New-York tribune., 1899-02-12

withdrew from the Philippines with the excep-
tion OF single cruiser. We do not believe that
the safety OF German citizens was jeopardzed
under Amerlc IN p ')tectlon: and also hope 10
see uninterrupted further development OF our
trade in the Philippines and the West Indies
lnder American rule. (CheersD
Il believe that between two strong, manly
nations frankness and straightforwardness are
the best policy and the best remedy for political
ill-hum)r. more Imaginary than real The mu-
tual relations between the two governments
have never ceased to be good and friendly; and
the distinguished representative Of the United
states at Berlin recognized that In his speech
here on Independence Day in a manner which
must have redounded TO our satisfaction He
declared that the attitude Of all the representa-
tiVes OF Germany in the war such the
Americans could only have expected it to be. |.
Tor my part declare that the political attitude
or the Amcricf Government offered US
casion for objections from the point OF view Of
reasonable politics. There is. indeed no reason
whatever why the two Powers should not stand
in the best relationship with one another.
tCries or Very true"D see no point where
German and American interests meet in hOstil-
ity nor do see any point in the future where
the lines of their development must necessarily
ci, SIS each other inimicay. Moreover the
sympathles and antpathes OF the nations also
exercise weighty influence. and against those 1t
Is usually difficult 70 contend with logical rea-
sons.
GERMAN FEELING aHSREPRESENTED
there prevails in Germany feeling Of spite and
dislike against America. Here there is a wide
spread idea that the Americans are animated
by particularly unfavorable sentiments toward
US. | believe that the people Of America are to
a great extent in the dark relative 70 German
public opinion regarding the German
opinion was never blind to the brilliant qualities
of the Americans. and never begrudged them
the fruits which rewarded their efforts and their
victories on the other hand. German opinion
has not refrained from expressing human SYM
pathy with the brave and severely tried Spanish
/ nation. Applause) This has been msrepre
sented and biassed in perhdiOus manner by
foreign newspapers in order TO excite dlstrust
against us in America This however. has in
no way affected our relations with America,
which do not date from yesterday"
Baron Won Btilow recalled the early recogni-
tion by Frederick the Great Of the independence
Of the United States. and dwet upon the support
which Germany gave TO the North in the War Of
Secession. His statements were greeted with
loud applause.
Continuing he said that nowhere in the last
century had America found a better understand
ing or more just appreciation than in Germany
and he hoped that in view Of the enormous
mutual poltco- commercial interests Of the two
countries. AMI especially in view Of the increase
Of American imports into Germany which al
ready exceeds a half milllard Of marks-that
there would he anxie'y on the part OF the United
States 70 avoid all causes Of ecCromic friction.
He referred to the millions Of Germans In Amer
ica, who claye to and serve the country loyalty
but without forgetting the motherland."
Baron Won Bulow, IN conclusion. expressed the
hope and conviction that with full rccp. Ocity
mu,ual consideration. mutual respect and the
justice and fairness which are essential to the
proper relationship % two great self-respectng
people the relations between the two nations
would always be tranquil. firm and friendly
loud and prolonged appause)
OTHER LEADERS SPEAK.
DR.. Lleber the leader of the Centre. followed.
He acknowledged the difficulty Of discussing in
the Reichstag negotiations which still in
suspense but they all agreed in regarding as
wrong the Interpretation Of Article IX. of which
the Americans were so enamored. Such an in
! terpretation he added, could not have held
! water even at the time OF the conclusion or the
original treaties
Besides the sugar and tonnage differences, DR..
| Leher continued. Germany seriously objected
! to the arbitrary customs valuations al New
York But with the feeling Of mutual irritation
abroad they must b. dGuby careful not To pour
! oil on the flames. This irritation, the speaker
! pointed out prevails especially in the economic
! sphere a pan EurODean tariff coalition against
! the United states was not feasible but eventual
| ly Germany would be forced TO adopt an au-
/ tOnomis tariff
Dr. Iiebe. continuing. said he had expected
| that the uneasness caused by political rumors.
particularly in connection with the Philippines,
might not be allayed by the answer 10 the in
terpellation and ne therefore requested the
! Minister of Foreign Affairs to make further
statement regarding the political relations be-
! tween Germany and the United states. Gap
/ plausc)
Prince Herbert Bismarck said he thought
nothing good was done in a hurry. and the
| Reichstag ought 10 be content with the We'll
weighed statement read by the Foreign Minister.
| Certainly the Governments representatives who
were present deserved the confidence OF the
! whole House
Continuing Prince Bismarck expressed the
! opinion that the American treatment was un-
| fair and he desired that il should be repaid in
kind He also expressed the hope that the
Reichstag would show unanimous confidence in
the Government.
In the course Of Prince Blsmarck's speech ref
erences to Frederick the Greats recognition OF
American Independence and American protec-
ton of Germans during the siege Of Paris were
| VociferOusly Cheered
After further less important speeches. both
anti and pro American. the debate closed and
the House adjourned.
The Imperial Chancellor. Prince HOhenlohe
who is not yet entirely well in health. made his
appearance In the House In the course of the
speech and shook honds with Baron Won BtlOw.
the members OF the American Embassy who
present at the session OF the Chamber.
Baron Won Buow's second speech, which was
not prepared in advance. was remarkably pol
| ished and was punctuated by frequent ap-
plause. sometimes from the entire House.
Political circles are greatly astonished at
Prince Herbert Bismarck's pronounced support
of Baron Won BuloW. and IL Is believed that this
appearance Of the Prince in the Reichstag fore
shadows his re-entrance into the field of diplO-
macy Some express the opinion that he will be
sent TO Washington. as he spoke I'm such fiat
tering terms Of the Americans. and expressed
the hope that the Washington Government
would not make too difficult for Germany the
maintenance Of friendship between the two
tiOns.
TO SUE RUDYIRD KTPLING.