New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-07


MrRAL Won rIRp1Tz REFER TO HAYT1 AND
c1IrvA-socrALsT oPPosITIoN-TiIE
EMPEROR DETERMINED
Berlin. Dec 6-The Rechstag to-day began
the debate upon the first reading of the Govern
ments Naval bill. The Imperial Chancellor,
Prince Hohenlohe, made statement on the sub
ject, saying:
I'VE absolutely require an efficient Navy to
maintain the position created for by the
Army. This conviction has gained ground with
very large sections Of the population. and de-
clare In the name OF the Federated Govern
ments that they consider as an imperative
necessity that the Navy should be strengthened,
and that its strength should be fixed by legisla-
tive enactment. The bill. It is true demands
certain sacrifice from the Reichstag; but by its
adoption the hands OF the Government VIII also
be tied. The idea Of a policy Of adventure IS far
from the thoughts Of the Government as Is any
intention of rivalry with the great maritime
Powers. II we desire to secure position in the
concert Of the Powers. We must have a fleet
which. though of modest dimensions, Will be
adequate. I ask you to adopt the bill for the
welfare Of the Fatherland." CHEERS from the
Rght)
Admiral Won Tirpitz. the Secretary Of the
Navy then addressed the House. explaining In
detail the necessity for introducing the bill to
strengthen the German Navy.
Admiral Won Tirpitz pointed out that the pro-
posed new ships would establish basis which.
for long time to come, would meet the require
ments of the country. By the adoption Of the
bill. the Secretary of the Navy continued. the
next Reichstag would be debarred from retard-
ing the rate of construction: but. he insisted.
further restrictions would be imposed upon Par
lament
TO TAKE THE OFFENSIVE. IF NECESSARY.
The Secretary of the Navy then remarked
that. in connection with the completion Of the
Kaiser Wilhelm Canal (more generally known
as the North Sea and Baltic Sea Canal tactical
calculations were made in regard TO the neces-
sary strength Of the fleet. in order to render
offensive action. even upon the part Of the
strongest naval power. impossible He added
I'm the demand for two sQuadrons of eight
ships each supported by the whole corps
Of naval officers and am prepared TO give more
detailed explanations in committee regarding
the military points involved.
"Our active fleet is feet for defence. What
we ask is the minimum necessary. by the adop
ton Of the bill. to enable us to throw a heavy
weight into the scales on the side Of peace. In
1904 our fleet will no longer be quantite neg
have been increased. To underestimate them
would endanger the interests Of the Empire gen.
orally"
In conclusion, the Secretary Of the Navy de-
clared that the present system Of voting naval
supplies must be changed, and he appealed to
the Rechstag to consider favoraby the Gov
ernment's measure. The Admral's remarks
were greeted with cheers from several factions.
Herr Schoenank. Social Democrat. opposed
the bill Herr Schoenlank said he thought 1t
curious that the flaws in the navy had only now
been discovered. Attempts were being made. he
said. to brighten the people with phantoms and
excite them to craving for glory and. the
speaker asked. how could this be reconciled with
the pacific declarations of the Emperor?
Referring to the occupation Of Kiao-Chau Bay
by the German squadron in Chinese waters Herr
Schoenlank said that IL Germany established
herself in China she would become involved In
endless complications with Great Britain and
Japan. Germany. he said. would never be a
naval Power and the bill, according to the
speaker, was the outcome Of personal rule.
REMINDED THEM OF HAYTI.
Count Limburg-Strum. the Conservative
leader refuted Herr Schoenlanks contention.
Count Limburg Stirum. in the course of his re-
marks. said:
I'VE have no guarantee Of peace. and must
arm ourselves for the eventuality Of war. Why
should German charge d'affaires be obliged TO
submit to be treated with shameless arrogance
by the blacks Of Hayti7 And how was 1t that
the American Minister carried his point? Be
he had only to telegraph in order TO at
obtain efficient support"
Count Posadowsky. Minister for the Interior
was the next speaker. He said the Federal Gov
eminent had no idea of arrestng social legisa-
tion. Herr Schoenlank," he continued, has
spoken Of Absolutist tendencies in certain
quarter; but, II Herr Schoenlank's views are ever
adopted by a majority Of the Reichstag there
will be need Of Absolutsm to destroy Par
Iiamentarism." CHEERS and counter cheers)
Baron Won Bulow. the Minister for Foreign
Affairs said. referring TO Hayti
I'VE are not satisfied with the mere release Of
Herr Lueders and have demanded satisfaction
and compensation for his Illegal incarceration.
which vas contrary to Haytian and international
laws We hope the Government Of Hayti will
accept our legitimate and moderate demands. as.
In addition to the justice Of our claim. we have
the will and power to enforce it."
Continuing. the Minister for Foreign Affairs
remarked:
Herr Schoenlank's fears that we shall plunge
into adventures are not we'll grounded The
Chancellor and his colleagues are not men to
seek useless quarrels. We do not poke our
fingers into every pie: but, nevertheless. Ger
many must not renounce her claim to have
share OF the countries having rich future. In
times past. when Germany resigned the land to
one neghbor and the sea to another she kept
for herself only the heavens. where pure doctrine
dwells.
THE object Of the expedition to Kiao-Chau
Bay Is to obtain satisfaction and greater guar
antees against the repetition OF such occur
rences We do not wish to intmdate or pro-
woke China Notwithstanding the grave in
Justice DONE desire continuance OF her
friendship In addition to the murder Of the
two German missionaries, whom we cannot al