The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-23

speech OF the King of Prussia al tho Opening
of the Session.
telegram from Berlin dated the 10th OF Septeui-
Der reports The North German Parliament opened
today by the King of Prussia who delivered the fol-
lowing speech from the throne:-
Iustrious. noble and honorable gentlemen OF the
Parliament OF the North German Confederation, at the
close Of the first Parliament OF the North German Con-
federation was able to express confidence that the
States would not refuse their constitutional recognition
OF that which the Parliament had created in unison with
sns @erea. eOVslnmen.s anorus me great sa.slac-
The constitution OF the North German Confederation
has In constitutional manner has become a law
in all the federal states. The Federal Council
has entered upon Its functions, and to-day herewith,
With joyful confidence, bid welcome my and
the name Of my iusrious Allies the first Parliament
assembled the basis OF the federal constitution I'M
medatey after the PRONUNCIATION of the federal const
tuition an important step was taken towards regulating
States Of South Germany Tho German sentiments Of
the allied have created for the Zolverein
and treaty concluded the account and approved by
the Federal Council will be laid before you.
nent subject for YOUR deibsration The careful Imta
ton Of the expenditure Of absolute requirement will
permit of nearly three-Quarers Of being betrayed by
the CONGREGATIONS own revenue; and careful es-
mate Of these the belief
mated contributions the federal States will fully suf
fee to cover the whole expenditure.
Bills have been laid before the Federal Council and
others intended which have for their objects the
settlement Of such matters on the domain Of federal
law will be introduced upon freedom of settlement
which Ia prepare the further development Of
the common right Of nationality founded by the con-
sSitution.
Bill upon liability TO military service will be laid
before you, with the object of making this common
time, with the object Of collecting in easily
be surveyed the provisions which are contained in the
constitution, partly In distinct manner and partly by
reference to Prussan legislation liability to military
service.
bill upon the passport system aims at doing away
With autiQudAt0d restrictions Intercourse aud
forming the basis Of agreement between the Conede-
ration and the south German States corresponding
the national interests.
law upon weights and viii be brought for
ward with the view Of regulating the weights and
ures of the Confederation common principle and in
q way required by international intercourse.
The position Of the post as federal institution
ders legislative arrangements necessary the subject
Of the postal system generally TO the postal tariff The
establishment OF federal consulaes requires legal de-
termination Of the rights and duties connected with the
exercise OF the Office OF consul.
The unity Of the mercantile marine requires basis In
the shape Of law the nationality of trading ships
hope that these laws, which devote first but dec.
sve step towards tho completion of the federal
ton will meet with your and the Federal Councils ap-
proval: The deliberations, from which proceeded the
federal constitution guided by the conviction that
the great task OF the Confederation could only accom-
plished by accommodating through reciprocal advances
special interests 10 those OF general and national
character This conviction has found expression
In the discussion OF the Federal Council and will con-
hdently believe, form the basis of your deliberations
With this thought, honored gentlemen, direct your
federal constitution.
II is work of peace TO which you are called, and
trust that with God blessing the Fatherand will enjoy
in peace the fruits OF your labor