New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-28
OPENING OF THE LANDTAG.
THE KINGS ADDRESS TO THE TWO HOUSES
BE ANNOUNCES HIS DETERMINATION TO FOL-
LOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIS GRAND
FATHER-THE FRERoGATIvES OF THE


he ANNOUNCES HIS DIFFERENTIATION To FO-
LOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIS GRAND
FATHER-THE PRERoGATIvEs OF THE
CROWN NOT TO BE DISTURBED
THE KINGS POLICY OUTLINED.
Berlin, June 27.-The opening Of the Landtag
was accompanied by an imposing ceremony, similar
TO that observed when the Reichstag met The
members of the two houses Of the Landtag were
stationed opposite the throne the members OF the
Upper House the right and those Of the Lower
House on tho left side. AS soon as the King
arrived the President Of the Upper House pro-
posed cheers for him, and they were given with
enthusiasm In his speech opening the session, the
King said in part:
This In time of sorrow. welcome you for the nrst
time from this place. Only for q few months did the
seeptre hand Of departed father neverthe-
less his reign long enough for the Fatheriand 70
recognize what q ruler It has lost His personal dignity
and nobility mind. the glorious part he played In the
great destnes the Fatheriand and the heroic and
Christian resignation with which he fought his mortal
msady have made his impershable in the hearts
Of the people When, through my fathers death, my
ancestors descended felt 1t necessary at
the beginning OF my icgn TO assemble you about mo
without delay take before the oath to the consu-
tion, which 10 keep firm and involablc, and
swear rule lawfully and truly God may help me-
william l., during glorious reign filed with deeds OF
war peace created the Prussia Of to-day and made
our peoples yearning for national unity reality. MY
father. actuated by the piey. and whose example
Inspires me, continued the same policy.
Williams works in public procamatons constituted
his political legacy. resolved TO follow him In this
path in governing Prussia and also as regards the Inn
perial policy. Like William l., will faithfully and
consenoy observe the laws and respect the rights OF
the people. At the same time will maintain and ex'
ercse constitutional rights Of the crown and Will
transmit them unimpaired to my successor am lar
aiming to enlarge the prerogatlves OF the crown
thereby disturbing confidence in the stability OF the legal
conditions under which governed
From the in which Prussia was constituted from
her present position in the empire and In view OF the
and habits OF people, believe that our
constitution distributes the cooperation Of forces In the
life the State in a wise and benencent manner BY
cause Of this belief well as account OF my oath,
shall guard and protect the constitution. Following my
lncestors example shall consider 1t duty 10 extend
to all religions my kngy protection In the free exercise
sf forms of worship. am especially satisfied with
the ecclesiastical legislation which has shaped the
relations between State and the Catholic Church and
rs sprtua head In manner acceptable TO both parties
preserve the ecclesiastical peace OF the
country.
The principal points in the reform internal ad
nnrson accomplished at the last session OF the Land
bag and the practical working Of the legislation
that idea OF selfgovenment controlled by honorary
funconares has taken full possession OF the popular
mind. mend firmly uphold this valuable result and
.hsl adhere to the traditions OF the Prussian financial
administration.
The King said that he assumed office at a
momentous time, but that he approached ms
task confidently, inspired with a sense OF duty
In conclusion, he quoted the words of Frederick
the Great "lThe King is the first servant of the
State v,u .onaod bic
hand to Prince Bismarck, who bowling low, kissed
il. After bowling to the assembly, the hlng le1t
the hall amid enthusiastic cheering aov rcco,ved
the President and Vice-PresdentS of the Relchs-
tag and thanked them for the address oil con-
dolence account of the death Of emperor l rea-
erick. The President and Vice-Presidents after,
ward waited upon the Emperor, who tnanKed
them for the unanmty with which the rn reply sd Cd
been voted His Majesty recalled the passage
of the Army bill by the Reichstag on February
and ,aid that decision had a most cheering
effect upou his grandfather and himself. He al,
tended the sitting of the Relchstag IN person anu
was the first to announce dne noIe S W nS
and kissed him. His Majesty SAID ne Woulo he'ei
forget that day.
FIFTEEN HUNDRED PEOPLE DROWNED.
THE NUMBER OF DEATHS By THE MEXICAN FLOOD
GREATLY INCREASED.
St Iouis June GA dispatch from I'll Paso'
Tex says: The general passenger agent OF inc
Mexican Central Railroad received a telegram mere
Yesterday from the Mexican Central agent at silao,
s.v,nc that IN two days the track would be that
messengers could be taken through the flooded area
with one transfer. Steps are being taken for The
relief Of the sufferers by the terrible overows along
the line of the Mexican Central
It seems that at least 1,5O0 people were drowned
In Leon alone Over 900 bodies have already been
a,scovered In some districts the drifting water is
full of dead bodies, floating as thick as driftwoou'
and the stencil pervading the country is irlght1u.
Measures ar5 being taken all over Mexico 10 raise
funds for thb sufferers.
SAFEGUARDS ADOPTED BY AUSTRIA.
Pestb June 27-Tho Delegation today adopted
an army credit of AZ 100000 FORMS In the course
Of tbe debate Count Appony observed that In view
Of tAe state of uncertainty in Europe, the alliance
with Germany afforded strong safeguaru' especiahy
after Emperor Williams speech In the Relchstag'
vrbicb met with the keenest and most sympatheuc
reception I'm Austria. This he said did not release
the country from the duty OF developing ios own
strength II Austria desired an energetic ponoS
she must In spite of the condition Of her hhahoos'
grant to the War Department the necessary re-
sources. (Cheers.) , !,
Herr Won Tfsza, the Hungarian Premier, said ne
ful,v concurred In the opinion that the pacinc tone
of Emperor Williams speech, dld not rcieaso un0
from the duty Of developing 'hcir wv" ''''"'
PREMIER CRIsPI ON PROTECTloN'
Rome June 27.-In the course of discussion on
Sbe budget in the Chamber Of Deputies to-day, fieher
Crspi. aluding to the abortivc negotiations WIN
France for a commercial treaty. said: France Chains
from us concessions which cannot grant. etlii'
VIC shall persist endeavors to arrive al an u-
derstandng. But 1t must not be forgotten that the
Protectionist party in France is very strong ae Ine
day will come when France herself VIII recognize iha'
protection is prejudcial TO her interests
ONE HALF OF THE PANAMA LOAN ASKED FOR
PARTS Jupe 27.-The Journal Des Debats" says
the exact result of the subscriptions to the Panama
Lottery Loan is not yet KNOWN but 1t Is believed
that the amount of applications will equal Only
about one.haf the sum asked for. -. - u,,,,orr
The Rourse was agitated to-day owing 10 riinors
that the subscription for the Panama oanai iGeF t
loan had been a failure There were large saiee vi
all binds ~ securities Three per cent rentes for
money declined 80 cents; Panama Canal, ~ francs
Credit Foncier, 3-4 francs and Rio Iinto' Han0s
81 confines
FULLERTON WINS THE STOCKBRIDGE CUf
London June 27.-Thls was the first DAY Oh inc
stockbridge meeting. The race for the stocRDrloeo
Cup was won by Sir G. Chetwynds brown horse Full
lerton, with Red Anchor second and A LIES Mlstahe
third Mr.. J. A. Cravens bay colt Scene shli'ef
three years old, also Betting 10 on Fullerton