The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-06
YESTERDAYS SECOND EDITION.
THE following items of news appeared in our
Second Edition of Sunday:l
Won Moltke,s Appeal Tor more soldiers.


Won Moltke's Appeal for More Soldiers.
BERLIN, Dec. 4.-Intense interest was mani
tested in the Eeichstag when it became known
that Dr. Windthorst, the clerical leader,
would declare the policy of the Center,
and that General Won Moltke was prepared to
speak Dr. Windthorsts speech was cautious
and diplomatic, and left doubt as to what the
ultimate vote of the Center would be- He
opened by stating that he would not prejudice
the position of his party in subsequent divisions
on the military septennate by positive promise
as TO how the Center would VOTE The final de-
cision of that party would be known only when
a division should be taken the last reading.
He did not believe it possible to meet the gov
ernments desire to dispose Of the measure be-
fore Christmas, because he saw the necessity of
a detailed examination of the bill Nor did there
seem any special reason for urgency arising
from the imminence of war. The alliance with
Austria constituted present and lasting guar
antee of peace in Europe. The Center could not
admit the septennate as a permanent principle;
it would prefer to consider triennial regula-
ton. The expediency OF a two years term of
service was also doubtful. STILL the Center was
DESTROYS of giving mature consideration to all ex
listing circumstances, ard world vote in favor of
measures found to be absolutely necessary.
General Won Moltke followed. He said all of
the neighbors of Germany, on the left and on the
right, We're fully armed-a state of things which
even rich country was unable to bear for any
length of time, and which might lead to decisive
events at very early date For this reason it
was necessary not to defer action on the measure
until after the expiration of the septennate The
preamble to the bill showed how far Germany
was behind other States in the strength of her
army and the taxation of her people. The
French for instance, paid about double the sum
paid by the German people, and an alliance with
France would assure the peace of Europe
But" he continued, "such an alliance Is impos-
sible while public opinion in France i'm
NJ
provinces which we are strongly determined
never to give up." Cheers. Continuing, he
said that the alliance with Austria was valuable,
but a great state must rely upon its own
strength. The measure under consideration had
reference not alone to peace. but to war es-
adjustment, inasmuch as, by the formation of
new cadres, the army would be raised to war
footing. The bill had been compiled with due
regard to what was financially attainable, but
where weighty questions OF military strength and
the defense of the country were involved fnan-
cial considerations must be put aside. 'This
demand" ne said, lis made in behalf of the
maintenance of peace, so laborously preserved
Our rejection of the bill will make US RESPONSE
BILE For all the miseries attendant upon hottie
invasion. We have found it difficult enough to
attain the unity of Germany. Let US uphold 1t.
proving that we united. The whole world
knows we do not contemplate conquest. May
it also learn that we intend to keep what we
have and are resolute and armed to this end"
The conclusion of Count Won Moltke's speech
received with loud and prolonged cheers.
General Won Schellendorf, Prussan Minister
Of War, referring to a remark of Socialist
speaker. said he would only give detailed expla-
nations of the bill in committee If ne could re-
ly upon his statements being treated confden-
TALLY. The bases of former military bills were
similar to those of the present BILL yet sharp
eEes might detect slight shade of difference in
on the relations of Germany to foreign
countries Some difficulty, in fact
existed regarding the preservation
of peace for any heightened period. He con-
tinued: IAN increase of the army will not only
result in preventing our becoming involved in
war, but will also prove US ready to show proper
vigor IN the maintenance of peace. 1t would be
rash either to overestimate or to undervalue
possible opponents France is working at the
perfection of the details Of her army Even
though we are quite confident that We are able
at any moment to meet foreign army, our
task must not be made difficult
by our remaining far behind numerically"
He promised that at the first sitting of the COM
mittee he would state the reasons why the meas
ure was so urgent. He said that no change
would be made in the system of furloughs nor
was it intended to call up the reserves In con-
clusion. ne said he was opposed to the idea OF a
two years service system. He was certain the
committee would accept all OF the governments
proposals
Herren Langwerth and Won Simmern opposed
the bin, on the ground that the principle of the
septernate deprived the country of the control of
the government policy. and that maintaining
large army fostered craving for conquest.
The tenor of the debate is considered highly
encouraging to the government All sections
understand and approve General Won Schellen-
DORIS reasons for wishing to speak with frank
ness only In secret committe. The tone of every
speaker, whether of the Centre, Progressists or
Moderate party, was marked by an absence of
non possumus spirit 1t is considered certain
that the bill will pass.