The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-23
EMPEROR WILLIAMS SPEECH.
Utterances Which Intensely Irrltate
the Russian Government,

Utterances Which Intensely Irritate
the Russian Government.
BERLIN, Special. Short us the cmperor's
utteranccs Mt konigsberg were, they sufficed
to irritate the Russian government and dis
pei all delusiOns regarding the possibility OF
II arcnewal of the ''cntente" with Russia. The
newspapers here minimized the references
to war in the speech of Wednesday by
treating them as mere "obiter dicta," with
day his final mtterance when leaving con-
tanned an ailusion which it is impossible to
misunderstood. 81 shall not allow" said
the emperor, ''my provinces here in the
East TO be touched Those attack
ing them will find that my strength
is as that Of a rock" As Russia Is the only
possible frontier assailant of East Prussia,
lowing his first aggressive declaration, are
now interpreted here, as in st. Petersburg,
as aimed against Russia. The Syet treats
them rs direct and unprOvoked threat.
The Graslidanin urges the cars ministers
to consider whether the speech is consonant
with further arrangements to receive Enl-
pcror William at krasnoc Ezcio. The
emperor ovcrstcrpcd proper bounds and
that they ought TO be officially noticed.
Within the official circle here the cmperor's
delivcra.icc caused no surprise in view of
adviccs from Paris pointing to closer rela-
tiOns between the French and Russian for
cign offices.
Whatever may lie the cars opinion Of
the value oftl,e French alliance the car y
advisers cultivate it. His uncle, the Grand
Duke Nicholas, left Paris last evening after
q prolonged stay, during which he re-
spOnded to the assiduous counting of NJ.
RibOt, the minister OF foreign affairs and
other officials, with eager corliality. The
grand dukes last act before leaving Franco
was to wire ELUSIVE regrets to the admiral
squadron over the death of Admiral du
Petit Thouars. Some time ago the late ad-
niral was guest on board Russian war
ship, when the grand duke toasted the navics
of France and Russia. Another pregnant
fact is Chancellor Won Caprivi's an
nouncci design to place one of the two
amy corps on the Russian frontier; The
yesterday that il Obliged to draw the sword
those who troubled peace would find tho
German blows as heavy they were twenty
years ago. Both speeches contain an cni-
phatic declaration of tho solidity of the
Dreibund, and the vigilance Of its chiefs
against the common enemy.
Great preparations arc being made in
Russia Tor the entertainment of the En-
pcror Willia:n.Of Germany, whose visit is ex-
pected to last three weeks. Hunting paaties
have been arranged i'll which the cxar will
act as escort and companion Of his imperial
guest Moscow will be brilliant with fetcs
and St. Petersburg is putting on its gaycst
attire. The manager ofthc Imperial thea
ter has everything ready for performance
at & reterhof, FIJI in honoE .,1,,. Of !. G. German, IN
spared to impress the imperial visitor.
bodies of troops have been detached to In
spcct the forests in which the hunting par-
ties will he held, and special care is being
taken that the car may not meet tho fate
which once deprived England Of atyral-
nical Norman king. The reception OF the
emperor in Russia is not likely to be made
more cordial by his warlike speech at
prise and uneasiness i'm the Russian press,
undoubtedly voicing imperial sentiment
Nominated only yesterday, the commits
sion on the army bill met to-day. Gen.
Caprivi desires to hasten the passage of the
measure. The temper of the reiclistag cor
responds with the comDOsition Of the com.
mission, and will l,armonise with the de-
house will accord the full cred
its asked. and even assent to
fix the effective for five years. The chan
cellor's appearance in the rcicl,stag in the
army debate enhanced the good impression
previously produced by him. His adroit.
ness i'll evatling ticklisli points is concealed
homie Of style, which makes his speeches
pleasant even to opponents. He can joke.
too, with effect. For instance, yesterday
he provoked the rcicllstag to bursts Of
laughter by picturing soldiers driven from
their old habits Of flove-making by hecessa-
ry assiduity in military education. "You
see no more ON the streets of Berlin" he
said, soldiers promenading with their dear
friends. On Sunday you may meet some.
but time compcls them to cultivate their
joys during the week"
The time Of the debates has undoubtedly
improved. In every section Of the house
the influence of Caprivi's methods are per-
ccptible. The speeches of Socialists and
Frcisinnige members alike are less elnbit-.
tered are listened to with greater attention
aud a most marked increase of respect.