New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-04
THE UNION OF GERMANY.
LIGHT UPON IT'S ORIGIN FROM THE EN-
PEROR FREDERICK'S DIARY.
HIS DAILY NOTES UPON AFFAIRS IN THE STIR
RING TIMES OF THE FRANCO. PRUssIAN WAR


RING TIMES OF THE FRANco-PRUssIAN WAR
The following extracts from the Emperor Fred
cricks Diary published in the German Rund-
schau' which have lately created such ire
mendous sensation in Germany and throughout
Europe, were translated from yesterday morning $
Stats zeitung,7 in which one-half of the pub
hshed Diary appeared, and from proofs of this
mornings issue of the same paper, which were
courteously furnished to The Tribune. The ex-
tracts begin in the year 1870.
July 13.-Prince Bismarck seems to BE- surprised al
the change of feeling in Paris. Gorischakof also
favors peace, although he has just received tie In
formation that France will ask for guarantees for the
future. He admIres conduct chat of the Crown
Princel and Of press. aud declares tlat nc VIII
that appreciation In the great European
Cabinets. hear from Iaris. the other hand, that
Napoleon told OF his former Ministers that al the
present moment spaIn's affairs unimportant, and
that the first thing to consider was the nsht Tor
supremacy between Prussia and Franco
July 15-Bismarck told me to-day HE opinion on
relations with France. We were driving to
Brandenburg to meet the King, and Bismarck's con-
versation was characterized by great cearne's ana
dgnifed seriousness. His usual little jokes, which
he likes so well, omitted. ] understand that
yielding in order maintain peace is already impos-
sible. Bismarck well Moltkc have no great re
spcct for the strength and system Of the French Army
The King surprised by our appearance. but did
not object to an order for modelling tho army ! in
sisted upon the immediate mobilization of the entire
army and navy because there no time TO lose.
The King embraced me with deep emotion We both
felt the Importance of the occasion We entered onr
carriage and everywhere received with enthn-
siasm directed the Kings attention to the "wacht
am Rheln," and this moment, for the first time
every one feels the deep significance of those touching
words.
July 16-There will be three armies, and am TO
II will be- The South Germans neither friendly
n lis nor trained in our methods Of warfare and 1t
will be terrible struggle for against the trained
Ffcnrh Army which will certainly invade the southern
territory.
July 1s.-There IS general enthusiasm Germany
has risen as one man. and Will reestahsh It's UNITY
July I9-l have received my official appointment
We prayed this morning at the grave of our grand
parents and as we left. told father that struggle
under snch circumstances must be successful MoiKa
advised me not TO go 10 the south yet whhc BIS
parck was in favor of my immediate departure. lie
also thought / would make a good Impression on the
Southern soveregns by announcing my approach ny
telegraph. The King agreed with BlsmarR, ana the
kilograms have been sent
MODEST VIEW OF HIS OWN TALENTS.
July o4-I have decided to take reserve position
which will be intorded TO operate ON me HANK OF the
central army for probable that Will be able
to fulfil great enterprises
July o. Munch-King Ludwig is a firm supporter
~ the National interests. The quick decision he
showed in signing the order Of mobilizanon Is
generally praised.
July % stuttgart-The King Of Wurtembers has
received my message in a cold and official manner
The Queen IS cordial but in III health. Varnouelcr
stated that in 1867 he told Napoleon that in case
Of an attack Germany would be united The people
here almost embarrassed me by the enthusiasm they
displayed when l left the city.
I,lv NErS e.--A thoughts
TO carry on the liberal development of Germany aiei
peace has been attained.
August IL have presentiment that after THIS
campaign a period of rest from war and boodsned
must ensue My present motto however, is Forward In
Gods name without fear fatigue ~
August e. Welssenburg.-Our forces In battle to-day
acted as though they were in practice manoeuvres
Our victory has caused general JOY. Even the dying
and seriously wounded raised themselves as well as
they could. and cheered our success. saw General
Douafs body and his pet dog was mournfnlly winning
about IT The Turcos of the French army are genuine
savages
August 5-we are on the march to France The
people generally are filed With horror at the approach
of the German " Cannibals.'
August 8, woerth.-I was enabled at halfpast
20 announce our victory TO the King The mitraileurs
proved undeniably formidable at short range. The
cooperation of the South Germans has been the
cement uniting the many varie of our troops, and
the result will be Of range II we determine
not to allow such opportunity to escape
August Z Koenigsgraetz.-The zouaves are good
marksmen but the of the French shoot TOO soon
and too high Our helmets proved great advantage
People here are exaSperated al Mcmahon, and call
the Emperor une viele Femme" The French are
badly prepared in regard formal on and the com
roissary department and their wounded suffering
from famine had several conversations with
Roggenbach and have asked him to make notes OF
his op Mons for me. His suggestions are worthy OF
attention though differ from him sometimes. THIS
Is natural when exchange opinions on the future
eond tion of GERMANY before IL be estimated
what effect our victories will have. maintain that
after we have peace we cannot rest satisneu
with merely planning new developments On the
contrary, in duty bound to offer the Cernlah
people something real and tang be and 10 attain this
result the iron for the German Cabinet must be
forged while il is hot Woerth Is the first victory
over the French n open battle since 1873
August g. Vosges Mountans-It IS notable that the
Alsatans for months have been INDUCING in prophe-
cies that there would be this year, that the
Germans would be defeated, and that then the war
would be wagcd against the Protestants.
August col met the King in Pon Mousson
He was affected by our losses. We held council
Of war In which Moltke was as clear as ever. lie
IS determined 10 advance to Paris, while Bismarck
was moderate and not at all saneuine Our con
tons possession of Assce, and the cost Oh lhe
war.
September 3, Donchery.-l am anxious, Tor 1eal
that the result Of the war may not meet Inc I-s'
expect ations Of the German people.
september 6, Rheims.-My hope is based on the
sincerity Of the German people. My duty, feel, Is
10 promote the liberal development Of the poilt-
teal and national llfe
September 30. strasburg.-I spoke to His Majesty
about the question OF empire. He did not think
# probable that such question would arise and
referred 10 du Bots Raymond, who considers The
days of Imperialism over. proved, however, that
the three Kings urging us 10 establish an
imperial supremacy ana tnat inc HI
per.al Of Germany, with Its one thousand
years of tradition, not In any way connected
with modern Imperialism His opposition thereup
On waned.
October 4-Cueen Victoria, who, with touching