The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-10
EMPEROR'S BOLD WORDS.
HESLys JHtTUE VIII CARRY THE
ARMY Bill IN EFFECT
singled-Handed " the New heichstag
Proves rs "Unpairiotic' ns the
One Jusi Dissolved

BERLIN, May 9.-After the review OF
the troops on the Templehofer Held TO-
day Emperor William commanded the
highest officers of the guards to gather
round him, and addressed TO them these
words: Since we last met, the situation
created by the Army bill has shown pecu-
liar changes. l could not look forward
10 the rejection OF the bill. on the con-
irary trusting 10 The patriotism Of the
Reichstag, | hoped for the unconditional
acceptance Of it. The result has caused
me deep disappointment and sorrow. l
regret that the patriotic men who were
in the minority did not succeed in de-
feating those who were Indifferent 10 the
welfare Of their country. During the last
few days passionate words which might
better have remained unsaid among gen
tleman have been spoken.
II was obliged 10 dissolve the Reichstag
in the hope that the new Reichstag would
pass the bill. / am determined, I'm case
this hope also be disappointed 10 stake
all in my power 20 obtain enactment OF
the measure. for / am too thoroughly con-
vinced Of its necessity as guarantee
OF the peace Of Europe 10 allow It TO be
finally defeated.
we are hearing much about the excite
ment Of the masses just now. ! do not
think that the German people will allow
themselves 10 be excited 10y irresponsible
meddlers. on the contrary ! know that
| am in sympathy with the Princes # the
Federal States. the people and the army.
/ thank yOu gentlemen for your loyal in
terest. Ny desire was TO express 10 you
my views concerning the bill, as | did
when the bill was introduced"
The Emperor spoke very slowly, paus-
ing slightly aftvr every sentence. and
emphasized all significant words as II %
direct attention to the seriousness OF
the situation and the firmness of his reso-
luton to win. The officers grouped around
him listened in silence The speech has
caused a tightening OF the tension. II is
printed. doublc-ledded by the NOrd
Deutsche Allgemine Zeitung. and is the
sole topic Of conversation through out
the city. The tendency Of public opinion
Is toward the conviction that the Empc-
rOr is pointing straight for the goal of
Prussian reactionaries. and that he viii
not shun conflict with constitutionalsm.
The correspondent Of the United Press
was assured officially this evening. how
ever that the Emperor did not wish his
speech 10 read as a menace to the Reich
stag or as a challenge TO conflict.
ION the contrary" said the informant,
His Majesty desires the most scrupul JUS
adherence 10 constitutional forms He
feels strongly however. the urgent reed
of reforming the Reichstag. He cannot
govern with a Reichstag split into ten
political parties. among whom, through
chance or partisan agreements, majori-
ties are constantly forming against the
Government on vital issues His Majesty
does not wish 10 rule absolutely. lie is
willing to rule cOnditiOnally-eYen TO allow
the parliamentary majority share In
the Goyernment-but what Imperial Cabi-
net could work with Bebel, Lieber and
Richter? Not one of them has under his
control a positive working majority, not
one Of them can get together a majority
combination. Few things would please
the Emperor better than a consolidation
az the parliamentary factions into two
or three large parties. with whom he
would be able 20 reckon IN determining
his policy. Then he would be happy TO
govern in harmony with the parlia-
mentary majority
Prince Eismarck's Hamburger Mach
richten protests against stgmatizing as
unpatriotc the deputies who voted
AGAINST the Army bill The majority. IL
says. differed from the Government only
as 20 the amount Of the increase.
The Frelsinnige Zeltung. edited by Eu-
gene Richter, says that since the zine
Of Frederick William ", Parliament
has not been criticised on the parade
ground.
The Clericals and the Army Bill.
ROME. May At is lutte evident that
the German Government has NOT given up
the idea of securing in some degree the
support Of the Centre or clerical party
I'm its endeavors 10 untimately secure
the passage Of the Army bill. Since the
dissolution Of the German Relcnsias me
negotiations between Herr Won Eulow,
prussian Minister % the Vatican. ana
Cardinal Rampola. Papal Secretary of
state. continue. Tie object of the ne
eotiations on the part of Herr Won bdiow
is 10 arrive at arrangements by wnlch
pressure from the Vatican will be eX-
erted upon the German Catholic bishops
TO tho end OF obtaining their support
for the Government in the coming gen
eral elections for the Reichstag IN other
words 10 have the bishops, under direc-
tions from the Vatican. use their lnhu-
epce 70 have the centre party nominate
and elect candidates who will vote for the
Army bill 4, ,h-
THE Pope refuses 10 intervene IN the
nolicv Of the Centre party, and the out
A.. .,a~,fIotfong now under way