The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-10
8 r A z IL.
The Opening OF the Brazilian Parifs-
mcBs-speeeh Of the Emperor Dom
Pedro H., &c.

ment-Speerh OF the Emperor Dom
Pedro H.. &c.
our RIo JASgiRo coRsE-roSDyscE.
RIO JASnRo, MAY 4, 1893
Tho following Il translation Of the speech deiiye rcd
by the Emperor Dom Pedro H. yesterday, at the opeu
ing Of Parliament
Mosr HososAmE woRrnr REPRESENTATIVE oy rHg
porance 70 tho empire. the government relies upon
your support and appreciation. With great pleasure
% tho birth Of tho Prince Dom Pedro tho
offspring Of the marriage Of my beloved daughter, tho
Princess Donna Leopoldina and my worthy son-nlaw,
the Duke Of SAKE. ] rejoice with you At the public
tranquility enjoyed by the empire during the war.
The national honor. which the President o. rar1rTay
has assailed u yet sufficiently vndcaed " warrant
as Ia d.eonnains hos,ll.iss; !, y. h9neye1 sais,-
cred duty An Offensive and defensive alliance exists
between the cmpir. and tho Argentine and Oriental
republics The terms Of this alliance hsyo been adhered
70 by contracting parties with the utmost strcness
and good faith The province OF RIO Grands 40 su hav
duty be present there 70 encourage the defense Of tho
integrity the empire Ny beloved sonstn-law accom-
panied ne impressed with tho same feelings The sur.
Of Uruguay and The dsaming of the invading
force rendered my prssenos in that province no longer
necessary The province of Msto Crosse with patriotic
ZEAL has preserved the capital aud great portion of the
empire from the aggressions Of the enemy Our army
and navy the national guard and the voluntecrr,
BY their real and dispiine deserve The nations srs,
present war, cannot but contemplate with pride tho
heroism which follow the Brazilian and the rory
men Tho allied flags the territory ~ the
enemy by the grace Of God, and conhdng IN the gal
lanlry n army and navy and In the bravery OF our
allies hope that In short time the VIII b. brought
IN end Our relations with other nations remain un.
changed Diplomatic relations between the empire and
Great Britain have been resumed II IL with sincere
satisfaction that make known this important event
Which u duo In great 70 the efforts an pefse-
% the august mediator the King Of Portugal,
NV beloved nephew. With the deepest regret have W
record the death Of the King q the Belsans and pay
tribute 10 tbe memory Of this constitutional and friendly
sovereign The condition Of eur hnancesis perpexug
10 this have 70 call your special attention urgently
recommend you W take the necessary measures TOT
the arrangement Of the currency the stability Of our
credit and the regulation u expenditure and revenue
I return you my thanks Tor tho appropriations
made during the last serson for the public expenses snd
confident Of your skiii and patriotism, hope, during
the present session. you vii authorize the sovsrn3nt
70 perform the duties imposed by circumstances and
that you viii give due moderation 10 ali matters con.
corning The administrator ~ Justice and the develop
mcbt ~ the public wealth The third session closed,
and The fourth Of the Twelfth Parliament Z oJened
Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defender Of Bfas