The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-26
BEYOND THE SEA.
Interest Over the Socialist Bill in the
Eeichstag--G General News by Cable.

Interest Over the Socialist Bill in the
Eeichstag-- General News by Cable.
BERLIN. January 2j.-The Reichstag wa,
crowded with visitors to-day. despite tine
fact that admission could 0nly. be gained bl
those holding tickets. which were were un
usually difficult 90 get. The great crowd o
spectators and auditors waited patiently O.
the end. tO see, and possibly hear, Prince
Bismarck. hut though they waited in vain,
not one of them departed until the Imperial
message. delivered by Herr on BOetticher
closed tine session. The disappointment
was considerably lessened, however, hy the
historic importance OF this debate.
Herr Behei. socialist, opened the debate
hy declaring that the persecution OF the
government had bad no effect iu suppress
iug socialism. lie was not surprised, be
said. that the government should desire 90
make ihe suppression Of socialism perma-
nont. hut social democracy was indestruc-
tDlo. The proceedings of the government
recalled the persecution of heretics I'm
medieval times. II the people were
incapable of political judgment, it was the
rulf nl the government. Oppressive bur
den. begit ignorance. The taxes lately
voted. Doe said. bad compelled men 10 re-
fleet. lie compared the present administra-
tiye system iu Germany t0 that which pre-
vailed in France under the rule Of Napoleon
lll. lt was tO the credit Of social Delnoc-
racy. Doe declared that anarchism had dis
appeared. Johann MOsts freiheit, he as
-criod was the product OF the secret police.
and was used by the extremists tO discredit
reform. llc closed. expressing his belief
CHAT social Democracy was destined 10 rule
ine country.
Herr Uerriurth. iiussian minister Ot the
Interior replied fO Herr Benel. The law
AGAINST social Democrats. he said. was COM
eaiKfd and Uuf iu force only because they
bad exceeded their rights. The majority Of
fho Socialists adhered t0 the worst doctrines
0f their party. and their leaders in Germany
did uOt represent the masses Of the people.
least of 300 the workingnen, but rather
those Whe did not work.
Prince sch0nach-Car0laih protested
AGAINST flo government making the sup
preston of socialists lbs waichw0rd in the
coming elections. lie was "a steadtast OPP
Dment 0f the opinions held by the socialists,
huf wa. convinced that the government
must leave t0 the people their choice OF
means for arriving at common ends. Inc
vote was then proceeded with. The con-
-.ryafifc-. urOgIcs-i-ts. cenirl-ts ana s0-
rialisf- voted fo-eiher against the bill. MAJ
mg 20 total of lDJ the imperialists and
National Liberals voted for the bill, casting
g~ votes.
At the end 0i the vote, Herr Won Boel-
lDcher announced the close OF the session.
ai the same time requesting. i'm the name OF
iha Emperor. the presence Of the deputies al
ihe -chl0ss. at g O'Clock.
AIS MAJEsTY's ADDRESS.
At the hour appointed the deputies re-
paired t0 the palace. where they were re-
criycd in the White Hall bY the Emperor
who was attended by the ministry and q
number If officers. His Majesty addressed
Ie deputies as follows:
The past three years have been years OF
eXcepti0nal importance 90 the development
Of the empire. The empire within that
period has been tried by death, and has
proved the LOYALTY of the people ana their
attachment 90 tle monarchy. For the peace
ml transition of the government from my
grandfather tO my father, and from my
father 90 myself Acknowledgements are due
90 the Reichstag. which, with discerning
natriOtism. has labOred 90 make lasting and
sure the defense of the empire. lie referred
tO the facilities which had been alord-
ed artisans t0 improve their condlloh'
and hailed with especial satisfaction tne
applicati0n Of the recommendations made
n ls,l. particularly the law proNialins ioI
the assurance against Want Oi WOrkingmen
incapacitaied by old age or iniirmlties. HIS
earnest wish was that the Reichstag would
lct i'm concert with the Federal Government
90 rive effective form 90 other amelioratons
in This field. lie concluded in his own name
and that of the Federal Government, 10y
thanking the deputies for their labors, ana
expressing hope that the coetnued peace
and prosperity of the fatherland would De
their most welcome reward.
Much surprise was felt. ana aiteIWaIe,s I,
EXPRESSED. that the Emperor made not the
.ii1hfest reference in the course Of his speech
90 the Socialist bill.
The Emperor wore the uniform OF the
guards. lhe Empress, the Crown Prince
and Prince Frederick, the second son oil the
Emperor, we're present at the reception