New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-22
BISMARCK.
One of the Most Powerful Forensic Efforts
Ever Put Forth by the German
Chancellor.
He Points Out Why Russia Should Be Crate
full to Germany, and Carries the Reich
stag With Him.

stag Win Him.
BERLIN, Feb. Bismarck to-day adj
dressed the reichstag on the military loan
bill He said
i do not believe can add anything to the
true state or the case regarding the bill. (
do not address you on that account NV
OBJECT is to speak OF the general situation OF
Europe may conine myself to referring
TO what said on the same subject over a
year ago. There has been very little change
since then, when feared war with France.
Since then France has elected apeace-Ioving
president and pacific disposition has pre-
vailed can, therefore. reassure the
public that so far as France is con-
cerned the prospect has become more
peaceful Regarding Russia also I
am OF no other opinion than when
said that we have to apprehend no attack
from Russia. The situation must not be
judged from press comments The Russian
newspapers do not believe. Ibelieve the
czars word absolutely. The situation on
the Whole is not different from that of 1879
grant that the concentration of Russian
tioops on the frontier may appear serious,
pub perceive no cause or prelext for Il Rus
sian or {. European war Russia has no in
GefeSb 10 conquer Prussian nor Austrian
provinces. Indeed, 90 so far in nv conf
dence as to say that even war with France
would not necessitate war with Russia al
tnougn Ine latter eventually would involve
the former 1t is true that cannot demand
an explanation from the Russian foreign Of
ice regarding the concentration Of troops on
TIE frontier, but having been well &C
qualnted with Russia's foreign policy for a
generation may have nv 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. Perhaps Russia speculates upon
turn taking place soon in the Eastern Ques-
Clon, and desires then to act promptly and
with greater weight. Perhaps Russia intends
TO render her diplomatic demands more eff
fectual from the fact of having an army
ready Tor war behind them. We, however,
are only concerned in the Eastern question
IN secondary manner.
GOES BACK TO '63
Bismarck reviewed the relations between
Prussia and Russia since 1S4S, and showed
how frequently they had assumed a menac-
ing aspect. He said:
Ata!l times the calmness and cOnscien-
tlousness displayed by the ministers on the
Prusslan side towards the threatening posi-
uon or Russian atfairS-a position of which
foreign countries had no idea-has sue
eceeded in adverting mischief AS early as
1868 matters were in such position that
everybody urged me to advise striking
blow. waited quietly until we were struck
beleVe we cid well in this. Despite all in
tranquility supervened owing to the init
mate relations between the three eInperOrs
linen as now, however, we were constrained
TO augment and organize our forces so that
IN case OF necessity we might stand forth
strong nation, making its power prevail by
GUY strength and SO defending it's authority,
It's dignity and it's possessions.
NO sACRIF-CE TOO HEAVY.
10 effect This purpose no sacrifice can be
too heavy The warlike tendency of France
IN RI
IN France and Russia compel US to become
carp. We are better able than any other ma
ton to offer strong resistance to our foes
Our relations with Russia were not disturbed
by the success Of 1866. Prussia has always
SHOWN herself cOmplaisant to Russia and
has done Russia many services for which she
might claim gratitude and for which she
mas, In fact, received acknowledgment
Prussia has at all times sought to maintain
good relations with Russia, although the lat
Ter lett us in the lurch at OInueb
L myself. when minister to Russia, labored
to keep up such relations and reaped sue
cess These traditional relations had always
prepossession for me- and I fostered them,
though my friendly feelings for Russia have
cooled. | say this in order to make clear
why we concluded an alliance with Austria
We were inclined to accede to the demands
Russla made upon US before last years war
IN the East. Russia then turned to Austria
but IN vain. We were glad The storm passed
L
was only able TO bring together with great
trouble, l eXerted myself to obtain satisfac-
ton for all Russian interests and carry
through all Russian wishes I really believe
had acquired right to Russian gratitude;
but could not and would not give umbraoe
to Austria. Ii had done so we would have
become isolated in Europe and completely
dependent upon Russia. Some people have
sought to find an ultmatum or threat in the
publication OF The treaty. It is nothing of
the kind The treaty is an expression of
community Of interests of two contracting
parties This we wished the world TO know
Not this treaty only, but also that with Italy
is an expression OF common interests and
common efforts to avert common dangers
and L .aintain peace Austria followed this
thoughtful policy in 1870 in resisting the
entreaties of France to come forward against
the Germans Austria is naturally in the
dangers which threaten us from Russia and
France But there is no need to fear the
hatred of Russia. No wars are
waged from mere hatred for otherwis
France
WOULD HAVE TO BE AT WAR
with Italy and the whole world
The strength we possess will reassure our
public opinion and calm the nervousness of
the boerse and press. Our task is to strengthen
this strength. We must, of course have
the best OF weapons for fathers of families
who will have to serve under the present
bill, with the aid OF which we shall be able
TO place nllllOn gOOu soldiers on each OF
our frontiers. Behind them stand our re-
serves. 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, butfor furnishing it with
officers. We have a corps of officers
such as no other power has. When
we undertake war it must be the
peoples war, which ali approve as in
1870. If we are attacked, then the Juror
Teutoncus will flame out No one can make
Roadway against that. Neither the con-
seriousness of our Strength nor the hope of |
victories can restrain us from continuing
our peaceful efforts hope we shall remain
at peace with our neighbors especially with |
Russia, which has no pretext for war. Spy |
affairs with France are not worthy of con-
sidera ton. No one begins war for trifies.
In such cases the sensible man gives way.
I'VE have endeavored to maintain our old re-
lations with Russia, but we do not run after
any country with regard, but guard. We
have remained perfectly constant Russia
certainly has every reason TO feel grateful
for tine loyal attitude of Germany on the
Bulgarian question. If Russia calls upon us
to support in our communication with the
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