They are not paid.
[Footnote 75: Bismarck said in a speech to the Reichstag, on September 16, 1878: "I accepted universal suffrage, but with repugnance, as a Frankfurt tradition."] As has been noted above, important matters such as railway management, so far as it relates to the harmonious and effective working of the existing systems, and the construction of new lines needful for the welfare and the defence of Germany, are under the Control of the Empire--except in the case of Bavaria.

The same holds good of posts and telegraphs except in the Southern States.

Railway companies are bound to convey troops and warlike stores at uniform reduced rates.

In fact, the Imperial Government controls the fares of all lines subject to its supervision, and has ordered the reduction of freightage for coal, coke, minerals, wood, stone, manure, etc., for long distances, "as demanded by the interests of agriculture and industry." In case of dearth, the railway companies can be compelled to forward food supplies at specially low rates.
Further, with respect to military affairs, the central authority exercises a very large measure of control over the federated States.

All German troops swear the oath of allegiance to the Emperor.