The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-12
THE ILLUSION OF PEACE.
B1sMARCK's RECENT SPEECH READ
BETWEEN THE LINES,
n Is Beginning To Be Realized That
There Is Nothing Really Pacific Ex-
cept Giving the Czar Chance to
Retreat,

Icopyiight, 1886 by the New York Associated Press
BERLIN, Feb. 1.-THE peace Illusion
with which Bismarck's speech invested
the situation has passed away. IL is boz
ginning 10 be realized that there was
nothing really pacific in the speech beyond
leaving the Gar the alternative of peace
or war, while pointing out the road along
which Russia can retreat II the Car feels
himself safe in retreating. st. Petersburg
,dvices published in tonight's National
Zti,mg assert that the Car eulogizcs,
within his own circle. Prince Bismarck's
!. remarks, but that Russian official opinion
holds that the Chancellor's words and
diplomacy are irreconcilable.
The Aus,ro-Gcrlnan League ofPcace con-
.hnues to he in the eyes OF the Cars adj
yisers AN offensive alliance against Russia,
requiring undated preparations for an in
tvtable war and an alliance 10 COUNTER
pos. The league. II the official press of
Berlin were permitted 10 give frank utter
lncc OF its opinion on the situation II
would bc found TO concur in Russia's con-
Ticiions.
The North German CARTE goes into the
ubject at length. II says the conflict
still exists and ~ undiminished in inten-
iiiy, although Prince Bismarck's speech
relieved the minds of the people from fear
OF an immediate conflict This IL only
partially correct. for the public are some
what reassnrcd regarding the mminence
Of war, official and Diplomatic circles are
not. The sincerity of the Czu's de-
sire for peace is not doubted, but
though his professions are not suspected,
Il Is known that influences are around him
which he appears 10 be unable 10 resist and
continue 10 work in the direction of war.
His present position recalls an incident
that occurred on the eve of tho Russo
Turkish conflict in 1877. In the archives
of the foreign Office at Vienna there ex-
lists dispatch from Gen. Tangenau, the
Austrian minister 10 Russia, TO Count
Andrassy, dated April 10, 1871, stating
that ON the previous night tho Car, in the
course OF hong conversation, directed
him To report 10 the Austrian government
that he entertained no idea Of war, and
that he lid not wish nor intend 10 attack
Turkey. Within week after this
, declaration Russia opened the cam
1aign, crossed the Pruth and invaded
Armenia. The present Car has even less
control Of alliins than his father had. lie
N now guided largely by the advice Of NJ.
Sinoyieii, director OF the Asiatic depart
ment Of the foreign office. NJ. Sinovicn
II a prominent Panslavist, an old friend OF
the late NJ. katkoils and the inheritor OF
katkors ideas. Subjected through per.
s0nal Influences 10 the war tendency OF n
majority Of the council Of the empire, and
d the Hnti-tiernian policy Of a majority of
the ministry, il Is impossible for the Gar
10 n'imcc his steps, which are leading a. a
collision with the allied powers: nor do
the Berlin and Vienna governments expect
him to 10 30, despite their os.cniatlous
efforts toward Cancellation.
A ~ Unofficial communication published
In the Io|iiisl,f Correspondents, of Vienna,
briefly summing up and calculating
Prince Bismarck's speech says no had
neither n threatening nor an appcasing
object The appearance oi the treaty and
Prince Disnarcke remarks thereon were
intended for future historical reference.
Should q breach OF the peace eventually
arise, the entire burden az well rs the ter
hhlc responsibility, will fall exclusively
upon Russm.
Military activity continues In full swing
on every side Tho Car held grand
council tonight NJ which every leading
.rnenl was present The Russian war
Office now permits iicer mention Of the
movements Of troops. For instance, War
saw dispatches Of today state that there
have arrived nj that city four regiments OF
Circasian cavalry On route iorihc Pine ZeI
and kielce districts. AZ MichaclowiiX,
near the Galician frontier immense bar
racks have been raised. An orler from
~. Petersburg directs the execution oitho
plans for the mobilization Of part Of the
field artillery.
On the Austrian side there Is an increase
In the number ofrccruits and olliccts Tor
the l4mdwehr. large purchases Of Krupp
runs have been made, and enormous war
contracts for provisions and munitior,
Of war have been executed. For the tune
being snow blockade on the railway line
In Galicia has put stop 10 the transit o
troops, and provisions aro accommodating n
thc depo,s.
On the German side the most slgnifcan
feature * the cxioniion OF the sifaleri
railways ON the eastern frontier. tn,
coogie Gdf,fie estimates the coat Of thi
work nj lUO,OO1000 marks, while oiho
estimates make Il reach $50, OO0. 900 marks
The Berlin Tod siaics that there Is fever
lsh activity at Spandau, where the men II
the government ioundenCs are compcllc,
10 work overtime.
The condition OF tho Crown Prince ab
fofls national Interest. The official bullc
tins give hui erant information aud tn
doctors ate universally rc,iccni In respona
10 private inquiries. Today's bulletin
which STATES that the Crown Prince pas.c,
good night and feels very well, did no
relieve The ploom of tho Ierlipars ,Vh
crowded IN front Of the palace In silCn
m.sscs, waiting To give asympathciic salu
iation TO the Emperor. Private adyic,'
IRON S,,n Reno do not quite support IN
official report. Authentic details OF ia
operation disclose the fact that Il was hui
riedly decided 10 perform II under uhlor,
ioun. Tho operation lasted twenty min
utca liz. Brainann passed the night besid
the patient Dn. kmust and Howell bcin
10 attendance In an adjoining room. III
last words the Crown Prince spoke wei
addressed the doctors, bidding them sia-
Ills courage. Since the opcmiion no M
written lew words expressing al. sen,
ofrclicf and ease. He passed pant Of n
day In an invalid chair, reading. N
Crown Princes and her family seem MOT
cheerful to-day. The prnccsscs yisita
him aud afterwards played lawn tennis
the villa Ornnnd. The discussion ~
The real nature Of the Crown pin c's
ment las beon resumed. Dr. Bergman
visit 10 Fan Reno 10 expressly for the l,u
posc OF reporting 10 the Emperor the IN G
phase 81 the c.se. Meanwhile the &c