Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-15

Inc NEW Vi l. M N'h . si'SNi'i WI
respondent in Paris tclcgraphs as fol-
lows:
"Here is an important declaration
concerning the policy of Germany to-
ward France, which is the expression
ofChancellor Won Caprivi's own ideas
His Majesty the German Emperor
desires to be at peace with the whole
world and especially vita France. This
does not mean that the Kaiser has fora
gotten that he is the chief of the glori-
Gus German army. If be is obliged 10
draw the sword he will draw it in full
confidence. But he knows also that he
is responsible to God and to his people
and he will never provoke war.
'Since his accession to the throne the
Emperor has every day realized more
and more his responsibilities. He has
known how to avoid that juvenile en-
thusiasm which is not understood in
Europe, and how to keep control over
those sudden outbursts. so personal to
himself, which surprise those who are
nearest to him.
at was the Emperor who aione con-
ceived the idea ofsending that telegram
of coincidence to Nine. Carnot. He al
so drew up the dispatch comparing Car
not to soldier who has fallen on the
field OF honor, a comparison worthy
of the chief of an army. The pardon of
the French officers imprisoned for
espionage in the fortress Of Glatz was
measure that had been decided upon
for long time, but the Emperor select
ed the moment when he was to sign II.
Nothing escapes the Emperor: All
petitions for pardon reaching civil AMI
military bureaus of His Majesty are re-
turned with autographic Endorsements
which deeply impres. those whose duty
it is to examine them. His Majesty
looks after everything and he desires
peace"
''But the Alsatian question ?H was
asked
1--WE cannot yield a single square
metre of the land of Alsace. 1t belong
ed to us formerly. 1t was watered with
our blood. All our old soldiers would
arise for its defence if any one ever
sought to retake it.
at is, however, Il constant bleeding
wound for every Frenchman." l."
'This we understand, and the feeling
is an honor to you. 1t shows tnat
France is always great nation, whose
patriotism inspires us with q profound
admiration. There is no sacrifice that
YOU 10 not make TO secure the great
ness and power Of your country. There
is not one of your statesmen who will
not sacrifice his political opinions when
his couutry's honor is called into ques-
ton. This is good.
''Bat let us not speak of Alsace.
There exists so many fields in which
we can agree. There is, in the first
place, the industrial interests OF both
countries, which the conservative ele-
ments have such great interest in de-
velopiug and which would be the best
way to combat the social democrats.
Why not think Of q commercial treaty?
Why should not your exposition of
1900, in which certain German manu-
facturers would like to participate, as
sure a series OF years which might
bring about an amelioration in what
may be called your wound 2"
The declarations show very accurate
ly the peculiar situation of the two
countries. Both desire peace, but
France cannot forget the loss of her
provinces in 1870, and Germany does
not wish to lose the fruit of her victory.
The result, therefore, is that war is in
evitable at some time or other, but
both sides are making every effort to
delay the fatal moment.