Telegram-herald., 1888-03-14
THE FIRST PROCLAMATION.
The New Emperor viii Seek To Maintain
the Peace of Europs.

BEgLIs, March l3.-The new Emperor
mas issued his first proclamation to his peo
pie, announcing MS accession and eulogiz-
ing his fathers memory. He concludes
thus:
Imbued with the greatness OF my mis-
sion, | shall make il my whole endesvor to
continue the fabric in the spirit in which
IL was founded-to make Germany the
center of peace anu 10 foster her welfare
To nv faithful people who have stood by
my mouse throughout the history of the
whole century, ia good as in evil DAYS, |
offer my un5odnded confidence. for | am
convinced that on the basis OF the unbreak-
bic bond between the sovereign and the
people. which. independently of every
change in ths life OF the state forms, the
uuaterabe inheritance OF the house OF Ho-
henz0liern, my crown rests nenceiorward
as securely as II does upon the devotion of
the country to the government of W hich |
am now called, and of which | soiemnly
promise 10 be faithful KIN both in hsppi-
ness and in sorrow. May ood grant me
His blessing and strength to carry out this
work, TO which my life shall henceforth be
devoted. -
The Emperor has also written letter to
Prince Bismarck. which Is given to the
public, in which he outlines his policy.
Recognizing Bismarck's part In carrying
out the late EDperor's policy, the Emperor
speaks of what he expects TO oe the line
followed out under his administration, as
follows:
Ordinances. constitution and the right of
empire and OF Prussia must, before all, be
consolidated in the veneratlon and in the
customs of the nation. Conclusions. which
frequent changes in State regulation and
measures entail should be avoided as much
as possible rhe advancement of the ad-
ministrstion of the Imperial Government
must be left undisturoed on the firm
foundation wnereon the Prussian State has
hitherto rested in security in the Empire.
Hne constitutional rights OF all Federal
Governments must rs c0nscleatiousiy be
respected as those OF the Reicnstag,
bat added to both a similar respect for the
rights of the Emperor must be expected
at the same time. We must Keep before
our eyes that these mutual rights must only
serve for promoting the public welfare.
which remains the supreme law of the
| land. and which always must be employed
| in fully satisfying any further and un-
| doubted National requirements which may
| arise as necessary. and the snre5t guarantee
| of unimpeded execution of these tasks ! see
| in the unsbated maintenance Of the warlike
| power of the country, OF my weli-trled
| army, aRd of the navy now growing up,
l
| the acauirement of trsnsoceanic posses
sions. Both must az all times be main
tanned by the full completion or their or
| ganizziion which b. a'feady formed the
| foundation for ;asir IAN, and which IN
| surss their further eilecuve service.
/ am resolved 10 conduct the government.
| both in the Empire aud in Prussia, with a
/ conscientious observation of the provisions
| OF the constitution OF each. These have
been founded 0J my predecessors on the
| throne. upon the wise recognition of irTefut-
/ able necessities and the settlement of diff
| cult tasks arising in the social and official
| life Of the country, and must DC observed
4 on al si0es. In order to insure their force
| and bsne1cent effect, / desire teat the basis
! of religious liberation which for centuries
| past has been sacred oy my house shall con-
tinue to De extended to all my subjects of
| whatever religions community or creed.
| Every one Of them stands equally near my
| heart. for all have shown equally complete
| devotion in times of danger.
he then announces tnst every proposal
! of finarcis reform must Dc assured in al
vance. Economical prosperity will be
| looked after, the number of officials re-
duced, and . better system of salaries given
| elect
The officers OF Hdssars. headed by Prince
| William. procse3ed 70 the Cathedral today
sad flied before the body of the lsle EN-
! p<ror