New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-07

fies In such cases sensible man gives way. We
have endeavored to maintain our old relations with
Russia, but we do not run after anybody.
I'VE shall not support forcible measures, nor
shall we advise their adoption. Moreover we do
not believe such an inclination exists. In fact, 1t
is pretty certain it does not If, however Russia.
by diplomatic means. proposes even the
intervention of the Sultan, l shall consider
it the duly loyal German policy to adhere
purely to the provisions Of the Berlin treaty.
from which as far as am concerned the feeling of
the Bulgarians cannot cause any departure. Bull
gsria will not object with sufficient strength 20
plunge Europe for its sake from Moscow to the
Pyrenees from the North Sea to Palermo, into a
war. the issue of which nobody can foresee. Per
haps after such war should surely know
what we had fought for. Laughter
LOYAL ATTITUDE on THE BULGARIAN QUESTION
with regard to Bulgaria, we have remained per-
tectly consistent. Russia certainly has every rea-
TO feel grateful for the loyal attitude of Ger
many on the Bulgarian question. If Russia calls
upon us to support, in our communication with the
Sultan's Government, such Of her claims as are
compatible with the decisions of the Berlin Con-
gress, will have no hesitation in doing So We
place reliance on the strength OF our army. II
we have no cause to use it, all the better; but we
must make our arrangements with the idea that we
do use it.
GERMANS FEAR GOD AND NOTHING ELSE.
Threats do not frghten us. The threats of the
press are bOundless folly. Such things can not in
the slightest degree influence action. We Ger
mans fear God and nothing else in the world. The
fear of God makes wish to foster peace. He who
breaks the peace will arrive at the cOnvIc-
ton that the warike and exultant love
| of the Fatherlaud such as summoned the
whole population of Prussia TO arms In
1913 is the common possession of the entire Ger
man Nation aud he who attacks will find it armed
TO a man, every man having in his heart firm be-
lief that God is with us
THE CHANCELLOR REsORTING TO srIMULtNT.
The speech occupied an hour and forty minute es.
After speaking for three-quarters of an hour the
! Chancellor became faugucd from standing and sat
down continuing 70 spe k from his seat He after
! wari rose again and spoke with increasing aniIna-
tion 10 the end, pausmg occasionally TO partake OF
| liquid reireshment.
HOW TIE SPEECH WAS RECEIVED.
During the first part Of the speech the Rcichs-
tag preserved deep silence that was unbrokcn by
the slightest movement. When the speaker re-
minded his hearers that in 1868 il was due 10 the
| Emperor ard the advisers of the coalition that n
war with Ru"SIa was avoided. applause broke ont
which vas repeated with renewed vigor when he
| declared the necessity that Germany should be
| equal to any emergency. The words we don {
| run after any body" were received with acciams,
and his appeal 10 the - Juror Tcutonlcus y was
highly effective, the cheering beng loud and long.
RUSHING 1HE LANDwEHE BILL TpEOUGH.
When Prince Bismarck resumed his seat, DR..
Fran ken,ten moved that the Landwehr bill be
adopted en- bloc, aud that. in view of the political
stuatIon there ne no debate on the Loan bill
Ierren Helidorf. Benmg>en and B hr supper ed
the motion, aud IT adopted. The Loan bill was
taereupon referred to the Budget Committee.
The House then proceeded to the second reading
of the Landwehr bill DR.. Frankeustein moved,
and Hero BennigSen second d. the adoption OF tine
bill en- bloc
Prince Bismarck here interviewed aud said: =" |
can bear witness that he Federal Cove nment viii
be grateful for this Willingness to meet their views
They will esteem IT not oUly rs proof OF the con
iidence of the ReichStag, but because il Will
materially contribute to strengthen the guarantees
of peace"
The bill in its entirety then passed the second
reading amid hearty cheers.
WALKING HOME AFTER THE BATTLE.
Prince Bionarck left the House at the close of
the sitting and walked home, accomp pInIed by a
cheering crowd of people, who, in deiia zee of the
efforts of the police, surrounded hlm on all sides
The Chancellor appeared to cnj,y rather than 10
resent the compliments OF the people.
TEN THOUSAND APPLICATIONS FOR SEATS.
Three thousand applications were made tor seats
in the galleries. A. much as so was offered for Il
seat. The diplomatic box densely crowded,
although the Spanish Minister was holding re-
ception at the same time.
THERE WAS SOME DoDGING DONE.
II is remarked that although Prince bismarck
in his speech in the Rcichstag denied that the
Austro-Gcrm treaty had been published as a
| wamna TO Russia, he omitted 10 reveal the true
motives for its publication; and further, that
he made no reference to the relations between
| Austria and Russia.
TIM LpAN FILL AGREED TO.
General Won Schcllcndorf, having explained TO
| the Budget Committee the manner in which the
money would be disposed Of, the Loan bill was
unanimously agreed to.
The ReIchstag will resume the Qulnquen 1ial
| Parliament bill tomorrow.