The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-25

spanish Democrais--Advtre TO spain 10
Form a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Eieciiop
tsreetcd IN Germany-Bonds Rising-kina
Williams Remark Disnrmameut-Fana
tics In Church and SckooI-I. Rochefort i'm
Prussin-Discovcry oil Antiauitses-tsoId Dig
iuGs ia Lapinnd.
BERLIN, Nov. ., 1868.
The throne speech which was sent you by our last
in a pu6dtina translation and which we looked
upon a. emnent!y peaceful, II now considered TO ne
70 by the whole European press without exception.
The careful reader Of the document cannot however,
have failed to notice some grave contradictions n
the closing passages which must battle those who
have the slightest knowledge or German politics.
Who has most strenu0usy opposed the military
mania OF Prussia and clamored for peace Who
agitated reduction OF the army, assisted at the
Peace Congress At Geneva. shook hands with Mr..
t;arner-Pages and congratulated the revolntioniss
In SpanY 1t the democratic-tne peoples party.
Instead cong raiulang the Geneva Peace Congress
the throne speech euogizes the resolutions for the
wounded in war, and ignores those who VIII take
away the cause OF those wounds. II compliments
the spanish nation, hopes that may prosper In the
independent management OF its affairs and become
a great Power. Yet what else have the Spaniards
done than upset the established authority by the
grace OF God, pronounced against the rei4ning
dynasty aud made, at least for the time being
fab,ia fusa. The Prussian democracy who modestIy
ask reduction OF taxes and OF the military esIap
lshment stgmatiZed In the throne speech
'rse enemies OF peace and public order,n who oh
strnct and lay PROSTATE the progressive develop
ment OF the general welfare, while compliments are
offered TO the same democracy in Spain. And II
they to find the guarantee OF prosperity by indie
pcndenty shaping their affairs why keep such
close and tyrannic grasp upon the German birdie,
why constitute a northern confederation In such
south
Dropping this sophistry OF the throne speech we
must yet say word about It's opening. remarks
the budget, which we cannot do better than BY
quoting Baron Won der Hcydrs speech VI the day
before Yesterday IN the Chamber The Baron in
order to Justify the finance department and tine
deficit, which does not amount TO 5,000,000 but
rather TO thaers, even brought the person
was i he SAID. to obtain greater revenue BY an in
crease OF the existing taxes, which the country
e was argued y others that this Would Se felt very
severely IN those sections where the crops had failed
| IA deep impression upon the feeling heart OF the
| King. thought to avoid such an Increased taxa
ton by covering the deficit from the assets in tho
treasury. II the amount OF contribution levied by
The North German Bund government Is in future not
the taxes. As for the redemption thirteen
millions OF treasury notes. payable IN year from date
The Minister then proposed to debate the budget ia
Committee Of the Whole, which was opposed by tue
mttee. me national liberals, headed by Herr Twes-
ten voted with the conservatives for committee OF
the whole. and the budget has now fair chance, to
the unquestlonabe comfort Of Baron v. D. Beydt, 10
be rushed through with locomotive speed. subse-
quent proposition OF the Minister 10 refer the combs
eSPaatne Of hesse g the Finance Committee t Was
opposed by Hon. DIR. Lowe, who could moi discover
ANYTHING financial 70 these a matters, which De said
they might serve TO make up for the deficit.
Baron v. u. Heydt then withdrew his mot,on and a
special committee OF twenty-one was appointed.
Then new treaty on the navigation Of the Rniue was
next presented by the Minister OF Commerce. Count
won Itzenptz. The old convention OF the year 1885
has been modified several times. In 1861 and 1892
compacts made win France ana the
Netherlands. but since 1868 all the Rhine duties had
been abolished and the present treaty, iuucd In ~
Prussia, Baden, Bavaria, France, Hesse aud The
Netherlands, affords great advantages TO the traflc.
The Minister OF Justice DR.. Ieonhard, presented IN
the Upper Chamber not less than six bills, the
same as Indicated IN the throne speech. Though the
examinations Of jursts heDceforth he but two
instead ofthree. the intervals such that nom the
time OF entering the university the student must wait
nine years before ne can obtain any saiaried station
The address OF the German peoples party "a the
spanish people contains some wholesome advice and
urges the foundation OF a republic. should We ever
he In your position, says the said sddres-that Is,
without % mOnarch-n0ne OF us would think or r.
Introducing one There may DC some who call US
no, ripe for q, republic but We are SURE 10 ripen
faster under republican laws t''si under Tue domlt-
ion Of royalty.
You have proclaimed the sovereignty OF III. people;
orer and harmony prevail Why VIII yoi, IN spite
OF Your Own, call in another sovereignty To WHOM
your power We soon hope ~ hear from your side
of the Alps the thoukandfod voice which Will te re-
echoed Throughout Europe 10 all nearss VINO believe
Standardization federal republic
inns address publsl,ed y !. esreaar by "a ccu.
signed by any names, end not even dated furnishing
the censoral authorities with ne clue to the perrer
tors That the latter ygilanl ever Is shown
bs the recent confscation OF tine rranfort BDcnter
Tor moderate criticism OF the throne speech, AMI
search for the manuscript IN rs prntnp Office,
Journal was hanIed up for review Of the Ienls-
iaive In al article headed what good have
representatives done for the pcoplers The
censor, considering IL libel against tie Diet
asked Ia conformity With the Law. its CONSENT IN
Iiouse. he neyerthsless brought sclt aga,nst M"
paper because its real publisher was other thIll
the one NAMED though the latter nsd compiled with
all the iormalities ~ the presh law. Speaking OF
East Prussia reminds US OF the distress still prevail
ing In that province aud It's inevitable Increase dit-
my the approaching winter season Some Swindefs
taxing advantage Of the poor anu ignorant people
there induced many IL dispose 81 their few chstes
that King William wirhed the Ducn,as colopizesi by
East Prussians and would literally support new.
conlers Nearly u hundred OF there dsiudet persons
could he seen few days ago In the vicinity ~ tht
royal palace III this city. Without the means Ia coz
their journey, aud learning late that ,nay
agents for the purpose Of being sent e. dh,,e ,hey
gladly accepted the oaet VI the police ~ forward
tnem, free Of cost, back to their native diptrict
The result Of tue Presidential election, KNOWN here
ia the morning papers Of the 9Th, has crsssei great
satisfaction 10 al German liberals. The p0ss sGssts
Of to-day says, IN It's Ieasilne article, tilas Geua,sl
Grant having no longer 70 combat slavery the d,1i
great eva, NAV nj once l0y the axe 10 Tie second
which gnaws ~ the vitals- or the reDubk,--
namely, corruption In pubfe service. Il dwes
upon the favorable auspices Of period commencing
with Granrs Inauguration, aud prctlicfs that oil The
cnarns OF the od World, including It's permanent
military array general duty to serve In the army ltH
strong governments, unproductivc expenses ana
growing deficits Will he completely put In the sDsde
by the attractions greater than ever exerLed ~
United States American U0n1s, isc/, wenf up one
day last week ~ suA, which is one per cent higher
than they have been FOR the last two Year, They are
quoted today ls,S hut NAV he expected 10 rise
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