The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-13
THE KAISER TO HIS PEOPLE
Frederick iii Takes the Oath of Office
and Issues His First Proclamation.
He Also Writes Letter to Bismarck. in Which
He Outlines the Prominent Features Of
His Foreign and Domestic Policy.
IN THE GERMAN CAPITAL.

BERLIN, March 12-Dsputstions from all the
regiments gathered in the wide space around
Frederick the Greats monument. with their
banners, and swore fidelity to the Kenig und
Kaiser friedrich dem Dritten. The Crown
Prince took the oath with the Second Regiment
of the Guards. He looked remarkably pale and
worn, due to the exciting events Of the past
three weeks The question has arisen whether
the Landtag may accept Emperor Frederick's
written oath, instead of his personal oath
spoken in an audible voice, as prescribed by the
Constitution
An extraordinary edition of the Official Ga
zette contains the following proclamation from
Emperor Frederick:
ITO Ny People-The Emperor has ended his
glorious life. In the much-loved father whom
oewaii whom my royal house with me laments
have lost their fame-crowned King. the German
nation the founder of its unity, and the newly
risen empire the first German Emperor.
His illustrious name will remain in
separably bound up with all the great
ness of the German fatherland in whose new
creation the strenuous labor of the Prussian
splendid reward While King William raised
the Prussian army to the heights of it's earnest
vocatlon oy never-tiring care he. nations
rather laid sure foundation for the victories
which were afterward gained by German arms
under his leadership. and out of which sprang
national unity He thereby secured to the en-
pre- q position of power such as, up TO that
time. every German hears had yearned for but
t paa scarcely dared to hope for. and
in honorable death bringing fight he
was destined to strengthen and bensfcially
increase by the long and peaceful toll of his Ia
borlous years of government Safely resting
upon her own strength, Germany stands forth
esteemed IN the councils of the nations. and de-
slres only to enjoy in peaceful progress that
which she has won. That this is so we have to
thank Emperor William. In his never wAvering
DEVOTION to duty and his interchangeable activity,
consecrated TO the welfare of the fatherland, he
was supported by his reliance upon the self sacri-
hclng devotion of which the Prussian people
had given unvarying proofs, and in which all
the German races share. All the rights and
duties which connected with the crown and
my house. and which, for the time that, accord
to Gods will, may be allotted me to rnle, am
resolved TO faithfully preserve. Imbued with
the greatness of my mission. I shall make il
my whole endeavor to continue the fabric in
the spirit in which it was founded-to make
Germany the center OF peace. and
to foster her welfare. To my faithful
people who ahave stood by nv house
throughout the history of the whole century in
fdence. for am convinced that it is the basis of
the uubreakable bond between the sovereign
and the people, which, independently of every
change in tina life of the state forms the mail
terable Inheritance of the honse of Hohenzol-
Tern. My crown rests henceforward securely
upon the devotion of the people 10 the govern
ment to which am called. and of which | |
solemny promise to be faithful King, both in |
happiness and in Nav God grant me
his blessing and strength to carry ont this work.
to which my life shall henceforth be devoted.
FREDERICK"
The Berlin Gazette contains the following let
ter from Emperor Frederick to Prince Bismarck:
"My Dear Prince-At the commencement of
my reign 1t Is necessary for turn to you. |
For many years. trusted chief servant of my |
late father, who now rests in God Won were his |
true and courageous counselor, who gavei to his |
policy its aim and FORM and secured its complete |
iulhllment You am in duty bound to warmly |
thank for main tenance of my house You have
therefore, a right before all others to know
what are the staud-points which willibelthe guild
ing principles for unfolding my government
The ordinances, Constitution and right of the
empire of Prussia must, before ALL be console
dated in the veueration and in the customs OF the
nation The conclusions which frequent changes
in state regulations and measures entail should
be avoided as much as possible. The advance
ment OF the administration of the iIn-
perial government must be left undsturbed
on the firm foundation whereon the Pruss:an
state has hitherto rested in the security of the
empire. The constitutional rights of all fed
eral governments must IS consclentiously be
respected as those OF the Reichstag. We must
keep before our eyes that these mutual rights
must only serve for promoting public welfare,
which remains the supreme law of the land,
and which must always b9 employed in fully |
any further and undoubted
national requirements which may arise |
as the necessary and surest guarantee of the un-
mpeded execution of these tasks I see in the
nnabated maintenance of the war-like power OF
the country, of my wsll-tried army and of nv
navy now growing ND, important duties that
have arisen In the acquirement of transoceanic
possessions. Both must at all times be main
5ained by foil completion OF sheir organization
which has already formed the foundation for
their fame, and which insures their further
affective service. II am resolved to conduct
government. roth in the empire and
n Prussia, with conscientious observation
# the provisions of the constitutions of each.
These have been founded. like my predecessors
throne, upon wise recognition of irrefutable
necessities and the settlement of difficult tasks
n nd al ifo af he, |
ry. and must be observed all sides in order
10 insure their force and bsnefcence
II desire that the basis of religious federation
which for centuries past was held sacred by my
house. shall continue to be extended to all my
ubiects of whatever religious community or
reed Every one or them stand equally near
ny heart, for all have shown equally complete
evotion In times OF danger.
I'm agreement with the views of my imperial |
ather. shall warmly support all efforts calcu-
ated to improve the economical prosperity of
he different cAsses of society; to conciiate |
heir opposing interests, and, far it is ii
ny power, TO alleviate unavoidable perplexitv.
Eithout, however raising expectations as
II ills of society BY state inter
uestions, | regard that of education
the youth. and efforts to this endEmust be on
higher scale and more widely accessible. We
aust avoid creating dangers by partial educa-
alton and awakening demands which the eco
mical powers of the nation cannot satisfy. We !
aust also be careful that through one-sided ef-
"a
alton shall not remain neglected. Only gen I
ration growing upon sound basis, in fear i
God and in simplicity of morals I
an possess sufficient rising power to .
vercome the dangers which, in times of rapid ,
economical movement arise for entire COM {
0unity through examples set by highly luxur- :
rus individuals. Ii is my will that no oppor- I
unity be lost in public service to offer every !
pposition TO temptation disproportonate to
roner expenditures. My unbiased consdera- I
on is that every proposal of financial reform I
3 assured in advance, unless the long proved |
conomy in Prussia will not permit the avoid S
pee of the imposition of fresh burdens and eff 9
'ctiug an alienation of the demands hitherto b
ade upon the country. f
THE self-government granted the greater and S
sser communities in the state consider bene- |
,ial On the other hand, would suggest for | i
ANIMATION the question whether the right of | s
wing taxes conferred upon these communi- / Z.
es. which rs exercised by them without b
lfieiept regard for the burden stimuli c
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