Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-03-21
The Emneror,s Policy.

Emperor Frederick to Prince Bismarck in
which he says:
uMy Dear Prince: At the commencement Of
| my reign 1t is necessary for me to turn toyou
for many years the trusted chief servant Of
my late father, who now rests in God You
are the true and courageous counsellor who
gave to his policy its aim and form and Sc
cured Its complete fulfllment You am in
duty bound to warmly thank for the MAIN
| tenance of my house. You therefore have the
| right, before all others, to know what are the
standpoints which will be the guiding princi-
pies for the unfolding of my government
The ordinances, constitution and right of the
empire and of Prussia must, before all, be
| consolidated In veneration and in the customs
Of the nation. Conclusions which frequent
changes in state regulations and measures
cause should be avoided as much as possible.
The advancement of the administration of
the imperial government must be left undis-
turbed on the firm foundation whereon the
Prussian state has heretofore rested in Sc
curity In the empire. The constitu-
tional rights of all federal govern
ments must, as conscientiously be re-
spected as those of the reichstag, but
similar respect for the rights Of the emperor
must be expected at the same time. We
must keep before our eyes these mutua-
rights; must oaly serve for promoting the
pnblic welfare, and must always be en-
ployed in fully satisfying any further and
undoubted national requirements which may
arise. The necessary and surest guarantee
| OF the unimpeded execution of these tasks
| see In the undated maintenance Of the
warlike power of the country, of my well
tried army, and of the navy now growing up
for which important duties have arisen In
the requirement. of trans oceanic posses
sions. Both must at all times be maintained
by the full completion of their organization,
which has already formed the foundation Of
their fame and which insures th cir further ef-
fective service. I am resolved to conduct the
government, both in the empire and Prussia,
with conscientious observation of the pro-
visions of the constitution of each. I desire
that the basis Of religious liberation, held
| sacred oy my house, shall continue to be
extended to all my subjects of whatever re-
ligious community vr creed. In agreement
with the views of my imperial father, 1 shall
warmly support all efforts calculated to i'm
prove the economical prosperity of the diff
ferent classes of society, to conciliate their
opposing interests, and as far as it is in my
power to alleviate the unavoidable perplexity
closely bound up with the social question.
no off IN md 1>o fI, h
scale and more widely accessible. We must
avoid creating danger by partial education
and awakening demands which the econom-
ical powers of the nation cannot satisfy. We
must also be careful that through one-sided
efforts for increased knowledge the task of
education shall not remain neglected. Only
a generation growing up upon sound basis
in the fear of God and in simplicity of morals
can possess sufficient rising power to over
come the dangers which in times of rapid
economical movements arise for the entire
community through the examples set by high
ly luxurious individuals. 1t is my will that
no opportunity be lost to offer every opposi-
tion to the temptation of disproportionate ex-
penditures Self-government granted to the
greater and lesser communities in the state
consider beneficial.
On the other hand, / would suggest the
examination OF the question whether the
right of levying taxes conferred upon these
communities, and which is exercised by them
without sufficient regard for the burden
simultaneously imposed by the empire and
state, may not weigh unfairly upon indi-
viduals. 1t will specially crafty me to bring
to its full development the blossom which
German art and science shows SO rich meas
ure for realizing.
These are my intentions, and counting upon
your well proved devotion and on the sup
port of your tried experience, may it be
vouchsafed me thus with the unanimous CO.
operation of the organs of the empire, and
the devoted activity of the representatives of
the people, as well as all the officials to lead
Germany and Prussia to new honors in the
domain and of pacific developments. Cares
less of splendor and glorious. achievement,
shall! be content if it can be hereafter said of
my government that it has been beneficial to
my people, useful to my country and bless
ing to my empire. Your affectionate
FREDERICK.