The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-24
THE DISLOYAL POLES.
Bismarck Sides With the En-
peror Against Them.
ANOTHER RECEPTION AT vARZlN
German Ruler Impressing on His People
That 10 Is God's Agent, Treason
Crime Against Heaven.

BERLIN. Sept. 23.-Fiftcen hundred ladies
and gentlemen from West Prussia today
visited Prince Bismarck at Varzin. The
visitors grouped themse YES in front OF the
princes residence. ana when the ex-chan-
cellor appeared upon the veranda he was
enthusiastically cheeFed. The chancellor
made long speech to his visitors,
in which he dweit upon the Polish ques-
ton, reviewing the history, legislation
and other matters pertaining to the sub
ject. He expressed his approval of the
speeches delivered at koenigsburg and
Thorne by Emperor William, and said he
saw in them proof that West Prussia was
in no danger from the Poles. he added
that he could only feel that tho emperor
saared his sentiment that the aim OF the
Polish noble party. revolution, they must
combat God keep the emperor" the ex-
chancellor concluded, land give him coun-
selors ready and able to carry out his
majestv's programme. In this hope de-
sire to join my voice in the cry OF Long
live the emperor. God keep him. The
deputation responded with enthusiasm,
and band which accompanied the party
played the national anthem.
One lady presented the prince bouquet,
together with poem addressed TO
Princess Bismarck. Another lady kissed
the princes hand. which salutation he
returned by chivarously kissing the lady
upon the lips. Then the ex-chancellor
entered into conversation with the MEM
bers of the deputation. Eventually he
excused himself on the plea OF his health
and the deputation departed, after hearty
leave-takings with the prince and princess.
BERLIN, Sept. 23-Once more has a pub
lie utterance of Emperor William created
deep impression throughout the empire.
This time ii is his emph attic rei;eration of
his koensburg utterance, addressed 10
the Prussian nobles and others. His
majesty evidently desires that the people
should not be mistaken as TO the attitude
he has assumed toward those who have
opposed him. consequently replying to
the speech of welcome of the burgomaster
of Thorn, West Prussia, yesterday, the
emperor said he was rejoiced that Thorn
had always retained the German spirit.
He had, however, unfortunately found
that the conduct of their Polish fellow
citizens had not been such as he desired.
and he. the emperor, wished all to remem-
Der his words-to fight against the parties
of revolution. Only those who fully and
completely considered themselves German
subjects could hope for his royal favor.
Emperor William concluded by saying:
..Let Us stand firm against all hostile
schemes All my subjects must stand at
my back. Trusting that Thorn will ever
be the stronghold where this is borne in
mind, bid you lebe wohl."
His majesty's remarks are also inter-
preted here as an expression or renewed
confidence In Chancellor Won Caprivi in
his fight against the agrarians. The EN-
peror and the chancellor are both alarmed
at the recent signs of Polish agitation,
such as the eruption caused by the Posen
guests at the exhibition held at Lomberg,
Austrian Galicia, among whom were many
of the leading politicians of the Polish fac
ton in both the reichstag and the diet.
These guests were warmly received by
their Galician brethren. IL is noticed as
curious fact that the American Poles.
especially those from Chicago and the
West, are playing conspicuous part at
the Lomberg exposition. The ST. Peters
burg Novoe Fremya, in an article just pub
Iished, mentions that 2Ooo,oO0 Poles IN
America and Russia have offered to fur
nish 10000 men, armed, drilled and
equipped. together with ample funds, at
any time a new Polish Instruction should
break out.
The matter of the American life insur-
ance companies doing business in Prussia,
So seriously affected by the new law re-
quiring annually definite information on
oath as to the dividends and surplus &C
camulated for the benefit of those insured
under the tontine plan, seems now TO be
about definitely settled. The Mutual Life
and the Germania, OF New York. will be
the only American companies that are
able, under these circumstances, 10 con-
form with the rigorous requirements of
the new Prussian law, and they therefore
will continue 10 solicit as much new bush
ness as they can. The Germania is the
only American company in whose bust
ness the Prussian contingent plays vital
part. The Equitable. OF New York, has
definitely retired from the field 50 far as
obtaining neW insurance is concerned. and
the enormous building owned by that
company in Berlin--the only structure In
this city entirely built on the American
principle, and which cos, about $1,000
is soon 10 change hands. Things are
similar in the case Of the New York Life.
which has also definitely retired from
Prussian business