Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-19
POOR BISMARCK.
lAMENTlNG OVER HIS DEFEAT
IN GESTEMUNDE.
Now That His Enemies Have Struck .
Blow That VIII Down His Pride,
They Feel Sorry for the Prince.

BERLIN, April 1S.-Prince Bismarck has
lately consented to stand i reballot in Ges-
temuhde, but has also consented to become
a candidate in the Leigh district where he
is certain of return, the electorate being
almost purely Conservative. His motive is
obvious His return for Gestemunde is
doubtful when opposed only
elected for Gestemunde he will
refuse the mandate accepting that
of the constituency which will return him
with one accordant voice. With the eX-
ception of the Socialists, who are radiant
over the poll in favor of Schmalfeldt. no
party is without share in the sense of hui
initiation resulting from the Gestemunde
election. Even the Progressists after the
first jubilation began to show regrets. Re
ports from the Gesteminde district state
that the Progressists on reballot
will vote for Prince Bismarck
or abstain from voting. The members of
the Guelph party propose not to vote.
THE HALF REPESTAST EXPRESSIONS
from the opponents of Bismarck are accom-
panied in several papers With the sugges-
ton that now that ne has had lesson which
is likely to down mis- pride, the electorate
ought TO recognize his services to the nation
by giving him an overwhelming majority.
The satisfaction in court circles over the
check of the prince has been allayed by the
revelation of the Socialist strength. 1t is
known that state officials actively
interfered in the contest, especially
III the rural parts of the constituency,
using the severest pressure against Prince
Bismarck. Their action largely contributed
toward keeping host of supporters
of Bismarck from the polls. The
number Of registered voters was 20
494, but Of this number only
one-half voted with the Centrists. The
E,rl+ hDc sd thn Of h~
marck coalition and has further demon
strated that in the event of general cleo
ton the Socialist party of the house will be
greatly reinforced. This may give the en-
peror reason to pause.
The reichstag will speedily dispose Of the
trades regulation bill. To-day's debate re-
lated to the matter of working hours for
women.
Baron Won Berlepsch, minister of COM
merce, opposed the Socialist motion fixing
the maximum day for women at ten hours
HersrBabel urged that longer hours had
degenerating effect on women and resulted
in enfeebled children and general deteriora-
ton Of the race.
Finally the bill was amended by securing
for women prolonged rest hours during the
working day and short time for
adults The most important amendment to
the bill introduced in the weeks debate
provides that working men breaking tn If
contract with their employer by leaving
their work without due notice, etc,
must pay indemnity based on ratio
with their salary. The reactionary
character Of the amendment is emphasized
by the absence of a reciprocal clause pro-
viding for the protection of workmen
against unfair treatment by their employ
ers. Though the application of this
amendment is limited to smaller
workshops the recognition of
the superior rights of the employer vitiates
the character of the measure as impartial
legislation. The Progressive and Socialist
organs justly denounce the alternative as
acceAtuating the antagonism between CAPT
tai arfdsabor.