Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-19
Viennese Opinions.

which established the German Empire were
fought.
The Turgbatt thinks that Germany's loss is
irreparable and says: Frederick aspired to
freedom and progress. The new Emperors
manifesto is IA eulogy of mlitarism such as
has rarely been seen.
The Fremdenblatt says We hope Emper-
or Williams only intention is to strengthen
the warlike character of the army, establish
order and maintain peace.
Williams Proclamation to His People
BERLIN. June l8.
Emperor William has issued a proclama-
tion to the Prussian people. In it he says:
| have taken the government, looking up
TO the King of all kings. and pray Col, like
my father, 60 be just and clement prince,
to foster pltty AMI the tear of God 10 quart
he peace, promote the welfare of the land,
to be helper of the poor and distressed, to
be a firm guardian of right and to progress
IN my kiDgy duties in UNISON with the peo-
pie, who III good and evil days have stood
true to their king. | count upon the peoples
fidelity. and, conscious of my purpose, recip-
rocate it hearth, as a true prince to a true
people. both equally rea iy To make sacrifices
Tor the fa,herland. My confidence 10 derived
from this, AID God will lend strength a. d
Wisdom To discharge the kingly office for the
welfare of the taih, rland.
Full Text of Williams Proclamation.
BERLIN. June Is.
The following is Emperor viii ans Irocla-
ton in full:
To my people-God's decree has once
more plunged us into a most poignant sor
row, The tomb he's scarcely closed over
the mortal remains of my never-to-b, forgot
ten grandfather when His Majesty, my
warmly loved father, is also called from this
life into everlasting peace. The heroic en-
ergy prompted by the Christian self sacrifice
with which, despite his .uifering,
he knew how to fulfill his
kingly dnties, and seemed to justif, the
| hope that he would be preserved to the faith
erland still longer. Col wiiled differently.
He only hal a few moDths granted To him to
display on the throne the noble qualities of
mind and heart which won him ihr love of
his people. The virtues which adorned him
aud the victories " hich he achieved on the
battle field will remain a grateful remem-
brance as long AS German hearts beat
An imperishable glory will illun i- his chva
airous ngure in the history of the faith, rland
Called to the throne of my fathers, | have
assumed the government, looking up to the
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after the example of my fathers, will be a
| just ami element prince to my people, that 1
will foster piety and fear of God, that will
protect the peace and promote the welfare of
the country, and that will be a helper of
| the poor and distressed and true guardian
of the right. In praying to God
for strength TO fulfil these kugy duties
which His will imposes upon me. | am sup
ported by confidence in the Prussian people,
which glance at our past history gives me.
In good aud IN evil days the Prussian p ople
have always stood BY their King. Upon this
fidelity which my fathers have found an in
dissOluble band, at all times of difficulty and
danger. l rely with n consciousness of re-
turning it from the bottom of my
heart as the faithful prince,
of faithful people, both equally strong in
their devotion to their common fatherland.
From this consciousness of reciprocated love,
uniting me and my people, derive conf