The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-19
THE LAsKER RESOLUTION.
Comment of Public Men on Its Rumored Re-



Comment of Public Men on Its Rumored Re-
lection.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-There has been great
deal of comment here to-day upon Bismarck's
reported action upon the Lasker resolution.
Every one spoke with doubt, however, whether
it was true, as reported. Representative Ochil-
tree, of Texas author of the resolution, thought
it improbable that Bismarck had rejected the
resolution but expressed the hope that Congress
would sit down upon Germany if it proves true.
"Oh, it amounts to nothing; there is absolute
ly nothing in it, in any event." observed Mr..
Curtin, of Pennsylvania chairman of the COM
mittee on foreign affairs "We pass those reso-
lutons matter of form, and there is no par
ticular meaning in them"
II am not surprised at the refusal of Ger
many to accept our resolution" said Mr. Kleiner,
of Indiana, who is considered very excellent au-
thority on German matters "for Lasker was
revolutionist and fire brand in that government.
1t was probably not proper for us to
offer sympathy when Lasker died. 1t
would be about the same thing if
would offer to sympathize with England
should Parnell or Davitt die. Germany doesn't
want any sympathy gush from anyone at
the death of Lasker."
Mr.. Guenther, of Wisconsin: 1T am sorry the
resolution was sent to Bismarck 1 supposed it
was intended for the family of the deceased.
Considering Lasker's attitude toward the Ger
man government it need create surprise if
the resolution was not received"
Mr.. Deuster of Wisconsin, does not believe
Bismarck has rejected the resolution. "It is, {"
said he, ''a ridiculous, sensational canard, and
pronounced 1t so when first heard the report" !"
Absence of Official Information.
To the Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-It is learned at the
State Department that Minister Sargent has no
positive information on the subject of the return
by Bismarck of the resolution passed by the
House of Representatives concerning the death
of Herr Lasker. He believes that the resolution
has been returned, but it has not been returned
through him. and there is no official information
concerning it.
Herr Won Eisendecker, the German Minister,
has not received any information on the subject
as yet, any intimation that the resolution
was on the way to him. He said if such was the
case, he thought the communication transmit
ting it would convince everybody that the reso-
luton was not returned in spirit of retalia-
ton.
The following is the official record of the pass
age of the Lasker resolution, on the 9th of Janu-
ary. 1t was put through just before adjourn
ment, without word of discussion or objection:
Mr.. Ochiltree-I ask unanimous consent TO intro
duce for present consideration the resolution which
send to the desk.
The Speaker-The resolution will be read after
which there will be opportunity for objection.
The Clerk read as follows:
Resolved, That this House has heard with deep
regret of the death of the eminent German states
man, Edward Lesker
THAT his loss is not alone to be mourned by the
people of his native land where his firm and constant
exposition and devotion to free and liberal ideas have
materially advanced the social, political and economic
condition of those people, but by the lovers of liberty
throughout the world.
That copy of these resolutions be forwarded to
the family of the deceased well to the Minister
ot United States resident at the capital of the
German Empire, and to be by him communicated
through the usual channel to the pr sidng officer of
the legislative body of which he was member"
There being no objection, the resolution was
considered and adopted.
A Berlin dispatch says: ''1t is stated that Bis
marck's reasons for returning to the American
Congress the resolution of coincidence upon the
death of Herr Lasker will shortly be published.
The claim is made that high political principle
formed the basis of his action"