The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-28
1T IS AN OMEN OF PEACE.
William u, Opened the Prussian
Landtag Yesterday
WITH A PACIFIC UTTERANcE,

Which VIII Restore Confidence
Throughout the Empire He
Quotes Frederick the Great.
Other Foreign News.
BERLIN, June 27.-The Landtag opened
to-day. In his speech opening the ses-
sion, King William said that his gov
eminent, like that OF the late King Fred
erick, would be exercised Us a legacy
from his grandfather. He would equally
guard the rights Of his people and the
crown, and protect all religions. lie
was gratifed with the good relations
existing between the State and the Cath.
OliC Church. He was satisfied with the
Prussian finances, and hoped the further
relief OF communes and persons ofsmall
means from taxation would be possible.
The King concluded his speech with a
quotation from Frederick the Great:
'The King is the first servant OF the
State"
The opening OF the Landtag was ac-
companied by an imposing ceremonial,
similar to that when the Reichstag met.
The White hall OF the old castle was
again the scene OF the ceremonies. The
King entered the hall, followed by the
royal Princess. The Queen and Prin-
cesses occupied dias to the right OF the
throne. The members OF the two houses
OF the Landtag were stationed opposite
the throne, the members OF the upper
house on the right and those OF the
lower house on the left side. As soon
as the King arrived the President OF the
upper house proposed cheers for him,
and they were given with enthusiasm.
The King did not remove his helmet
while reading his speech. The chief
passages OF the address were loudly ap-
plauded. When he had finished the
King extended his hand to Prince Bis
marck, who, bowing low, kissed. After
bowling low, kissed it. After bowling to
the assembly the King ieftthe haii amid
enthusiastic cheering.
THE EISG's SPEECH.
Following is the text Of King Will
liam's speech from the throne:
This is time OF sorrow. ] welcome
you for the first time from this place.
ONLY for few months did the sceptre
rest in the hand OF my departed father,
nevertheless his reign waslongenough for
the iatherland TO recognize what 4 ruler
it has lost. His personal dignity and
nobility OF mind, the glorious part he
played in the great destinies Of the
latherland and the heroic and Christian
resignation with which he fought his
mortal malady has made his memory
imperishable in the hearts OF the people.
received numberless proofs OF the faith
ful remembrance and
LOVING SYMPATHY
at a time so sorrowful for me. 1express-
ed to all who approached me with words
CT comfort my kingly thanks.
When, through my fathers death, my
ancestors crown descended to me, l felt
it necessary at the beginning Of myreign
to assemble you about me without de-
lay to make before you the oath to the
constitution which swear to keep firm
and invoiiabie, and ! swear to rule law
fully and truly. May God help me.
William |, during glorious reign filled
/ WIFI uGGh6 Vi hNl anu pGNIGt 1AChtSu
the Prussia Of to-day and made our peo-
pies yearning for national unity reali-
ty. My father, actuated by the same
piety, and whose example inspires me,
continued
TIE SAME POLICY.
Williams works in public proclama-
nations constituted his political legacy.
l am resolved to follow him in govern
ing Prussia and also as regards his in
perial policy. Like William /, will
faithfully and conscientiously observe
the law and respect the rights OF the
people. At the same time | will main
tain and exercise the constitutional
rights OF the crown and will transmit
them unimpaired TO my successor. !
am far from aiming to enlarge the prero-
gatives Of the crown, thereby disturbing
confidence in the stability Of the legal
conditions under which we are governed.
The legal status OF my rights, so long as
it remains undisputed, is sufficient to
afford to the life OF the state the meas
ure OF monarchical influence
WHICH PRUSSIA REQUIRES
in pursuance Of her historical develop
ment. From the manner in which Prus-
sia was constituted, from her present
position in the empire, and in view Of
the sentiments and habits OF our people,
lbelieve that our constitution distributes
the cooperation OF forces in the life OF
the State in wise and benefiCent man
ner. Because OF this belief, as well as
on account OF my oath, shall guard and
protect the constitution. Following my
ancestors example, / shall consider it
my duty to extend to all religions kingly
protection in the free exercise OF their
form Of worship. ] am especially salts
fed with the recent ecclesiastical legis-
lation which has shaped the relations
between the State and the Catholic
church and its spiritual head in man
ner acceptable to both parties. shall
endeavor to preserve the
ECCLESIASTICAL PEACE
Of the country. The principal points in
the reform OF the internal administra-
ton accomplished at the last session Of
the I.andtag, and the practical working
Of the new tariff legislation prove that
the idea OF self.government, con-
trolled by honorable functionary has
taken possession Of the popular
mind. Suitable personal forces
readily advanced and placed themselves
at the service OF the commonwealth. /
intend firmly to uphold this valuable
result and to further develop and
strengthen the new institutionsand con-
tribute to their permanent and success
full working. shall adhere to the ira
ditions OF the Prussian financial admin
istration.
The king expressed
SYMPATHY WITH THE SUFFERERS
by the recent floods in Prussia and said
the government was relieving them and