Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-07
GERMANY'S IRON PRINCE.
BiSMARCk'S GREAT SPEECH TO
 THE RElCHSTAG.

BiSMARCk'S GREAT SPEECH TO
 THE RElCHsTAG.
 He Does Not Anticipate an Attack, but
 Urges Preparation Germany Fears
 Only the God of Nations-''We Don't
 Run After Anybody.'
 BERLIN, Feb. 7.-Prince Bismarck ad- dressed the reichstag yesterday on the mili- tary bill The announcement that the chan cellor would speak drew an immense crowd of people to the reichstag, and long before that body called to order the galleries were flied to overflowing.
 Prince William, of Prussia, son of the crown prince, and Prince Leopold, son of the late Prince Frederick Charles, the red prince, occupied the court box, while the section reserved for the dipionlatists was crowded with the different foreign represen- tatives and their families.
 The chancellor wes vocferously cheered on bis way to the palace by crowd which lined the route along Wilhelm strasse. He en- tered the reichstag at :25 D. m., and when he arose to speak was greeted with the wild est enthusiasm. He said ill substance:
 II do not believe that add anything to the true state of the case regarding the bill I do not address you on that account. My object IS to speak of the general situation of Europe. l may confine myself to referrn. to what said on the same subject over year ago. There has been very little change since then, when feared war with France.
 ''Since then France has elected peace loving preside. and pacific disposition has prevailed. l can therefore. assure the public that so far as France is concerned the prospect has become more peaceful. Regarding Russia also, am of no other opinion tan when said that we have to apprehend no attack from Russia, The sltua- tion must not be judged from press comments.
 ''The Russian newspapers do not credit me with believing the czar's word absolutely. The situation on the whole is not different from that of 1879. grant that the concentration of Rus sian troops on the frontier may appear serious, but perceive cause pret..xt for a Russian European Russia has interest to conquer Prussian Austrian provinces.
 'Indeed, go so far in my confidence to say that even war with France would not necessl- tate with Russia, although the latter eventuality would involve the former It is true that cannot demand an explanation from the Russian foreign office regarding the concentra- tion of troops on the frontier. but having been we'll acquainted with Russia's foreign policy for a generation, may have my own opinion on the matter.
 II believe the Russian cabinet intends to make Russia's voice heard at the next European crisis, and therefore wishes to push her military forces as far westward as possible
 Prince Bismarck then reviewed the relations of Prussia with Russia since 1S4S. Frequently, he said. they had had 8 menacing aspect, but at all times the calmness and conscientiousness dis played by the ministers on the Prussian side to- ward the threatening position of Russian affairs a position of which foreign countries had no idea-had succeeded in averting mischief.
 Hitherto, now," he continued, i've have been constrained to argument and organize forces that, in case of necessity, we might stand forth a strong nation, making it's power prevail by our strength, and so defending it's au- thority, it's dignity and it's poss :ssions.'
 ''The warlike tendencies Of Frcnce and Russia '' the chancellor declared "drive us to an attitude of defense. The pike in France and Russia com pei us to become carp. Prussia has always been complaisapt with Russia, doing her many ser vices. I myself, when minister to Russia, cessfully labored to keep amicable relations. However, my friendly feelings for Russia have cooled. say this in order to make quite clear the reason why we concluded an alliance with Austria. We were inclined to accede to the de- mandS that Russia made upon us before the last war in the cast. Russia then turned vainly to Austria. We were glad that the storm passed over our heads Those who expect to find threat in the publication of the treaty of 1879 mistaken. The treaty is an expression of the community of interests of the two contracting parties''
 Continuing, Prince Bismarck said: Austria is our natural ally in the dangers which threaten us from Russia and France, but there is no need to fear the hatred of Russia
 No wars waged from mere hatred for otherwise France would have to be at war with Italy and tn. whole world The strength we posses will reassure public opinion and allay the nervousness of the boerse and the press. Our task now is to strengthen this strength. It must not be said that others place the same defensive frontier force we are able to do. Germany will not make war on any nation with the approval of her people. If attacked, hen the furor TeutonicuS will flame and no nation can stand against it. He who attacks Germany will find the nation armed man. We hope to remain at peace with Russia as with all other powers but do not run after any body. Russia has grounds for complaint of Germany's attitude on the Bulgarian question: Prince Bismarck reiterated the confidence that Germany felt in her army, and declared that Germany feared "only the God which makes us wish to foster peace" Concerning the strength and extent of her military re- sources, the chancellor asserted that Germany could place 100000 men upon each of her frontiers, irrespective of the reserves. Prince Bismarck occupied an hour and forty minutes in the delivery of his speech. Once he became fatigued and sat down, continuing his speech from his seat. Aftar a while, how ever, he arose to his feet al finished his ad- dress with increased animation, pausing now and then to sip refreshing drink. When he said that in 1863 it was due to the emperor l and his advisers that coalition Russian war was avoided the applause began, and it was renewed with increasing vigor and enthusiasm | when he declared that in case of necessity l Germany was equal to any emergency. The words, ''we don't run after anybody" were 1 received with a tremendous outbnrst of cheer ing.
 Dr. Franl1enstein moved the adoption of the landwehr bill. The bill then passed it's second reading amid cheers. l Prince Bismarck received a continuous ova tion while returning from the Reichstag palace tp his home.
 l He Highly Respected of Course. BOSTON, Feb. 7.-John c. Crowley, a pron,i nent lawyer and trustee of six estates, wen
 to Europe unexpectedly in November. He i
 now reported to be a defaulter to the extea
 of s75,000. He stood high in society, and W !
 interested in many public movements, and tu
 rumors affecting his integrity cause grt
 surprise. Mrs. Crowley announces that &.
 will make good all losses. Mir. Crowley VI s
 attorney for the Union Savings institute, \