The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-19

When the RS lit Il the recent elections in
Germany became known. and it was evident
that the government would have to
the Catholic. party for a majority
ii the Reichstsg, the impression at
once became strong that Bismarck's con-
nec,Ion with the government would not
continue ionr. Il was believed that the
Catholic party would demand concessions
in consideration Of its support of the gov
eminent 70 which he would not consent
In lS72, when in the hight Of his power. he
took ground agai s. papai infalhbIiity and
insisted upon the subsection Of the Roman
Catholic church in Germany TO civil gov
eminent, aud his refusal on Monday to
gran, the demands Of DR.. Windthorst, the
leader of the Catholic party, made lis resig-
nation necessary.
The emperor doubtless would have been
glad if he could have retained Bismarck in
office, but the latter's views as to the policy
that ought to be pursued in the present con-
dition Of affairs are so different from his
own that he could not have done so without
abandoning his own convictions as to the
policy he ought to adopt Before the cleo
tons were held he made concessions to ths
socialists of which Bismarck did not APP
prove. The latter believed in a policy of
suppression in dealing with the socialists,
and the emperor hoped that BY promising
certain reforms urgently demanded by the
working classes the growing hostility to
imperial government would, to great ex-
tent, be checked. The outcome of the cleo
tons did not show his hopes to be well
founded, but if the promises are put into
the shape of acts TIE results may be more
more satisfactory.
1t is quite evident that for the present
the Catholic party has the upper hand. 1t
remains to be seen whether or not 1t will be
conservative, and use its newly acquired
power wisely. DR.. Windthorst, its leader,
is man of extraordinary ability. He has
been power in public affairs for long
time. The policies he adopts may not
always be successful, but it may be safely
assumed that they will be carried out with
skill and vigor.
Doubtless the question, will Bismarck's
retirement be permaneatl is being gene rally
o7h~CA AOuFsnOub Iue ClNAiiL5u WOTku. Inc
chances are that it will He will be seventy
five years old on April next. and he is
suffering from the infrnities of age 1t is
probable that he would Ike to have re-
manned in office during the remainder of his
life, because such men as he cling to
power tsnaciously. They do not like to be
pushed aside, or TO feel that there are others
who can ill their places.
Bismarck's career has been an exception
ally brilliant one. 1t can be truthfullv
said that be made Germany what she is.
From the time. he tecame minister of for
eign affairs, in 1862, until he saw King
William crowned Emperor of Germany at
Versailles in 1871, and himself raised to the
rank of prince and appointed chancellor of
the empire, an Office specially created for
him, he worked increasingly for German
unity. His triumphs of diplomacy and
craftsmanship have been many, and
whether he remains in retirement or returns
again to public life he will retain the pro-
found respect and love of the German peo-
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