The morning news., 1894-05-07
COERCION ON THE RHINE.
The Kaiser to Adopt a MildeT
Policy Toward the DuChieS.

Holstein Now Seen to Have Been
Full of Signifcance-The Coming
Naval Bismarck Glad
to Be Out of Official Life-An
American Turfman Arrested for a
False Entry.
Berlin, May 6.-Prince Bismarck's
speech to the Holstein veterans on Thurs
day was more closely related to current
politics than any utterances he has made
since his fall. 1t also indicates that he
has consented to act unofficially in har-
mony with the government in affairs
where both can stand on common ground.
Thus, while remaining as far as
ever from the chancellory. he has
exerted his mighty influence as
most Germans have desired him to exert
it ever since his retirement to the Saxon
forest. The significance of the princes
speech was first appreciated on Friday
evening, when the newspapers spread the
report that the imperial policy in
Schleswig-Holstein was about TO be modi-
fed materially. .---.-----------
THE DANISH VETERANS.
The societies of Danish war veterans
whom the prince addressed, are abso-
lutelY without politics. Nevertheless, his
remarks on their personal association
with the events that led to the unification
of the empire pointed to the existence of
clear understanding in the matter be-
tween him and the emperor
The subject of this understanding
is plan to abolish absolutely
all forms of distinguishing citizens of the
conquered duchies from born Prussians
While the assimilation of Schleswig-
Holstein has never presented the diff
culties experienced in Alsace-L Lorraine,
the fact that the government has found it
completely accomplished in less than
thirty years is considered happy augury
for the future of the reichsland.
CHANGE IN POLICY.
The policy of the government hence
forth viii be to let fall silently and with
out formal edict, all the methods of
coercion once so familiar to the Schels-
wigers. Hitherto the Schleswig- Holstein
officials have had many discretionary
powers. Although instructed to use
these powers with the utmost considera-
tion, they have often been arbitrary and
despotic and have used various pretexts
to expel citizens. Recently the Danish
pealed to DR.. Bosse, minister
of public works, TO grant them
liberty to address their fiocks on religious
matters in Danish twice week This
appeal was refused, although presented
personally by German pastors from ad-
Joining districts. Public meetings of
Schleswigers have been allowed only un-
der permits obtained from local Prussian
officials, and these permits have been
granted very sparingly, even III cases
where no question of politics was tissue.
The interdict was extended, even to liter.
airy, artistic and educational reunions.
WORSE THAN IN IRELAND.
In fact, coercion has been carried
Enthusiastically to far greater extent
in SChleswig Holstein than in Ireland,
and that it has had less deplorablc re-
suits here, is due only to the patience and
phlegm of the people. The0COnviction in
official circles is that this regime is to be
replaced soon with a few regular admin
istrative laws which will leave little or
no discretion to officials. The reform in
Schleswig- -Holstein is expected also to
prelude radical changes in the treatment
of Alsace-LOrraine.
On Thursday, Prince Bismarck ar-
preached the subject by a devious way.
He commented caustically on the
anonymous attacks to which the un-
friendly press had subjected him, and
hit out energetically at the opponents,
who would fight only from cover "Open
opposition never CALLED me-" he said,
"even when it broke out in my own
ranks. That was something different,
something that often happens in poll
tics"
GLAD TO BE OUT OF OFFICIAL LIFE.
In speaking of the relief he had felt
upon quitting his office, Prince Bismarck
referred to his famous meeting with
Prince Metternich, who then, at the
close of his career, had said ~ am
glad to get out of the galley. Once was
an actor on the stage now am spec
tator in hestalls.'
Coming then to Scheeswig- -Holstein
Prince Bismarck said: Il am glad that
the difference of opinion which existed
thirty years ago concerning the future of
the duchies no longer divides us. The
whole nation is now permeated with the
knowledge that the government aims at
what is best for all. "
After discussing Schleswig- -Holstein af-
fairs in some detail the princes said of
Germany's military establishments I'VE
all realize to-day that our army guards
the peace. A man upon entering the
army undoubtedly resigns part of his
liberty, but he obtains in exchange the
feeling of security and responsibility.
When l served with the guards, ] learned
how comfortable was this feeling. AS
SOlulGF, L hutW Ildb uuICSo OIOGECu W uO
something / had nothing to do. Never
afterward, as civilian or minister, did
have the same feeling"
NAVAL MANEUvERs.
The two divisions of the Baltic left
Kiel yesterday for the spring maneuvers.
The first division consisted of the war
ships Baden, Bayern, Wurtem berg and
Sachsen, accompanied by the dispatch
boat Pfeil 1t is under orders to operate
between Norway and the Shetland
Islands. The second division consists
of the Koenig, Wilhelm, Deutchland,
Watchland and Frederick der Crosse.
1t will go to a southern Norwegian port.
On May 26 both divisions will be united
under Prince Henry of Prussia, who,
from the warship Kaiser, will direct the
succeeding eyolutions. Prince Henry
will entertain Archduke Stephen of
Austria aboard the flagship during the
ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT.
The annual art exhibit at the Lande-
Ausstellung Park, Moabit, was opened !
on Thursday Neither emperor nor prince !
nor other grandee was present. DR. |
Bosse, minister of public worship, ap-
peared little late in his court Clothes |
and did the customary honors for the |
The exhibition is
well above the average. While it con-
tains no great works, it has been greatly
improved by the exclusion of the faddists,
H. el,s - TO.