The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28
Text Of His Remar. to the Land
tag YesteI lay.
Tho Russian Press atisfed With
Their Amioah , Tone.
The Failure of the = mama Lottery
Loan Fel cd.
Little Hungary shown Great Nerve
Commercial Relati ns Between
France and Italy The Cham
mel Tunnel B.i Fails.

BERLIN, June 27.--Fol wing is the text
OF King Williams spcec from the thrope
opening the Prussian Ia ltag today
''This is a time of 20, wv. l welcome
you for the first time frou this place. Only
for a few months did the sceptre rest in
the hand Of my depsrte father, never
theless his reign was lon enough for the
fatherland TO recognixe " lat u ruler II has
lost. Ills personal dignii' and nobility Of
mind, the glorious part h. played in the
great des.inies OF the al iherland, and the
heroic and Christian esignation with
which he fought his moiial malady, has
made his memory imr srishable in the
hearts Of the people. lieceiyed number
less proofs Of faithful remembrance and
loving sympathy at a. fine 80 sorowful
for me. expressed 10 oil whoapproached
me with words Of comfort my kingly
thanks. When through my fathers death
my ancestors crown descended 10 me
felt IL necessary at the beginning Of my
reign TO assemble you nbout me without
delay to take beion yon the oath Of the
constitution, which swear 10 keep firm
and inviolable, and swear TO rulo
lawfully and truly, as God may help
me. William l, during glorious reign,
filed with deeds OF war and peace,
created the Prussia Of today and made
our people yearning for national unity and
reality. My father. actuated by the same
piety, and whose example inspires me,
continued the same policy. Williams
works in public proclainations constituted
his political legacy. nm resolved 10
follow him in this path in governing Prus.
sia and also AZ regards tue imperial policy.
Like William L., win faithfully and con.
scientiously observe the law and respect
the rights Of the peolle. At the same
time ] will maintain and exercise the
constitutional rights OF the crown, and
will transmit them unimpaircd TO my
successor. | am FAR from aiming 70 en-
large the prerogatives OF the crown. there
by disturbing confidence in the stability
oil the legal conditions under which We
are governed. Tho lcnl status Of my
rights, 10 long as it'rer tns undispuied, is
sufficient 10 Afford 70 the life of the State
the measure OF nonarchicd influence
which Prussia rcquina in pursuance Of
her historical development. From the
manner in which Prussia was constituted,
from her present position In the empire,
aud In view OF the sentiments and habits
of my people, believe that our con-
stitution distributes the cooperation OF
forces In the life Of the State In n
wise and benelcicnt manner. Because of
this belief, as well ~ on account
Of my oath, | shall guard and protect
the constitution. Following my anccs-
tors example, shall consider Il my duty
to extend 10 all religion my kingly pro-
lection In the free exercise OF their forms
Of worship. | ain cspcclally satisfied with
the recent and eccles astical legislation
which has shaped the relations between
the State and Catholic church and lis spir-
| itual head In a manner acceptable 10 both
parties. shall endenyor 10 preserve the
ecclesiastical peace OF the country. The
principal points In Oh reform Of the in
ternal administration accomplished at the
last session of the fandiag and tho prae.
tical working OF the nev legislation prove
that the idea of so.f-eoyornmentc controlled
by honorary funrfionari,s has taken full
possession Of the populaf mind. Suitable
personal forces readily advanced and
placed themselves NJ me htTNlCe OF tnc
commonwealth. ! Int I'd, firmly 10 up
hold this valuable reult and 10 further
develop aud Strengthen the new instiiu-
tions and contribute ~ their permanent
and successful working shall adhere 10
the traditions Of the russian financial
administration" -.
The King expressed iYinpathy with the
suilereren by the receni foods In Prussia,
and said the goyernn n was relieving
them and working 70 d. vent a recurrence
OF the disaster. lie thnIk all those per
sons at home and sbroad who assisted In
alleviating the distress He said he hoped
10 promote the prosperity Of the country
by common labors basel on mutual conf.
dencc, which would not be jcopardized
by radical differences oi views on iunda-
mental questions. b. said he assumed
Office nj momentous ume, but that he
approached his task lhdently, inspired
with sense Of duty. In conclusion he
quoted the words u n lcrick the Great
"fhe King Is tho O. servant Of the
State"