National Republican., 1881-04-22
TWO SOCIALISTS
ADDRESS WASHINGTON AUDIENCE.
Herr Fritzsche, Member Of the German Reichstag,
Explains the Movement = The Aims OF the
Soeialists-Speeehes by Louis Vie
reck and Others.

A large number of persons, ladies and
gentlemen, both Germans and other nationalities,
assembled at Abners Music Hall last night TO hear
addresses from Herr +. W. FritzSehe, member of the
German Reichstag from the fourth Berlin district,
and from other gentlemen, in behalf of the Ger
man Soeialistic Labor party. Among the promi-
nent Germans present were ]. W. Spier, William
Burchard, Carl Roeser, NJ. Briel, Henri Ulke,
Joseph Lyons, Otto Heidemann, DR.. Reitzel, H. 81.
Bergman, Mrs. kaufman, Aug Schmedtie, John
Hanser, DR.. Rau, Hon. p Deuster, Of
Wisconsin; William Willenbucher, C. F.
Terney, NJ. Georgu. Hugo Schulz John l..
Vogt, and Ed. Abner. Among others were noticed
T. J. Durant, Colonel Lee Crandall. DR.. E. v.
Wright, DR.. Maddox, Mrs. S. Myra Hall,
Mr.. F. c. Burlingame, and John G. Mills, of
New York. The latter was announced as
one of the speakers, but was forced to excuse
himself because of going on an early train to New
York. Mr. G. w. Speir opened the meeting with
speech in German, in which he said In behalf
of the German Workingmens Association, ask
those speakers who have aided our cause else
where step forwardan do the same this evening.
The cause of humanity and freedom is not confined
to America, Europe, Africa, anywhere else. This
meeting, composed of both Germans and Ameri-
cans, will tend to cement both heInispheres still
more closely in the union of common cause"
HERR FRITZsCHE
was then int reduced, and ascended the platform.
He is about middle height, large and portly, with
a splendid head. a kind, benevolent, handsome
face, heavy gray whiskers and long. curling hair,
turning gray, dark eyes, and bushy black eye
brows He bears q striking resemblance to the
late Colonel Thomas B. Florence, although lack
ing the latter's fire. magnetism. and ringing voice
Herr Fritzsches voice is, however, very pleasant
in tone, and nc speaks huently, with but little ges
ture. He was dressed in simple black, with &
plain gold chain across his vest, and O pair Of
gold-bow eyeglasses. He was born in Leipzig,
Saxony, in 1926, is a cigar-maker by trade, but
afterward became the editor Of the VolkstaGt, the
organ Of the Soeislistic Labor party. He was one
Of the originators of the SOcialistic Labor party
which was founded in 1862 He was first elected
TO the German Reichstag in 1880, his last majority
being 1900 He spoke in German, saying:
Ladies' and gentlemen: ItiSimposSible for US to
say what We wanted 70. We stand even here IN
der the control Of the German Empire. should we
succeed in accomplishing our purpose, it would be
proper 70 tell you what we wanted. eannot give
you the fun programme-only the outlines. should
succeed, instead Of letting the poor people die
cut, We shall help them in ever respect 20 live
About thirty men started the Social movement
We only ask such privileges as are already granted
in other countries-a free press and free speech.
Ostensibly we have
FREEDOM or THE PRESS.
We can print what we please, but the police. II
they chose, can invade the printing Office at any
time and arrest the editor and destroy the publica
ton. We have free speech after the same fashion.
II we hold meeting, somebody il present TO judge
Of the propriety of what is said. If he does not
like the tone of the remarks he calls the speaker TO
order, and may, if he chooses refuse to allow the
speaker 10 take theme for discussion" Herr
Fritzsche then went on TO say what the
Socialists had done. He spoke of the terrible
burden of the standing army in Germany.
The Socialists were charged with desiring
to leave the country without any defense by
abolishing the military. They propose, however,
to defend the country by their turner's and by the
hearts of the German people. They wanted sep
araton of state and church. They did not pro-
pose to uphold school system to educate for the
next world, for fear there was no next world. AS
it is, the German children are educated in the in
terests of monarchical politics. Even q liberal
such as England, shows by the arrest of
Most that the guarantees of republic are wanting
a revolution cannot be brought about until the
majority Of the people are prepared. The Social
lists are not for forcible revolution. Their polti
cal faith is cherished by all classes of people, not
publicly, of course but privately because to do
publicly would subject them to great loss. Herr
i
attempts of
HoDEL AND NoBILTNG
at murder and the Socialists 1t is absurd to
charge the Socialists with the deeds of these men,
although it is done. He then described the condi-
ton of the Socialists under the tyrannica laws of
the iron Chancellor, and said if fsympathizng peo-
pie contribute and collect money simply to relieve
open starvation, but do not sympathize with the
cause, the people still must suffer- The old saying
is impossible. We would not appeal to the peo-
pie of this country for contribution-we could
get all that was necessary at home-but
the trouble is that soon we collect the money
the Government confiscates it. All we ask you to
do is to express your opinion of such state of
things as exists in Germany, with such material
assistance you see proper. foTcible revolution
in Germany at present in opposition to one million
bayonets is out of the question. trust you will at
least sympathize with US. Herr Fritzsche closed
by thanking his audience for their attention. Mr..
Spier then delivered an earnest speech in German,
which was greeted with much applause. Dr.. E. v.
Wright followed in English.
Mr.. LOUIS vIEREcK,
who has accompanied Herr Fritzsche in his travels
through this country, then addressed the audience
in German. This gentleman is young man, dark
with square jaw and firm, metallic
'OlSC AAS SPOhS dt sOAAS GIVING DAACA
count of the SOcialistie condition in Germany He
by saying: II is late. Twill be brief.
We do not come TO you as beggars, but simply to
eIl you how it looks in Germany. The foundation
of our party is instruction. We have based it upon
Justice and common sense. Socialist and re
publican are the same. because every Socialist
1reams of the establishment of republic When
he Sociaiistic party formed Bismarck, with
MS diplomacy, tried to get every leader into his
clutches and the government furnished the money
% buy them Off Notwithstanding all the persecu
ion they have suffered, the party has remained
intact. The United States, when established as a
Republic, gave an example to the world which the
people will always attempt to initiate. The battle
If freedom is fought ON your soil. The
next and last speaker was DR.. Maddox,
who delivered impassioned speech IN
English. Mr.. Spier closed the meeting
N a few remarks, and the assembly dispersed
collection being taken at the door, Herr Fritzsche
eft last night for New York, and on Saturday will
axe the steamer for Europe to resume his duties
Is member of the German Parliament. Herr
ylereck will remain two months longer in this
country.
rhe Crefshtons Ready for the Campaign.
The Creighton Baseball Club held a
Meeting last night to perfect an organization and
make arrangements for the ensuing campaign.