Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-07
FUROR TEUTONICUS."
MAKES A REMARK.
ABLE SPEECH.
Germany Prefers Peace, But il At.
tackled She Will March in
Solid Procession.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES To THE REconD-uN1oS. 7

long before the days business was begun
the galleries were filled to repletion.
Prince William, of Prussia, and Prince
Leopold, son of the late Frederick Charles,
occupied the court box, while the diplo-
mats gallery was crowded with different
representatives and their families.
Prince Bismarck was enthusiastically
greeted on his way to the Reichstag Palace
by the dense crowds which lined the route
along Wilhelm Strasse to the Palace. He
entered the Reichstag at two minutes after
one, and was received with deafenins
cheers.
The House proceeded with the first
reading of the military loan bill, and
Prince Bismarck arose to address the
House. He said:
" do not believe can add anything to
the true state of the case regarding the
bill. | do not address you on that account
My object is to speak of the general situa-
ton of Europe. / may con6ne myself to
referring to what | said on the same sub
lect over year ago. There has been yery
little change since then, when l feared war
with France. Since then France has
elected peace-loving President, and a
pacific disposition has prevailed. | can.
therefore, reassure the public that, so for as
France is concerned, the prospects have
become more peaceful.
Regarding Russia, also | am of no other
oplnl0n than when | said that we have to
| apprehend no attack from Russia. The
situation must be judged from the press
comments. The Russian newspapers / do
not believe. believe the Cars word alb
solutely. The situation, on the whole. is
not different from that of 1879. | grant
that the concentration of Russian troops on
the frontier may appear serious, but per-
celVe no cause or pretext for Russian or
European war.
Russia has no interest to conquer the
Prusslan or Austrian provinces. Indeed, |
go so far in my confidence as to say that
even war with France would not necessi-
tate war with Russia, although the latter
| eventually would involve the former. 1t
| time that | cannot demand an explana-
ton from the Russian Foreign Office re-
garding the concentration of troops on the
frontier, but, having been well acquainted
with Russia's foreign policy for a genera
| ton, | may have my own opinion on the
matter. | believe the Russian Cabinet in
| tends to make Russia's voice heard at the
| next European crisis, and therefore wishes
to push her military forces as far westward
as possible"
TO effect this purpose" continued the
Chancellor, no sacrifice must or can be too
heavy. The warlike tendencies of France
and Russia drive US to defense. The pike
IN France and Russia compel us to become
| carp. We are better able than any other
nation to offer a strong resistance to our
foes. Prussia has always shown herself
complacent to Russia, and has done Russia
| many services for which she might claim
her gratitude, and for which she has. in
fact, received acknowledgment. Prussia
has at all times sought to maintain good re-
| lations with Russia, although the latter left
| ds in the lurch at Olnetz
Il say this in order to make it clear WHY
we concluded an alliance with Austria.
We were Inclined to accede To the demands
| Russia made upon us before last wears
war in the East. Russia then turned to
Austria, but in vain. We we're glad the
| storm passed over our heads. At the Con-
gress, which | was only able to bring to-
gether with great trouble, exerted myself
to obtain satisfaction for all Russian inter
ests, and carry through all Russian wishes
| really believe l had acquired the right to
Russla's gratitude, but | could not and
would not give umbrage to Austria. If
had done so we would have become iso-
lated in Europe, and completely dependent
upon Russia.
Some people have sought to find an ul-
umatum or threat in the publication of the
treaty. 1t is nothing of the kind. The
treaty is the expression of the community
OF interests of the two contracting parties.
This We wished the world to knoW-nOt
this treaty only, but also that with it IS an
expression of common interests and COM
mon efforts to avert common dangers and
maintain peace. Austria followed this
thoughtful policy in 1870 i'll resisting the
entreatles of France to come forward
against the Germans. Austria is your nat
ural ally in the dangers which threaten us
from Russia and France. But there need
be no fear of the hatred of Russia. No
wars are waged for mere hatred, for other
wise 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 Bourse and press. Our task is to
strengthen this strength. We must. of
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 million
OF good soldiers on each of our frontiers.
Behind them stand our reserves. 1t must
not be said that 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. We have
corps of officers such as no otherRpower
has. When we undertake war it must be
the peoples war, which all approved in
1870. 1t we are attacked, then the fitr0r
tett0niclS Will flame out. No enemy can
make headway against that Neither the
consciousness of our strength nor the hone
OF victories can restrain us from continu
ing our peaceful efforts. We have en-
deayored to maintain our old relations
with Russia, but we do not run after anv
country.
With regard TO Bulgaria, we have re-
mained perfectly consistent. Russia GER
talnly has every reason to feel grateful for
the loyal attitude of Germany to the Bull
garian question. We place our reliance on
the strength of our army. If we have no
cause, it is all the better, but we must
make our arrangements with the idea that
we do use it. We Germans fear God and
nothing else in the world. Fear of God
makes us wise to foster peace. Who breaks
peace will arrive at the conviction that the
warllke and exultant love of Fatherland.
such as summoned the whole population
OF Prussia to arms III 1913, is q common
procession of the entire German ration;
ana ne VINO attacks II Will find ii armed to
man, and every man bearing in his heart
the first belief that God is with US.
The speech occupied an hour and forty
minutes. Bismarck was frequently inter
rupted by applause, and his appeal to the
turor Ielttonicus was particularly effective
The loan bill was referred to the Budget
Committee, and on motion of DR. Franken-
stein the landwehr bill in its entirety
passed the second reading.
Bismarck left the House at the close of
the sitting and walked home, accompanied
by cheering crowd, who, in defiance of
the efforts of the police, surrounded him
on all sides. The Chancellor appeared 20
enjoy rather than resent the compliments
of the people.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SPEECH.
BERLIN, February 6th.-It is remarked
that although Bismarck, in his speech in
the Reichstag, denied that the Austro-Ger-
man treaty had been published as a warning
to Russia, he omitted to reveal the true
motives for its publication and further
that he made no reference to the relations
between Austria and Russia.
AUSTRIA ALSO.
Her Minister nf War yVan4, - r--