The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-20

BERLIN, Jan. 19.-In the reichstag to-
day the debate on Herr Moeller's joint in
terpellation of the government regarding
the seizure Of the German steamers by
the British warships was opened.
Herr Moeller said vigorous expression
must be given to the Indignation felt st
the fact that the subsidized line, to which
the vessels belonged, had observed the
strictest neutrality, and expressed the
opinion that the matter should furnish
the opportunity OF defining the rights Of
mail steamers. The unloading of the
Bundesrath, he added could have been
effected within few days The delay
showed want of consideration for inter-
national courtesy, and it should be made
incumbent on the British officials to an
nounce whether and to what extent their
views in regard to the rights of mail
steamers had been changed. The action,
the speaker continued, appeared arbi-
trary and 1t was Germany's duty to de-
mand security for her ships in the fu-
ture from all maritime nations. Germany
was SO neutral that even her arms fac
tories had.4been prohibited from supply
ing the belligerents. The present case
afforded q rare spectacle of the unity of
all parties. Great Britain had not always
maintained the neutrality marking Ger
nlany's present attitude, and ,Englishmen
should take care not to draw on them
selves the hatred of the civilized world.
This statement was greeted with loud
cheers.
Count Won Buelow said Germany would
Britain, but the government hoped that
such incidents would not recur, making
it impossible for the good relations to
continue.
The last speaker added:
1.-THE British government has expressed
it's regret for the incidents which have
occurred"
This latest statement caused loud cheer
Ing in the house.
Herr Moeller's speech lasted nearly an
hour and bristled with cutting express
sions. He dwelt at some length on the
case Of the Alabama as showing Great
Britain's violation Of neutrality.
Count Won Buelows speech, which occu-
pied about a quarter of an hour, was de-
livered with his usual felicity of express
sion, telling elocution and calm, dignified
bearing Every sentence had evidently
been worded and weighed. The entire as
sembly listened with the closest attention
| and frequently applauded Towards the
| end Of the speech the house and galleries
were cheering in unison. Gen. Podbielski
spoke in a more passionate strain, espe-
| cially when referring to the action of the
British authorities in opening and holding
| back German government mail. The i'm
| perial postmaster general gave instances
| of mail matter that had been two months
| under way.
BRIToNs DIsPLEAsED.
| LONDON, Jan 2o.-Several morning
! dailies omit editorial comment on Coun
Won Buelow's speech in the reichstag II
| reply to Herr Moeller's Interpolation
| Others endeavor to minimize the vigor o.
| the speech Of Count .von-Buelow by say
ing that the minister had to play to thu
gallery in order to please the emperor
The Standard particularly taxes thl'
| view:
"The count endeavors to create the I'M
| pression that the British reply shows tha
| the naval authorities acted without or
ders The contrary is the case, however
and although we must regret the incidsn
we cannot abandon our clear right O.
detention and search
| The Times says:
Count Won Buelow's speech was mucf
| ado about nothing. His language car
| hardly fail to produce In England feel
ing of mingled surprise and regret. On'
might expect that the ample assurance.
the British government have given, testl
| fying to desire for maintenance Of
! friendly relations, would have given oc
| casion for more moderate language from
| Count Won Buelow.
eve feel bound to observe that 1t MA!
not be wise to push too far the prac
tice of exploiting international questions