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

then emphasized his strong determination to ex-
tend the most powerful protection to the Ger
man missions In foreign countries. referred to
the events In Hayti. and to various politi-
cal and economic questions. adding that he
trusted the Reichstag would become convinced
OF the necessity for the naval increase de-
manded
Replying 10 the suggestion that apprehensions
were entertained in parliamentary circles about
prejudcing the action Of the new Parliament.
by fixing the naval expenditure for number or
years Emperor William said the coming felch-
stag would in no case disavow the present one.
IL the latter was convinced that the proposed IN
crease must be completed In seven years.
Finally. His Majesty referred to the general
position of the affairs OF the world. which ne
said admitted Of no delay In the matter Al the
conclusion OF the audience. which lasted mai.
an hour the President and Vice Presidents OF
the Reichstag were received by the Empress.
Ii is deemed significant that 10 volunteers
including a number OF the members or the
arstocracy like Count Won kessler ana the
Prince of Thurn and Taxis. are to ACCOMPANY
the expedition to KiaO- Chau Bay. with Prince
Henry of Prussia as its commander
The German achievements soon to be sent 10
1<Iao-Chau Bay consists Of four companies OF ma
rres consisting OF twenty three officers ana Twelve
hundred men; company OF naval arlii'e'S' mum
herring two hundred men, and several pieces OF Hello
artillery and a number Of machine guns
A semi-oflcial forecast OF the German Govern
ment's naval bill was issued November "a ana was
cabed at the time to the Associated Press from
scheme Is subject TO the judgment of the Rechsag,
and provides for a total fleet OF nineteen seagong
,roncads eight Goa defence ronclads. and forty
two cruisers an Increase OF five seagong ironclads
and nine cruisers. The additional expense involved
is 165 Ooo 600 marks. the amount TO cover seven
years when the warships are 10 be completed the
Rechstag 10 decide the number of vessels 10 be be
gun yearly and the amount OF the Naval Budget
This increases the budget from 1lsoOOOoo marks 10
$50 900 600 marks. The forecast however declares
the additional expense will not make necessary the
levying Of any special taxes
The present Reichstag will stand or fall with the
two important bills introduced by the Government
on its opening day. Tuesday lasr-naineIy: we
Navy pill or bill increase the stfength or me
German fleet and the Military Reform bl, or OH
providing for reform in the procedure OF inlhtat.
trials neither OF which, IL has been predicted would
pass in their present shape The Centre Party. IL
Is explained, objects 20 the Navy bill chcny on
account OF the septennate feature, which would. Il
seems curtal the constitutional prerogatives OF
the Rcchsfag and bind the successors or the pres
ent Eechstdg during their whole legislative period
of FIVE years and longer. The Socialists and all the
Radca factions principally object TO the bill on
account OF the enormous expense one OF the Gov
ernments arguments, put forth In the memoria.
accompanying the bill IL emigration. II reviews the
past flow of emigration 10 the United States. and
a consequent trade this migration Will be moro
largely diverted 10 the German colonies.
In connection with the opposition TO the expense
of strengthening the navy. the "Nolks Xeitung.
after the speech from the throne on Tuesday last.
reminded the Emperor that since his accession the
marks, almost exclusively for military and naval
purposes