The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
GERMAN NAVAL
BILL TAKEN Up
Subject BrOaChed in the
Reich stag.
EXTENT OF THE INCREASE
MEANS A DOUBLING OF THE
IMPERIAL NAVY.
In Supporting the Proposed Esti-
mates Won Bulow Speaks of
Friendship of the United
States.
EXTENT OF THE INCREASE
Special Dispatch to The Call.

BERLIN. Dec. 1.-THE Rechstag pre-
sented a highly impressive spectacle to-
dsy during the debate on the estimates
al1 the formal Introduction of Emperor
Williams new naval programme. In the
court box sat Prince RadZ!will. with in
structions TO make a personal report to
the Kaiser. The Bundesrath's table was
crowded
Count Won Bulow. when announcing
the Samoan settlement. was repeatedly
interrupted by applause. His second
speech. dealing with the necessity for
large fleet, provoked approval and dis
approval almost equally emphatic. The
disapproval came from the Radicals.
When he declared that Germany did not
desire 10 pursue an aggressive pyrotech-
nical course. but was equally determined
not 10 be pushed aside politically or COM
mercially by other powers and never TO
allow an important international ques-
ton TO be settled without consulting her.
there was an outbreak OF spontaneous APP
plause.
Prince Hohenlohe, whose weak voice
was scarcely audible; Admiral TirpitZ and
Baron Won Thielmann were heard. fhe
session was brief. because the House de-
sired TO see the speeches in prin. before
considering the proposals. Admiral Tir-
pitt made a number of technical state
ments in explanation of the Govern
ments changed opinion, The opposition.
which Is apparently stronger Than had
been expected. was dumfounded by the
vigorous, joint Government onslaught.
After the adjournment IL was said in the
lobby the Emperor had given strict or
GERS FOR the dissolution of the Rcichstag
should the Cabinet consider IL unlikely
that the bill would pass.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press this evening obtained confirmation
OF this report in high quarters. Emperor
William is confident that the proposal 10
increase the strength Of the navy Is pOpu-
iar with the electorate, and he believes
thst the new Rcichstag would probably
ienect this sentiment in other national
aims, more accurately
count Won Bulow, the Minister of For
elgn Anairs, reiterated the terms OF the
various agreements for partitioning
Samoa between the United States and
Iermany, Tor repeating the Samoan act
and Tor submitting TO arbitration the
losses resulting from uniustifiable miU-
tary action on the part Of officers be-
longing to either of the three states. He
said that after the assent of the United
States and the Bundesrath bills ratifying
the treaty would be submitted In the
meantime he hoped the Reichstag would
not discuss the matter. He added that no
increase in next years imperial budget
would arise from the supplemental esti-
mates of Samoa.
Prince Hohenlohe. the Imperial Chan
cellor. announced that the federated gov
ernments had come TO the conclusion That
the present navy was insufficient for the
countrys needs. and that estimates for
the present number OF WarShipS
would be submitted He added that the
period within which the increase Of the
new navy would be affected was not fixed
by law, the number of new ships 10 he
provided for annually in the estimates
being decided I'm accordance with budget
airy requirements.
I'm this matter" he continued. .'the
federated governments are acting on the
supposition that in accordance with the
general principles governing the financing
OF estimates the additional vessels will
be paid for by loans"
Count Won Bulow, in supporting the
proposed Increase I'm the navy said:
The President OF the United States in his
message expressed himself concerning the good
selves with warmth that fills with sincere
satisfaction. As far as Great Britain is con-
cerned we are willing and ready to live in
peace and concord with her on the basis OF
full reciprocity and reciprocal consideration.
Count Won Bulow justified the increase
in the navy from political point of view
always maintained an even course be-
tween neglecting and OVERRIDING trans
oceanic interests. Abiding to the war
like changes and revolutions of the past
few years he said:
1 cannot yet believe new partition Of the
earth is imminent. We wish 10 interfere with
no foreign power. but neither do wish TO
let ourselves be pushed aside either politically
or economically. We cannot be but mixed up
with the future, the prospects OF which havo
been considerably modified the last few years
because we have interests in oil parts OF the
world. The powerful vitality OF the German
people has involved us in the worlds admin
istration and drawn us into the worlds policy
In the presence OF a greater Britain and a
new France have claims to a greater Co.
many, not in the sense OF conquest. but in The
sense OF peaceful extension Of our trade and
points OF support We cannot. will not suffer
that n people shall pass TO the order of the
day over the heads OF the German people
Cheers from the RightIsts and laughter from
We have always hitherto come TO an easv
and willing understanding with France in iso-