New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-02
Austria.
CLOSING OF THE REICHsRATH--srElCH OF THE
EMPEROR

CLOSING OF THE REICHsRATH--srELCH OF THE
| EMPEROR.
| The following is a translation OF the speech
delivered hy the Emperor Of Austria at the closing OF
the Reichsrath on the 18th. summary of which ap'
peared in teegraphic Intelligence yesterday ,
!" Under the significant circumstance IN when the
Rechsrath closes feel the need before Your separa
ton seeing you assembled around my person Ii
win special satisfaction that see among yon tie rep
resentatyes OF Transylvania, who fortunately entered
upon the path OF constitutional action at t'
very moment when the Tyro celebrated with enthusi
asni the anniversary Of It's union with Austria
h s Ts sf R i hy aiehons %H
the guaranty Of happy future. While the general
position Of the Empire subject OF consold!Ory re-
lection The famine which afflicted certain parts Of
Hungary filled me with profound grief You have sec
onded with iraternal sympathy the efforts made Dy my
Government assist these unfortunate populations
important legal dispositions for the internal or.
ganization Of the monarchy aud for the Ieella
iiGn OF governmental principles have been approved
by Won aud have received my sanction. Eastern Call
ella and Bukopi have the period for the reGza
ton of their wishes respecting the railways when a''
-rse them draw near.
the subject u the ITansyyanan Railway has not IL s
true met with the solution expected, but II is my wish
and il will be the Of the Government chat this I'M
po.tant line should be executed. The financial measure
in the two Chambers has assured the cOnstitu
ondl basis OF the financial department during the pc
Rod Of the administration. The vote which authorizes
the collection Of the taxes ~ the past year. aud the IN.
of the State credit have enabled the extraordna
~ expenses 10 be met. The preliminary abors have al
ready been commenced for settling the great question Of
| a reform OF the taxes in the next session.
Il have neglected nothing for preserving % ihe ma
ton the precious benefits OF peace IL is the destiny OF
Austria while holding herself prepared to resist every
possible attack 10 maintain pacific language Ia the
council Of nations. The friendly character OF the re
laton. OF my government with the great powers 81
Europe corresponds in "A thoroughly satisfactory man
ner with this mission Of Austria. A crisis which bas
lasted for years in the relations II Germany with
Denmark has, however, come to head. and, despite
the most congilisOy efforts OF ny government warke
events have resulted.
AS a German prince, ] have participated in the
military necessary for the Federal execution
N IIosten. IN conformity with the resolutions OF the
Dict and in accord with Prussia have deemed it
cssay 10 take possession OF the Duohy Of ScheswiR
guaranty OF the engagements constantly neglected by
Denmark The heroic bravery and tbe admirable con-
duet OF the allied army in Scleswig I0litein have OBJ
tanned prompt and brilliant satisfaction of the rights
and OF the honor Of Austria Prussia and all Germany.
The glorlOns success have obtained in concert with
my royal ally Of PIssid-a snccess the object Of which
Ia not ambition or conquest, but Justice all Europe
knows, wlD, i hope, assure happy future without
compromising the peace Of the world and If our dear
County u the countries whose rights have lOne been
attacked and for which We are fighting with Prussia
surrounded by the representatives Of my Empire, |
dOrhy rejoice at the success with which Heaven hu-
blessed Che OF Austr0. and ut the glorious victor
les To which IL has conducted OH flag for know that
MY fGitlfn people united with me in sentiment Of
Joy for the proper appreciation Of the brave men who
have sled their blood Tor honor, united everywhere
when the Of Austria las To be upheld In the face
o the world You have rendered ont of your own mouths
this testimony 60 our uniOn and that union We will
preserve pTecious treasure, for impregnable power
is based upon it, Austria has shown that ia her re.
nvgOfaed form she has preserved tho good Od sprit
Gorermcntal life The inheritance Of her strength and
lcr glory"