The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-27
GERMAN RULE IN AFRICA
THE BIG DEBATE UNDER WAY IN
THE REICHSTAG.

N the Bill Met by the Chancellor.
BERLIN, Jan. 26.--The East Africa bill
rame up for debate in the reichstag to-day.
The chamber was crowded, and much eager
mass was manifested to hear the discussion.
At II O'clock Count Herbert Bismarck arose
and explained the reasons which had
prompted the government to introduce the
MEASURE. Count Herbert said that the gov
erument took its stand principally upon DR..
Windthorst's auti-slavery resolution, which
had been Carried by such large majority
in the rechstag as to justify the hope that
tie bill would also be favorably received.
HEAVY SACRIFICES DEMANDED.
The East African ferment had increased
and the situation demanded heavy sacri-
6ces. He reviewed the condition of African
affairs at each German station and en-
nbaslzed the danger in which they were
placed. The navy, he said, had done its
duty beyond all expectation, but without
aid it could not accomplish much. A police
force was necessary The demands Of the
hin we're reasonable The efforts of the
commercial company alone would not suf-
fee TO protect the interests of Germany in
East Africa hence the empire was com
pelled to intervene. The government had
telected Capt. Wissmann as the man best
fitted to carry out its purpose, owing to his
knowledge and experience.
CAPT. wIssMANN's PLEA.
Capt Wissmann, the imperial commits
eioner for East Africa, followed Count
Herbert and urged that the reichstag accept
the bill He asked the members to rely
upon his experience gained by eight years
wanderings IN Africa. Capt Wissmann
detailed the condition of affairs in East
IL. .,F Nl,o l,.z
said was to recover lost territory. The
Sultan Of Zanzibar was unable to uphold
his authority or to protect his territory.
The force asked for would be only employed
as long as it was absolutely necessary.
MUST ESTABLISH GERMAN AUTHORITY.
German authority must be established,
all the more so because other authority ex-
ISIS Slavery must be suppressed rs speedily
as possible. This can only be done by
strictly prohibiting the importation Of arms
and ammunition. There is scarcely any
trade IL spirits.
BISMARCK'S ENTRY.
At this point Prince Bismarck entered
the chamber and took his seat.
Continuing, Capt. Wissmann said that
the conditions prevailing on the west coast
are different from those on the east coast.
He detailed at length the differences be-
tween the African and American planta-
ton systems, and stated that the results
obtained by the Catholic missions in culti-
vatioA Of cotton, coffee, vanilla and cocoa,
particularly at Bagamoyo, were very en-
couraging England had spent much
money in experiments in cultivation. The
prospects Of the German districts are very
hopeful. He deprecated the attempts that
had been made TO compare the expectations
Of Germany from East African territory to
England expectations from the East Indies,
He hoped the condition of the country
would improve yearly. Large sums Of
money had been guaranteed the Sultan Of
ZaHz. bar, but nevertheless the proposed
measure is absolutely necessary, owing to
the Increasing number of attacks by Arabs.
The main point now was to send effectual
help promptly. Capt. Wissmann's remarks
were greeted with applause.
A NoN-PARTIsAN QUESTION.
Herr Bamberger SAID that the question
OF the desirebility of colonial possessions
required to be thoroughly examined from
non-partisan point Of view. He. argued
that German colonial policy had failed, aud
he coade ned the ill-advsed proceedings of
the East Africa Company. He alluded to
the III treatment of the natives by the com-
panys officers Prince Bismarck here in
terrupted Herr Bambcrger and asked
"li1G can help that7n
Herr Eamberger continued and said that
the reasons given by the COVER nment for
ne Introduction Of the bill were inadequate
lie referred TO the French complications in
Tonquin, and the Italian complicatious au
Na>soNah, and declared that he more lver
feared that other nations would be involved
IN complications as a result of their colonial
policy.
capt. Nissmann said that Herr Bamber-
gers illusions were not pertinent. he
l'pt Wissmannl was far from sharing in
Tie lndecsion Of the progressists. He did
Not predict great victory-merely success.
Herr Windthorst addressed the cha nber
n iavor OF the bill, mainly because Of the
cause 1t contained for tho repression OF
slavery.
REFERRED TO y COMMITTEE.
lCoDyfgttei blythe Nc,0 YORK associated Press,
1887
bERLIt, Jan. g6.-After the discussion
III the reicustag to-day the East Africa bill
was referred to a COMMITTEES Of twenty one
VI Vne members under urgency Tie meas
..o Will be reported and real the second
Se Sue on Tuesday. Interest In to-
o.{' debate centered in the speech
VI rihce B smarcS, which was delivered
"HA unusual animation, an easy flow
"oIus, fewer pauses than usual and un-
A"1akeable earnestuess The chancellor
1{o"el WITH reference 10 the allusions Of
ngr Hamburger and Herr Windtho- st,
'A'ug MIN responsible for everything
u1ll enins in East Africa. He said he could
@ eo. uNHer, axe TO be responsible for every
A.; anu That somathing must be left TO
L9 meals sent there to settle affairs lie
tAen continued:
VIII tell the rechstag honestly how far
'I.e1o TO go, aud will not 70 a hairs
c,1, inrther. What l propose applios
y 70 the immediate and most pressing
tptl"fnlents. The FIRST speaker touched Oh
',~Noh u the position we take !a to
o,%. 'orelSu powers On that point can
i 'ty we hRve proceeded and shall ever
,tl solely IN agreement With England
5. greatest colonial power in the world.
tia-' yneretore elnpt atically, the suggss-
.Nal We have any intention 70 proceed
t1Lt''1 H. the sultan Of Zanzibar in opposition
'Hs wishes Of England.
HAND-IN.HASD IN SAMOA
In ~, ~ Zanzibar and also IN samoa We are
yar,a sSs accord with England, and ad-
W. Aand IN hand with her. Cheers. /
r. E Ee absolutely resolved TO be one with
u,i.- sIkh government and to up8old the
A., We nave shared with tho English in
nesa ,h,. Oheersl The only unpleasant
into 'as 'ni uas arisen has been with subordi.
uS', oiAelals for whom the government
cont cares nor will be responsible. We
ma, US uss tue question whether English
Afr'ooO ~ exactly the same In their di vision of
c,r.li az we do Ia ours. Il has never oc-
esi..- t- J." US that we should ask England for
Spcb 10 our own sphere Of power.
ulI thlng Is beyond the range ~ yCs.