The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-07

is far from the thoughts Of the government,
as is any intention OF rivalry OF any OF the
great maritime powers III we desire to Sc
cure a position In the concert Of the pow
ers. which we must have, fleet of modest
dimensions viii be adequate. I ask you to
adopt the bill for the welfare Of the Father
land. CHEERS from the Rightly
Admiral Won Tfrpitz, the secretary of the
navy, then addressed the house, explaining
In detail the necessity for introducing the
bill for Strengthening the Germany navy.
Herr Schoenlank, Social Democrat opposed
the bill. Referring to the occupation of
kiao-Chau bay by the German squadron
in Chinese waters. he said that if Germany
established herself in China she would be-
come involved in endless complications with
Great Britain and Japan. Germany, he
claimed, would never be a naval power. The
rule
Count Limburgh-Stirum. the Conservative
leader, disputed Herr Schoenlank's conten-
ton. I'VE have no guaranteesef peace he
said, land must arm ourselves for the
eventuality OF war. Why should German
charge d 'affaires be obliged to submit to be
blacks of Haiti? And how was IT that the
American minister carried his point? Be-
at once obtain efficient support"
Count Posadowski, minister for the in
terror, was the next speaker. He said the
federal government had no idea of arrest
ing social legislation.
The minister for foreign affairs, Baron
Won Bulow, said: Herr Schoenlank's fears
lEdt we Snall plunBS ullo adventures are tlOl
well grounded. The chancellor and his col
leagues are men not to seek useless quar-
rels. We do not poke our fingers into every
pie but, nevertheless. Germany must not
renounce her claim to have share of the
countries having rich future. In times
past, when Germany resigned the land to
one neighbor and the sea to another, she
kept for herself only the heavens where
pure doctrine dwels. The object of the ex-
petition to Kiao-Chau bay is to obtain sat
isfaction and greater guarantees against
the repetition of such occurrences. We do
not wish to intimidate or provoke China.
Notwithstanding the grave injustice done
we desire a continuance of her friendship
In addition to the murder of the two Ger
man missionaries, whom we cannot allow to
be regarded as outlaws, we have had
number Of other serious grounds FOR COM
plant We cannot allow the view to be-
come established in China that Germans
can be treated in a manner which otner ma
tions do not permit German missionaries
contractors goods and vessels must be re-
spected exactly as those of other countries.
We are quite ready to consider the ASiatlc
interests of the other powers, feeling sure
due regard will be paid to ours. We wish
to push no one into the shade, but we de-
traditions of the German policy, we Will
without unnecessary acerbity, but at tne
same time without weakness, protect our
rights and interests" prolonged cheers.)
After further debate the house adjourned
until tomorrow. -,
IT is deemed significant that 100 volun-
teers including a number of members OF
the German aristocracy, like Count on
Kessler and the Prince of Thurn and TAX
is. are to accompany the expedition to ktao-
Chau bay, with Prince Henry of Prussia as
itS commander.