The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-11-21
IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.
The Emperor's Speech.

PARIs Nov. 19-The Senate and Corps LegisIatin
assembled yesterday The Emperor Napoleon made
The necessity Of resuming the discussion Of import
ant laws has obliged me to call you together earlier
than usual Recent events have iurther caused me to
experience the wish of aYang myself OF your sagaclty
and your assistance Since you separated vague dis
ouietudes have arisen to affect the public mind of
Europe, and restrict the movements OF industry and
commercial transactions in all quarters. Notwth-
has varied from pacific attitude the belief has
been spread that modification in the internal sys-
TEN OF Germany must become means of conflict
This uncertainty could not exist longer II is ne
cessary to accept frankly the changes which have
taken place on the other side of the Rhine, and to
proclaim that so long our interests our dignity
shall not be threatened, will interfere In the
transformation effected by the wish of the population
The dsquet that has been displayed is difficult of ex-
planaon at period in which France has offered to
the world the most imposing spectacle OF conciliation
and peace The Universal Exposition where nearly
all the soyeregns of Europe have attended, where the
representatives of the aborng classes OF all countries
nave met mas drawn closer the Ties OF fraternity be-
II has disappeared, but its traces will leave deep
impression upon our age for after having maiestcaly
risen the exhibition has not only shone with mo-
menaly brilliance it has destroyed host of preju-
dices and OF errors the shacles OF labor and inte
gence and the barriers between the different peoples
as well as the different classes Of international hareds
These are what the Exhibition has cast behind it, but
these ncOnesable pledges of concord do not allow
to dispense with improving the military institutions OF
France 1t is the imperous duty Of every government
TO follow progress, independently OF circumstances
in all the elements which constitute the strength of
country, and 1t is for necessity to bring to perec
uun te llIaIy OISdulZallOn US our weapons are Jne
army and navy
The project of law presented to the Legislative body
divided equally between the citizens the charges Of
recruitments That system had appeared so absolute
that measures have been adopted to diminish its bear
ing. Since then have thought 1t advisable to submit
the important question to your further consideration,
In fact this dcut problem cannot be too carefully
investigated, 1t touches great and contradictory in
terests. My government will propose now, arrange
ments, which only simple notifications of the laws
OF 1882, but which achieve the object have always
had in view-the reduction of the effective strength
during
You will examine this as well as the organization of
the National Guard Mobile, under the impression of
that patriotic idea that the stronger are the more
certain will be the assurance of peace. The efforts of
us all to preserve peace, seemed for moment in
broad daylight, which threatened the Papa States.
The Convention of September, not having been car
ried out have been compelled to send again our
troops to Rome to protect the power OF the holy See
from Republican invaders.
Our conduct could not partal1e of anything hostile
to the independence Of Italy, and that nation, for
moment surprised, has not been long in understand
ing the dangers these revolutionary manifestations
caused to monarchical principles and the European
order and calm is almost entirely re-esablished
in the States Of the Church, and may calculate the
proximate time when our troops will be recalled. For
us the Convention OF September, 1915, exists so long
as it is not repealed The relations of Italy to the
Holy See interests the whole of Europe. We have
proposed to the powers to settle these relations at
conference, and thus prevent new complications.
Attention has been turned to the Eastern question
from which the cOnciliatOry spirit of the powers re-
moves the irritating differences OF opinion that
isted between them in the pacifCation of Crete am
principal points the maintenance of the integrity of
the Ottoman Empire and the ameoration Of the con-
Since the last session universal suffrage has been
called upon to elect third of the members of the
Council Generaux. These elections have been carried
out with calmness and independence, which have
everywhere demonstrated the good feeling OF the
population. The journey l have made with the EN-
opportunity for manifestations Of sympathy which
have touched he'd me profoundly. ! have been able to
confidence the people have placed in me, and the at
tachment they entertain towards my dynasty. For
my part labor incessanty to anticipate their wishes
The completion Of the connecting roads was re-
9uired by the agricultural classes Of whom you are
the enlightened representative II was an act OF 1ps-
tceI should almost say of gratitude TO satisfy this
Its solution will be cared for by You in concert with
my government to assure the success of this great
measure, though the situation s undoubtedly not free
from endorsements. Industrial and commercial ac-
tivy has slackened, uneasness is general in Europe
and is in great part due to apprehensons which the
good understanding prevailing between the powers
will cause to disappear.
The harvest is not good; dearness is inevitable, and
free trade can alone secure supplies and lower prices
But If these caIses prevent tie completely
balancing the estimates of the Budget the provisions
of the laws of finance should not be modified, and
we may foresee the period when reduction OF taxa
tion may be taken into consideration.
The session will be divided by the examination of
laws OF which took the initiative in January last
The time that has elapsed has not altered my conyic
tions respecting the utility Of these reforms. Doubt
less the introduction of new liberties exposes the pub
lie mind to excitement and dangerous impulses but
to render them powerless, count at the same time
upon the common sense of the country, on the pro-
gress of morality, in rmness Of suppression when
qured, in the energy and authority Of the ruling
powers.
Let us then, follow up the works which we have
undertaken together For fifteen years we have
shared the dea-to uphold, above controversies
and hostile passions, fundamental laws which the
popular voice has sanctioned but at the time to
70 develop liberal constitutions without weakening
the principle Of authority. Let not to spread
around the comforts of liberty, the prompt COM
pleton of means OF instruction, to render
TO justice less expensive by simplifying legal pro-
cedure and TO adopt every measure that will render
prosperous the social condition of the great
II with me you become convinced that this path is
that Of real progress and civilization, let advance
in that agreement of views and sentiments, which is
precious guarantee of public welfare You will trust,
vote laws which will be submitted to you that will
contribute to the greatness wealth and hap piness of
will uphold firmly the power conferred on me, for
obstacle nor unjust opposition will shake either my
courage or my faith in the future
The Defenses of Rome.
PARIS Nov. 19.-Experenced engineers have laid
out, and the Ponthcal troops actively engaged in
building substantial works of defense at all the ap-
proaches to Rome, and these forthcatons rapidly
approaching completion.
The Coming Conferences United States
Invited 10 Participate.
PARIS Nov. 2O-Evening.-It Is reported that the
Emperor that the United States be represented in the
coming General Conferences, and that the Emperor
approves their admission to the Congress- as one Of
the great Powers.
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