Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-20
Stirring Scenes in the Prussien Landtag
Yesterday.

BERLIN, March 19th.-The royal message
was read to the Prussisn Landtag in united
session to-day. 1t is countersigned by all
the Ministry. 1t saws We Frederick,
by the Grace of God King of Prussia, hereby
proclaim and make known that it having
pleased God after the demise of Emperor and
King William, our much beloved father, TO
call US to the throne of our ancestors, we
herewith send to the Landtsg our greet
ings. The sentiments and purposes with
which we enter upon our government, and
the principles on which we would exercise
our royal office have been proclaimed by
US to our faithful people.
Walking in path of our glorious father,
we shall know no other aim of our striv-
ing than the happiness and welfare of the
Fatherland by conscientiously observing
the Constitution. Fully safeguarding all
prerogatives of the crown and royalty CO.
operating with the National Representa-
ton, the King hopes, with Gods help, to
attain his object, which is the happiness
and welfare of bis country. The condition
of his health prevents him from taking
the oath verbally. Desiring to declare,
without delay, his position regarding con-
stitutional laws (although this could be of
no doubt, he now solemnly undertakes,
under the Constitution, firmly and inviola-
bly,, to rule in conformity with the laws"
AN INTERESTING SCENE.
The sitting was invested with unusual
interest, and the galleries overlooked with
visitors As soon as the members had
assembled, Prince Bismarck, accompanied
by all the Ministers of State, entered the
hall and read the message.
When the Chancellor had ceased read
ing, Duke Won Ratibor, President of the
Upper House, said that it was not within
his province to say how each House would
reply to the message. He would now
simply ask the assemblage to mark the
Kings faithful attachment and devotion,
and unite in the cry of . Long live King
Frederick"
The cheer was then repeated, and the
Diet forthwith adjourned.
IN THE REIcHsTAG. ALSO.
BERLIN, March 19th.-The message was
read by Herr Presdorff President of the
Reichstag, who requested permission of the
House to submit tomorrow the draft of an
| address in reply to the message, expressing
devotion TO the Emperor. The request was
granted.
Herr Presdorff then announced that he,
with the Vice Presidents of the House, had,
in the name of the Reichstag, asked for
audiences with the Emperor and Empress
Augusta and the Crown Prince and Crown
Princess, which would shortly be granted.
He then expressed the thanks of the House
for the resolutions of sympathy with Ger
many passed by foreign Parliaments.
Then Prince Bismarck rose and said at
will afford me greater satisfaction if l am
permitted to consider myself charged by
| the House to communicate the thanks of
the Reichstag to those friendly Govern
ments whose Parliaments have expressed
sympathy for the deceased Emperor"
with grief surrounding us, such express
| sions come from all quarters of the world.
No such memorable event ever before was
known as to cause all the regions of the
earth to bring to his grave signs of sorrow.
IL lies with you to empower me to express
thanks to these friendly nations, upon
whose sympathy the peace of the future
resides more firmly than upon written
treaties -