The sun., 1895-03-26
ISMARCK MAKES SPEECH
HE RECEIpEs NEARLY 800 OF THE
PUBLIC MEN OF GERMANY.

Attired In = Generals Uuirorm He We'll
comes tho Prussinn Diet and Many Men,
bers OF the Reiehstae-Gern.n Unity, He
Says, Is the Great Safeguard. and ne
Describes the Way to Maintain It-Sorry
He Cannot Tske Part In Public Affairs.
FRlEDRIcHsRuH. March 25.-Prince Bismarck
received the members OF tho Prussian Diet and
many members of the Reichstng to-day. The
members OF tho Prussian lower House were the
FIRST to arrive. They were welcomed by
Count Herbert bismarck, who asked them to
wait at the station for the arrival of tho mem-
bers of the upper House. In the mean time
Gen. Count Won wslderscc. in the uniform Of
the Uhlans, grouped small circle of dstin-
guished persons about him on the platform.
Count Bismarck. while busying himself with
tho assistance Of Count Iimberg. In completing
the arrangement for the conveyance OF the
visitors to the castle, evoked great laughter by
remarking:
"As the Reichstag arc not here officially they
must travel in ordinary carriages and not In sa-
looms"
Count Won Waldersee called out for some BIZ
metallist to complete his group. and DR..
Arendt, the eminent exponent OF bimetallism,
was found and dragged before Count Won Wal
dersee. who placed him in position, and the
group which included DR.. Stoecker, was photo
graphed. Suddenly there was n cry, Bismarck
comes" and to tho intense surprise of all the
old Chancellor appeared upon the platform
quite unex xpectedly, and contrary to programme.
The Prince was attired in full Generals uni
form, with cuirass and helmet. He wore n long
gray cloak and carried walking stick. though
lie did not use it. He walked erect and with
firm STEP He was attended by his Chief Fores-
ter, Won LanEe, and Count Stolberg. Everybody
rushed toward him, and tho Prince said in a
loud tone:
"Gcntemen, welcome to Lauenberg."
To those who were nearest to him he remark
ed: High hats and white ties unwonted
sights in the Saxon Forest. We are rural here"
Councillor kleinschmid, a member of the
Landtag, said to the Prince: The members of
the Reichstag have not yet arrived"
WHAT" said the Chancellor. "are they
permitted to Gomez 2" This remark created great
laughter.
Just then the train conveying the members of
the Reichstag arrived, and Prince Bismarck
was driven to the castle. the members walking
The entire delegation assembled around the ter
race facing the lawn. Count Stolberg. Herr Won
Koeller (Prussian Minister of the Interior), and
ex-President Won I.evetzow walked through the
castle to the terrace. where each made a short
speech Of congratulate to which Prince Bis
marck replied In clear voice.
Accept my warmest thanks for the honor
you have. rendered mo. tits to me the highest
here. i should be ashamed If the honor was not
for the work | have done. not for my person
sro sS me Whe
now dead, and. above all. with my greatly wor-
,shippesd good master under whom worked SO
Here the ex-Chancellor stopped speaking and
wept bitterly. the assembly in the mean time
somewhat, the Prince resumed his remarks in
voice choksd with emotion;
vouid have stuck in the same bog that frus-
Our dyna.ttes. thank God. are still powerful IN
their countries iGheersl and especially tho King
ssrvas This n,S
aim at Frankfort pm the Main. and have al
Thanks to our Emperor William I. and his
diplomat could do. II the Emperor had not or
what would have become of Germany? Some
one meaning Prof. virchowl has said that my
the country. The dynastles fought harder With
tions fought. We fought Bavaria and Saxony,
yet when the need aroso we grasped each others
brother hand and marched together against the
Among, the parliamentary factions the dis
sension is deeper and more heated aud common
s9 "a With nS sS"
this true national feeling OF our princes shall
not be alarmed for the future OF the empire. |
wish this feeling were more strongly expressed
by the Diets of the German States. We l'rus-
having different Diets. are always Germans and
not Ike the Inhabitants OF Sweden and Norway,
THE Diets.' he continued. ought to take a
larger interest in tho foreign policy. They
ought to discuss what is known about the in
salaries Of Foreign Ministers always offers
Wonid tend to r.vve enn eatnaai feeng in ths
empire. which is not of late manifesting itself
that there are people who labor under the erro-
ne9us impression that there are ., two separate
is but one, for the foreign policy which,
as intended by the Constitution. ought to be
bnt has been distorted by
sorry l cannot directly take part in tho man
Here the ex-Chancellor was interrupted by
shouts of " So are wei"
With wave of his hand Prince Bismarck
No / am not well enough to cooperate with
you practically lhurrahs and cries Of Yes You
more than is proper for an old man like myself.
But cannot help myself: cannot drive away
fa Whab mas oeGome AN napt%si y interest t9ronG %
YOU members Of tho I.andtag, that YOU must
that in Prussia, also. we do not follow the
Brandenburg. or 'russi ian. policy, but the I'M
| perial German policy. In this sense call upon
you for three cheers for tho kaiser"
Tho cheers were Yer; 81 gysn heartily When quiet
~ very much wish my house We're able to re-
Although there is room In tho narrowest hut
for happy lovers, there 10 not room enough here
| for AGO."
The concluding remarks Of the ex-Chancellor
| were greeted with laughter, and he retired for
| luncheon with the presidents OF the bodies rep
resented. Counts William and Herbert BIS
marck and Count Won Rantzau. the eX-Chancel-
| lor's SON. -in-law, were also present.
Tho Deputies departed for their homes on
| three special trains.
1t is learned that the Emperor's visit to Prince
| bismarck tomorrow will assume the character
of IA special military honor to the old Chancellor
| His Majesty has ordered n company Of infantry
| accompany OF pioneers. asquadron or the Wnnds-
beck Hussars, and a battery of artillery all with
| coors and bands. to assemble at Frledrchsruh
| Tho Emperor will leave his spec al train at
| Anmeuhle and place himself at the head or tho
| troops, which will march to the castle. Tho
Emperor will be accompanied by Gen. Bronssrt
Won Schellendorf. Minister OF War, and the
members of the Military Household.