The Express.
London, England, 1863-08-20 00:00:00

THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA'S SPEECH.

The following is the speech which the Emperor
of Austria made at the opening of the Congress of
Princes at Frankfort :
Mast illustrious and beloved brothers and cousins, most
valued oonfederates,—An assembly of the heads of the
German nation, for the purpose of deliberating on the wel-
fare of the Fatherland, is an event which has not occurred
for centuries. May we, by the blessing of an Almighty Pro-
vidence, be on the eve of • happy future.
Confiding in the elevated sentiments of my fellow princes,
confiding in the just spirit of the German people, who
have been enlightened by experience, I have sought to
being about a meeting at which the German princes should
M a fraternal spirit unite their heads for the strengthening
(Betestigung) of the confederation. I have deemed it my
duty openly to express my conviction that Germany justly
(wit Reda) looks forward to a development of Its constitu-
tion ( Verfassung), which shall be in accordance with the
necessities of the times, and I have come in person to ex-
change ideas and opinions with my coofederatse, and to
state what T consider feasible, and what I, for my part, sin
ready to grant.
Your Majesties, Randall of you, my illustrious and be-
loved confederates, accept my thanks for your kindness in
consenting to act with me.
I have forwarded to my illustrious federal allies the '1
draught of a project of reform, which was drawn up under
my immediate superintendence.
Being of opinion that the sphere of action of the Band
should be enlarged, I, in my plan of reform, propose that
the executive power shall be placed in the hands of • direc-
tory, which shall have a federal council at its side. We
require the periodical meeting of an assembly of deputies,
which shall have full power to participate in the legislation
and in the control of the finances of the Bond. I propose
that there shall be periodical meetings of the German
princes. By the Introduction of an independent federal
court a satidactory guarantee is given for the proper ad-
ministration of justice in Germany. In all these matters
the principle of the equality of the several independent
States will, as strictly as is possible, be upheld. At the
swine time, due regard must be paid to their political in-
fluence and to the number of their inhabitants, in order
that an effective executive power and a general repreeen-
balm in the Bund may be inseparably united.
All details are based on one single idea--an ides that has
taken complete possession of my mind. It is, that the time
has come for renewing, in • way which shall be in wooed-
aims with the spirit of the times, the Build which our ances-
tors entered into. By allowing our peoples to participate in
the Bond, we shall give new vigour to it, and enable it to
uphold to the end of time (his in die *palates Tage) the
honour, power, security, and welfare of Germany as one
great and inseparable whole.
Doubtless my proposition will admit of improvement. I
readily admit that such is the case. But I beg my con-
federates to take into consideration whether it is not our
common interest not to postpone, even for • time, the ac-
ceptance of • plea which, as it now stands, is a great im-
provement en the present state of things in Germany. In
the proposed Act of Reform (Reforms-twee) the necessary
means for repairing its defects in a constitutional way are
pointed out. I see no prospect of finding a firm bads in the
question relative to the future of Germany by means of
prolonged deliberations. The question must be settled by
the prompt, unanimous, and disinterested resolves of the
German princes, who, is matters of inferior moment, must
magnanimously make sacrifices for the attainment of the
great object which they have in view.
Most illustrious and beloved brothers sod cousins,
nr.st valued confederates,—As you all share with me the
"exalting" (erhebend) impression of the present moment,
so must you participate in the deep regret which I feel
that Prussia is not represented here. One of my most
heartfelt wishes has not been fulfilled. I was not so happy
ea to be able to persuade King William L of Prussia
to participate in person in our " work of union "
(Rinigungs-werke); but, nevertheless, I have not lost the
conviction that the resulted this day will be salutary. The
King of Prussia fully appreciated my arguments concerning
the urgent necessity for a reform of the Band. King
William had no other objection to make to my proposition
to hold a Congress of Princes than that the necessary pre-
parations for such an important step had not been made. Is
principle. the King was not opposed to an assembly of
princes, but he was of opinion that a conference of minis-
ter might to precede it. I called his Majesty's attention to
the fact that all former negotiations by means of second
persons(Mittetsperaoseis) had been fruitless, and that it was
for us to reform the Band, and that we firmly resolved that
"the German cation should no looger be deprived of the
means of enjoying greater (Ashen) political development."
Let us pass quickly over mere matters of detail for the sake
of the incalculably more important whole. In good federal
faith let us preserve for the mighty (kingdom oft Prussia
the place to which she is entitled, and let us hope that our
unity will produce an indelible impression on all German
hearts.

In as far as I am personally concerned, my illustriona
confederates and friends, I shall always feel satiated to have
done all in my power to draw eloser the ties which unite
all the German peoples. and to make the Band, ea one great
power (Gesantmtauscht) a boon (licit) for Germany and •
guarantee for the peace of Europe.
The Emperor of Austria delivered (read) his
speech in such an impressive manner that his
bearers could not doubt that he deeply felt the
necessity for • reform of the Bond. When bis
Majesty had done speaking there was a murmur or
rather "hum" of approval, which was continued
until the King of Bavaria rose to reply to his
fellow•sovereign. The King of Bavaria said :

The assembled Primes will take the propositions made
by your Majesty lot° conscientious consideration, and it is
probable that some modification of them may be deemed
desirable, although we are as desirous as yourself that the
important questions now at issue may be brought to •
speedy and happy end. We share the regret of your Ma-
jesty that the King of Prussia, our dear federal ally, is
absent, but we cherish a hope that at our next meeting
for the despatch of business that powerful link in the great
chain which commute the different German States will sot
be wanting.

Some of the continental journals state that
Mdlle. Patti has been engaged to play Boehm, in the Bar.
billy, and other characters, M Frankfort, before the assem-
bled prunes, at the modest remuneration of 10,000 fr. •
nisht.
EXPORTATION OF COALA TO ReaeLt.—The export-
ation of coals to Russia has been very extenaive sod con-
tinues to be so. IJuriog the month of July, 82,52'J tons of
coal were exported from the north swore porta to Cron-
stsdt. A high rate of freight has been paid and the larger
portion of the cargoes have been carried by British vessel..

FATAL AO ,I LP ENT AT K EW. —MT. Carter, V.O
comer for Surrey, held an inquest on Monday at the Rose
end Crown, Kew, on the body of Mr. Edward Thomas
Embleten, who was unfortunately drowned while steering
a pair.oered gig. manned by his brother and • Mr. Raymeut
(members of the West London Rowing Club). at the Kew
Regatta. on Saturday. Evidence having been given as to
the Boding of the body and its conveyance to the Rose and
Crown. Mr. Henry Embleton wu called, and having iden-
tified the body as that of hie brother, said that on Saturday
last he and Mr. Rayinent started for the pair-oared outrigeed
gig nee, steered by his brother, at the Kew Regatta. The
water was exceedingly rough, and they had not proceeded
far when the opposing boat forded them, upon which the
umpire started them afresh, and they bad sot gone above
another 100 yards when the boat filled with water and went
down. He told his brother, who could not swim, to jump
clear of the boat, to avoid being struck down with ber. and
M would try to save him. This he did, and held him up for
some time, but unfortunately be was separated from him,
and his brother was drowned. He attributed his death
solely to the fact of the boat sinking. The jury returned a
verdict of " Accidental death."