Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-15
HERBERT BISMARCK.
A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK ON THE
GERMAN ARMY BILL.
He Create, Several Distinct Sensations
in the Reiohstag-General Eu-
ropean Notes Of Interest.
rBy Anrlo-Am.-ican cable to tne Dlsp,,ch.l

BERLIN, July IA vote was taken To-
day on the amendment to the army bill
offered yesterday by Prince Henry zu
Carolath-Scheenlich providing that the
two-years' service system be fixed legally.
The amendment was defeated by large
majority. the vote standing IA against the
motion to los in favor Of 1t.
During the debate on article l OF section
Q Of the bill. which was started by Herr
Grober, q member OF the Centre party,
Count Herbert Bismarck made a speech
tina: aroused general interest. This sec
ton relates TO the formation OF the lnian-
try, cavalry, and artillery. When Count
Herbert arose a movement dcnotlng nte-
rest was visible throughout the house. lie
declared tina. hs was satisfied with the
adoption OF the bill, though ho was op-
posed TO the twO-years' system, because
the Socialists through the short term OK
service might corrupt the army. his fears
were mostly IN respect OF the young men
from the towns, most OF whom Tere
Socialists. There would not be time IN
two years TO eXpel the Socialist poison
from these recruits.
At tins point Count Herbert was inter-
ruptcd by cries Of " Iur Zdcte'
A GREAT UPEOAR.
Continuing. Count Herbert said that the
third year of service would serve as re-
tormatory school. This remark caused a
great uprOar, which for time Herr Won
Lcyetzow. the president. was unable to
Qucll. When order had been sufficiently
restored to allow OF his voice being heard,
Herr Won kardof q member OF the Reich
sparto. arose aud appealed TO the House TO
sus ain the Char against a scandalous vlO-
lat.on Of the rules Of debate. Silence was
finally obtained, and Count Herbert pro-
ceoded with his speech. lie explained
that la voted FOR tho bill because the
Government had not fixed two wears rs
the permanent term OF service. lie added
that Chancellor Won CaprivI's original bill
was n better one than the HUene com
promise measure now before tho House.
This statement drew forth cheers from the
Conservatives
CAPEIvT REPLIES.
Chancellor Won CaprIyi followed Count
Herbert he sail thar he was sorry to SEQ
that Count Herbert had based his argu-
ueut on wrong promises. he infantry
had not performed threeyears' service tor
a long time, and therefore no such great
change was proposed by the present oul;
The twO-years' system could be carried
through without the dangers Count Her
bert feared.
Count Herbert frequently interrunted
tho Chancellor, who at last appealed to
Herr Won LeYctZOw. Tho latter called
Count Herber; 10 order.
Tho Chancellor then proceeded. Ho
said he doubted that "a man poisoned with
socialism would reform IN tho third year
Of service. Iccouid also mention North
German pioneer Tcyment which had "a.
sisted the Soc al Democrats 70 procure a
meeting-piace when all the civilians IN the
1..oftf,- 4. 4 kn,rs..+ oil fiaru Ira tomas OF
triumph Herr Eebel exclaimed: We
exist. You will not be able to get rid OF
us except bv killing us."
Herr Bebeps remarks caused a most de-
ciGCd sensation.
ANOTHER UPEoAs.
Later. in the discussion OF article 2,
Count Herbert Bismarck planted himself
before the char occupied by the Chan
celor and said ho desired 10 correct a
statement made by the Chancellor IN re-
ference 20 article / OF ths bill by quoting
tho report of the committee OF the last
K R'ichstag. This gave risa 10 another up-
roar. and while the House was in CONFUSION
Herr Won LeyetZow reminded Count Her
bert that the article on which he wlshe /
TO comment had Leen passed by the
House.
Yes" Count Herbert retortel, but
you cave me leave 70 speak,
But not for rcOpenIng debate" said
Herr Won LeveJzOw.
Count Herbert then returned 20 his seat
amid storm Of hoYls from the Sccia
Democrats and RIchterlst members. To-
ward the close of the discussion Count
Herbert apologized to Chancellor Won Ca
priv for irriCat,u! him by his interrup-
tons. The Ctancellor bowed ms accept
Gncc of the apology
The present custom retained only thC
worst soldiers for over two years. Dld
| Count Herbert. be asked, mean 10 retain
only the Socialists for the third year.
socialism A LIVING FORCE.
Herr Rebel, one Of the leaders Of the So
cralIst Democrats said. in replying t
Count Herbert, tho House had heard tho
| father speaking through mis- sOp. AZ
great father had been unable TO kill Socl
Democracy. and still less was the son abl'
| 10 do 50. Socialism. Herr Bebel declared
was a living and growing force that govern
ment wOu!d have to reckon with one daj
or the other. With regard 20 socialism per
meatIng the army through the two-years
service system, he could tell them tha
| the permeation had already been effected
| From the ranks upward Socialism had IL
| adherent7. He could give an instance OF ;
J south German infantry regiment IN whlcf
most Of tho men and al the sub-ofilcer
were Socialists.