The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-02-14

year ago. There has been very little cnnlicc since
then, wnen feared war with France. Since tnel
france has elected peace loving president and a
pavihc disposition has prevailed l can, therefore
Ie3sslIe the Tuclic that "a fer IS France is con
ceriicd the prospect has become more peaceful. Re.
earning Ru'si, also an OF 10 other opintin than
Wnen siiia that We have To a,lreEcnd To attack
press comm n;s
=, Russian newspapers DO not elieye believe
INC ears word absolutely. The situation on the
WAole Is not different f.Om that o. l}7l | grant
that the concentration o hussian troops on tic
ltaNer may afpSar serious but perceive no cause
OF preteAt IN a Russian or EuvoTcan war. Russia
has no interest 90 conquer Pm, $ an or Austrian
PROVINCES. Indeed, go so far i'll my confidence rs
lsI tn&t efen war with France would not neucss,-
'2te wax Wlth HnSsla alhouGh the latter eventually
would involve the former 1t is tue that cannot
demand an eXpanaton from the R3ssian foreign
frn 'n e"f0s t'o coAeehmtlon OF troops on The
luaintcd with Eusa's foreign policy
ioF a. a & ge ne may have my
cabines intends to maie Ru sis voice heard at tuo
next European crisis, and Therefore wishes push
her military forces as fur westward as possible
Perhaps Russia Specul0tes upon Turn taking place
soon i'll tie eastern question, and desires then to act
promptly aud with greater weight. Ierlaps Russia
intends to render diplomatic demands more enec-
tual from tie fact OF having an army ready fer war
Lehiud them We, however are only concerned in.
the eastern question i'll Al secondary manner.
Bismarck proceeded to renew the relation
between Prussia and Russia since 1913, and
showQ how frequently they had assumed Il
menacing aspect. He said that at al times
the calmnesS and consciantiousncSs displayed
by ministers on the Pr 9 ian side toward the
threatening position of russian affairs-a po-
siton OF which foreign countries had no idea
mad succeeded i'll avoiding mischief He con-
tinued:
AS early as 1863. matters were in such position
that everybody urged me to advise striking the
blow. waited quietly until we were struck. l be-
leVe we did well in this Despite all indications of
the storm q certain feeling OF tranquility super
vened owing to the intimate relations betW cen the
three emperofS Then, as now, however, we were
constrained to augment and organize our forces so
That III case OF necessity, We might stand forth
strong nation, making its power Prevail ly our
strength and defending its authority its disni!yand
Its possessions.
To effect this purpose no sacrifice must or can he
too heavy. The war like tendencies of France and
Russia drive us to defense. We arebeter able than
any other nation to Offer strong resistance to our
foes. Our relations with Russia not disturbed
by the successes of 1866 Prussia has always shown
herself complaisant to Russia, and has done Russia
many services, for which she might claim gratitude
and Tor which she has in fact, received acknow':
edgement. Prussia has at all times sought to main
la good relations with Russia, although the latter
ieit us in the lurch at Olmutz myself, when min
lister to Russia labored to Keep such relations,
and reaped success. These traditional ieaiions had
always p,ep5ssessions for me, and | have fostorid
them, though my friendly feelings for Russia have
cooled l say this in order to make it clear
why we concluded an alliance with Austria.
We were inclined to accede to the demands Russia
made upon us before last years in the east.
Russia then turned to Austria, but in vain. At the
congress, which was only able to bring together
with great trouble, eXerted myself to obtain salts
faction for all Russian interests and to carry through
all Russian wishes. really believe had acquired
the right to Russia gra ituda but could and would
not give umbTage TO Austria. If | had done we
would have become isolated in Europe and com
pletely dependent upon Russia.
Some people have sought to find an uitimatum or
threat in the publication Of the treaty 1t is nothing
of the kind. treaty is community of interests of
the two contracting parties. This 1t was we wished
theworld to know this treaty only but lso that
with Italy, is an expression OF common interest
and common efforts to avert common dangers and
to maintain the peace. Austria followed this
thoughtful policy in 1870 in resisting the entreaties
of France to come forward against Germany Aus
ria is our natural ally in the CaIgers which threaten
us from Russia and France. But there is no need
to fear the hatred of Russia. No wars are waged
from mere hatred, for otherwise France would have
to be at war with Italy and the whole world. The
strength possess will reassure our public opinion
and the nervousness of bourses and the press. Our
task now is TO strengthen this strength. We must
of have tie best of weapons for the fathers
Of families 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 each of Our
frontiers. Behind them stand our reserve. Il must
not be said that others can do the same That is
lust what they cannot do We have the material
not only for forming an enormous army, but for
furnishing it with officers. When we undertake
war it must be peoples war, which an approve as
III 1870 If we are attacked then the Juror leutoni-
Gus will flame out. No one can make headway
against that. Neither consciousness ofourstrength
nor the hope of victories can restTsn us from con-
tnuing our peaceful efforts. hope we shall re-
main at peace with our neighbors, especially with
Russia, which las no excuse for war The shy at-
fairs with lTanceare not worth considering No one
begins war for trihes. In such cases sensible
man gives way. We have underworld to maintain
our Old relations with Russia, but we DO not run
Withlegari to Bulgaria, We have remained per
fectly consistent Russia certainly has every reason
10 feel grateful for the loyal attitude OF Germany
the Bulgarian question If lssia calls upon us to
support, in our communication with the sultTn's
government, such of her claims as are compatible
with the decisions of the Berlin congress- | will
have no hesitation in doing We place our reli-
ance on the strength of our army. If we have no
cause TO it. all the better but must make
arrangements with the idea that we viii use it.
Threats do not frghten us. The threats of tie
press are a borndlcss folly Such things cannot, in
the slightest degree, influence our action. We Ger
mans fear God. and nothing else in the world
BERLIN, February THE NsvSs German
Gazette says that Yesterdays nlaSfifestation in
the rUiChstag testfeS not only to the agree
meut of tic whole German people with Prince
Bsmarck's policy, but it also testites to the
unity and strength with which they are ready,
in every way, to accomplish their task and act
as guardians OF the peace. The National lei
tulIg says Bismarck's declarations against
every aggressive war are and will remain the
permanent guiding star of the German policy.
Bismarck, in acquaintlng Germans with the
idea Of accustomng themselves to bearing
heavy military charges as the Fundamental
condition OF our position, has freed the nation
from a state of mind which paralyzed its
economic life
The Vosseche Zeitung says it is impossible
to build the golden bridge for peace in a more
friendly manner than Prince Bismarck did IN
his speech yesterday.
The Tageblatt says Prince Bismarcks e
view of historical events displays a love for
peace carried to its utmost limits, which is
only permissible by the state of feeling which
Is itself strong.
The Deutsohes Tageblatt says that no Ger
man ever appreciated the value Of the spirit of
living in national strength as Prince Bis
marck showed that he had.
BERLIN. February 1.-THE peace illusion,
with which Bismarck's speech invested the
situation, has passed away 1T is beginning TO
be realized that there was nothing really pa
ciiic in the speech beyond leaving the car the
alternative of peace or war, while pointing
out the road along which Russia can retreat if
the car feels himself safe in retreating.
RUSSIA.
ST. PTTERsEURG, February In political
and official circles here it is believed that the
profoundly pacific tone Of Prince Bismarck S
speech in the German reichstag yesterday,
which agrees with Russia's aspirations, will
produce an excellent and tranquili2ing inn
preston everywhere. The Noyoe Vremya
says:
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