The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-21
Germany Eastern Policy.


esting points 10 the debates in the Ger
man Reichstsg yesterday were not
brought out in the summaries thereof re-
ceived last evening. Herr Benningsen,
who introduced the Interpolation, is u
National Liberal and personal friend
OF Bismarck. He said it behooyed
Germany TO protect the threatened
interests of Germany. There was dan
ger of Russia regarding herself
as omnipo!ent could advance demands
incompatible with the well being Of
other states. If such should be the case
the liberal party hopes that the German
government knew now to cause Russia
10 modify her demands. This sentiment
was followed by loud applause. Price
Bismarck said the recent debates
il the British Parliament have
nearly exhausted the subject. A
iudicIous regard for her own Interests
required Russia to obtain the sanction Of
the Powers for terms OF peace. 1t such
consent is sttsinsble, Russis might be
expected to act on the maxim 'Je ith pa'-
SidenteS' Germany wss the first 10 con-
sent 10 the conference, aud was indltier-
ent as TO where il should be held, but II
on German soil II must have n German
President. Whether, after the principle
has been admitted, it Will be advisable 10
adhere TO it absolutely, will be reserved
for ulterior decision, according TO the
personsges who attend the conference
He hoped that peace would be main
tsined. Indeed, be could hardly con.
ceive that fresh complications would
arise; but should they arise, he
would not advise the Emperor 10
go TO wal except in harmony with the
federal council, the Imperial PsrIis.
ment and German nstIOn. Wee Ger
many row to announce her Intentions At
the conference she would simply render
it impossible 10 continue the work OF
mediation. In such care the pro-
gramme announced by Germany
might be adopted By Others, when
peace might be imperrl.ed. Ac-
cordingly II would be serious
mistake TO svow q programme which
might be evsdei by some and taken adj.
vsntsge Of by others. Germany hsd no
wish 10 act As srbiter in the pending con-
ficL. All her ambition WAS confined 70
the modest task of broker who settled
bargain between different psrtIe'.
Germany WAS on the most friendly terms
with Russia and Austria, and had not q
single interest, except friendly
rivalry in trade AntagonIstic 10
England. This entities her ~
mediate, and she does not Intend 10
throw her power into the balance. The
three Emperors' alliance, based lot upon
written engagements but on personal
sympsthies, is not strong enoungh 10 H.
duce any OF the participants 10 sacrifc"
important national Interests ponr t,'
bJur beur Of another power. Only tor
German interests and German indepen.
dence would he advise the Emperor ~
draw sword.
DR.. Haneal assured the Chancellor Of
the support Of the advanced Liberals II
it became necessary 10 pro!ec! Austrian
interests.
Herr Windhorsl gave similar ssslr-
snces for the Ultramontsnes.
IElDCs DNLhhINH INHs'fN NbhS M "'
biters' office was the most thsnkless i'm.
agir able, As Russia found after Oimlntz.
Prussia after Villa France and Napoleon
after Sedan. As .0r the sdyIce
Of paIes and socialists. lie thought The
Pslsh pesssptry deduct share OF
their nobili,ies enmity for RustiS. And
So for socialists they were hardly com.
pelent 20 discuss the'e questions.
The km>s, commenting OF Prince
Bismsrck's speech, says j! simply elm
mates Germany from calculation, and
the issue rests between Rgssis, Ausris
and Kngisnd.
RIsmaTck's speech.
YIEsSA, February 20-A special save
that Prince Bismsrck's speech has csuied
lAlisfscliou 10 political and diplomatic
circles here, As il IL believed that Ger.
mEuy has no intention OF attempting u
couniersct the decided measures by which
Austria may have to uphold her inter
esY.
Refuse 80 Surrender.
LosDos, February 30.-A special
from Negotin states that The Turkisk
conmsndAnp Of " Iddin and Beigratcb
refuse 20 surrender - Or recOEnizs the
ROumsnisnf, slibOush the Russians TO-
sist OF their doing 80.
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