The Washington herald., 1907-11-29

Berlin, Nov. S.-The Reichstag to-day
began its debate on the budget Baron
Von Stengel. secretary OF the imperial
treasury, described the financial posi-
ton as somber. He called attention to
the fact that the deficit in 1907 was l09-
10000 marks. and in 1903 100000 900
marks. The post-ofice revenue showed
a decrease of 100000 marks. The tax
on passenger tickets had not met expec-
tations
Justifying the increased expenditures
Of the army and navy, despite the def
cits, he said the budget was framed
in a spirit of the greatest economy, but
there were limits even to economy. This
was particularly true of the army and
navy, in regard TO which the greatest
economy might prove the greatest waste.
In reference to meeting needs. he said
the government was able to estimate a
greater yield from most of the taxes
during the coming year than during the
current one. 1t would spend the redemp-
tion OF the public debt in 1908. and would
impose no fresh direct imperial taxes,
but would increase the indirect taxes
There was no lack of necessary sources
OF revenue.
Plans n Great Navy.
Admiral Won Tirpitz. secretary Of the
navy. detailed the naval schemes. He
said it was the intention 70 raise the feet
10 the same high level as the fleets OF
other nations, and TO maintain it at this
level. He regretted that it was impos-
sible, owing TO the cost, to adopt the
Navy Leagues suggestion to replace
every ship Immediately upon its falling
below modern requirements. The best
that could be done was TO shorten the
official lives Of vessels. making them
twenty instead of twenty-five years.
The debate was Unexpectedly inter
Tupted by an important speech by chan
cellor Won Buelow on the recent court
scandals. Dr. SPAIN, leader Of the Cen
ter part, in the course of a criticism Of
the budget on behalf Of that party. said
the Harden case revealed state of things
inside and outside the barracks that re-
called the condition of ancient Rome. and
he made sweeping deductions suggestive
of his belief that certain regiments were
involved in the odious prohigacies.
makes IrOteSf.
This brought the chancellor u his feet
with protest He explained THAI he had
not intended to intervene in the debate.
but the absence Of Gen. Won Einem. Prus-
sian minister OF war. compelled him TO
repudlate a reproach dealt out in such a
general manner. Improved statements Of
this kind, ne declared. ought not to be re-
pested in the Reichstag. He, like every
body. was filed with disgust and shame
by the offenses Of individuals, cred:bly re-
vealed at the recent trial, but he lid not
doubt for moment that the military ad-
ministration would do its utmost to eradi-
cate such practices.
He repudiated the assumption that the
German people and the German army
were not thoroughly SOUND to the core.
Just as there is no one who doubts the
moral earnestness of our soFereigns, who
give so beautiful an example to ;he whole
country by their family life. So. surely.
Germany Is no Sodom. and conditions
such as marked the decaying Roman en-
pire do not prevail in the German army"
You may rely upon il that our En-
peTOr himself will sweep out with a
vigorous broom everything which does
not accord with the purity OF his life
and his house. Thank God. our no.
bility. as well as our middle classes
military circles. and civil callings
stand so honorably that the excesses
Of a few individuals cannot besmirch
them"
The chancellor justified himself for
not bringing the charges made blythe
Zukunft Herr Hardens paper, 10 the
Kaisers notice, saying that a respon-
sible minister could only bring serious
accusations when he could coinci-
dentally submit proofs. He added:
What is there nowadays that es
capes chatter and lies? Have not
myself been the subject of shameful
suspicions and senseless caIumnies?"
Different with Crown Prince.
Prince Won Buelow referred to the
crown prince calling the Kaiser's at
tention TO the Zukunft's charges as an
act of filial piety toward his father.
which was also in the interests of the
country. The chancellor then rebutted
the assertions that the Emperor was
surrounded by the influences Of IN.
unjust
he said. to talk about the King bav-
ing irresponsible advisers surrounding
linn.
What sort Of monarch must ne be-,
he asked. under whom camarilla can
develop and gain influence? camariIIa
without influence IS no camarflIa AZ ALL
Continuing. he said:
The first condition for the iourisbi,e
of this poisonous plant is seclusion and
the lack of self-reliance on the part of
monarchs. Many reproaches have been
hurled at the Emperor but that he has
secluded himself from intercourse and
had no will of his own has. so far as
know, never been charged against him
Once for all. put an end 70 the chatter
gossip, and whispers about a camariUa ~
The speech was frequently interrupted
by hearty applause and interjections OF
approval from majority of the house
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