New-York tribune., 1901-12-03
TARIFF BILL IN REICHSTAG
OPENING OF DEBATE BY THE IMPERIAL
CHANCELLOR, COUNT Won
BUELOW.

Berlin. Dec Count Won Buelow, the Impe-
rial Chancellor. in introducing the greatest par
namentary struggle that Germany has ever
faced, counselled the members Of the Rechstag
to moderation Of language, declaring that the
eyes Of the world upon them Although
this was Germany's affair. said Count Won Bue-
low, it was necessary to maintain resoiute
front to the other nations of the world.
AllUson made to the United States In the
of to-day's debate the subject, ana
the name America" is likely to be yet more
freely used by both sides this controversy.
which is moving Germany more deeply than has
any other civil question since the emergence OIL
the empire. The tariff experiences of the Unlteo
States and the pressure Of American compet-
ton constitute rich mines for argument upon
either side of the question. "Brotwucher
dread usury) or the raising of the price OF
bread is to be the battle word of the manufact-
uring capitalists and the socialists alike, "ho'
by curious turn of politics, now unite IN pas
sionate opposition to a bill that primarily III
creases the cost of foodstuffs Oddly enough
''brotwucher" is a word of Emperor William
coinage. The Emperor used 1t several years ago
when speaking to some conservative gentlemen
who were discussing with Count Won Kan1tz, the
Agrarian leader. a corner in wheat.
ORGANIZED OPPOSITION.
E,,,er,, individual small interest throughout
Germany that Is adversely affected by the tarlH
bill is organized against this bill 1t is believed
Germany is about to enter upon as intense
period of political disturbance as existed III
Great Britain during the Corn law agitation
This bill is the most important "mch mas
been before the House for a long tnle' pul II
does not imply any deviation from the poiicS
in regard to treaties OF commerce. SAID the LII
perial Chancellor at the opening OF the oepa'e
in the Reichstag to-day. "On the contrary 'he
federal governments are firmly resolved to pur-
policy with commercial treaties IN 1uture
in the interests of German industry, while OF
course unfolding the Just rights of Germany.
The Chancellor then proceeded to say that the
bill had been carefully prepared upon material
furnished by experts in the various branches OF
trade and industry. On this basis the Imperial
authorities had built up the present bill ana
submitted it to the Bundesrath, which pracu-
cally agreed on the measure as long ago as July.
The bill took into account all the interests anu
wishes which were especially deserving of con-
stderation. and more particularly agriculture
But il was also intended TO remedy defects
which the existing tariff displayed in respect to
commerce and industry The federal govern
nents were fully prepared for heated conflicts;
but the Imperial Chancellor was convinced that
the new tariff offered basis affOrding good pro-
lection to agriculture, industry and trade. lie
hoped that in the ensuing discussions sense
Of confidence in the government would prevail
The Chancelor's remarks were greeted with
cheers.
The appearance OF Dr. Won Thelnlann. Sec,
retary of the Imperial Treasury. was the signal
for an urroar, which was continued throughout
his address. He urged forbearance upon the
part of those who were dissatisfied. pointed out
the care with which the tariff measure had been
dra wn up and assured the House that IL would
facilitate negotiations for Russian and other
treaties He said that In spite Of higher duties
an caraals the government hoped to come to
an understanding with the United States.