New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-05
AUSTRIA.
OPENING or TIE Observation-Disclosures OF THE
EMPEROR.

OPENING or THE REICHsRATH- SPEECH OF THE
EMPEROR.
The Emperor Francis Joseph formally opened
the Austrian Reicbcrah Vienna the 22d and dcv
cred the following speech from the throne:
Bonored Gentleuen OF both Houses Of the Reehsrath
assembled around Responding TO NY appeal, the
royal and other countries called upon nave sent hihef
ibeT elected deputies from whose patriotic cooperation
confidently expect fresh guarantees for the welfare OF
she empire and OF al the countries Wch F[PyencG ia ,
placed under my seepter what promised When / iOf
The first time saucd the Rechsrah in this place has re-
Inaued the interchangeable elm OF all my cforts-the
establishment OF constitutional institutions upon sure
basis This is what have uHWave1Dsly kept III Wow.
rights Of my kingdom OF Hungary with the fundamental
and NY patent Of the 2Gti February. 1861.
The sincere recognition Of this TACT on the part OF THIS
fngdons and prOvinces-equaly full Of devotion TO the
empTe-the uBdisturbed enjoyment OF The nSnts ana
liberties granted 10 them by the fundamental laws as
well progressive development IN accordance with
"The Leavy blows Of fortune which have fallen upon
tie empire another earnest warning to act IN con
formity with this necessity Ny efforts were not III VAN
tries OF my Hungarian Crown which secures their cOhe
renee with the rest OF the monarchy the internal peace
of the empire aud its position great Power abroad
am animated by the hone that the R9iVhsfatn viii got
refuse its consent TO this ARRANGEMENT ana that an I'M
partial and careful consideration OF all the circumstances
In connection Herewith viii serve 10 Danish from tins
assembly apprehensons which would cause serious
anxiety were firmly persuaded that the honest good
will OF ali parties viii bring the lew organization to
successful issue The past the present and the future
exhOrt 20 vigorously apply ourselves 10 the completion
OF the work which las been begun.
The RcchsIath upon whose patriotic devotion
rely will in the present urgent state OF things, sdaln
20 shrink from the task OF prompt organization OF tne
relations OF the State the basis now offered ana VIII
refuse TO follow instead object the fruitless pursuit
OF which could only offer fresh experiments but no sue
cessful results The RecsIathEO much expect from
its ustceWIl not underestimate the advantages winch
have already become peTeeptible IN Asirs position c III
have initiated The Reichsrath-its tried INSTRUMENTATION
Is my guarantee for twill finally not ignore how the
order OF things must have FOR cOnsequehee equal
security for tho other kingdoms and provinces nasmueh
as it surrounds with and unshakeable guarantees
the constitutional rights and liberties OF the provinces OF
the Hungarian Crown.
"The realization however. Of tsprospcct is essentially
dependent upon the consolidation OF to lIeSlhehIal
Of the 2 OF October $780, and the 26th OF February
assembled here The unconditional election of deputies
the Rechsth therefore also an absolute necessity
But the idea Of curtang the existing rights OF the
different kingdoms aud provinces has been foreign TO my
unison with the Rechsrath OF every extension OF their
autonomy that viii meet their wishes, and can be re-
corded without endangerng the whole monarchy There
FORE consideration OF the arrangement arrived at with
The Hungarian Representative Assembly in so far
relates to common affairs, there will be at once sub
united to you for adoption tile amendments which have
become necessary to my patent OF the 10th OF February
1861 together with bill establishing ministerial RESPONSE
bity and modification OF paragraph 18TH OF the COs
tuition corresponding with the constitutional require
mens To these Will he added other bills, especially
those announced to the Provincial De by resolution
VI the Ith OF February last.
The financial affairs OF the Empire will claim your
most especial attention and constitutional cooperation
You viii receive fl reports with regard to the exlraor
binary measures which nave been unavoidably nccesS
sted since the last session Of the ecsrah by the out
Dreak OF the late destructive war Satisfactory provision
has already been made for the requirements OF the
rent ESr, so that the Reehsra freed from all demands
aud exgences OF the moment al devote itself
10 the solution OF Tie important and permanent financial
questions now submitted 10 its 0eberaton IA cOnsc
9uenee Of the arrangement with Hungary. 10 Will be our
urgent care that no portion Of our Empire shall have
cause TO complain OF being disprOpOrtiOnatey taxed
HOn0fed gentlemen OF both Houses Of the Keichrath
To day about 20 establish work OF peace and Of
concord Let ns throw vail Of forgetfuiness over the
immediate pael, which has Inflicted deep wounds upon
the empire. Let lay 10 heart the lessons which 1t
leaves behind, bat let derive with mistaken courage
peace and power. For this the fidelity OF my people
which las been manifested IN times OF the most urgent
need my best guarantee. Lot not the secret thought
oteyengc guide our stepsa more noble satisfaction js
reserved Ter W. lle better We succeed IN our DIesept