Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24

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contains letter from Emperor Fredor.
'ek 70 Prince Bismarck, in which he
says. 0" "7
MY Dear Prince: Al the eommarcs.
ment OF my reign II ia necessary for M.
70 turn TO you, for many years a trusted
cilef servant OF my late father. who
now rests in God. You are the true and
courageous counsellor who gave 10 liz
policy It's aim and form and secured Re-
complete fulfillment. You. / am n
duty bound, to warmly thank for the
maintenance Of my house. You there.
fore have right before all Others 10
know what are the standpoints which
will he the guiding PRINCIPLES for nm.
holding my government The ord;
nanoes, constitution and rioht ~ tha
eihplre ana OF Russia. must, before all,
pe cohholuated IN yeneration and in the
eustohs OF the nation. The concus.
slohs winch frequent changes in state
regulations and measures cause. should
~ avoided as much as possible. Ad.
yahcement Of the administration OF the
imperial government must be left undis-
tarDed ON the firm foundation wherein
the frusSlan state has hitherto rested In
security. In the empire the coDstitu.
tional rights OF all federal governments
must as conscientionfly be respected as
those OF the reiehstag, but similar res
pect for the rights OF the emperor must
be expected al the same time.
Ne must keep before our eyes these
mutual rights which must only serve for
promoting the public welfare, and must
always be employed in fully satisfying
any further and undouhted national re.
qhitements which may arise. The nee
essary aud surest guarantee OF the un.
lmieded execution OF these tasks see
IA the undated maintenance of the war.
Lake tue power OF the country Of my
well tried army. and Of the navy now
growing M, for which important duties
haze arisea in the requirement OF trans.
oceanic possessions. Both must AZ all
times be maintained by the full compile.
iiOn OF their organization, which has al
ready formed the foundatiO@of their
fame, and which insures their future o.
iective service. am resolved 10 con.
duct the government, both in the EN-
pire and ~ Prussia, with the conscien.
ilons observations OF the provisions OF
the constitutions Of each. believe that
the basis OF religious liberation held
sacred hy my house, shall continue 10
be extended TO all my subjects Of what
ever religious community or creed. In
agreement with the views Of my inn
periai father, | shall warmly support all
efforts calculated 10 improve the
economical prosperity OF the different
classes u society; 20 conciliate the OPP
ll0sing interests. and as far as il is in
my power 70 alleviate unavoidable per
pleKity."
Closely bound np with the social ques
tinn / regard that of the education Of
,lie youth Efforts 10 this end must be
On higher scale aud more widely &C.
cessthlr We must avoid creating dan
gers hy partial education and awaken
ing demands which the economical
powers ~ the nation cannot satisfy. We
maN also be careful that through one
sided efforts for increased knowledge
the task 81 education shall not remain
neglected Only q nation growing up
on a sound basis in the fear OF God and
In simplicity Of morals cannot possess
sufficient power 10 overcome the dan
gers which in times Of rapid eeonom-
ieal movements arise for the entire com
munity through tho example set by
highly luxurious individuals"
III Is my will that no opportunity DO
lost 30 offer every opposition TO the
temptation of disproportionato eIpen.
ii,nrcS Seli.gnyernment granted 10
the greater and lesser communities IN
state consider beneficial On the 9th
or hand would suggest an examination
81 thc question whether the right OF
leyying taxes conferred upon these
communities, and which is exercised by
them without sufficient regard Tor
the burden simultaneously i'm
,,oaea by the empire aud state, may not
weigh unfairly upnn the individuals. IL
will specially crafty mo 10 bring 10 its
full development the blossom which
German ART and science shows SO rich o
measure for realizing. These are my
intentions. aud counting upon yonr
usll.psoyad devotion and on the support
Of your tried experience, may u he
yoitchsaFrd me thus, with the unanimous
corporation Of the organs Of the empire
and the devoted activity OF the. repre-,
scnlaiivcH Of the people as well Is oil
Tho officials 10 lead Germany and Prus-
III 10 new honnrs in the domain and IN
sncciilc development. Careless OF
uplendornnd glorious achievements, VIII
I've content II IL can be hereafter said oil
INV government that il has been bene'
isiai IL my people, useful 70 my coun'
-. nnd q blessing to my emperor.