The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-20
Truculent Emperor William.

copyright. 1883, by the New York Associated Press.l
BERLIN, Aug. B-Emperor William lunched
to-day at the headquarters Of the First Infantry
Guards, and made another energetic speech, In
response to a toast to his health. proposed by
Colonel Plesson. Although the affair WAS strict
ly private, it has transpired that the Emperor's
remarks were mainly a repetition of his speech
at Frankfort. He said that Germany would
keep what she had gained. and also ex-
pressed his conviction that the army was
able to meet all corners A semi
official account says that the Emperor.
in giving a toast TO the regiment. referred to the
training he himself had received in its ranks,
and 10 the services which the regiment had rem
dered the country In cultivating old Prussisn
traditions as an example to the army. The Ian
euage Of Emperor William, although no imms-
diate menace. is not to be attributed to his habit
of expressing himself bluntly. His speech at
Frankfort was premeditated, IL not verbally pre-
pared. Tue Emperor's ire has been excited by
the press to raise the Schleswig- Holsteiu
question. with the additional contention
that the Gar, as the representative OF the
house of Holstein-G ottorp, claims specia.
rights to support the claims OF A
semi-oficial communication to the Cologne Ga
zette says: "Schleswig- Holstein can only be sep
arated from Germany by war, with Russia and
France as the attacking nations VS. take note
that from Russian diplomatics sources it is clearly
announced that in the event of q successful
campaign denmark would snare In the Dooty
and take part in the conflict"
The North German Gazette also complains
that the statements regarding the claims OF Dem
mark should first appear in the Nord, q paper
which 10 at the disposal OF the Russian govern
ment in the direction of the quest in which the
officials Of the Russian Foreign Office are en-
gagged.
The tone of the semi-oficial press on this oc-
CASTOR does not fully express. the anger felt in
the highest circles toward the wanton revival of
q buried question. The Emperor's illusions to
the achievements OF Prince Frederick Charles
pointed to more than his French victories. The
Prince distinguished himself In the S~chleswig-
Holstein war of l648 and the Danish war Of
1854. Blunt and impromptu IS the Emperor
Williams language seemed, il struck effectively
all around.
The press concurs in regrstting tho futility of
the Peterhof and Copenhagen visits. IL says
that. within four weeks after the interview be-
tween the Gar and Emperor William. the ten
sion Of the situation threatens Europe more
than ever.
Herr Won BGtticher's return to Office is the
natural sequence Of the death Of the Emperor
Frederick. Prince Bismarck was opposed to
Frederick's desire to oust him. The Emperor.
besides having q strong personal regard for Herr
Won Betticher. supported him during the crisis
which ended with his resignation. and has taken
tbs first opportunity TO reinstate him in Office as
Viee- president of the Russian Ministry.
LONDON Aug. 18.-Public feeling in France
over the speech delivered by Emperor William
at Frankfort is developing rapidly, though Off
cially there has been no sign made as yet. The
more important of the French newspapers OBJ
serve q dienifed silence, which is unusual with
them in such circumstances, but q few of the
smaller ones are rabid in their denunciation OF
the speech. The very silence OF the great pa
pers is regarded as significant of the intensity
of the feeling created. and their restraint
under the provocation furnished by the head of
the German government is commended on all
sides and accepted as evidence that France will
not allow herself 20 be drawn into a quarrel
with Germany at the present moment. but will
bide her time. 1t is now asserted by apologists
for the Emperor, who have become alarmed at
the excitement his speech has created, that the
Kaiser merely intended to convey o warning to
the Boulangists. This may be true, but the
warning has certainly resulted in alarming the
whole of Europe.