New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-11
A FRIVOLOUS KAISER.
SO HERR BEBEL SAYS.
Socialist Leaders, BIot0s Land
LIGHTLY ON Von BueloW.

Berlin, Dec. 1o-Chancellor Won Bulow and Herr
Bebel the Socialist leader in the discussion of the
Budget estimates, engaged in a lively de-
bate in the Reichstag this afternoon. The
monarchist was dressed for drawing room
and he disposed OF a difficulty with airy word and
gesture. The republican. with a quality Of voice
strangely stirring the emotions, excited his believ-
ers to enthusiasm and his opponents to anger
Won Bulow bantered Bebel for hour Your
ideals could only be realized in Platos republca.
he said, where everyone angel, and
turning to Bebel with a farcical intonation. the
Chancellor added-"what lovely angel you would
make. I fear that shall not realize such
paradise"
"You would not be in it, anyhow" retorted Bebe
audibly.
Won Bulow. in the more serious part OF his
speech made no announcement concerning Ger
many's foreign policy. indeed regarding the par
ticular measures that will be introduced for social
reform.
Herr BeheI, on the other hand. declared that
Russia could easily seize Kiao Chou whenever II
suited her fancy, and, therefore, Germany should
exercise her moral influence to prevent dIneulues
in East Asia. The speaker predicted that there
would be large increase in the military estimates
He further asserted that the naval enthusiasts
including those in the highest circles were quietly
engaged in a propaganda for new squadron OF
batteships He attacked the imperial financial sys-
TEN the ground that it imposed undue burdens
on the poor. saying that larger income should
be derived from the inheritance taxes which could
easily be made to yield SIS 100000 more; but he
added that the classes owning property VINO MAIN
ly benefited by the expansion policy preferred an
increase In indirect taxation
Herr Bebel also charged the government WIN
cooperating with Russia in suppressing political
discomfort The Russian police, he asserted, acted
in Prussia as though at home. They received every
sort of service the Prussian authorities. ana
dozens OF Russian secret police agents were pussy
in Berlin and other centres spying on the doings
Of Russian students or Russian residents This.
Herr Bebel asserted. was one exhibition OF Cesar
ism as practised in Germany. Others were the
receptions OF Cornelius Vanderbilt unnecessary
gifts TO foreign Sations and spectacular paradings
Of army corps All the fuss and glory OF military
life in times peace time wasted on rr1Vontles
which could far better be spent in actual drill and
study. Abiding again to the receptions OF MT
Vanderbilt at Dantzic, Herr Bebel said:
What has he done to deserve all this applause?
These things give the impression of weakness not
| OF strength"
In the course OF a ferocious attack on Russia.
| which caused the supporters OF the Ministry 10
shake their heads in dsmay. because such Ian
| guage about a neighboring power had rarely been
heard in the German Parliament. Herr Behel said:
Russia is essentially barbarous State, against
| whose bestialites all the European governments
| have made protest"
! The speaker then alluded to Kishinef where he
| said the authorities stood by and watched muir
6 5ha Rto he Rmoo RVe and
| said the arrest OF Russian spy at soma nad re-
proofs that Russia was privy to the plan to assas
!
Replying to Herr Bebel Chancellor Won Bulow
Continue the Development Of social egislat3dn IN
favor of the masses The a 6ud add that
nothing hindered progress In THIS aiTecon NOR
ing social questions with anti-monarchlcal tenq'.I-
ces History however PROVED tng ban Tenn6cs
! because monarch occupied position OF lhgs
| fic had so much been done for the workingme3 as
!
Ike workingmens Insurance, had been defeated at
Herr Bebel had rebuked Herr Bernstein; a mem
Der Of d the co3Tdc Ss lowest IN % The
| Papacy never more lavish with ouls ana eA-
6TFR mhGef Herr tfs ebe h he S sSd
Turning Herr Bebels criticisms Of the foFeigd
ont the inconsistency Of the Socialist leader IN de-
bouncing Germany's East Asatic .Policay as too
censuring the Chancellor for his too PASSIVE P0G
| said the Chancellor. where we have nothing to
| seek it is Manchuria. If Herr Bebel wants to head
crusade to rescue the Manchurl3ns Will let
| him go alone. / shall stay at nome . -, A.,
difficulty with Venezuela was not referred to The
5S oed t t6qna al n of such
cause President Castro had not given his consent
| his mind. The Count then added;
The State will defend itself Who is the State?
You would soon find out II you reSGr f 10 aeIon Of
| things The fundamental principles on when that
orde2 rests are religion monarchy and civilization.
Slowly emerging through the centuries. We shall
defend the house which has given shelter to so
many generations. and which is to remain the
home of children-the house on whleh IN many
genera ions have labored and which had Tor IT'S
architects the great minds OF efficient men; It
stands as the result of much devotion and hdehty,
much sweat and blood. and we shall be ready TO
defend il with perfect frmness and perfect cam
ness We do not fear the danger OF the SOCIALISTS
overturning it. All attempts to displace organic
lawful and constitutional development with Illegal
80 forcihie revolution will break down before the
cornroon sense OF the German people, who would be
bereft Of that common sense if they followed YOU
Chancellor Won Bulow was greeted with long con-
+irued annIause at the conclusion OF his speech.