Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-20
FREDERICK ITS MESSAGE
TO THE LAWMAKERS Of THE GER
 MAN EMPIRE.

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 Live Frederick"-The Emperor Calls
 Attention to His Delicate Health--A
 Proclamation to Alsace-f,oraine.
 BERLIN, March 2O-BoEh houses of the Prussian landtag met III joinr Aession yesterday to hear the royal message communicated by King Frederick. The chamber and the galler- ies were crowded to their utmost capacity. After the reading of the message Duke Victor von Rat,bor called attention to the expressions of faithful devotion it contained, and asked the assembly to unite in the cry of "Long Live Frederick" which was thrice given with unmstakable evidences of heartfelt con- currence ill the sentiment.
 The message, which was countersigned by all the ministers and read by Prince Bismarck, says: 1.-The sentiments and purposes with which we enter upon our government have been proclaimed to our faithful people Walk ing in the path of our glorious father, we shall know no other aim than the welfare of the fatherland, and while conscientious4y ob- serving the constitution, fully guarding the prerogatives of the crown and loyaly CO., operating with the national representation, we hope with Gods help to attain our object" :"
 Continuing, the king says the condition of his health prevents his taking the oath in person, but, desiring to declare his position without delay, he now solemnly under takes to adhere to the constitution and to rule in conformity with the laws.
 proclamation signed by Emperor Fred erick and counlersigned by Prince Hohen- lohe, governor of AIsace-Lorraine, and ad- dressed to the people Of Alsace-Lorra,ne, has been issued. It is dated Charlottenburg, March 15, and, after aliuding to the death of Emperor William, announces that the empe TOT has taken the rulership of the reichsiand Ill the name of the emp1re, and has deter- mined to preserve the rights of the empire over German territories reunited to the fatherIand after a long interval. German sentiments and German customs will be cuiti- vated ill the reIchs.and, and It is further pro claimed that consclentlous observance ill the relchsiand of the imperial laws is demanded, aud decIares that the emperor will clrcuM- specify, but with a firm hand, extend impe- rlal protection to the rights or all. In con cluslon the proclamation says: ''TEe union with Alsace-Lorrame, wnIcn the lapse oi years cannot Impair, again becomes mi mate as 1t was in tue tune of our ancestors"
 Herr Von Plesdorn req quested permlsSlUn Of the house to draft all address expressing devotion to the emperor, winch request Was unanimously granted.
 Prince Bismarck expressed hope that the house wouId afford hlm the sat.sf,.cL.on oi communicating the thanks of the reIcnsyas to those 1rienuly governments wh.cu ni.>. expressed sympathy and grlel at Gerinasiy, atf1lction. These expressions, ne said, c.i.le not only from Germans i'll ali parCs oI tne world, but from governments ill ali qui4rJcI'. of the globe, mostly accompanied by request, to have flowers pAaced on tue emperor Such sympathy was unprecedented. CuiltIli- uing ill praise of such express4o-s, Prince bls- nlarck lnstanced the acLS of Austria, l.aly, Portugal, the NeLher4ands, Sweden, beg .Lln and Denmark, and asked to be authorized to express thanks to these friendly nations, upon whose sympathy, he said, the peace ot tue future rests more firmly than upon written treaties.
 The emperor's message to the reichstag an- nounces his firm intentl( d to uphold the i.Il- perial constitution, and to conScientiously respect and guard the constitutional rlguts ot the individual federal states and the relcnstag. He expresses tuli CONSCIOUSNESS of his exalted task, and dec4ares that be will always en- deavor, in conjunction with the princes and the free towns of the confederation, and with the constitutional cooperation of the reichs- tag, to shield justice, freedom and order throughout the fatherland, to guard the honor of the empire, and to maIntaln peace at home and abroad. He recites that the last days of the late emperor were strengthened by the unanimity of the reichstag Ill its determina- tion to increase the defensive power Of the fatherland, in order to assure the security of the empire, and, concluding, says: And we, as legacy express our thanks for the patriot ism and devotion so shown. and, trusting in the peop.e's love of peace, place the future of the emp. re in Gods hands,"
 Every two or three hours reports reach the hotels and telegraph offices that the emperor ic Sink nar ic hurryng about then, but absolutely to no purpose. The efforts made to stop all news from leaking out are extraordinary The only authentic information is that for the third time ill succession the emperor passed a very bad night. The effect of such sleep lessness proved extremely dangerous during his stay ill San Remo and 1t IS still more dangerous here. Professor Bergman was summoned yesterday to wait upon the en- peror in his increased uneasness. The en- mity is so bitter between the German pro- lessor and Dr. Mackenzie that only a crisis could have brought the two physicians to- gether The discharge of phlegm is smaller, but it is of a darker character It indicates change that is described as malignant This report is in pronounced opposition to the official bulletin, but it may be accepted with the fullest confidence, for it comes from 8 member of Professor Bergmann's family on one side, and is corroborated by statement Dr. Mackenzie made, without thinking it would reach the press.
 Private information is that the Bergmann- Mackenzie conference resulted in decision that the growth was not cancer, but that an operation would have to performed through the mouth. If this operation is successful the emperor may live til midsummer; if not, the end is near.
 He Bled the Gamblers.
 CHICAGO, March 2O.-The charges that have