GERMAN MONARCHY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13905, 12 November 1908, Page 5

GERMAN MONARCHY.

{ SOCIALIST PARTY'S DEMAND. THE KAISERS METHODS. By Telegraph.—l'ms Association.—Copyright-. HELIX, November 10. A two days' debate upon the dynasty opens in the Reichstag today, the Radicals and Socialists, encouraged by recent dissatisfaction with the indiscretions of the Kaiser, having initiated demands for the abolition of the personal regime. (Received November 12, 1 a.m.) Berlin, November 11. Unprecedented interest was taken in the debate in the Reichstag, people waiting for seven hours in the sharp frost for admission to the public galleries. Prince von Bulow, on arriving, was warmly cheered, but a minority of the crowd raised shouts of "Resign." The House was never so packed. There was remarkable unanimity among the speakers, all parties condemning the Kaiser's personal policy and its effect abroad, also repudiating the allegation that Germans were unfriendly to Britain. Prince von Bulow agreed with them, and described the interview that has given rise to so much feeling as an incorrect and exaggerated report of various conversations with private persons. He denied that there was •any " plan of campaign." It was merely an aphorism. He denied that any other than commercial ideas regarding the Far East had been expressed by the Kaiser. Germany's desire, he continued, was for peaceful and friendly relations with Britain. He was convinced that tho Kaiser would in future observe in even private conversations the reserve which was indispensable for consistent policy and to the authority of the Crown. Were it otherwise, neither the present Chancellor nor any of his successors could assume the responsibility. Cheers greeted the statement, and the debate was adjourned. Prince von Bulow's statement created a favourable impression in the lobbies.