The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-11

speech of the King OF Prussia at the
Opening of the SessiOn-A Crowded and
Excited Attendance.
The first session of the German Parliament
was opened IN Berlin, on Sunday, February "a,
Oy the King of Prussia in person. On the right
Of the throne we're the Crown Prince and the
other royal princes, with the exception of Prince
Frederick Charles, who took his place among
the members of the Parliament. On the left of
the throne were the Federal plenipotentiaries,
headed by Count Bismark, in military uniform.
The Queen, the Crown Princess and her Royal
Hlghness' eldest son, Prince Frederick Charles,
Prince William of Baden, Prince Nicholas of
Nassau, Prince Henry of Hesse and almost all
the diplomatic body were present, and the num-
Der OF spectators was very great.
The King OF Prussia, who was received on
entering with the most enthusiastic cheers,
read the following speech from the throne:-
Illustrous, Noble, aud Honorable Gentlemen of the
north German Gontederation-Iti is an elevating mo
ment IN which come among yOu Mighty events
have brought IL about Great hopes bound up with
many towards the object desired by her people along
roads we neither chose nor loresaw for the privilege
with aG assembly such as has not surrounded Ger
we shall attain that object ali the earlier the clearer
MeIecognlze, looklng back upon the history of Ger
away from It, Formerly powerful great and honored.
Sn nhed al ana guided by strong hands the Ger
ness without both its head and its members being in
Deprived OF weight in the councils of Europe, of
arene o % oyer neT Own history ms Germany became the
she furnished the blood OF her children. the battle
the German people for what it had lost has never
eeSsea "a and the history OF our time is filed with the
her e of heT tns past these b efforts hare
increased dissension in place of healing It, because
people allowed themselves 70 be deceived Py hopes or
70 the Importance OF factsIwe recognize therelrom
people in Company with facts and u of na not again
sacrificing what is within our reach to what we may
In this the allied Governments in accordance
number Of defined and limited but practicaily Vim I'M
poit as Immediately possible as they
ton that win be LAID before yoa asks from the nde,
The whole, only such sacrifices indispensable to
pp peace TO guaaantee he security OF Federal
have to thank my allies for the readiness with
which hey have mel the requirements OF the common
FatheqIznd. | express this gratitude with the con
70 dSF the same p deyE5ion to the general we'll
heir to the Prussan at the head OF the most
powerful state Of the Confederatlon, and for that
mOnwealth. feel myself however, strong in the
been at the same time towards the restoration and
elevation OF the German power and honor.
the mighty events ofthe past year have convinced all
men OF the indisPensa6ie necessity OF
mind more favOrably inclined towards such measure
pd Se
negotiations how difficult is the TASK of attaining com
plete unanimity between so many Independent Gov
ernments which have also in their concessions bear
The more, gentlemen, you realize these difficulties
the more carefully, convinced. you will bear in
responsibility of the dangers the peaceful and legal
which might arise if the agreement arrived at with
the Governments upon the hill laid before you
manded by The Parliament The point Of supreme inn
moment for ests6shng the bndH ts fe more per
feet completion then, safety remains entrusted TO the
soyeregns and races.
Res1lattiOn Of the national relations q the North
the Main has been left by the peace treaties of last
Our hands will be openly and readily extended to
bring about this understanding soon as the North
the OF It's Constitution to be empowered to
conclude treaties The preservation of the Zoilveren
the common promotion of trade, aud a common
guarantee for the security OF territory will
which 1t may be foreseen will be desired by both
AS the direction of the German mind generally rs
turned towards peace aud It's labors the Confederate
defensive character. The German movement has
OF reSeHI geSrs @ O0rae no hostile tendency towards
arisen solely from the necessity aOrding broad
eOndons Of political pfogre Which the march
development in former centuries has impeded. The
attack and that their brotherhood is regarded IL
attitude of the mightest European Sa!es which SCI
Germany without apprehension or envy, take pos
commonwealth which they themselves have alread!
IT, therefore. now only depends upon us-upon on
unity and our patriotism.to secgrs to entire Ger Ger
her constitutional development and prosperity an
60 fulfil her peacelovng mission in the council OF ne
tions. trust in God that posterity, looking bac
perience OF former unsuccessful attempt has bee
useless TO the German peoples but that, on the othe
hano our children will thankfully regard this Parllt
ment as the commencement of the unity freedom
and power OF the Germans
Sentlemen:-All Germany, even beyond the llml
OF OUT Confederation, anNiouSly awaits the decision
tnht may be arrived at here. May the dream OF Gel
IuIies the yearnng and striving of the youngest gen
ralohs, pe realized by common work. IN Ih
name OF all the allied Governments in the name
GeIiHahany, 1 confidently call upon you 10 help
IhPIuJ anu safely to carry out the great natlon
or.t IN Lay the blessing Of Goo, upon Whle
patriotic work. ~
Three times during the delivery of the speec
At the conclusion of the speech Count Bismar
declared the Parliament TO be open, The Kin
then bowed three times to the Assembly, an
quilted the hall amid great enthusiasm,
A spectator in the hall died during the GER
mony.
The President of the North German parli
ment invited the members TO be nresent at N
first full sitting, held on February AZ Tbe ~ Ord,
of the day related to the Constitution ~ n
Assembly and its division into coHnnjttes a. "a
Most Of the plenipotenharies from tbe Nor
German States had arrived at Berlin, and bee
received by the Kipg,