The evening times., 1898-08-16
Bi.marck'. Like. and Di.Iike..


bismarck once said Of himself that he WIS
''the man mos. hated Of anybody in Europe"
ynhappily, this might be said of his own coun-
try Particularists, Ultramontanes, and Social
lists have never ceased to show their abhoTrenee
of him by word and deed. forgetful of what
he had done, with all his faults, for the great
ness of Germany. On the other hand it would
be an absurdity not to admit that the contrary
On far as Prussia is concsrned-is equally true.
Prince Bismarck. at the height of his popularity,
was the best-loved in the Fatherland-he
was absolutely adored, no man ever was
adored before him. Ample proof of this was
given on the occasion of his SEVENTEEN birthday
anniversary in Berlin in 1855: on the memorable
afternoon when he left Berlin after his dismissal
in 1890. and again. subsequently. in 1892, when,
in disgrace at court, he made his triumphant
progress through the empire 10 Vienna to as
sist at the nuptials of his son. Count Herbert
At the same time his best friends have Otter.
said of him that man could hate like Bis
marck He was aware of the fact himself, and
never concealed it. One day at table the con-
versation turned upon Goethe's remarks about
love The great German poet said that life was
beautiful by love Bismarck disputed the strict
accuracy of these words. Hatred he said,
shas also its duties to perform. and maintains
life lust as much as love. My wife is indis-
pensable TO me for love and Windthorst for
hatred" Dr. Windhorst. the diminutive but
sbrewd and clever leader of the Ultramontanes-
tho wel-known ex-minister of the king of Ham
oyer-was one of those political opponents
against whom Bismarck's bitterest reproaches
ot uupatriotism were so frequently hurled. Eu-
gen Richter, the leader of the extreme Radicals
in the imperial Diet one Of Bismarck's greatest
opponents. enjoyed . similar place in the ex-
chanccllor's heart. And to sum up, nobody who
ever oppcped- Prince Bismarck in the field OF
politics, or who incurred his displeasure, failed
to experience the effect Of his wrath. The late
Herr ceorx son Bunsen was practically boy
eotted-he, and his family alike-for some time
from the Berlin court and from Berlin society
at Bismarcks instance. Count Harry Won Ar
MINIS pubIjc career was ruined by Bismarck.
and how many, Other names of his political OPP
ponents could be inscribed on the list OF those
whose lives were ruined account Of Bis
marck's hatred for them2
But in his own home, around his own hearth,
with his wife and children, the warmth OF
Otto Won Bismarck's heart was felt. He had
none of the German morbid sentimentality about
him, but he was afectionate and faithful to the
few he loved at home His love for his wife
and children was amply repaid. They thor
ouehly appreciated him, and understood that il
was necessary that he should have genial
comfortable home, where he could forget thu
cares Of business. They looked upon all thost
who gave him trouble as their own persona
foes; they took precautions that his sleep, hi
repose, and his hours Of recreation should mo-
be disturbed. His wish was law to them. ant
their chief pleasure was to see him amused am
entertained.