The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-02-05
speech of the Emperor of Austria.

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The Austrian ReicIsrath was opened on Dec. Is.
His Majesty, in his speech from the throne,
smoke as follows SO Honorej Gentlemen of both
Houses Of the Reichsrath,- In assembling you
again around me to-day, L bid you all heartily
welcome. | do so with the satisfaction whlch
the retrospect of your successful activity. animated
by n patriotic spirit during the past session,
: affords and with the confidence to which you
have acquired a Just claim by your successful Ia
bors. The Empire, entrusted TO my guardianship
by Providence, has undeniably undergone in all
/ directions a progressive development on the OASIS
I of constitutional Institutions. But much as the
appreciating Judgment of discerning Statesmen ut
home and abroad on the progress Of this develop
ment is calculated to strengthen our courage ana
confidence In the fulfllment Of a great duty,
equally great are the tasks which remain Tor US 10
accomplish. The putting into operation oil the
army reorganization law has, in one portion OF
the Empire, caused the population to assume an
attitude of armed opposition, and has compelled
Us to employ exceptional measures, respecting
which. however, my Government Will lay before
YOU n bin as required by the Constitution. Most
decply do | deplOrc the alteration which has rem
dcred this measure necessary, and, with the hope
that it will soon be brought to an end, have
directed nv Government TO mitigate, as much as
possible, the sad results arising thereirom, go soon
as law and order shall have been restored. You
will have manifold occasion to carry forward the
work of LEGISLATION, and 10 deal with a series OF
measures dItCAlB2 III LnbcE hNN
Jurisprudence and administration (some of which
were laid before you during the past, and others
which will be presented to you in the ensuing
SESSION.. in the same spirit OF progress and OF
moderation and foresight into the peculiar circum-
stances and politico-economicaI requirements OF
the Empire which has hitherto marked your steps
on the path Of legislation. 1t is, however. nee
essary not alone 10 pass laws, but also, based as
thew are upon the Constitution itself, TO obtain
for them that general and actual recognition
which, TO my great regret, has not been accorded
70 them in many quarters. III experience has
shown that alterations OF the Constitution are de-
sirable, the way to effect them is to be found in
the Constitution itself. Most Of the representa-
tive assemblies Of my kingdoms and countries
have occupied themselves with questions respect
ing election to the Reichsrath, and my Govern
ment will make a communication to the Relchs-
rath on the subject, and place 1t in a position to
pass such measures as come within the range OF
It's competency. If the desired unanimity be at
tanned on this important matter, the solution OF
all other questions appertaining to the Constitu-
ton may be anticipated with so much the more
confidence. But though the form of the COnsti-
tuition may afford the freest opportunity for the
realization of all kinds of views and desires in
reference to it's further development, there GER
tainly are, nevertheless, limits drawn in more
than one direction by the very nature itself Of the
Empire.
The Constitution was not framed without the
lDS Va Viz ttAAAl
stances Of the Kingdoms and countries, and their
lust claims to regulate those circumstances in an
independent manner. l trust that the intention
to cOnfine this claim within narrower limits than
are required for the maintenance of the power of
the Empire ut home and abroad, will not come
and stand in the way of the general wish for a
good understanding. On the other hand, / have
no apprehension of its Intentionally happening
that these limits should be permanently extended
to the jetriment and danger of the Empire. l am
sure that all my people are convinced with me
that the fame of an honorable past is only revived
by the clear realization of the present-the pres
ent, misunderstood, but too easily casts Il gloom
over the past. In respect, also, L derive most
confident hopes from that patriotism on which |,
like my ancestors, have never relied i'll vain. de-
rive them from the consideration that patriotism,
in faithfully holding fast to the conviction that
the welfare of the whole empire is necessary to
the real interests of the different kingdoms and
cO-untries-must, and certainly will, bring about
the union of conflicting views. Great will be my
Joy if these my expectations are fulfilled. and if
my intentions, which are guided by Il sincere love
for all my people, should coincide with your ac-
curate discernment as regards your own interests,
and your equally strong feeling of duty towards
unfolding the welfare and glory of the empire.
.sHonored Gentlemen,-It has been a pleasure
to me to greet you on my return from a long
journey which l have lately undertaken in coun-
tries with which we are specially destined to keep
up an active and increasing intercourse. 1t is
with satisfaction that l inform you that every
where have met with the warmest sympathy
for our Fatherland and its future. | have taken
part in the Inauguration Of a work which does
homer to the enterprising spirit and perseverance
of it's author-a work which promises in it's de-
yelOpment to open up a new field to our trade
and manufactures, for that progressive and crea-
commercial activity the furtherince Of which
/ rec0mmen to your most earnest consideration.
This is a task TO which all who are qualified may
give their undisturbed attention, since they are
summoned thereto most unequivocally by the
peaceful situation abroad. Our relations on all
sides, even where passing Appearances seemed to
cloud the horizon, have now assumed q friendly
and peaceful aspect. Supported by these peaceful
circumstances, ] look forward to the future with
a stout heart, and expect. honored gentlemen,
that Il similar sentiment will animate you in your
labOrs, and bring them to a happy termination