Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-20
Won BUEL0W
Outlines Germany's Position
in Regard to China.
Not War Of Conquest, But Right
ing Of Great Wrongs.
ASSERTS THAT OTHER POWERS
COINCIDE WITH HER VIEWS.

Berlin. Nov. 19--In the Reichstag.
today, on the occasion Of the repre-
sentation Of supplementary credi. for
China. Count Won Huelow the imperial
chancellor. einphatically denied the az
sertion frequently made abroad that
the China imbroglio was traceable to
the German occupation of Khan Chou.
This statement was greeted by the so
ciai Democrats with loud cries of lit Is
quite true"
Count Won Buelow expressed keen re-
greet that such Il cry was heard in the
German Parliament. The chancellor
further declared he did not wish at
present 10 say anything which might
De preJudicial 10 the common objects of
the powers in China. but he felt the
need Of placing himself in touch with
the nation. Germany. he explained.
had adhered 10 the aims and policy
outlined In the circular to the allied
governments. The allegauonlth the
government had not foreseen the chi
nese crisis was true. Most OF the Other
nations. likewise, had failed 10 antici-
pate that the storm in the Far East
would burst 50 violently or so soon.
But" added Count Won Buelow, the
premoni,ory signs did not escape Us.
We directed the attention Of the other
cabinets repeatedly 10 these signs
We AT once agreed to everything our
representative in China described as
necessary to take as a measure Of pre-
caution and dispatch force of even
more than asked for. i wish 10 re-
Droach no one. least of al Baron Won
ketteler, who, in endeavoring most
earnestly, III the fulfilment Of his duty.
10 bring the chief Ciinese authorities
to reason. went, almost without fear,
10 his death, Worthy Of the land he
represented and the name he bore
This statement caused loud applause.
Continuing, Count Won Buelow said.
We first acted in China by force Of
circumstances, then in such a way that
peace was affected neither directly
nor indirectly. Our presence AT Kiao
Chou is based on a treaty with China
in accord with international Law. We
have always shown friendly and be-
nevoient disposition toward China ana
demonstrated this especially in 1895
wn.l China Was at the mercy Of the
victorious Japanese We have no desire
10 interfere with the interests OF the
other powers in China. We wish To
protect our rights 10 the fullest degree.
Our position there is one Of Legitimate
defence. The miserable Chinese admin
istra ton permitted the Boxcr move
ment TO gain ground, observed towards
the ministers an attitude Of equivo-
cation and inaciion. violated the rights
OF nations and the dignity Of the Ger
man people by allowing the outrageous
murder OF Baron Won ketteler and did
the utmost in the Intercourse with the
ministers 10 put OFF matters of all
kinds OF subterfuges and palpabie
falsehoods.
In the face Of such IN attitude we
had 10 take the necessary measures
for the protection Of our rights and the
defence Of our honor. The other pow
ers we're in the same position and all
the civilized people alike we're cofnpell-
Cd 10 act in s@lf-defenoe. 4 diBpas-
sionate observer cannot doubt that tho
recent movement liz traced neither 10
kiao Chou. Hong Kong. Tonqnin or
Port Arthur. III is directed again Eu-
rDpean civilization with which Japan
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