Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-08
Defined by Bismarck in His Speech on
the Military Bill.
He Deprecates Inharm0nious Relations
With France or Russia,
But Plainly Announces What an Aggres-
sor May Count On ArOusing.
Germany Hopes for Peace But is Amply
Prepared for War.

BERLIN. February 6.-Prince Bismarck
made lengthy speech in the Reichstag to-
day on the military bill. Crowds greeted
li.im on his way to the chamber and a
A'sEiNiant audience assembled to listen to
fhim. He began by reference to the
general situation in Europe and the tenor
OF his remarks was pacific in tone. He re-
assured his hearers OF the peaceful DISPOSE
ton lie believed inspired France. Neither
had he any apprehension of attack from
| Russia. He granted that the concentra-
! ton of Russian troops on the frontier
| might appear serious, but could perceive
no cause or prete1t for Russian or
1 European war He did not think that a
| w,r with France Decessa rily involved Rus
( sa. although tie la tier " i'll eventually III
| volve the former" He thought Russia 8
apparently alarming preparations were
with view to the position she Intended to
take in tn next European crisis. Continu-
! ing e said: we. however, are only COR
earned in the Eastern question
| INA SECONDARY MANNER.
| At all times the calmnass and conscien-
| tiunsness displayed by the ministers on
| the Prussian side towards the thrs atening
! position of Russian affairs, a position OF
| hici, foreign countries had no idea. had
| succeeded in averting the mischief. As early
such position that everybody urged me
to advise striking a blow. 1
waited quietly until we were
struck. l believe we did well in
this despite all indications OF storm. A
certain feeling of tranquility intervened,
owing to the intimate relations between the
three Emperors. Then as now. however,
we were constrained to augment and Or
ganize our forces, SO that in case of neces-
sty we might stand forth, a strong nation
making its power prevail by it's strength
and 50 defending it's authority, it's dignity
and its possessions. To effect this pur-
pose," continued the Chancellor, mo sacri-
ice must or can be too heavy. The
wAR-LlKE TENDENCIES OF FRANCE
and Russia drive us to defense, the pike in
Franceand Russia compel us to become carp.
We are better able than any other nation to
offer a strong resistance to our foes. Prus-
sia has always shown herself complaisant
to Russia and has done Russia many
services for which she might claim gratitude
and for which she has in fact received ac-
acknowledgement. Prussia has at all times
sought to maintain good relations with
Russia, although the latter left us in the
!urch at Olnetz. say this in order to
make it clear why we concluded an al
lance with Austria. We were inclined
to accede to the demands that Russia
Raast Russs t9rs tsh ast asars Is var in the
m vain. We were glad the storm passed
over our heads. At the Congress which |
was only able to bring together with great
trouble, exerted myself to obtain satis-
fartion for all Russian interest and carry
through all Russian wishes. I really believe
had acquired a right to Russia's graft
tude, but [ could not d would not
GIVE UMBoAGE TO AUSTRIA.
Ii had, we, would have become isolated
in Europe and completely dependant upon
Russia. Some people have sought to find
an ultimatum or treat in the publication
OF the treaty. 1t is nothing of the kind.
The treaty is an expression OF the com.
munty of interests of the two contracting
parties. This we wished the world to
know. Not this treaty only, but also tina
with 1tal ly is an expression OF COM
mon interests and common efforts
to avert common dangers and maintain
peace. Austria followed this thoughtful
policy 10 1870, in resisting the entreaties
"
Germans. Austria is your natural ally in
the olpeers wt.ich threaten US from Russia
anu France, bn5 there need be no fear OF
the ha red ri Russia. N, wars are waged
for mere hatred. for otherwise France
would have to be at war with Italy and
the whole would
THE STRENGTH WE POSSESS
vii! reassure orr public opinion and the
nervnusness OF the Bourse and press. We
must OF course have the best OF weapons
for the fathers of families, WHO will have to
s.rve under the present bills. with the aid
ii which we shall b, able to pla ce million
can! sottier- on each If our frontiers.
ierd them stand our reserves. It must
not be said Others Can do the same. That
is j;l-t what they cannot do. We have MT
rial not only for forming an enormous
arsay, but for furnishing it with
cificera We have a corps of officers such
as no other power has. When we under
Ike war it must be a peoples War which
ii u approve as in 1870. 1--WE are attacked.
thea the Juror tentonicus will flame out.
No one can make headway against that.
Neither consciousness of our strength nor
hope of victories can restrain US from con-
tin ling our peaceful efforts. We have en-
deavored to maintain our old relations
Rnssia, bat we do not run after any coun-
try.
WITH REGARD TO BULGARIA
we have remained perfectly consistent.
Russia certainly has every reason to feel
grateful for the loyal attitude OF Germany
on the Bulgarian question. We place our
reliance on the strength of our army. If
we have no cause to use it, all the better,
L
the idea that we do use it. We Germans
fear Z cd and nothing else in the world.
The fear of God makes us wish to foster
peace. He who breaks peace will ar
rive at the conviction that he
warlike and exultant love OF fatherland.
such as summoned the whole population
OF Prussia to arms in 1913. is the commo n
possession of the entire German nation
and he who attacks will fud it armed
to man. Every man having in his heart
an aa'n hour usn and md pyA fprty minutes minutes
Bismarck was frequently interrupt
ed by tremendous applause, and
his appeal to the ''furor tsutoni-
cus'' particularly effective. The
loan bill was referred to the Budget Com
mittee and, on motion of DR.. Franken-
stein the Landwehr bill in it's entirety
passed the second reading. Bismarck left
the house at the close OF the sitting and
walked home accompanied by cheering
crowd, who in defiance Of the efforts OF the
police surrounded him on all sides. The
Chancellor appeared to enjoy rather than
resent the compliments OF the people. The
IRelchstag will resume the Quintential Par
lament bill to-morr Ow.
Other Foreign Matters.
BERLIN, February 5.-The National lei
tung has telegram from st. Petersburg
that Count SchouvaIoff. Russian Ambas-
sador to Germany, who is now returningto
Berlin. will bring conciliatory proposals
from the Car.