The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-03
The Danger 70 the Peace of Europe Found in
the Endeayor of Gsrmany's Young Emperor
to Get Into Difficulty with Somebody.
Frenchmen Look in the Wrong Direc-
ton for the Causes of Recent Riots.
Cardinal Moran Ordered to Settle Suspi-
cious- Looking Matter Connected with q
Monetary Bequest-0ther Cable News.
EUROPE'S REAL DANGER.

1t II Found In the German Emperor's Do.
sire to Get Into Trouble.
London Special to Pittsburg Dispatch.
1t becomes more and more evident that, il war
comes, France is determined that it shall not be
her fault Goblets reply to the Italian Crispi's
last insulting note on the Massowah difficulty is
most temperate and patient. so much so that
Italy cannot continue in her provocative course
without alternating the sympathies OF all inde-
pendent powers in Europe. A belief which is gain
ing ground, that Bismarck, in the recent inter
view, warned Crispi that he could not rely on
the support of the triple alliance il be provoked
France without cause, strengthens the hope of
peace aroused by Frances moderation.
The real danger to European peace seems to
be in the constant endeavor Of Germany's young
ambitious and incapable Emperor to get himself
and his country into trouble. Should Bismarcks
restraining influence be removed, it seems cer-
tain that the new ruler would soon fud pre-.
text to satisfy his greatest craving, the sight OF
his toy, tho army, maneuvering and firing of its
guns in bloody earnest.
After irritating France with his gratuitous
brae about 10000 Germans lying dead on the
battlefield before giving up foot of conquered
territory, he has allowed his mouth to endanger
the peaceful understanding Of his country with
England. England" this imperial braggart is
reported to have said, "would be dead but for
her colonies. These are only attached to her by
a thread. / will cut that thread, and England
will die death accelerated by the poison OF
liberalism"
If the preceding are not On exact reproduction
Of his words be has said something sufficiently
like it to stupidity interfere with the work OF his
advisers, who are laboring to forward German
interests at the expense Of England on the Zau-
zibar coast, in New Guinea, South Africa and
elsewhere.
In the midst of his political laundering, his
German Majesty finds time for much mock
humility anu ostenta;ious praiss OF his never-to-
be forgotten father, whose every wish he is dis
regarding, and of his ever.to-bersmembered
grandfather. whose great work is endangered by
his foolish grandson. In strong contrast to the
braggadocio ut.erances of the grandson are the
words Of old Emperor William, written at an
important moment OF his life and only made
public yesterday. The words of the old Emper-
or breathe a simple piety and modesty which
his descendant might prohtaoly copy. In leoo
hs writes:
SIN the year now closing. Gods grace has
been poured out over Prussia and rightly COM
pensates her for all she has suffered, Humbly
do / sck no Wedge this divine favor which te-
lected me at my advanced age as the brinGer-
about of events which seem destined to be a
Gus turning point OF the year may the army in
all its parts accept my hearty thanks for the de-
votion and self sacrifice with which IL obeyed
my call and conquered before my eyes, an expe-
rience for which stammer out to God my hum.
Bile thanks. May Gods blessing be with Prus-
sia and may Prussia prove worthy Of this bless
ing. May my and his successors behold
such q people and such an army around them.
and may they by circumspect and timely action
carefully promote the welfare and prosperity of
both. and thus secure TO Prussia the position
which has been plainly assigned 10 her by Prov
idence. May God in his grace will 1t 40.
'.MIDNIGHT, 66-67. WILHELM
At the close of the war with France, when he
sees himself the most powerful man on earth.
his utterances are the same:
''With humble and thankful heart / extol
Gods grace, which has found us worthy to
achieve such mighty things according to His
will May this grace be further accorded to us
in building up and extending reunited Germany,
the foundations Of which only have been laid,
and may peace DO granted to us to enjoy in
humility the blessings which were won in hot
and bloody battles. Lord, Thy will be done on
earth even as it is in heaven. Amen.
WILHELM"
1t Is easy to imagine what the old warriors
feelings would DO could be behold his grandson,
who has never done any thing, brsGging and en-
dangering his country's peace and making him
self generally obnoxious on she strength of the
reputation and army built up by his predeces-