The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-02


NEW York, April 1.-Princs Bismarck's
nth birthday April Il as the cable brings
the news, finds him well and strong, and
happy in the love of the nation which he
did so much to unity and strengthen. The
affection Of Germans on this side of the
water goes out to him, and their edmira-
ton Of his character is not less than in the
days when he guided the destinies Of father
land.
Among the German-Americans who have
recently had the pleasure of seeing the iron
chancellor Is Carl Schurz, than whom there
is no man more deeply sensible OF Bis
marck's greatness. The writer recently had
the pleasure Of a conversation with Mr..
Schurz, which was suggested by the app
preaching anniversary. 1t must be remem-
bered that Mr. Schurz has had exceptional
opportunities OF keeping in touch with the
affairs of his native land, and that his
view of Bismarck personally is that OF one
who has been a guest IN the princes present
palace.
rs Prince Bismarck content in the quiet
life be now leads" was the first question l
asked.
"Contentl Well, il you had seen him as I
| fellowship, with an iron grasp OF the hand,
clear eye and hale and hearty look, you
| would say he was content, and more, too.
| He is happy. Happiness is indeed his for
| he now knows how much he is really loved
| by the German speaking people. Amid
| the storms aud strife OF long and arduous
| political life be had no time to be content or
happy either. Now he can look at what he
has done and admire the grand work OF his
| genius. be always loved the country and
country life, and L have no doubt that this.
hiS 77tb, birthday will be one of the hap
piesb OF his life. He is living, sur
rounded by his friends, who love
him dearly, and still enjoys to roam about
| the country and hunt on DIS magnificent
estates. lie loves hunting, and his dog he
is more than fond Of. He devoted his
| energies to improve the general condition OF
the German people and bring about that
! unity which is now so marked in Che Ger
| man empire. The army is bis pride, and he
| never tires talking about il 10 visitors with
whom he is acquainted. He argued thar a
| country surrounded with enemies, as Ger
| many Is, in the center of Europe, without
| the natural defenses of the sea or great
| chains of mountains on her borders, must
| have superior military force TO defend her
in case of future contingencies which no
| human wisdom can foresee.
1.-THE long and short of il is, he said, we
must be as strong as we possibly can be in
these days. We have the capability OF
| being stronger than any other nation of
| equal population in the world, and IL would
be crime if we did not use this Capability.
! We must make still greater exertionS than
| other powers for the same ends on account
| Of our geographical position And the very
strength for which we strive shows thot we
are inclined to peace, for with such q
| powerful machine Gs wish to mako the
! German army no one would undertake TO
attack US. We Germans fear God, but
nothing else in the world, and it is the fear
| OF God which causes us TO love and cherish
| peace
"That is the keynote of Bismarci's
| character. He loved Germany and loved
| TO plan for the preservation of its unity.
| Perhaps his most distinguishable excellence
was in the management of foreign affairs
and in this power he has never been sur
| passed by any foreign minister His fame
will increase with the advancing ages"
And as to his health at the present
| timer
From gentlemen who recently came
| from Germany, | learn that the prince is
enjoying very fair health for man Of his
years. He was a trained athlete and man
OF iron frame. and despite the hardships of
| army life and the burdens with which he
| constantly struggled through more than
thirty years Of political llfe he still Los that
| tndomltable will, and the much needed rest
| is improving his health"
Does he noE chafe under the quiet of pri-
vate life"
ii do not think 80. When man reaches
the age Of II and is satisfied with having
done his duty TO God and man. he pretty
generally needs quiet and enjoys it, By
this time Prince Bismarck has got used TO
the peace Of quiet life on his estates, and
| having always lived in the country un~
donbtedly is content and happy. In his
family be Is simple, frank and domestic.
lie dearly loves his home relations. He
eats not often but heartily, aud drinks as
his appetite dictates. He also smokes in
! cessantly. He is an admirable companion at
his table with his few chosen guests. He is
| frank and courteous. He lives Hospitality
but plainly and in palace with few orna-
ments or Injuries. He loves music, but
| seldom goes to thsaters. He has been one
of the hardest worked men in oil Europe
for thiroy years, aud Is it 60 DO wondered at
| that De was considered by mRuy stern and
! naughty, brusQue and roughs his com
| handing appearance always carried awe,
| but all love this grand statesman who is
now passing his declining years quietly and
| peacefully, giving the allegiance he believes
due to his emperor. 1t is the wish Of every
true lover Of the fatherland that Prince
| Bismarck may live Co see and receive con-
CALCULATIONS on many more birthdays"
DO you believe Prince Bismarck will
ever SRalu enter the polltlcaI area OF Ter
| manYP'
"ODe cannot foresee what might take
place in the future Bismarck, when in
public life, believed in the absolute right Of
sovereigns, and be will never try TO in any
way interfere with the work of the present
Emperor William. But it is hardly to be
supposed that at the age Of n he would
care to renew the strife of political life,
no matter how bright the prospect"
On this, his 776b, birthday the grand old
man of the German empire received many
sterling reminders Of how dear his country
men hold him. Germans throughout the
United States prepared testimonials and
gifts for Prince Bismarck's birthday. Ger
mans who are prominent citizens Of this
country, but who still love the fatherlaud
| and those who made it what IL is. to-day
sent letters OF congratulation and good
wishes to the prince. While Prince Bis
msrck has thousands of warm admirers
and supporters among the Germans in the
United States, no official action has been
taken by any Of the German societies con-
corning the princes birthday. None OF the
gifts sent from this country came from clubs
or societies. Germans, as individuals, &C.
| cured the testimonies.
A high officer in the Liederkranz Club OF
New York city, the most prominent club of
the kind in the country, told me that every
German well knew that 1t would offend