The New York herald., 1867-04-04
THE ITALIAN PARLIAMENT.

Opening or the Sessisn-Spccch OF King Victor
Emanuel.
Tho italian Parliament elected BY universal suffrage
and embracing the representatives OF the united king
dom of Now Italy, assembled In session In Florence
the 22d Of March
King Victor Emanuel was present Having ascsaAsd
the throne his Majesty delivered the following speech
SucxoRI sxsArcm SI0xom Dnun-
her destnes, have deemed sxpsdent that the repre-
sentaton Of the country should b renovated at the
fountain head Of the national suffrage am
confident that 1t will there have imbibed q
consciousness OF the serious wants Of the country
e well rs the strength necessary 70 provide
and bold enterprises. pursued the course which was
then necessary full OF confidence in the holiness Of the
cause which God has called upon me TO defend. The
nation replied with readiness 70 my appeal and by our
and perseverance, we acquired our independence
and preserved our liberty.
Now that our existence is assured Italy demands
that the force Of her intelligence and her will shall not
be exhausted in intempcrance and rivalry but shall
the contrary be concentrated with the object OF giving
her stable and wise organization In order that she
be- able develop in repose and tranquility the elements
Of vitality and prosperity which she has received from
The nation demands that the chamber and the
ment shall apply themselves with wisdom and resolution
TO this york Of rcparan Nations love and appreciate
institutions by OF the benefits they derive from
them II Is necessary to show that institutions give
satisfaction 10 the noblest aspirations after national dig
nifty and activity and that they are at the same time
welfare OF the people, IN that the latter may not
lose confidence Ia liberty, which ID the honor ana
strength Of our political reconstruction.
In order to obtain this result my government wiz SUD
init 70 your dcberation bill for complete anm'nis-
tratve reorganization, which viii strengthen at the
time both liberty and authority, and facilitate a.
well as simplify the relations between the governing and
the governed while the provinces and the communes,
In accordance with the proposed law TO enjoy greater
liberty In the sphere Of their Jurisdiction
extensive must lie invested IN the nanos Oh
the chief Of the provnoe so a. 70 diminish the confusion
Inherent In decentralization by the application OF
remedy calculated TO strengthen the bonds OF unity
These will be presented 10 you, and at the same time
bills Of which the object will be 70 render the collection
Of the taxes more simple ana snorm rsorm s some sol
more sensible method Of accounts safe control and
rapid check ovcr the application Of the public money.
The necessities and engagements OF the state DO not
burdens which weigh upon my people. In the mean
me The legitimate suidation OF the ecclesiastical par
mouv strict economy the expenditure, vgilant ap
plicstion Of tho laws will make the payment OF the
Tho prompt discussion and effective application OF the
proposed reforms alone restore our credit and remove
the necessity for fresh mpost The financial question
n At hs d.y not only S an
pIty Parliament will, have no doubt direct all their
activity 70 the solution Of this question.
On solemn occasions We have pledged ourselves 70
Europe that We would become Power for the advance
men Of civilization, order and peace ~ soon - We were
placod In possession OF national existence Now
The time for Us redeem that pledge and TO fulnl the
hopes that have been placed In US.
The honor the safety and the future Of the nation
now in your handa II IL was glory for us 70 have ac
complished by many sacrifices the work Of inde
activity and vigor Of life il win be less glory for VI
TO organize u al homo and make sure OF itself, re
The speech was loudly cheered.