Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-05-23
FROM OVER THE SEA.
GERMANY IND ENGLAND UNITING TO
SECURE AFRICAN TERRITORY.

interior who nre within the German sphere
of interest. and to estimate the cost OF
eventually forming some fortified stations
in the interior. In the negotiations with
England, regarding the boundaries of their
respective possessions IN Africa, the PEE
dominating wish of Germany was to
go hand in hand with England and to
cultivate the common interests of
both countries. The object was not to &C
quire rs much territory as possible, but to
keep together what was naturally con-
nected by o course of WATERWAYS, as o
means Of communication. On this point
Germany was prepared to come to an un-
Outstanding with England. Gen. Won Ca
priv stated that though he had originally
warmly approved the colonial policy OF the
empire. he agreed with Prince Bismarck
that such a policy could only be main
tanned with the support of the nation. As
matters now stand the government annot
retreat from its position in regard to colo
nial affairs without the loss of honor and
money.
For CONNIE rcial Companies.
After referring to his past GOODNESS to-
ward colonization, Gen. Won Caplivi said
that it was the aim of the government to
bring matters in the colonies to a satisfact-
DRY state and then leave the commercial
companies to carry on what the empire had
begun. He fully agreed with Herr Won
Bamberger that the time might arrive when
Europe would require every mark and every
man at home. Therefore, he would not
send a single mark or a single man to East
Africa more than was absolutely necessary.
Regarding slavery he said:
We must found stations, and bullet and Bible
must act in the cause Of civilization. Without
killing slave dealers you can never abolish
slavery. We hope to be in u position to con-
duct federal affairs SO that the general policy of
Germany will not be injured, and the just feel
ing of national pride will not be wounded.
The colonial government, he said, had
its origin in the same idealism or romanti-
cism that unified the empire, There was a
surplus of this after the war and it was
directed toward colonizing. The move
ment was injudicious-as if one had only
to raise the land to c%oniure forth Jumps of
gold and ready-made cigars, and was be-
gun with little practical knowledge or pru-
dence. Still he cherished the hope that
East Africa would become a fitting sphere
for the investment of private capital.
England Wearies Stanley.
Mr.. Stanley, in an interview regarding
the German movements in Africa, said that
he was wearied by E%ngland's apathy and
pliancy in regard to the operations being
carried on by the Germans. If England
continued to remain inactive the Germans
would secure paramount influence in AZ
RIGA. Following the advice given by him
self, the Germans went to Africa in 1885,
and his advice had been repeatedly sought
aud accepted by them since that time. The
emperor and the Fatherland, Mr.. Stanley
said. are backing Maj. Wissman, and it is
impossible for him to fail in his undertake
ings to advance German interests in Africa.
Could Create u Sensation.
DR.. Zucchinetti of Carlo has received a
letter from Emin Pasha, dated Bag
amoyo, March 81. In this letter Emin
says:
when I left the hospital I found myself be-
tween the English and the Germans. My de-
clsion to return to the heart of Africa in the in
terest OF the was soon taken when /
saw that the English were endeavoring to ide-
rive advantages from the prestige of my name.
With reference TO Stanley and Tippoo lib, I
have Information in my possession which. if
published, would create a great sensation.
will be the first to stir up people against
me.
Free Trade Losing Ground.
MIR. Gladstone, speaking at the Golden
club, said that the free traders must recop.
nize with great disappointment how much
ground they have lost within the last
twenty-five years. Militarism, which was
lying like a vampire over Europe, was
for most of the mischief. but
not all, because free trade had recedea in
where mllitarism does not pre-
yail-the United States and the British
The great republic, he said, had never
accepted the doctrines of free trade. There
was once a kind of qualified progress to-
ward them, which was checked, and opin-
ion became retrogressive. Still there was
great promise that the American free trade
party would ultimately triumph at the
polls. Regarding bimetalism, he believed
that its advocates smelt therein a speedv
rise in prices. 1t was G movement in the
of protection.
Stanley LioniZed.
The London reception to Stanley in Guild
hall was an enthusiastic affair. A dense
crowd thronged the approaches and the
guests numbered 1900. The lord MAYOR
the explorer a gold casket
containing an address from the cor.
poration of London. Stanley In re-
turning thanks said Congo might have be.
to England had Englishmen list
ened to his lectures between 1879 and 1884.
Belgium was reaping 100 per cent. England
might have had east Africa, but her Jour
nallsts see everything through an
opaque glass. Germany to-day has
the lions share and cannot fail to
win in the long run. Wissmsnn never
heard of such things as Quakerisms.
peace societies, anti enterprise companies
and namby-pamby journalism-all of
which are clogs to every hearty endeayor
made by England. He hoped the govern.
ment would remember the services of his
and not chill their Young sou]s
the neglect which first wornad 49,.