The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-26
FOR BISMARCK.
6ermaw's Grand Old Man
Honored by Statesmen.
Aged Prince Wept Bitterly When He
Referred 10 His "Master."
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BERLIN. March 28.-Three special trains,
having on board members Of the reich
stag and of the Prussian diet. left for
Friedrichsruhe yesterday and were re-
ceived at the railroad station there by Count
Herbert Bismarck, Count William Bis
marck, Count Won Rantzau, husband Of
Prince Bisnarck's daughter, and Count
Won Waldersee.
The deputations at once proceeded to
Blsmarck's castle. Upon reaching the
garden the guests proceeded to the rear OF
the house, where there Is a wide, square
Salcony or terrace over projecting wing
Sf the building, which was shadowed by
rhe trees of the Sachcnswald, through
which the sun was glinting.
Prince Bismarck, accompanied by his
sons, his daughter and his son-in law, all
In deep mourning, appeared on the ter
race and were received with loud cheers
by the visitors massed below.
The prince thanked the deputation for
the high honor conferred upon him by
their visit, and said that the Sachenswald
had never before seen such notable COM
pany. He regarded the demonstration,
which personally he had not deserved
cries Of "Yes"--as being made ''in behalf
OF the cause"
w Hcn Nhc CHccIluB hua ouDSiuou, spohcs-
men from the several branches OF the
legislature made speeches, briefly convey
ing their fervent hope that Prince Bis
marck would long be spared to enjoy his
well-earned repose. Each speaker paid an
eloquent tribute to the greatness and en-
during character OF the great German
statesman's life work.
Prince Bismarck listened attentively to
tho speeches, leaning against the gable OF
the house, and bowing and touching his
helmet 70 each round OF applause. When
the addresses were over, Prince Bismarck,
standing close 20 the stone balustrade,
spoke for nearly 20 minutes with wonder
ful animation. The self-deprecatory re-
marks with which he began were answered
with loud cries of "Nein"
A Pathetic Scene.
The prince, referring TO his ever-la.
mented master, said: II should be
ashamed IL the honor was not for the work
i have done, not for my person only The
credit for the political results achieved
share with those cooperating with me,
who are now dead, and above all with my
greatly worshipped good master under
whom worked SO long"
Here the aged ex- chancellor stopped
speaking and cried bitterly, the assembly
Regaining his composurs somewhat, the
prince resumed his remarks in a voice
choked with emotion.
"What," he said, could i have done
without his aid and that of his powerful
armg 1 would have stuck In the same
bog that frustrated all previous attempts
at German unity"
When at last the painful silence was
broken, it was with audible sobs and tear
dimmed eyes that he completed the sem
tences referring to bis beloved emperor,
William l. From that Moment on the
prince spoke with energy and earnestness.
and later became more jocular exciting
alternate cheers and laughter.
Continuing, Prince Bismarck said:
''Happily the dynasty has now taken firm
root in every German land and so long as
these conditions are maintained feel no
misgiyings i would like TO see, however,
more expression given in the individual
German states 10 the national sentiment
before which unavoidable party strifes
have been compelled to yield in the Prus-
sian diet.
National Politics.
National politics should also be given
more prominence in debates, ard the min
lister of foreign affairs should be guided by
this statement. In the federal states, the
Saxon and Bavarian governments should
not be regarded as separated from the
German government The ministers of
every state should be in touch with the
imperial government, which, without this
condition, could never maintain itself
"1n my thoughts / have worked more
entirely with the members OF the reich
stag than is consistent with my age; but
have still found 1t impossible TO quite
sever connection with them.
Il hope you will all adhere firmly TO the
imperial sentiments. and In the diet also,
that il should not he forgotten that the
Prussian king Is at the Same time the Ger
nan emperor, and should be supported In
his sendeavors to pursue the natl nal policy
With such thoughts in my mind | caIl
upon those present TO give three cheers
for The emperor"
Tho crowd responded, and then gave
three tremendous "Iiochs" for Bismarck.
After this tho prince apologlzed for the
smallness Of his house. saying that he re-
gretted he was only able to entertain "a
portion of his vsh hors at lunch. Prince
Bismarck and his family then retired to
luncheon.
During the lunch at tho princes resi-.
dence, the old exchancellor was in high
spirits, aud he led the conversation i'm an
animated and brilliant manner He re-
minded his guests that the year 1895
marks the Jubilee of his entrance into
Rarliamentary service.