The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-25
His Personal Chinese Policy Disap-
proved by Legislators and the
People Generally.
SCANDAL AIRED YESTERDAY
ANENT THE POSA-
DOWSKY-wEHNER AFFAIR.
by Count Won BueIow that
BIunder Was Committed
Herr woedtke to Blame.


this week on the China indemnity bill
evolved a mass of interesting facts. show
ing conciusively that Emperor Williams
personal Chinese policy of the last six
months is either wholly or partly dsap-
proved by nearly the entire nation, as evil
6enced by the fact that every party leader
has thus expressed himself, even the ex-
treme Conservatives. The Reichstag how
ever, unless it Is willing to precipitate the
gravest kind OF conflict, which 1t is not
must needs appropriate the sums already
expended.
Another even more noteworthy fact is
that the Reichstag, for the first time since
the empires creation, INDUCED in free and
unrestricted criticism of the Emperor's
words and acts, every party sharing there
in without once being interfered with by
the president of the house. This is re-
garded by leading parliamentarians as an
important gain for Germany.
Further political development was that
IL was remarkable that some of the most
severe criticism of his Majesty's unmeas-
ured troop speeches came from Con-
sentative speakers. The Reichbotts, which
is an extremely loyal, conservative paper,
once more referring TO the mo quarter
speech and, personally apostrophizing the
Emperor, warns him henceforth to mind
his words more, saying he must not forget
that every word goes into the world and
is subject to the worlds criticism"
Baron Wangenheim's mysterious re-
marks on Thursday about "unconstitu-
tional influences ceaselessly working upoa
the Emperor, poisoning his mind and de-
stroying the nations confidence in. the
monarch" are now interpreted by num-
Der of papers to mean that his Majesty
and scientists, which the National Zeituny
considers to be the best way for his
Majesty TO learn the sentiments of the
different classes and not only those of the
nobility and Agrarisn estate holders. The
Liberal press takes Baron Won Wangen-
helm to task on the subject
XXX
From an authentic source the cor
respondent of the Associated Press finds
that the Reichstag is composed of the
following party ~ sesentstives; Center.
ios: Socialists, 81; Conservatives. 81; Ma.
81 Fre sdsnHse veren Gans
i3: Reichspartei. 81; South German Volks-
partei a. Anti-Semites, 10; Poles, IA, and
the rest scattering. .
In the Reichstag, to-day, replying TO
Socialist Interpolation regarding the Home
Office scandal Count Won Posadowsky-
Wehner the secretary of the interior, was
recently charged with permitting the COL
lection Of money from rich manufacturers
some time ago for the furtherance of the
anti-strike biD. the imperial chancellor,
Count Won Buelow, began by declaring
that in spite of assertions to the contrary,
there was a great deal of difference be-
tween the affair under consideration and
the Panama scandal, nor did Berlin privy
councillors, in his opinion. closely resemble
members of the Malta Society. However,
he continued, every German government
must avoid even the semblance of de-
tendency any particular group. There
fore, Notwithstanding the good faith in
which the officials concerned acted, he did
not hesitate TO describe the course adopted
as being a mistake. This statement called
forth applause.
The chancellor proceeded to say he was
in full agreement with the secretary of
the interior. whose work and character.
in spite of all attacks, highly esteem"
He added II am of opinion that such
means should not again be resorted 10.
This view has been communicated to the
department concerned. Will not allow
such matters to have any personal con-
sequence. The whole manner in which the
Ieipsic Volks Zeitung published the affair
clearly betrayed design against certain
personages and the trend of their economic
policy. / condemn such intrigues and shall
not allow my decision TO be In any in
fiuenced thereby Loud cheers from the
Right and Center and an uproar among the
Socialists followed this announcement.
Herr Auer, Social Democrat, spoke mod
erately but firmly 10 the Interpolation
anent the PosadowskyBuec affair. Count
Won Buelowreplied most briefly; reeogniz-
admitted the act complained of was a
blunder and exonerated Count Posadow-
sky-Wehner completely, leaving all the
blame on Herr woedtke. who has been
transferred to provincial administrative
position.
The Emperors address yesterday to the
marine recruits almost exclusively re-
ferred to China. He proudly mentioned the
new motto coined by foreign commenta-
tor. viz: Germans to the front" adding
MY sons there did not break their oath of
obedience sworn to me.
There is great Kruger enthusiasm here.
The papers are commenting approvingly
on the Boer stateman's reception In France
and arrangements have been made by the
German committee to send a million postal
cards. prettily illustrated, rendering Mr..
Kruger the sympathy OF the German ma
ton. for Distribution by the Transvaal
thereupon editorially says: Therein lies
much hypocrisy and national hatred to-
wards England.
The government cloth works at Hersseld
are at work day and night manufacturing
gray uniforms for the German troops in
China, in lieu of the present khaki. which
turns out TO be unsuitable.
Xxx
With the active interference OF the Prus-
sian minister of worship. DR.. Studt. the
Rev Mr. Dickie. pastor of the American
church here. has finany overcome all the
obstacles placed BY the Charlottenburg au-
thorities in the way OF erection of a new
American church here. Mr.. Dickie sails
for New York in order to raise further
funds, Immediately after the Thanksgiving
dinner at the Kaiserhof. Special Thanks
giving services will be held in the Ameri-
can church tomorrow.
Mr. Andrew d. White. the United States
ambassador, lectured this evening on Toll
stoi before the Berlin Women's Club.
A bill submitted to the Reichstag shows
that the imperial budget for 1901 balances
at 2240 s47 301 marks an increase of ia
S03. 2S9 marks over 1900
William Knoth. the concierge at the
American embassy. has received from EN-
razor vVi17iav,n a silver uae<3o1 - h<~oo g.