The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1893-06-01

THE Irish question SO completely alb
serbs our attention that politics on the
continent of Europe generally receives
but passing notice, and yet from present
indications the near future may see radi-
cal changes Of political and social ma
ture in some of the continental countries,
| notably Germany. Ever since the lorna
ton Of the German confederation this
country las been IN state OF unrest. 1t
| has always been afflicted with great
number OF political parties, each with
special mission to fulfill. Among the
more ignorant classes the government
was long looked upon as possessing IN
| limited power in bestowing wealth and
honor upon all the citizens. If the gov
eminent only cared to interfere all pow
erty would disappear, every subject could
be made rich in day. Such crude no.
tions of government held by large masses
of the people naturally led to the forma-
ton of the parties with socialistIc ten
denotes, Moreover it is a significant fact
that with every election the socialists
have developed increased strength.
Among the better classes dissatisfaction
also finds congenial soil. With national
unity secured the intelligent classes are
becoming more and more clamorous for
larger participation in governmental
affairs. 1t was only Bismarck who
could hold the many disintegrating and
denational;zing elements in check. But
now that his iron hand no longer holds
the helm these various political factors
are constantly increasing IN power. The
emperor, too by, bis ungoyernable temper
and selfshness is ever and anon commit
ting some act of Indiscretion that results
IN strengthening the opposition ranks.
} Had his egotism and vanity lot dictated
the removal OF Bismarck his position to-
} day would be far less precarious than it
is. It is said that there are indications
pointing to reconciliation between him
self and the great e1-chancellor. How
, ever that be, the latter permits no COCA
; ton to pass by without making caustic
criticisms Oh the acts OF the Kaiser and
his government II any overtures Of
friendship have been made they evident
did not come from Bismarck. Emperor
William must first learn to curb his jeal-
ousy and w1llfulness before he can hope
| tie regain the frienship of Bismarck and
work tremendously with him.
In the approaching elections the gov
, eminent cannot hope for a majority. All
that is expected is q strong government
, nucleus around which by intrigues and
concessions so-called government party
, may be formed. Much hope rests on the
r split IN the party OF the center which
, split was caused by the Vaccinations oil
3 the emperor aided it is claimed by the
vatican. But even though the large ma
, jority of this party will unite with the
= strictly government party the alliance is
not healthy one. Such support will
, always be of an uncertain nature ane
, duration.
. The absolute majority required fol
D every measure in the Reichstag increases
q the difficulty of holding divergent gov
8 eminent party together. The only ALI
t ance that would be permanent is one with
. the people. And this is bound to come
!, Sooner or later divinely appointed rule
q OF Germany will discover that unless thu
people are given truly Representative
government 30 that they will hearth,
support it, the whole monarchical insti
tuition will be shaken to it's very founda
ton.