Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-27
THE IMPERIAL PEOPLE.
William II. Makes a Speech
to the Reichstag.
PACIFIC DISPOSITION.

will the Weight of the Imperial
Crown Repress the Impetuous
Young Monarchy
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
BERLIN, June 26.-The Reichstag OPEN
ed yesterday with great pomp and brill
liancy. After divine service in the Court
Chapel the Emperor was escorted, with
great ceremony, to the white hall OF the
old castle, where he declared the session
open. Throughout his speech the Em-
peror dwelt upon Germany's pacific dis
position. He said his policy aims solely
to ward off attack, not to acquire military
glory. The Empire, he declared, desires.
peace with all nations. The Emperor
said further:
Germany will adhere to her alliance
with Austria, which public opinion sup
ports as the basis of European equilib-
rum and the inheritance of German his
tory. The same relations and national
needs unite Germany and Italy. These
relations will permit careful cultivation
Of the Emperor's personal friendship Of
the Czar. The maintenance Of the
pacific relations with Russia, which
have existed for century, are in.
consonance with the Emperor's
feelings and Germany's interests.
hope it may be possible to arrive at
an equalization OF unhealthy social con-
troversies, and / cherish confidence in
the belief that for the care OF our do
mestic welfare / shall have clear sight
and the support Of all true friends Of the
Empire and Of all governments, without
| divisions or party differences. also
al and social development within the
paths Of legality, and sternly to oppose
all efforts, the aim and tendency Of
which shall be to undermine public
order. In foreign politics am resolved
to maintain peace with every one as far
as it lies in my power. My love
for Germany, and my position would
never induce me to endanger the country
and the benefits Of peace, unless the me-
cessity for war is forced on US by hos
tile attempt on tie Empire, or one of it's
allies. Our army will assure us peace,
or If peace be broken it will enable us to
fight for it with honor. That, with Gods
help, 1t will be possible for it TO do, by
reason of the army laws you recently
voted. To employ this strength for
offensive wars is far from my heart.
Germany needs neither new military re-
nown nor any conquest, since she has
finally won for herself, by fighting, the
right to exist as unit and independent
nation"
j AS the Emperor's speech was an un-
controversive address, in reply there will
be colorless session, and it will close
soon as the address has been adopted.
The passage in the speech concerning
Russia is regarded as condemning all
effort to weaken the Austro-G German
alliance.
i 1t is understood the speech from the
throne in the Prussian Diet will recog-
nize equality before the law OF all religi-
GUS creeds. The Polish members
intend to move an amendment, demand
ing the preservation Of their historical
rights.
The Prussian Ministers took the oath,
Of allegiance before the King to-day.
The North German Gazette, states the
| Pesther Lloyd published an article criti-
cizing Emperor Williams proclamation
in an offensive manner 1t adds: 1T is !.
generally believed in Germany that the
Pestter Lloyd represents Hungarian pub
lie opinion, and 1t is interesting to know
whether the Hungarians endorse this
article; il SO, the friendly feelings ex-
pressed for Austria in the speech from
the throne, doubtless will be much modi-
fed toward Hungary"
HIGH SENSE OF IMPERIAL DIGNITY.
The North German Gaseae, alludine
to published interview it had with DR..
Mackenzie at the Hague, in which the
Doctor admitted having concealed his
knowledge Of the cancerous nature Of the.
Emperor's malady, to prevent regency,
says: "The statement that Emperor
Frederick or his consort, in their own in
terests desired to rule. even for a short
time, is not true. Emperor Frederick.
who had the highest sense OF imperial
dignity, and Of duties imposed on him
by them, would not have assumed the
government OF the country II he we're
proved affected incurably with cancer.
THE EMPERoR's ADDRESS ANSWERED.
Prince Bismarck and many members
Of the Federal Council were present in
the Reichstag at the opening OF to-day's
session. The President read an address
In reply to the speech from the throne. It
cordially approved the Emperor's decla-
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ish devotion to the commonwealth and
expressed confidence that under Emperor
William II. and the federal government.
the peace that has firmly united the
German people will not be disturbed.
The address was adopted unanimously
and the president instructed to present it
to the Emperor. A message was then
read, closing the session OF the Reich
stag. Three cheers were given for the
Emperor before the members dispersed,
FOREIGN PRESS ON WILLIAMS SPEECH,
PARIS, June 26.-The various Parin
journals regard the speech as pacific, but
they all dwell upon the passage in the
speech respecting Germany's relations
with Russia, and refer TO tho absence Of
any mention of France.
VIENNA, June 26.-The Freundenblatt
says: "The ceremony attending the
opening Of the German Reichstag was of
historical significance. All doubt con-
corning the Austro- German alliance is
now set at rest"
ST.. PETERSBURG, June 26.-The Nopoe
Vyemya, commenting on Emperor VIII
liam's speech, says: 'It is an evident
protest against the charge OF bellicose
tendencies that has been made against
the Emperor, and shows a desire to
the best relations with Russia.