The sun., 1890-05-13
GERMANY,s COLONIAL pOL1cr.
Chancellor Won CnprIvI Announces His
Views In the KeichatnE.

Chancellor Won CnprIvI Announces His
Views In the KeIchataE.
BERLIN, May 12-In the course OF the de-
bate in the Reichstag to-day on the estimates
for the expenses OF the colonies, Gen. Won
CRprivl. the Imperial Chancellor, stated that
he agreed with Prince Bismarck that the
colonial policy OF the empire could
only be maintained with the support
Of the nation. AS matters now stand
the Government cannot retreat from its posi-
ton in regard to colonial Affairs without the
loss OF honor and money. No change Of his
views or the system was to be in any way i'm
piled from his assumption OF office. The Gov
ernment would everywhere respect foreign
rights and protect German rights
After referring to his past GOODNESS toward
colonization. Gen. Won Caprivi said hat during
his short term OF office he had read more on
colonial matters than he had read during his
whole previous life. He had thus be-
come acquainted with the enormous diff
culties Of tho colonial policy. Germens had not
yet had the necessary experience. and the Gov
ernment had scarcely a sufficient number Of
experienced official at its disposal. 1t was the
aim Of the Government to bring matters IN the
colonies to a satisfactory state and then leave
them to commercial companies to carry on
what the Emp had begun. In England private
capitalists were always wiling to invest in
prefer to invest thoir money in the most
dubious stocks Of the most dubious States.
would be eventually recouped; but he believed
1t would take years to establish peace and
He fully agreed with Herr Won Bamberger
that tho time might arrive when Europe
would require every mark and every man ut
mark or single man to East Africa more than
was absolutely necessary. 1t was also true.
as Herr Won Bamberger had said. that In the
case of war Germany would perhaps he unable
to defend her colonies. But experience taught
that i Germany was victorious in Europe, she
tain these colonies Germany must develop her
navy and establish coal stations Regarding
We must found stations. and ballot and
bible must act In the, cause OF civilization.
aboS @ be y0G
conduct colonial affairs so that the general
policy Of Germany will not be injured and the
Just feeling OF national pride will not 10
Haron Won Marsrhall explained that the mis-
sion OF Emin Pasha in Africa on the part OF the
friendly relations with those tribes IN the in
terror who are within the German sphere OF in
terest. and to estimating the cost OF eventually
forming some fortified stations in the interior
IN the negotiations with England rega ding
in Africa. the predominating wish OF Germany
was to 20 hand In hand with England. and to
cultivate the common interests Of both coun-
tries. The object was not to acquire as much
territory as possible. but to keep together what
was naturally connected by Il course of water
ways as means Of communication. On this
understanding with England.
LONDON, May r. H"nry NJ. Stanley in an
interview day regarding the German move
ments In Africa said that he was wcared by
En2land's apathy and pliancy in regard 10 tho
operati ions being carried on by the Germans.
II England con tinued to remain inactive the
Germans would secure paramount influence
IN Africa Following advice given by himself.
the Germans went to Africa In 1853, and his
advice had been repeatedly sought and ac-
ceEtod By them since that time. The Emperor
and the lathe land, Mr.. Stanley said are back
ing Major WisSmann, and IL lp impossible for
hlm TO fail IN his undertakings to advance
interests in Africa.