vvacous takers discussing this almost incredible Sob
,ect might nearly have imagined himsen in the
Tine OF the last war; on Intelligence OF the battle OF
SEDAN the fall Of Metz CONCLUSION OF peace being
spread abroad Cause for the general excitement is
by no inexplicabe, for II is certain that Bis
mnrcKs Withdrawal from the conduct OF state affairs,
the greatness and power which chiefly owing tho
abiti es aud INSCRIPTIONS policy OF this iarseeing
STA tesman Is equivalent to a ruthless shock to its
whole combination which might easily end in q CON-
plcie collapse.
BlsxARcK's RECORD.
In the 6iteen years that havs elapsed since Bis.
murck first graspcd the helm OF the Prussian State
really startling changes, thanks to his initiative,
have taken place in Germany. Prussia nominaly
great Power, although not considered such
by tho other States, and playing In tho
European concert u pitable role then stood tho
edge OF prccpce. rho majority OF the people,
opposed to the Emperor's precautionary for
reorsan zation OF tho army, perceived by him 10 DO
tho only means OF consolidating his dominions, cvon
refused to pay the Repeated dissolution OF tho
Chambers proved truitcss, indeed, only served TO
strengthen tho opposition. In those days OF heavy
trial Prussia the King, opprobriousiy termed 'old
Lehmann the drill master ana scarce Iy greeted in
the Streets resolved alter some hesitation, TO commit
the reins OF government to tho hands OF "Madcap
Bismarck" The new Premier, who, during the
parliamentary struggles aitor the revolution Of
1913, had Displayed stanch tory principles,
and was decided champion OF tho rights OF throne
and altar enjoy ed tho reputation OF strong enemy
all constitutional liberty. At first really seemed
though that he would become another Stranord
and the young constitution In Prussia would
be realized Bitter conflicts in which Bismarck up.
pear take real pleasure In resisting public opin
ion aienatcd him the better elements society
so that when he cnergetcaly persisted in following
truly national policy by the commencement OF = war
Tor the delivery OF schlcswlg -Hostcn no would
have anything TO do with HIM. Only
CAMPAIGN 1865.
fought SO decisivey and rapidly Bohemia, changed
the mood Of the people IN his favor and caused them
soon 10 ardent enthusiasts OF his policy they
we're formerly condcmncrs and despscrs. Tho vic.
tories OF K0ngeratz and Sadowa followed
in few years by tho war with France.
Bismarck already bearing the title OF count,
was nominated prince aud literally overwhelmed
with distinctions and honors by his gsatciuI SOW
ercign Whcrcns up to no judged com.
potent merely direction OF foreign affairs
dcniy spayed much skill administrative Official
In iurtherance OF tho interior organization OF tho
Empire. Delegates OF the people commenced Ut
this juncture to applaud and approve each
OF his actions, and considered themselves
happy In promoting his aims The intoxicating
influence or enjoyment OF public favor did not fail
effects such great man Bismarck To
Keep the people on his side he threw his former con-
servatlve principles overheard, granted concession
alter concession to the liberals The Court and nobII-
NY were not little excited and indignant on observ-
Ing that thor pet the representative OF their political
iaith turning renegade. This feeling was in
creased TO bitterness by the struggle with Kome which
made tho Catholics his deadly enemies bismarck
attempted by brusqucncs to this pcrcepibe
dislike to his ideas in the surroundings OF the EN-
pcror But, unhappiiy, he accomplished just the
The iron Chancellor. who In the OF
tie had never trembed nor committed faults, ouId
not well gropo his way along tho assy parque Ut
Court aud often took steps which materially tended
toward damaging his position there
A COURT sQrABBLE.
Quite q sensation was produced two years ago by a
much regretted encounter with Count Ncsselr odo
Enereshovcn, the FIRST lord IN waiting Of Her Imperial
Majesty who takes great interest tho intrigucs
against Bismarck--sad often to be inspired ny
her Count Ncsselrodc. Independent noble.