Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-01

ExtempOraneous Sensation, Which Il Ex-
- Csual-John Bull Gets Some Mors
Territory Of the Celestial Empire.
Berlin, Dec. THE development of
the German navy does not correspond
with Germany's mission at sea, and in
the event Of warlike complications 1t
would not suffice to assure the security
OF the home ports and coasts against a
blockade or more extensive operations
upon the part of the enemy. Neither
has it kept pace with the rapid growth
Of German trans-oceanic interests.
Although it is not our object to
vie with the maritime powers of the
first rank. Germany must, nevertheless,
be placed in q position to maintain, by
means OF preparedness at sea, her
prestige among the people of the globe
That il what Kaiser Wilhelm said re-
garding the German navy in his speech
from the throne at the opening of the
reichstag in the White Hall Of the
Royal Castle yesterday at noon.
Kiao-Chou and European Peace.
OF the seizure OF Chinese territory he
said: The murder of the missionaries
In China and the attacks upon mission
stations which have been placed under
my imperial protection. and their well
fare, which I have at heart. have COM
PEELED me to cause my squadron in east
ern Asia to proceed to Kiao-Chou bay
fha nnine fn ha 90 ha
outrage, and land troops in order to
obtain full rpparation and security
against a recurrence Of similar lamenta-
bic events" and with reference to Eu-
pecan peace he concluded his written
speech as follows: "All indications
Justify the expectation that, with Gods
help. We may in the future. as in the
past. look forward to the peaceful de-
velorment of Europe and the German
Fatherland"
when the Deputies Cheered.
The empress. with Prince Henry OF
Prussia. Prince Frederick Leopold and
their wives were present at the opening
Emperor William wore the uniform OF
the Gard du Corps Of the Black Eagle
with an eagie-crested helmet. He read
his speech in a clear voice. the deputies
preserving silence until he reached the
passage referring to the occupation OF
kiao-Chou. This was received with
loud cheers. 1t was supposed that his
majesty's address had ended when he
remarked that all Indications justified
the expectation that with Gods heir
the German people might look forward
to the peaceful development Of Europe
and the Fatherland: but to the aston.
ishment Of everybody. including Prince
Hohenlohe. the emperor handed his
manuscript back TO the prince and ther
raising his voice added extsnporaneous.
ly illusions to his oath two years age
| from the same platform. and the state.
! ment that all before him had thus be.
come parties TO his oath. pledged to as.
| sist him in protecting the honor of the
empire abroad.
Not So Much Capital ~" a. Usual.
This addition is extensively criticised
es virtually undoing the effect of the
unusual moderation Of the official speech
which was conspicuous by the absenct
Of such phrases as my army" my
navy" my empire" and similar Gus
/ totidiy tNiucuctStl VI Ililpefldl IIIlputSlNe
ness. The Nord Deutsche Allegemin,
Zeitung prints an official statement OF
the subject of the occupation Of Kiao
Chou. reiterating the emperops state
ment that Germany's only object is t,
secure protection for German mission
aries In China. This apparent confiic
OF views between the emperor and of
ficialdom leaves the public still in tn
dark as to the real objects OF the de
monstration Of Kiao-Chou bay. but ha
the advantage automatically Of leavin.
the government free to retire from Kiao
Chou without loss of prestige. shoul,
the negotiations with the powers rende
that course advisable.