The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-01-31
BISMARCK.
Speech of the Great German
Premier on the East
Africa Bill.
Taffy for England-Allusion to
Samoa-Colonlal Policy of
the German Empire.

elOh III buo Ec1cusbdB IO-udy Inc EhSb AIrl-
can bill was referred to a committee of
twenty of the members under urgency.
The measure will be reported and read a
second time on Tuesday. Interest in to-
days debate centered in the speech of
Prince Bismarck, which was delivered
with unusual animation, an easy flow of
words, fewer pauses and unusual and un-
mistakable earnestness. The chancellor
spoke with reference to the allusion to
Herr Bamberg and Doctor Windthorst's
making him responsible for everything
happening in East Africa. He said he
could not undertake to be responsible for
everything, and that something must be
left to the officials sent there to. settle
affairs. He then continued:
II will tell the reichstag honestly, how
far intend to go and will not go hairs
breadth further. What l propose, ap-
plies only to immediate and more pressing
requirements. 1 will first touch
upon the question of the position we take
up towards foreign powers. On that
point I can only say that we have pro-
ceeded and shall even proceed solely in
agreement with England, the greatest
colonial power in the world. deny,
therefore, emphaticall the suggestion that
we have any intention to proceed against
the sultan of Zanzibar in opposition to
the wishes of England in Zanzibar. Also
in Samoa, we are in fullest accord
with England and advance hand in hand
with her. [Cheers. We are absolutely
resolved to be one with the English gov
ernment and to uphold the
unity we have haired with the
English in Africa. Cheers |
The only unpleasantness that has arisen
has been With subordinate officials, for
whom the government neither cares nor
" ill be responsible. We cannot discuss
the question whether Englishmen do ex-
actly the same in their division of Africa
as we do in ours. 1t has never occurred
to us that we should ask England for as
sistance in our own sphere of power.
of possibility. 1 cannot recognize the
necessity for tho discussion of this bill in
committee. could just as well say to a
full house what might say TO the com
mittee. England on this question is not
only morey but blood gained. Besides,
we have no information that could be
given to the committee about the details
of our plans-of our men forced to BIZ
enrolled and their arms and ammunition
for fear of making our foes ac-
euainted with them. The measures
taken hitherto have so thoroughly
stood the test as to Justify us in the future
in building on them. Blockade has less
of military than of political significance
The chief thing was to prove to the ma
tives the unity existing between Germany
and England, and also to show European
powers that the concert was complete. II
rivalry exists neither of the two powers
will have special halo of prestige. We
have concluded no treaties with England,
bat can regard her as an old ally, with
whom we have been in touch for 10 years
on the colonial question"
THE EAST AFRICA BILL.
BERLIN, January 26.-The East Africa
bill came up for debate in the reichstag
to-day. The chamber was crowded, and
much eagerness manifested TO hear the
discussion. Count Herbert Bismarck ex-
planned the reasons which mad prom pied
the government to introduce the measure.
Captain Wissmann, imperial commits
sioner for East Africa, followed Count
Herbert and urged that the reichstag &C
oept the bill Prince Bismarck entered
the chamber while Captain Wissmann was
speaking, and took his seat. Herr Bam-
berger followed Captain Wissmann,
strongly opposing the measure.
COUNT HERBERT BIsMARcK's SPEECH.
BERLIN, January 26.-When the East
Africa bill came up for debate in the
reichstag to-day Count Herbert said the
government took its stand principally
upon Doctor Windthorsts anti-slavery
resolution, which had been carried by such
large majority in the reichstsg as to
Justify the hope that the bill would also
ne favorably received. The East Africa
ferment had increased and the situation
demanded heavy sacrifices. He reviewed
the position of affairs at each German
station and emphasized 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 de-
mands of the bill we're reasonable. The
efforts of commercial company alJne
could not suffice to protect the interests
of Germany in east Africa; hence, the en-
pire was compelled to intervene. The
government had selected Captain Wiss-
mann as the man best fitted to carry out
its purposes, owing to his knowledge aud
experience. Captain Wissmann detailed
the condition of affairs In east Africa.
The object of the expedition was TO re-
cover lost territory. The sultan of ZsDzi-
bar was unable to uphold his authority or
to protect his territory. The force asked
for would only be employed as long as
was absolutely necessary.
THE EMPERoR's BIRTHDAY.
BERLIN, January 26--The celebration
of the emperor's birthday tomorrow will
be opened by Trum peters of the Guards,
after reveile, playing hymn from the
cupola of the palace chapel. salute Of
lOl guns will be fred at noon. The i'm
perial family will attend the services in
the palace chapel in the morning. In the
afternoon some of the students of the
university proposed to arrange q torch-
light procession, but the emperor init