New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-09
GERMAN AIMS IN THE EAST.
THE FOREIGN MINISTER'S SPEECH IN
THE REICHSTAG.
ADVANTAGES 70 BE GAINED FROM THE occUPA-
TION OF KIAo o-CHAU-RELArroNs WITH
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA - THE
POWERS AIMS IDENTICAL.


Richter. the Radical leader. referring to the
I Chinese question said that he regarded the
acquisition OF Kiao-Chau as much more usefui
than hosting flag in Africa. Germany ought
to preach none but free-trade gospel In emma
thus forming natural community or interests
with Great Britain. He said he feared. now
ever that all the publics hopes with regard 20
China would not be realized. Japan was
much better market for European products
and European peoples need not be anxious
about their most sacred possessions In conse-
/ quence Of Japans development. In conclu-
sion Herr Richter invited the Government 10
give full details OF the position regarding Ger
many's treaty with Russia negotiations for the
/ loan and collateral matters.
Baron Won Bulow, the Foreign Minister, reply
ing. said the Government was not desirous or
yelling its foreign policy, but 1t was impossible
prematurely to diyuge confidential negotiations
though the Government was fully aware OF its
responsibility TO the country. The dispatch or
a squadron to Kiso-Chau was not. he declared
an improvisation. but expression OF
/ we'll considered calm and clearly defined pol
/ icy"
Baron Won Bulow then proceeded 10 justify the
! acquisition OF point Of support in Eastern
| Asia as an absolute necessity looking to Ger
| many's rapidly growing interests In one or the
! richest markets of the world for Imports II
she did not desire TO become a second or third
rate Power I'm Asia, for every other Power. even
Portugal and the Netherlands, had territorial
possessions there.
IN HARMONY WITH OTHER POWERS.
Furthermore" he continued. "for the pro-
lection of the missionaries Bishop Amer de-
clared the occupation Of Kiao-Chau matter or
life and death consider that the moment
chosen for acquisition marked the right mean
| between the Scylla of overhaste and the
Charybdis Of omission. Our relations with the
! Powers were in no way disturbed thereby. We
in harmony with Russia, whose interests do
not conflict with ours anywhere in Europe and
are parallel with in Asia. As sincere
friends we regard Russias natural development
| with unenyiOus sympathy (cheers), and France 5
! efforts to obtain fresh trade outlets in Tonqun
are quite naturai, while II Is far from us 10 OPP
pose England $ just interests H. any way or IN
any direction.
| papers it is we'll known in authoritative quar-
ters in London that I'm the interests or peace
and culture desire to cultivate relations or
! aimonious cooperation with Great Britain
/ Renewed cheers) Our modest demands have
/ neither menaced the integrity Of China nor
/ called for justifable objections on her part.
Baron Won Bulow then gave the details Of the
/ Kiao-C Chau convention already known, and eX-
plained that a German Chinese commission
/ would deimit the Kiao-Chau territory 10 an
area Of from thirty to fifty square kilometres
/ and thus considerably larger than The British
! possessions at Hong Kong. map he said had
been submitted the Budget Committee. but
the northern boundary there indicated had been
! pushed forward slightly for military reasons
/ which became known subsequently. Nothing
had yet been decided 10 the amount 10 be
paid to China. but they need not fear for that
! for the rent could not be large, because II was
not regarded as payment for leased land. but
merely as a legal formality acknowledging the
continuance of theoretical possession by the
! Emperor Of China
PLANS FOR \ GERMAN RAILWAY
Regarding the railway Baron Won Bilow said
the following had been agreed upon: China had
Promised to intrust to a German-Chinese COM
pany. yet to be formed the construction Of
railway from Kiao-Chau. proceeding first north
| ward then westward. till it connected with the
! great projected Chinese railway system.
The line would be laid said Herr Won Bdlow.
! so as To touch the coal fields Of Wehsien and
! Poshan. TO the north Of Kiao-Chau. The right
| 70 work the coal deposits had been granted TO
! German contractors, and China mad granted the
railway company conditions as favorable as
| those granted to any other European-Ch Chinese
| railway company. Negotiations detailing and
! extending these concessions In certain direc-
! ton were still proceeding favorably.
Baron Won Biilow repeated that Germany de-
| sired the continued existence Of the Chinese
Empire. and saw no reason why II should not
last another three thousand years Nor had
! Germany any intention Of encroaching in any
way upon the interests Of Japan. whose rapid
development inspires us with respect In con-
clusi0n he said English French and Rus
sian interests are equally far removed in Kiao
Chau which by reliable authorities is regarded
/ as eminently suitable 10 German needs for the
construction Of railways and harbor works
We rely on the cooperation OF German private
capital We believe the seed We nave sown VIII
hear good fruit We shall proceed step by step.
not as cOnquistadores or calculators. but as
abia merchants like the Maccabees OF yore
weapon I'm one hand but a trowel In the other
/ have raised no castles in the air The acquis-
tion Of Kiao- -Chau will be conducive to the prop
agaton Of the Christian faith as well as the
economical development and political power OF
the German people" loud cheers)
NO NEGOTIATIONS FOR LOAN
Baron Won Rlchthofen. Under Seer stary for the
Colories. said that negotiations had occurred
regarding the Chin ,se loan, and consequently
there was no danger of Germany participating
in a guarantee Of the interest.
Herr Bebel the Socialist leader, condemned the
seizure of Kiao-Chau mo better than the
Jameson raid" lie was about to refer to the
famous speech Of Prince Henry Of Prussia when
the President of the Chamber interposed and for
hoda him 70 introduce the sovereign into the
debate Several other speakers participated
most Of them approving the course of the Gov
ernment.
Baron Won Btlow, rising again, said the estao-
lishrnent Of a free port at Kiao-Chau would
probably best correspond 20 German 'h''ieS'S III
the future: bur they ought not TO pledge tnem-
seIves at tho very outset Il think he SAID II
,orld he hest TO keep independent IN THIS re-
.nec, ae England has Hong Kong" Referring
,bcn 70 Crete he declared: We will share in no
M rsitive pressure on the Porte, neither VIII we
allow ourselves TO be drawn into compiicatlohs
on account of Crete. II STRIFE arises We shall
step aside quietly
~ HONOR OF PRINCE HEHHYS ARRIVAL.
Peking Feb s-The Tsung- -Li-Yamen has In
structed the V,ceroy Of Nanking TO receive Prince
iIanrv of Prussia upon the latter's arrival at
Shanghai
ONE GERMAN CRUISER AT CEYLON
Co,orbo Ceylon. Feb s.-TAe German cruiser
Gefon has arrived here. but her consort, the
Dou,schland has yet been sighted Prince