The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-02
BISMARCK.


In 1873 an unsigned pamphlet on Profr
sin and the Italian question appeared In
which reference wus made 10 the nn;Ago-
uism between Austria and Prussia, and a
triple alliance advocated between France,
Prussia. and Russia He was supposed, To-.
be the author. UnqucstionabIy, whether
he wrote. dictated. or inspired that pam
phlet. it expressed his views. In 1859 he.
was sent ms Ambassador 10 Saint Peters,
burg, where he stayed three years, and
conciliated the Car. and was decorated
with the Order OF ST. Alexander Ncviski.
the highest decOration.t they could confer.
Paris, LOUIS NAroLEos conferred upon
him the GRIND Cross Of the Legion Of
Honor. lie remained only from May TO
Septe Der. and In the latter month be
became Minister 10 the Kings House and
OF Foreign, Affairs In Prussia, his oppof-
tunities having already enabled him 10
master lbs relations Of Prussia TO Aus
tria. France, Italy. and Russia.
His position now gave him vast power.
When the budget was adopted by the
Upper Cham Der. but rejected by the Dep
uscS. he dissolved the lower house In the
Damr OF tho king The newspapers attaak-
ed him. and he then struck out right and
LEFT with his hand Of iron; nor did he spare
any official, magistrate, or dignitary who
openly attacked the government
LIE had fairly begun the operation OF his
great policy which was 30 cmineutly sue
cessful. Poland was, then being chastlsed
by Russia with such brutality that The
Christian world united IN protest. Mean
while BisNARcK concluded secret treaty
with Russia. The Chamber OF Deputies,
by n majority OF five to one, censured the
Ministry. but he cqualed Gallo In caring
nothing for these things.
Soon after Prussia ard Austria made war
upon Denmark. Austria had been rcluc,-
ant to participate. BISMARCK had been
contemplating making Prussia the real
head OF Germany; he had negotiated with
Italy aud completed his preparations for
war; and. aided by Italy, In few weeks
Austria and her allies were defeated. Then
BIsnAncKs name was on every tongue.
At that very time BISMARCK began to be
afraid Of an alliance between Austria ind
France. For NAPOLEON. In his speech to
the French Chamber declared that he
NAPOLEON -" had arrested the conqucror
at the gates OF Vienna. Peace Was made
July 20. 1865, and Austria consented to re-
tire from Germany. The Germanic Con-
federation, which hnd existed since 1915,
then died. About year before BISMARCK
had been made a Count, aud the King of
Prussia presented aim with valuh5 Ole cs-
tate In .uxemburg. Forthwith he began
20 carry out his scheme Of unlsying Ger.
many, annexing provinces and Kingdoms
The free town OF Frankfort had to accept
a Prussisn garrison. though the people
objected. Hanover was Incorporated. aud
before 1860 ended BISMARCK had induced
Ba, aria. Badeu. aud Wurtcuberg to make
treaties OF peace and an alliance orfcnalte
and defensive, inserting proviso that IN
the event OF war the king of Prussia should
have The chief military command.
The North Germany Confederation
was now organized. and the BRAIN that
conceived the subtlety that persuaded and
the " illthat forced those heterogeneous
states. 10 the number OF twenty-five. into
this organization were all behind the
massive brow OF BISMARCK. These states
for long time had been mutually jeal.
ors aud often in open war. Their populs-
ton then was t~enty-ninc millions.
Al thr head OF this Confederation was
the King OF Prussia The Federal Coun-
ell was composed of delegates OF the diff
fsrent states. and the Diet equivalent
TO a Parliament whose members were
elected by universal suffrage. liIsMARcK
became Chancellor OF the Federation. and
ps.ssidcnt OF the Federal Council. DIM
cultles arose between France and Prussia
concerning desire OF France to become
possessed OF Luxembourg and the will
ingness Of Holland To concedc Il.
BISMARCK threw his entire force against
tho proposition. The Luxembourg terri -.
tory was neutralixed and the. fortrcsses
dlsman,led. Although France n Germany
declared their 'peaceable intentions, I"
they nightly increased their armamcnts.
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