New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-16

The Swedes maintain that Finland st1 dcslfes reunion
With Sweden but this is denied by the Finnish papers
Beede the native inhabitants Of Finland, there are
number OF other tribes Of Fine amounting together
several Millions and all subject to the rule Of Rnscia
SPEECH or TIE EMPEROR.
Translated for The NJ Y. Triounel
Seeing Won assembled around me, am happy to hav
been able to realize my wishes end your hopes
For q long time my attention has been drawn 10
number of questions coming up in succession and con
corning the most vital interests OF the country Ie
have remained in suspense because their solution dc
mapdcd the cooperation OF the States Higner consa
creations the appreciation Of which is reserved to myself
did not permit me to assemble the representatives
the Four Estates of the Grand Duchy during the hrs
fonr years of my reign. Nevertheless. have seasona
bly, Gken preparatory measures in order to arrive al
this end, and to-day, when the circumstances arc
no longer such to demand further postponeMent
have cOnvoked you, in order to communicate TO y0n
after aavinf previously heard my Senate OF Finland
some Srojecs of law and other administrative matters
with Shch you will nave 10 occupy yourselves during the
present session. In consideration Of their importance
have had them first examined by committee OF per
sons.who enjoy the confidence OF the nation. The pub
cty given 10 the discussions OF this committee has ac
quafied yOn in advance With the object OF your deD'
cra,sns and Jon have been enabled to examine these
projects By consulting the opinions and the wants OF the
country. Notwithstanding thor number and import.
auce it will consequently be possible for you to get
through with the final examination within the tine
ixcdby law.
Tie financial e7pos< which VIII be communicated TO
YOU viii prove to yon that the revenues Of the State
have always been sufficient to cover the current ex
penses and that the considerable increase Of the ndi
taxes. proof of public prosperity. has permitted
the application o. extensive resources for the ma
terial and moral development Of tho country.
1 nave authorized the Government o! the Grand
Duchy "a contract loans for the special purpose 10 meet
the claims Of the last and 10 cover tee expenses OF
the construction of O railroad hom ucsiDgiors to
Tavasthus.
The account Of the use Of these loans which viii also
be communicated to you. will show TO you that the
actual revenue Of the State is sufficient to pay on M,
debt with its interest II is however, my dcsTe that IN
future no loan will be contracted without the part!c
patton Of the estates Of the Grand Ducy unless The IN
expected invasion Of enemy or some other unioge
seen public disaster. should make IL necessary.
The new taxes which am going 70 propose 20 tne
Diet are intended 20 realize several measures destined
increase the prosperity OF the country ana u promote
the instruction Of the people. Ii belongs 20 Jon 70 &c
eide upon the urgency and the extent OF these measures
Several silpuatl0ns Of the fundamental laws OF tho
Grand Duchy longer applicable to The saio o.
things existing since IFS union with the Empire others
lack ccagncss and precision wishing TO reinedy tne'e
impertcctons il is my intention 10 have project Of
law elaborated which viii contain explanations Oh ana
supplements 10 these stipulation III or0eI 70 20 SID
mtted To the examination u tie Estates at thcr next
Dict which l intend 10 convoke after three yesrs
While maintaining the principle OF CONSTITUTIONS
monarchy which Is inherent IN the customs OF the I'm
nish people, and which all ts laws and in't.uons re
cect wish 20 embody in this project right more OK
tended than is possessed by the Lsates Wlla re-
gard 10 the assessment Of taxes and to the night OF max
ing motions which they formerly possessed resf'4Hk
howcyer TO myself the right to take the Initiative ~
al questions concerning changes IL the iundamena
law.
You know my sentiments md ny wishes for the hap
pncss cad prosperity Of the peoples conHded TO ny care
None Of nv acts can have disturbed the good under
standing which ought to prevail between the sovereign
and the nation desire that this good understanding
continue 70 be- In the past the warrant OF the good
relations which bind TO the brave and loyal people o.
Finland twill powerfully contribute % tie prosperity
O. country which Is very dear 10 my heart. and Il v
furnish me with motive to assemble you periodic
ally. 49,
Il belongs 70 you representatives Of the Grand Duehy
10 prove by the dignity. moderation and enlnness Q,
your discussions that In the hands Of wise people ana
one who are determined 10 labor in concert with eii
soyerelgn and practical spirit, for the development
OF their prosperity liberal institutions Tar from being
danger become guaranty OF order and Q! prosperity
i declare tic present. Diet opened.