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THE LASKER AFFAIR.Bfamarok’s Action on the La3kcrResolutions Officially Confirmed-What la Known About It In Wash-lngton---Tom Ochiltree’* View* •••Horae Chisago Germans’ Oplnlonc. JfBkri.i.v, Feb. 19.—It has been officially confirmed that the Lasker resolutions hfl^P been returned. The government has no intention of rescinding the pork prohibition.It is stated that Bismarck’s reason for returning the resolution of condolenco of the American congress upon the death ni Lasker will shortly be published. The claim is made that a high political principle formed the basis of hjg action.Don't Believe They Have Been Rejected.Washington City, Feb. |19.—Although there is considerable talk here among members at congress about the report that Prince Bismarck has rejected the resolution of condolence passed by the house upon the death of Herr Lasker, there is no special stress plnccfi upon it. Messrs. Guenther, Deuster, of Wisconsin; Ochiltree, of Texan Curtin, of Pennsylvania, and others considered high in authority upon the matter, express tllp belief that the resolution Las not been rejected by Bismarck. The German members are especially Arm in their belief tliat Bismarck will receive the resolution. Mr. Deuster characterizes the report to the contrary us a ridiculous canard.The secretary of state has received a dispatch from Minister Sargent, at Berlin, iu which he says the Lasker resolutions have not been returned through him, and that he lias no positive information on the subject. Ho expresses the belief, however, that the resolutions have beeu returned through other channels.Mr. Elserdeckor, the German minister here, has not yet received any communication from his government touching the inatter. While declining to oxpress any opinion as to whether the resolutions have or havo not been returned, Mr. Eisendecker feels confident that as no a fir out was intended by tl^ government in forwarding them, no aifroiu will bo conveyed to this government if they are returned.Tom Ochiltree said to a correspondent: “Ihopo it is not true that Bismarck has re turned the Lasker resolution. It would bo an unpnralelled outrage. No unfriendliness to Germany was hi tended. The American congress adopted a resolution of condolonco of the death of Ko3suth, and it was presented to the 1 government of Austria without protest. A resolution of regret over the death of Gambctta was agreed to. Conspicuous advocates of liberty have always been the object of praise while living and regret whou dead by the congress of this country. If Bismarck has returned the resolution to this country he ought to be rebuked, that is all.”Mr. Ochiltree denies that be alono vote^ for the Lusker resolution. “Why, said he, “there were a dozen fellows who voted for it, and I can prove it!”Chicago'* Opinion.Chicago, Feb. 19.—A press reporter called on several of our Gfcrraan-American citizens to ascertain their views on the recent reported action of Bismarck in returning the Lasker resolutions to the house of representatives.Dr. F. W. Huxmann said: “I consider it a terrible insult to the American people, and it is so regarded by all Germans with whom I have talked. America ought to retaliate, and not pocket the affront I think Bismarck was ‘boozy,’ as has been suggested. I only hope and wish that congress wilPgo to work and give blow for blow—not only in this matter, but against Germany and France upon the pork question. In case of trouble^ you can rely on the Germans standing squarely by their adopted country.”E. S. Dreyer said: “It is a great surprise to me, and I will frankly say that I think it is a great outrage. I never expected that Bismarck would deliberately insult the whole Americau people, and I can scarcely credit his reported action—in fact, I shall want official confirmation before I am thoroughly convinced. It makes me tremble with rage when I read about the matter. Of course our government should and must do something. We haven’t heard the last of the inatter.Mr. Edward Juessen said Bismarck’s action was entirely uncalled for and advocated immediate steps to resent tho resul t.The Staats Zeitung has a very vigorous editorial denouncing Bismarck and declaring that the motive of tho chancellor has beou k petty malice against a Jewish lawyer, and : that his action is a slap iu the face of the reichstag aud the American congress. It declares that Bismarck has shown himself a very small man instead of a great statesman.
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Freeport Daily Journal and Republican
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Tue, Feb 19, 1884
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