The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-07

regard to Bulgaria, we have re-
NAMED perfectly consistent Russia
fui for the loyal attitude of Germany on the Bull
Earian question. If Russia calls upon us for
support. in our communication with the Sui
tan government such of her claims as are
compatible with the decisions of the Berliu con-
Rress, will have no hesitation in doing We
place our reliance on the strength of our army.
III We have no cause to use it. all the better; but
We must make our arrangements with the idea
that we may it. Threats do not frighten
us Threats and pressure arc boundless folly.
Such things cannot in tae slightest degree in
fuence our actions. We Germans fear God
and nothing else in the world The fear of
God makes US wish to foster peace.
at the conviction that the warlike and exu1tant
love OF the fatherland, such as summoned the
whole population of Prussia to arms in 1873, is
the common possession of the entire German
nation; and he who attacks it will find it armed
to man. every man having in his heart firm
belief that God is with rs"
The speech occupied an hour and forty min
utes After NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of an hour,
the Chancellor became fatigued from standing
and SAT down, continuing to speak from his seat.
He afterward rose again and spoke with in
creasing animation to the end. pausing occasion
ally to partake of liquid refreshments. During
the first part of his speech the Reichstag pre-
served deep silence, unbroken by the slightest
movement When the speaker reminded his
hearers that in 1868 it was duo to the Emperor
and his advisers that war with Russia was
avoided, applause broke ont, which was repeated
with renewed vgor when he declared tho neces-
sity that Germany should be equal to any
emergency. The words 1--WE don't run after
anybody" were received with acclaims, and his
appeal to the "Furor Teutonicas,n was highly
effective, the cheering being loud and long.
When Bismarck resumed his seat DR.. Frank
enssern moved that the Lanwehr bill be adopted
enibloc, and that, in view of the political stu
alton there be no debate upon the loan bill
i0Ran md RAhR ct1nva Al
this motion. which WAS adopted. The loan
bill wxs thersupon referred to the budget
The House then proceeded to second reading
of the landwehr bill. and DIR. Frankepstein
moved and Bsnnigsen seconded the adoption of
the bill en- bloc
Bismarck here intervened and said: .'I can
bear witness that the federal government will
be grateful for this willingness to meet their
views They will esteem it not only as a proof
of the confidence of the Reichstag, but because
it will materially contribute to strengthen the
qua rantees of peace"
The bill in its entirely was then passed to Sec
ond reading amid hearty cheers.
General Won Schellendorf, having explained
TO the budget committee the manner in which
the money has to be disposed of the loan bill
was unanimously agreed to. Following is the
official report of portions of Bismarck's speech:
In opposition to the views expressed by the
Russian press, have the unqualified word of
the Car himself, having had the honor. few
months ago. after an interval of several years,
of being received in an audience by his Majesty.
This occasion again convinced me that the Gar
entertains no warlike tendencies to-
ward us, and has no intention
to attack us or in any way carry on wars OF ag-
gression. During the Berlin congress no wish
not support nay. which did not cause to be
carried into effect. Owing to the con 6dsnce re-
posed in me by the lato lamsnted Earl of Bea-
consfleid appeared during tho most difficult
and critical moments of the congress. at his
bedside, and at tho tine of the threatened
breakup Of the congress- obtained his consent.
the conclusion of tho labors Of the
congress I thought to myself. 4 have
long held the highest Russian order in brill
iants. or should be sure to receive it now In
fact, I felt I had rendered . service to foreign
.po.ssr such AS foreign minister had seldom
sueen able TO render Altar 1885 state of affairs
arose in Bulgaria which had cali to
remedy by force of arms, but which cannot alter
in theory the rights that Russia carried home
with her from tho congress. Whether, had
Russia desired forcibly TO urge these rights
difficulties would have arisen, know not, nor
does it concern in any way We shall not
support forcible measures, nor shall we advise
such inclination exists in fact, it 10 pretty
tain it does not However. Russia, by diplo-
matte means, proposes even the intervention of
the Sultan; shall consider it the duty of loyal
German policy to adhere purely to the provisions
of the Berlin treaty. from which, as far as am
concerned. the feelings of the Buigarians
object with sufficient strength to plunge
Europe, for its sake, from Moscow to the
Pyrenees. from the North sea to Palermo, into
war, the issue of which nobody can foresee.
Perhaps, after such war, we should surely
know what be had fought for" Laughter.
Bismarck left the house at the close of the
sitting. and walked home. ACCOMPANIED by a
cheering crowd who, in defiance of the efforts of
the police, surrounded him on all sides. The
Chancellor appeared to enjoy rather than resent
the compliments of the people.
Three Thousand applications were made for
seats in the galleries, and f10 was offered for
seat The diplomatic box was densely crowded,
although the Spanish Minister holding
reception at the same time
Effect of the Chancellor's Speech.
ss1ecial to the Indianapolis Journaz
LONDON, Feb 6.-The effect OF Prince Bis
marck's speech has been to restore confidence.
Austrian and Russian securities closed about q
point higher than on Saturday. The full and
complete report of the Chancellor's speech will
not be published in London until the communi-
cations Of the various special correspondents
come to hand and there is a general disposition
On the part of the press to withhold comment
upon the address until their arrival It is sus-
pected that Bismarck's reference to the
Eastern question points to Bulgaria,
whose case is entirely beyond the
sphere OF the Austro German treaty OF 1879, |
through q Russian advance upon that |
would, no doubt, involve Austria in |
war. Everybody is convinced, of course that |
Russian invasion will be the ultimate fate of |
Bulgaria. but nobody believes that such move |
nent n viii be executed untila much more plans
bile pretext arises than any that has hitherto |
been made the basis of Russian interference in /
that country. What is much more probable, |
however, IS that events in Bulgaria will |
shane themselves in the near future that Prince |
Ferdinands career as monarch will be ter
minated through the action OF Austria rather
han by Russia, in which case both Germany |
and Austria, having been represented con-
in the persons of Prince Alexander
md Ferdinand the Bulgarian throne, Rus
'ias claim to similar privilege cannot be easily
gnored.
The Post, Daily News and Telegraph interpret |
Prince Bismareks speech eminently reassur-
pg and almost absolutely guaranteeing peace
The speech has made an excellent impression in
Vienna.
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