Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-10
!, erect comon peace.

trla followed this thoughtful policy II
10 in resisting the entreaties of France
| to come forward against the Germans
Austria is our natural ally in dangers
which threaten US for Russia and France
| But there is no need fear the hatred Of
Russia. No wars are waged from mere
hatred for otherwise France would have to
be at war with Italy and the whole world.
| The strength we possess will reassure
our public opinion and the nervousness
of the bourses and press. Our task is
now to strengthen this strength. We
must, CT course, have the best of weapons
for the fathers Of families who will have
| to serve under the present bills with the
aid of which we shall be able to place q
million good soldiers on each of our
| frontier. Behind them stand our reserves.
1t must not be said others can do the
same. That is Just what they cannot do.
| We have material not only for forming
an enormous army, but for furnishing 1t
with officers such as no other power has.
When we undertake war 1t must be the
peoples war which all approve, as in
1870. If we are attacked then the Juror
of the tentonicus will fame out. No
one can made hesdWay against that.
Neither consciousness of our strength,
nor hope of victories can restrain US from
continuing our peaceful efforts, hope
we shall remain at peace with our neigh
bors, especially Russia which has no pre-
text for war. The spy affairs with
France are not worth considering. No
one begins war for trlfies. In such cases
a sensible man gives way. We have en-
deavored to maintain our old relations
with Russia, but we
DO NOT RUN AFTER ANYBODY.
With regard to Bulgaria we have main
tanned perfect consistence. Russia GER
tainlY has every reason to feel grateful
for the loyal attitude of Germany on the
Bulgarian question. If RussiS calls on US
for support in our communication with
the Sultan's government for such of her
claims as are compatible with the decis-
ions of the Berlin Congress, will have
no hesitation in doing so. We place our
reliance on theEstrength of our army. If we
have no cause to use it, all the better, but
we must make our arrangements
with the idea that We can use it.
The cats do not brighten US, the cats of
pressure, bousdless folly. Such things
cannot in the slightest degree Influence
our action. We Germans fear God and
nothing else in the world. The fear of
God makes Us wish to foster peace. He
who breaks the peace will arrive at the
conviction that the war-like and exultant
love of the Fatherlsnd, such as sum-
moned the whole population OF Prussia
to arms in 1888, is a common possession
Of the entire German nation, and he who
attacks will fin0 It aimed for men, every
man having in his heart the firm belief
that
GOD IS WITH Us.
The speech occupied 1:40. After
speaking three quarters Of an hour the
Chancellor became fstigued from stand
ing and sat down, continuing to speak
from hi seat. He afterWard rose again
and spoke with increasing animation to
the end, pausing occasionally to partake
of LIQUID refreshments. During
the first part of the speech the
Rsichstag preserved q deep silence
unbroken by the slightest movement.
When the speaker reminded his hearers
that it was due to the Emperor and ad-
visers of q coalition that war with Russia
was avoided, applause broke ont which
WAS repeated with renewed vigor when
he declared Germany should be equal to
any emergency. The words, awe don't
run after nybody," were received with
scclaims, and his appeal to "Furor leu
tonicus" was highly effective, the cheer
ing being loud and long.
When Bismarck resumed his seat DR..
Frsnkenstein moved the LandWehr bill
be adopted en- bloc, and that in view Of
the political situation there be no debate
upon the loan bill.
Heldorf, Bennigien and Behr supported
the motion. Adopted.
The loan bill was tnereupen referred to
the butg t committee.
The House then proceeded to second
readings of the LandWehr bill.
DR.. Frankenstein moved the adoption
of the bill en- bloc.
Bismarck here interviewed and said: az
csn bear witness the federal gov
eminent will be grateful for this willing
ness to meet their view. They will
esteem it not only ss proof Of conf
dence OF the Reichstsg, but because it
will materially contribute to strengthen
the guarantees of peace"
The bill in its entirety then passed the
second reading amid hearty cheers.
Then Bismarck left the House at the
close of the sitting, and walked home,
accompanied by cheering crowd who,
In defiance of the ett0rts Of the police,
surrounded him on ell sides. The Chan
celior appeared to enjoy rather than re-
sent the compliments of the peple.
The Reichstsg will resume the Quin-
quennisl Parliament bill to morrow.