The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-15
WILL REMAIN NEUTRAL.
Germany VIII Let Britain and the
TranAYaal Fight Ii Ont

Copyrighted 1899. by the Associated Press.1
BERLIN, Oct IA high German official
whose utterances may be taken as absolute
ly conclusive. said to a reporter of the As
sociated Press to-day:
I'VE shall observe the strictest neutral
fty, no matter what may develop in the war
between the Boer republics and Great Brit
ain. That is the only course left open. as
conditions in South Africa are so compli-
Gated and our relations with both sides are
so delicate, that 10 abandon neutrality by
so much as hairs breath would necessari-
ly lead to and unforeseen complica-
lions. We mean to adhere to neutrality to-
ward both parties. What else can we do?
Other powers spoken OF as likely to inter-
fere have also concluded to keep quiet.
such rumorS now and again reach the
press-for instance the report about the al
legged attempts on the part of the Russian
minister, Count Muravieff, TO bring about
concerted intervention-are, unfortunately.
only rumors. / say unfortunately for the
word shows how our sympathies lie: but
politics in these days must be strictly separ-
ated from interests on one side and SYM
pathy on the other. 1t is true. our entire
press calls upon the government to inter-
pose between the brave little republics and
big,. powerful England, and crusade
against England Is being preached to the
nations OF the continent. But we would be
fools to listen to this siren song On that
occasion when we blew the alarm horn
/ refer to Emeror Williams telegram to
President Kruger In 1Ss6-and tried to as
semble the powers with a view of opposing
Great Britain in her selfish and rude ag-
gressiveness. we had a bad experience. The
lesson was not lost upon us.
''Of course, all the other powers would
like ii only too we'll If Germany would op-
pose England seriously in this matter but
We doubtless would again be left to our un-
TnPref0r0 ar pnir
avoid intervention and remain strictly neu-
trail in the coming struggle. Our intention
has been communicated fully 10 the Trans
vaal and to England. England would not
have gone on as she has If she had not
thoroughly understood this Do not under
stand me TO mean that Germany would not
participate in some concerted action look
ing toward Intervention, but she has no
idea of again taking the initiative"
This authoritative statement tallies with
one made by the inspired Berliner Post i'm
which the policy of neutrality is likewise
eminent press. every paper and every per-
son. high or low, condemns England. Many
also seriously blame the government for its
The Deutsche Tages Zeitung says: 1T is
unnecessary TO say that our best wishes
accompany the Beers, for they wiz fight
but in behalf of Germany's position in
South Africa, which will be lost If the Brit
ish win. IT. on the other hand the Beers
win. Great Britain will lose not only South
Africa. but perhaps the whole of her pow
erful position in the world
The KreuZ Zeitung and the Hamburger
Nachrichten use similar arguments. The
Deutsche Zeitung. referring TO the ufti-
matum, says: THE wrongs inflicted by
Great Britain on the Transvaal are noun
tain high. and the impression made by the
uitimatum upon every impartial person is
irresistible
The Lokal Anzeiger calls Englands pro-
cedure 'colossally brutal and charges Mr.,
Chamberlain and the war party in England
with dishonest financial operations that
render war necessary"
The Frankfurter Zeitung says: THE fact
that Great Britain will not be hindered by
other powers Is due TO Germany's friendly
neutrality; but England will hardly be
grateful for this after the war is over"
The Cologne Gazette says: I'VE hope the
Beers will not meet with the fate of Spain
and lose their own
The Hamburg Correspondent says: The
other powers must wish 10 see England en-
gagged as long as possible in fight with the
Beers. as that will leave the way free else
where for them"
The fact that President Kruger did not
receive birthday congratulations this year
from Emperor William is commented on re-
gretfilly by number OF papers. There are
moreover, other evidences OF sympathy with
the Beers. Subscription lists are being cir
culated on the bourse 10 raise enough for
Transvaal central committee Is forming 10
collect funds for the same purpose
The first Boey success IL commented upon
sympathetically by the German press. The
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