The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-08

he described Il - ".h.. pest which IL
tests our whole nation
He referred 70 his Grandfather William
rs co-wo-kers Bismarck and Won Mott
kes a. mere tooss CO his august VII.
and concl0te3 with rsnarktng- I SHAH
n niae-thac OF tbs noble and thai o. the
se-r"
The Socialist press has rsplisd 20 chs
Challenge The yo-waerts. in 4 defiant
s-ticse, says.
German socialism VIE know how 20 de-
feat projected attempts ni11en under TIA
coax o. loyalty snd patriotism 70 under
mine the sacred rights OF the p4ople.
Down with the revolution from ABOVE.
The Vorwae-rs AIDS that the century
celebrations are intended 20 os mace tns
occasion for fresh persecution o. sociAl-
ism. The liberty Of The press and elective
franchise
In another issue the ycrwasrss fur
nszhss historical proof IN William LIS owa
ietts-s that william I. was tool OF Bis
mArck AMI Won Noltse. instead OF they
being hts, ard SAYS: He was the pushed
one and not the pasher.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press learns on the best authority that
the emperor is fully determined 10 act up
70 his word in his efforts 10 uproot So
cial1sn- Unfortunately. government cir
cies are divided as 10 how the aim can b
accomplished. The imperial chancellor.
Prince H0henlohe. In backed up BY DR..
Won Boett.eher. the minister Of the inte-
rsor. and Baron Won Bieoerstein. the min
ister of foreign affairs. against attempt
ing special anti-Socialist legislation in
the reichsfag. or % restrict the present
liberty OF the press or the franchise On
the other hand. The Prussian minister OF
the interior. Freinerr Won Dsrhorst and
Or. MIGUEL ths minister OF finance sup
port the emperor IN his conviction 10 nsu-
ralszs the Socialist agitation
Prince Eohenlohe's views are reflected
by the Cologne Gazette. which urges that
existing means Will suffice to keep Social
ism under check The leading Liberal
newspapers express themselves similarly.
Prince Bismarck. however. In his Ham,
burger Nacarichten. recommends new
anti-sociaiist laws. and says: IF the
president OF the cabinet Is too timid 10
undertake 20 carry out the imperial will,
he ought 10 be replaced by more cour-
asaouS man
The Prusslan minister for the interior Is
urged 10 take a step against socialism.
He intends 10 dismiss from Office any offi-
Ger or teacher psrsistently advocating
socialist measures or views This was de-
cided upon at the cabinet council Wednes-
day, at which the emperor was present.
Prof. Adolf Wagner. with a score Of other
kfDLtS-SFSs are Thereby Threatened
The gigantic naval proposals of the
naval vice admiral. Won Holman. are the
sensation of the day The verbal explana-
ton was purposely deficient, II is UNDER
stood. by direct instructions from the en-
peror. The indication Is thar the reIchstag
viii reject them and appeal 10 the country
CT the new elections. The opinion exists.
however. that the country will go against
the scheme Of the admiralty.
Prince Bismarck was suffering from a
slight attack Of influenza early In the
week, and has been forbidden 10 leave his
house for another week. Count Herbert
is also suffering from influenza.
There have been number OF sensation
al suicides among German soldiers during
the past week.
The United States embassy and consul
ate and most Of the private residences or
American citizens were decorated with
hags on Thursday last in honor Of the in
auguratlon OF Mr.. Mckinley.