The Sun.
London, England, 1863-05-26 00:00:00

OPENING OF THE ITALIAN CHAMBERS

ITURIN, May 25.
At eleven this moaning his Majesty opened in
person the parliamentary session of 1863, with the
following speech—
" Gentlemen Senators, Gentlemen Deputies.
" In opening the new session as King of Italy, I
have to thank you for what you have done during a
period of upwards of two years. You have secured
the rights of the nation to its complete unity, and I
shall know how to maintain them in their integrity.
" You first commenced your parliamentary
labours at the time when Providence had taken from
us the illustrious man who so powerfully assisted
me in the difficult enterprise of our regeneration.
All Italy shared the sorrow which I felt for his ions.
"Most of the foreign Powers have recognised the
new kingdom. Our voice will make itself heard
among theirs for the triumph of justice and for the
defence of the principles of liberty and nationality.
"The marriage of my daughter with the King of
Portugal, while consecrating a useful alliance be-
tween two free States, has proved to me, as ever,
that the joys of my family are also, those of the
nation.

" Treaties of commerce have been concluded with
France, Belgium, Sweden, and Turkey, and others
are about to be negotiated with England and Hol•
land. Thus, by community of interests between
the peoples, friendly relations grow up between the
Governments.

Within two years from the campaign of the
glorious sub-Alpine army, the soldiers of our new
provinces have been organised, and we are now
proud of an Italian army, brilliant alike by its valour
and solid in its discipline. Our navy, rich with so
many great elements, and to the development of
which you have devoted so much solicitude, will
equal in progress the renown the army has attained.
"My most ardent desire is that the nation may
be able to reckon with security upon the force of its
own arms, and that Europe should recognise this
fact.

"Liberty is producing its natural results of order
and prosperity in all directions. If the public
safety requires efficacious measures in some pro-
vinces, my Government will not fail in this supreme
duty. The National Guards, who have already de-
served so well of the country, will contribute to this
object for their zeal. With the same view, France
is ready to associate herself with us in the adoption
of military arrangements whenever she perceives
the opportunity.
"Public works are carried on with activity in all
the provinces of the kingdom. The Tronto has
already been passed by the loclmotive ; and all parts
of Italy, already united by feeling, will be still more
bound together by facility of communication.
" Your most urgant task is to consolidate the laws
of the kingdom, at the same time favouring the de-
velopment of all local forces.

" Above all, I recommend to the solicitude of
Parliament some arrangements relative to the re-
organisation of the finances. The capitals of Eu-
rope have responded to our appeal with confidence
in the new order of things. It is for us a debt of
honour to reply to this confidence by our prompti-
tude to impose upon ourselves the necessary sacri-
fices.

" Gentlemen Senators, Gentlemen Deputies,
" To consolidate liberty with the constitution for
its base, and by liberty to win the complete inde-
pendence and unity of the country, such is the end
to which we have consecrated our life. To attain
it, concord, wisdom, and energy are equally ne-
cessary. Italy has shown that she possesses these
qualities in the highest degree. By persevering
in the same path, no human force will be able to
destroy the edifice we have raised ; and it is with
entire security and faith that I anticipate the hour
of the accomplishment of‘ the destinies of Italy."