Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-07

orege to Austria. If had done so we
would have become isolated in Europe,
and completely dependent upon Russia.
Some people have sought to dud an Ill
timatum or threat in the publication of
the tresty. 1t is nothing Of
The kind. The tresty is the expression
OF the community OF interests Of two
contracir parties. This we wished the
world to know, not this only but also
that with Italy is the expression Of COM
mon interests and commence efost
TO erect comon peace. Aus
tris followed this thoughtful policy in
20 in resisting the entreaties Of Frsrce
to come forward against the Germans
Austria is our natural ally in dangers
which threaten US for Russia and France.
But there is no need fear the hatred Of
Russia. No wars are wsged from mere
hatred Tor otherwise France would have to
be at war with Italy aud the whole world.
The strength we possess will reassure
our public opinion and the nervousness
OF the bourses and press. Our task Is
now to strengthen this strength. We
must, If course, have the best of weapons
for the fat! g Of fan les who will have
to serve under the present bills with the
aid Of which we shall be able to place q
million good soldiers on esch of our
frontier. Behind them stand our reserves
It must not be said others can do the
same. That Is Just what they cannot do
We have material not Only for forming
an enormous army, but for furnishing it
with officers such as no other power has.
When we undertake war it must be the
peoples war which all approve, as in
1870. II we are attacked then the Juror
of the tentonicus will fsme out. No
one can made Roadway against that.
Neither consciousness of our strength,
nor hope Of victorit can restrain US from
continuing cur peaceful efforts. hope
we shall remain at ueace with our neigh
bors, especially Russia which has no pre-
text for war. The spy affairs with
France are not worth considering. NJ
one begins war for tribes. In such cases
8 sensible man gives way. We have en-
desvored to maintain our old relations
with Russia, but We
DoNoT RUN AFTER ANYBODY.
With regard to Bulgaria we have main
tanned perfect cOnsistence. Russia GER
for the ioysl attitude of Germany on the
Bulgarian question. II Russia calls on us
for support in our communication with
the Sultan's government for such of her
claims as are compatible with the decis-
ions of the Berlin Congress, will have
no hesitation in doing so. We place our
reliance on thestreugth Of our army. If we
have no cause to use it, Allthe better, but
we must make our arrangements
with the idea that we Can use if.
The cats do not brighten Us, the cats of
PR ssure, bou sdless folly. Such things
car OF in the slightest degree Influence
our action. We Germans fear God snd
nothing else in the world. The fear OF
God makes US wish to foster peace. He
who breaks the peace will arrive at the
conviction that the war-like and eXultsnt
love of the FAiherlsnd, such as sum-
moned the whole population of Prussia
to arms in 1888, is & common possession
Of the entire German nation, and he who
attacks will finG It aimed for men, every
man having in his heart the firm belief
that
GOD IS WITH Us,
The speech occupied lao. After
speaking three quarters of an hour the
Chancellor became fstigued from stand
i1g and sat down, continuing to speak
from his seat. He afterWsrd rose again
and spoke with increasing animation to
the end, psnsing occasionally 10 partske
of liquid refreshments. During
the first part of the speech the
Rsichstag preserved & deep silence
unbroken by the slightest movement.
Ako
that it was due to the Emperor and sd-
visers OF coslition that war with Russis
was avoided, applause broke out which
was repeated with renewed vigor when
ne declared Germany should be equal to
any emergency. The words, eve dom.
run after nybody," were received with
scclsims, and his sppesl to "FurOr leu
touiCus" was highly effective, The cheer
ing being loud and long.
When Bismarck resumed his sest DR..
Frankepstein moved the LsndwehT bill
be adopted en- bloc, and that in view of
the political situation there be no debate
upon the loan bill.
Heldorf, Bennington and Behr supporte d
the motion. Adopted.
The loan bill was tlereupen referred to
the budget committee.
The House then proceeded to second
readings of the Lsndwehr bill.
DR.. Frankenstein moved the adoption
of the bill en- bloc.
Bismarck here interviewed and said: "I
can bear witness the federal gov
eminent will be grateful for this willing
ness TO meet their view. They will
esteem it rot only as proof Of conf
dence OF the Reichstsg, bat because IL
will materially contribute to strengthen
the guarantees Of peace"
The bill in its entirety then passed the
second reading amid hearty cheers.
Then Bismarck LETT the House ct the
close of the sitting, and walked home,
accompanied by q cheering crowd who,
In defiance of the Il lrts of the police,
surrounded him on ell sides. The Chan
cellor appeared to enjoy rather than re
sent the compliments of the peple.
The Reichstsg will resume the Quin-
quennisl Parliament bill to morrow.