THE CONTINENTAL CRISIS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2265, 15 January 1887, Page 2

THE CONTINENTAL CRISIS.

Prince Bismarck on the Situation. WAR DEEMED INEVITABLE. [press association.] London, January 12. In his speech in the Reichstag yesterday, Prince Bismarck said that Germany was perfecty indifferent about Bulgaria. The whole Eastern question was no , ; worth a German war every generation. Germany would be compelled to go to war with France if the times remained unchanged. Any day the French Government, to avoid domestic pressure, might have recourse te war, and they certainly would do so whenever they thought they were strong enough. If the French should prove victorious, their action would bleed Germany to death. The perpetual fanning of the war spirit now going on was certain to occasion war. Prince Bismarck denied that any alliance hsd been entered into between Germany and Russia. It would be necessary for Germany to at once strongly occupy the passes in the Vosges, .Jura, and Black Forest, and to prevent if possible an irruption. If the Bill is rejected Parliament will be dissolved, and the Government will assume all power. Dr. Windhorst persisted in his opposition to the Bill, and he said he expected the Reichstag to reject it. THE LATEST. The Opinion of the French Press. Received January 14th, 12 50 p.m. Pauls, January 13. The French Press generally consider Prince Bismark's speech reassuring, and do not apprehend war, because France would not dream of attacking Germany.