The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-28
Speech in the Reichstag in Which the Chan.
cellor Discussed Political Events, and Said
that Fears of War We're Unwarranted.
Status of the Treaty Negotiations Be-
tween Russia and France Revealed.
Admission BY NJ. De Giers that Confirms Re-
cent Rumors of Contemplated Alliance
-Piexotto May to Be President of Brazil.
RUMoRs DENIED BY CAPRIvI.
He Is Not Tired of Office, and Says There
No Reason for Fearing War.


He Is Not Tired of Office, and Says There Il
No Reason for Fearing War.
BERLIN, Nov. 27.-Chancellor Won Ca
privi was present at the session OF the
Relchstag to-day, and in short speech he
referred to the rumors which have been
circulated that he intended to resign his
position as imperial Chancellor. He said
by no means tired of holding Office. and he
declared that he intended to rem ain at his
post as long as the Emperor was pleased to
retain his services. This announcement by
the Chancellor was greeted with applause.
Herr Kickert declared that there was
generally less satisfaction throughout the
country, but it was not the faul of the
present government. 1t was an inheritance
from Prince Bismarck's system. He con-
demned the extravaganza shown in the
military and naval estimates but approved
the conclusion of commercial treaties, to
which he said the Freissinnige party would
give their strongest support
Chancellor Won Caprlvi followed. After
denying that he intended to resign. he re-
futed the reproaches uttered against the
government on account of its so-called
vacillatinG policy. Truth and frankness
he said, were the best methods in foreign
politics. The Kaiser's journey to Russia,
tercourse between the two monarchs. but
no political matters had been discussed
between them. The press had indul Qed in
too much drumming and trumpeting
Cropstadt which had engendered on the
other side q wish for moro drumming. The
position of France and Russia toward the
Dreibund had not changed. All that hap
pened at Cronstadt was that the existing
conditions became manifest. But there
tentions were most pacific. Only care
must be taken to avoid clumsy orrOra The
Cars government was in q position to
make its will prevail Its increased conf
dence IN the French constituted no danger
TO Germany.
Referring to the state of general arma-
ment in Europe the Chancellor said that
this would continue much longer. unin-
huenced by the resolves adopted by peace
congresses. 1t was, however. @ matter of
satisfaction that the general preparation
for war had increased the desire for peace.
In East Africa Germany still had long
task to fulfill. She had been obliged to
have recourse to the doubtful plan of a
lottery; but Germanys possessions in
Africa were ten times more important than
those of England. with which nation Ger
many had not made bad bargain.
Continuing, the Chancellor said that the
e-Lorraine has been regarded as an act
of weakness; but the continuance of that
system as permanency was impossible.
The assimilation of the Relchsland with
Germany was progressing surely. The best
connecting link was the army. After a
few generations the Reichsland question
would be settled. There was no cause for
uneasIness on account of the army, al
though a certain military pessimism had
lately become apparent. The worlds
according to its numbers was wrong. Ger
many never before possessed so many capa-
BILE military leaders. and no Other nation
had such chances tor the next war. The
question of the increase of population. said
the Chancellor. would be considered during z
the coming winter.
UNNECESSARY ANXIETY.
Referring to the movements of troops in
the Russian and French frontiers. the Chan
cellor said that Germany. as well as Aus
tria, had in this respect probably exc eeded
their duty. Too much anxiety, prevailed
because Russia had dispatched an army
corps to place as near to the German
frontier as Coblentz was to the Russian
frontier The newspapers. moreover. ought
to be- better employed than In alarming
their readers by publishing reports calcu-
age the country. Germany was In fort
innate position In being able to rely upon q
fine army. He cOul6 not see why this pol
icy would not be able to protect the inter
ests of Germany In any circumstances.
The Chancellor, in referring TO his
journey to Russia with Emperor William,
said he knew that the interview between
the two emperors had given great satisfac-
tion to Russia. Nothing, be said. could
shake his conviction that the personal in
nf ha n
In the world. mo existing government"
he added. has sufficient military pre-
pOnderance to induce it to provoke war
with light heart. The stronger a govern
ment is. the more easily will 1t avoid q
dangerous contretemps. 1t is a source of
satisfaction to know that Russia possesses
this strength. France would not have
sought the Cronstadt meeting had she
doubted that Russia was strong enough to
be relied upon.o
The Chancellor's speech has caused n
considerable abatement of the feeling OF
uneasiness which has been prevailing fol-
some time past owing to sensational polit-
ical rumors and 10 the numerous financial
crashes which have startled Berlin within
the past five weeks. There now seems to
be no doubt that strained relations did re.
Gently exist between the Emperor and hit
Chancellor, but that the former has since
repented of his utterances in regard to the
matters which led up to the state of ten
sion. and that things have since been
smoOthed over.
The statement ca bled to the United States
to the effect that the Wochenblatts an.
nouncement In regard to the Chancellor's
approaching resignation was really bal
Ion d. essai, or 'feeler," sent out By the
Conservative party is also borne out by
subsequent facts and statements made IN
official circles Some idea of the sensation
caused in Berlin. yesterday. by the Wochen
blatts ballOn IL essai can be judged from
the fact that the Chancellor felt called
upon TO make public denial of it's truth
at to-day's session of the Reichstag. From
the hour the Wochenblatts news
spread through Berlin almost nothing else
was talked of at the clubs. In the cafes anC
in the beer gardens while people gathered
IN knots at the street corners and discussed
the situation in all its phases. For once i
has turned out that q report of such impor
tance did not have its origin In Bours'
speculation. and now the Wochenblatt il
TO be called upon to furnish the source o
it's information regarding the Chancello
and his alleged resignation. IL was noticed
| in the Reichstag that the Chancellor wa
| In better spirits to-day than he has beer
for some time past. and this naturally wa
| attributed to his reconciliation with tn
! Emperor. and perhaps with the satisfaction
| of once more having matters running II
| the manner best suited 10 carrying out tn
measures ne may have in view.
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