New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-21
HEAPING HONORS ON BISMARCK.
IMPERIAL FAVORS FOR THE GREAT En-
CHANCELLOR.
CREATED A DUKE, NELD MARSHAL AND A
CoLoNEL-GENERAL - GEN. voN CAPRIvI
SUCCEEDS To THE cHANcEMoRsHIP.

SUCCEEDS To THE CHANCELLORSHIP.
Berlin, March 20.-A special edition of the
"Reichsanzcigcr' contains Imperial rcscrips
cordially thanking Prince Bismarck for his ser
vices and appointing him Duke of Laucnburg,
Colonel-tiencral of cavalry, and Field-Marshal-
General ; also appointing Count Herbert Bismarck
ad interim Minister of Foreign Affairs and General
Won Caprivi Chancellor and President of the Prus-
sian Ministry.
In the first rcscript the Emperor says that, ac-
cordng to the request made on March Is, he grants
Prince Bismarck permission TO retire, hoping
confidently that the Fathcrland will profit i'll
the future, 1t has profited in the past, by his
counsel energy and faithful devotion. The En-
peror says he had hoped that the necessity would
not arise for Prince Bismarck to think of scpara-
ton during his lifetime lie regards it the most
providential dspensaton of his life that on sew
eral occasions he had Prince Bismarck by his
side. What the Prince has achieved for Prussia
and Germany and what the Prince had been TO
him and the house of his predecessors, he will
ever preserve in grateful remembrance. Bismarcks 3
wise and energetic policy of peace. by which His
Majesty is resolved TO be guided in future, being
fully convinced of its correctness, will always be
remembered abroad and well deserves recognition
1t is not in the Emperor's power TO reward Bis
marck for his services; but as sign Of his last
ing thanks, he confcrs upon him the dignity Of
Duke of Lauenburg and presents him with life
size oil painting Of himself
In second rescript the Emperor thanks Prince
Bismarck as military leader for his invaluable ser
vices in the army during the time of William
l and TO the present day, adding that he knows
he will be at one with the army by retaining Bis
marck in the highest rank by appointing him a
Field Marshal-General and a Colonel General of
cavalry.
Prince Bismarck has made arrangements 10
evacuatc the palace of the Chancellor at an early
date.
The North German Gazette. Prince Bismarcll's
organ, gives prominence to the announcement that
General Won Caprivi has succeeded Prince Bis
marck as Chancellor of the Empire. II also gives
equal prominence to the announcement that Gen
eral Won Caprvi Will succeed Prince Bismarck
as President of the Prussan Ministerial Council.
The North German Gazette denies that Prince
Bi>marcks resignation was in any way connected
with differences between the Emperor and himself
on labor questions Ii mainly due. the paper
says, TO constitutional questions. such as the limits
of ministerial responsibility and the relations of
the President of the Prussian Ministry with his
colleagues
Dr. Lucanus, chief of the Civil Cabinet, accom-
panied by General IIahnke. formally waited upon
Prince Bismarck this afternoon, and presented
the Emerors acceptance of his resignation
Tie Gazette slys that Prince Bismarck
never opposed the Labor Conference IN the Stats
rath but that, on the contrary, ii was at his
suggestion that the Conference was initiated and
that the Staatsrath assistance was asked 10 con
slider the labor question.
The National Gazctic' says that the Emperor,
In long letter 10 Prince Bismarck, eNiOls hi-
services TO the State and expresses profound per
sonal gratitude.
The Kreuz Zcitung7 says that General Won
Capriv has returned 10 Hanover, and that hc
accepted the Chanccllorshlp after two weeks
DR. Meycr, the Frcsinnigc candidate for the
Reichstag in the first division Of Berlin, IN a
speech 10 the electors to-day, sid that ,'cncral
Won Caprivi was former schOOlmate OF his. Ihe
new Chancellor. hc said, was Free Conservative
but would deal fairly with views opposed 10 his
own. and would be willing - discuss matters In
an attitude 10 which the Opposition had hlthcI'o
been unaccustOmcd.
Prince Bisrnarck's acceptance Of q dukcdom,
the offer of which from Emperor William he
repeatedly declined, has caused surprise
The National Gazette. referring to Prince Bis
marcks S remarks yesterday u Slgnor l}occald",
one Of the Italian delegates 10 the LABOR on
ference, that the paths Of Germany ana ltaly
would be identical in The future as they hnd
been in the past. says that the observation may
confidently be applied To tir "crmal foreign
policy generally The appointment of General
Won tapiiyi to succeed Prince Bismarck. the paper
says, has nothing of a threatening chamci"r II
calls attention TO the fact that lne Duke "f well
ington was at one time Prime Minister Of Great
Britain and declares that German Generals ap-
preciatc the blessings Of pcao, no less than other
Germans in responsible Offices.
The "Vossischc ZctunS7 SAYS th1t tie ten
sion has been brought 10 "A climax bN Tie iact
that the dcsinics OF Europe have been suddenly
deprived OF their axis Prince bismarck was
guarantee of peace. History Will preserve the
memory of his services in The cansc of peace
His successor will be compelled Immediately 10
deal with the question Of a reduction Of The
military burden in the interests Of peace. he
nation witnesses the retirement of Prince BIS
marck with regret, but without anxiety. hoping
that his life will still be long and happy and
that he will be able TO follow the development
OF the country.
day publishes another article on the retirement
OF Prince Bismarck from the German Chancel-
| orship The paper takes pcssimstic view Of
the situation which will result from the Chanccl-
| ors resignation, and declares that tie solitary
support of the cdiicc Of European peace has
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