New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-24
BERLINS NEW SENSATION.
DISCLOSURES IN DOCUMENTS LEFT BY
EMPEROR FREDERICK.
LIGHT on TIE GROWN PRINCE WILLIAMS EFFORTS
TO SECURE TIE REGESCY-BRILLIAST cERE-
MONIES FOR THE OPENING OF THE
RRIcHsrAG-rHE DATE or coRo-


RRICHsrAG-THE DATE or coRo-
NATION FIXED
tBy CABLE TO THE TRrBuSEi
Copyright 1888 BY The Nso York <ssoesated Frsss
Berlin, June GA sensation has been caused by
tho "Tageblatt" publishing notes left by Emperor
Frederick regarding the overtures made to him while
in San Reno to abdicate in favor Of William. The
Progrcssst papers maintain that the notes anthem
tic, and that they were kept in the custody Of Fred
erick till the visit Of Queen Victoria when the En-
press confdcd portion of them TO her mother. The
documents show that william urged his father to con-
sent to tho regency proposal but failed owing to the
strenuous resistance Of the then Crown Princess Vic
torfa They reveal also the ntrigues OF Pastor
Stoecker and General waldersee to seduce William
into Pietisic movement, and finally they contain
the testament of Frederick to William his duties as
ruler and his duties 10 his mother. The disclosures
the mark Of genuineness and believed to have
been made with the knowledge Of Empress Victoria
OPENING OF THE REICHsTAG.
The opening Of the Reichstag next Mon
day promises to be q magnificent function, worthy
of the supreme Importance Of the occasion The En-
peror has personally given directions for elaborate
ceremonial such for special spendor and brilancy
not attended the opening Of the Reichsg since the
first session Of that body in March, 1871. The
preparations show that 1t Is the intention of the new
Emperor to begin the first Parliamentary session OF
his reign with full imperial splendor. The ceremony
takes place the historic White Hall Of the old castle
After the divine service the Emperor viii enter the hall
In full state preceded by the chief court officials the
Vice Grand seneschal and the masters Of ceremony and
followed by beareis Of the imperial insignia The
canopy will be surmounted by the imperial eagles and
The Sword Of Justice Will be borne by General
Huelesen the orb by General Strberg the scepre by
General strehle the standard by General Blumenthsl
and the crown by Count Stolberg. Then viii come
the Emperor, surrounded by t1e regning federal
sovcreigns, princes OF the royal blood and mem
hers Of the families Of the reignng federal princes
The Empress will proceed to the han from the court
chapel and viii be seated the dais before the En-
peror.
FEATURES OF THE EMPEROR'S SPEECH.
Then a senior member of the Reichstag, probably
Count Won Moltke will propose three cheers for the
Emperor. Thereupon Prince Bismarck will present
the manuscript of the speech from the throne TO the
Emperor who after unccvering viii proceed TO read
It. According to semofcia forecasts of the speech.
the Emperor will explicitly declare his desire 10 pur
sue a peace policy and will say that he will follow
In the footsteps of his grandfather and devote his
life to the welfare of his people trusting to maintain
the unity of Germany without TO arms After
the ceremony court dinner will be given. The
session Of the Reichstas viii not last beyond satur
be celebrated also with considerable pomp.
p, Public confidence In the Rssc, desires OF william a
Thursday Of the address dictated by HIS Majesty TO
be read in the pulpts tomorrow. The most notable
passages OF the ADDRESS rcler emperor
aiming to achieve great work of peace, desiring TO
be satisfied II his reign benefccnt 10 the nation
and useful TO the country and blessing to the en-
pire
THE CORONATION FIXED FOR OCTOBER
The coronation Of the Emperor is expected to he,
like the Inauguration of the Reichsag "Reminiscences
Of the reign Of the Emperor's grandfather The GER
emory will take place at Kongsberg on October is,
the anniversary at Of the birthday of Emperor
Frederick and the date which William l. was
crowned in 1861 William will crown himself ard his
King and Queen Of Prussia, thus emphasizing,
after the example Of his grandfather the doctrine of
the divine right Of kings These and other preliminary
labOrs of his reign stretching far into the autumn
held TO be important factors in retardng an outbreak
Of
NEW POSITION FOR HERR Won PUTTKAMER
The Conserv alive press demand the recall OF Herr
Won Puttkamer The Nationals urge the claims Of
Miguel and Bennlgsen, both Of whom had interviews
with Prince Bismarck during the last week. Mean
while Herr Puttkamer win not return 10 the Cab
met, but the Emperor will give him post In the
household