Omaha daily bee., 1890-12-14
THE REICHSTAG ADJOURNS.
German Lawmakers Quit Work for the Gus
tomary Christmas Recess,
A CHANGE IN THE STYLE OF DEBATE.
The Old-Time Bitterness Toward the
Government Gradually Mod erat-
ing-Ihe Empcror's school
Ideas Bearin Y Fruit.

BERLIN, Dec. 13-The rcichstag has ad-
iourned for the Christmas recess. 1t will re.
sumo its sittings January IL. It's debates,
like those of the landtag, are losing their
bitterness and keen enmity toward the gov
ernment which were wont to characterize
them during the Bismarck regime.
The discussion of the budget before 1t was
remitted TO the committee, in which the
party leaders figured, illustrated the change
In style. Herr Bebel in an impassioned yet
moderate speech drew sombre pic
ture of tho misery of the peas
ant under the present policy Of
protection, which enriches the great land
lords at the expense of the poor consumers.
Herr Rebel contended that it was untrue
that protection aided the small farmer, and
contended that the large cultIvator and the
rentreceiving landlord were the only ones
benefited. A high tariff on cereals and cat
tie he asserted profted only the rich land
holder and impoverished the poorer classes
The rural populace emigrated IN masses into
the town, thus increasing the misery, crime
and dissatis faction in the crowded centers of
population.
Herr Richter attacked the military credits,
declaring that it was needless to maintain
the present expenditures in view of the
peace that now prevails in Europe and the
fac THAT no power was menacing Germany.
DR.. Wndthorst defended the governments
agrarian and colonial policies and denied that
the miseries which Herr Bebel depicted were
due to the existing laws. 1t was social morals,
he declared, and not the organization of So
ciety that vas responsible for the evils af-
ficting the people. A reformer oughtto aim
to purify and fortify society through religion.
A man who could be said to be without re-
igon was only beast.
The speaker was interrupted at this point
by the socialist members with cries Of "What
Was Frederick the Greatn
"lf Frederick were living now" re-
piled DR.. Windthorst, "you would not be
here at which remark the members laughed
Herr Bamberger made practical speech,
in which he attacked the projected treaty
with Austria, saying he was opposed to it if
1t involved differential tariff
Chancellor Won Caprivi did not try to re-
fute Herr Bamberger's arguments, merely
contenting himself with saying that he could
not discuss the treaty question pending the
negotiations. The fact is he said, that the
conference in regard to the treaty which are
being held in Vienna are coming to nothing
and are about to be adjourned until February,
with the probability that they will never be
resumed. The two governments were MAX
ing arrangements to directly renew the exist
ing treaty.
Dr. Windthorst's present thorough going
support of the government is due to relations
with Chancellor Won Caprivi in regard to the
question of reig' rs orders.
The bundesrath as refused to approve the
resolution adopted by the reichstag, by which
theological students are permitted to pass
the last six months of their army service in
hospital work The centrists consider that
this refusal indicates that the bundesrath
will not pass the measures for the recall of
the Jesuits unless Caprivi uses the whole of
his influence with the government to support
their demands
The Volksblatt has obtained and is making
the most of the circular of an association
formed to combat the destructive tendencies
of socialism. The circular, which is private,
bears the signatures of Won Moltke, Miguel,
Puttkamer, Krupp, the bishop Of Treves,
and others, chiefly belonging to the old
cartel party.
The recent speech of Emperor William
upon the educational system has had marked
effect upon school methods. The school re-
ern for ancient languages in all the lower
classes in places where there are only gym
nasia and also make such changes in the
present system of realschulen and high mid
die class schools as will enable the course to
be continued in higher realschulen. In Ham
burg the town council has decided to estab-
| lish higher middle class school in accord
with the emperors ideas.
nh Iy .l.rA
| flight Of banker named Reiss an embezzler
| to the amount of 400, 900 marks.
Many medical men who came from abroad
to study the Koch treatment are leaving with
| their hopes Of its success abandoned. Some
! specialists continue their demonstrations,
but others have ceased TO offer inquirers IA
cilities. Prof. Bergman, upon concluding
| his demonstrations, announced that he would
not pronounce definitely upon the results for
a year, but reaffirmed his belief in the value
| of the treatment
| The committee of German Freemasons ap.
pointed by the grand lodge to consider pro-
posal emanating from the lodges of the Rhine
and Westphalia for a general congress oi
German Freemasons met at the resi-
dence of Prince Schoenaich Caro-
lath and agreed to hold the
| congress. The prince was deputed to FUR
ther consult the lodges throughout the EN-
pire and committee was appointed to draft
programme
The imperial court has arrived at the
Schloss from Potsdam and will spend the
winter at the palace.
Prince Bismarck, who has passed the
autumn at Varzin, goes on the Goth TO Fried
erichsruhe to be present at the family re-
union. His health Is excellent The ex
empress and Princess Margaret go to Kel OF
| Christmas to visit Prince Henry, with whom
they will remain until the new year, wher
the prince and his family will come to Berlin
| for the season.
| SlVAN7S DIS4G REE.