The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-07
FROM GERMANY'S THRONE
Emperor William Opens the Reiehs-
tag in Person and Delivers
an Address.
The Prevailing Discomfort Among
workingmen the CHIEF
Theme Discussed.
p..c. VIII re Preserved and q New Mill
tary Credit Asked-Object OF HIS ne
cent Visit Through Germany.

BERLIN, May 6.-The reichstag was
opened by the emperor to-day. In his
opening address his majesty declared that
efforts to maintain the peace of Europe
would be increased. He expressed the con-
yiction that he will succeed in confirming
the confidence of the powers in the pacific
policy of Germany. Germany" the en-
peror says recognizes that it is her duty
to protect peace by cultivating an alliance
for the purposes of defense and by perfect
inc her ornaments, for which purpose
new military credit will be asked" The
emneror announced that measures would
be presented for improving the condition of
the workmen.
The strikes during the year suggested an
examination of the question whether the
existing laws adequately took into account
the Unsuitable wishes of the worklngHeh'
The questions claiming foremost attention
were those of Sunday rest and women g ana
children's labor: The federal go,e IN Iaat
was convinced that the proposals OF the last
reichstap might, in their essential polnts,
become laws withouu detriment to other IN
terests, The legal provisions for Inc pro
lection of workingmen against dangers
threatening their lives, health ana morals
were susceptible of amendment, aswere also
tha laws relative to the issue of labor regu-
lations. The rules concerning worklngmens
hooks also required to be supplemented with
the object of assuring parental authorlty IN
view of increasing INSTRUMENTATION among
youthful workingmen. Diai on eh's SUD-
iect will be laid before the relchstag.
Another bill will be submitted for tho
better regulation and organization OF IN
dustriul courts OF arbitration.
The emperor continued: 81 trust you are
willing to cooperate to bring about an
agreement between the legislative bodies
mon the proposed reforms, and thus take
significant forward step in the peaceful de-
yelopment of the condition OF labor. JUS
soiicitnde for workmen constitutes the
most effectual means by which to strength
an the resources with which and my ex-
allied allies are resolved to oppose with IN
bending determination any attempt to DIS
turb the legal order of things. In effectinaIS
these reforms only such measures VII
come M for consideration as can be car
ried out without endangering the IN
dustry of the fatherland. Our industr,
only forms link in the economic WORK O.
nations competing in the worlds markets
have. therefore, made a point OF goln'
about among the European states who's
economic position has the same characte
for an exchange of views regarding the JON
recognition of legislation required to pre-
tect the workingmen. L most grateIull
acknowledge the favorable reception OF nj
suggestions by all states concerned.
sThe resolutions adopted by receI
labor conference at Berlin expressed con
mon views on the most important held {
work and culture of our times. do nt
doubt the principles laid down i'll tho
resolutions will form the seed, under Goa
help, from which will spring up happines
Workingmen will be blessed by the frul
which will be harmonious relations betwes
the people,.
Referring to the foreign relations Of &c
many, his majesty said his efforts had bee
INCREASINGLY directed toward the malnt
nance of peace. He said: II am able
express the conviction that my endeavors
strengthen the confidence of all foreie
governments in the security afforded
our policy, has been successful with II
emperor and his exalted allies. The natlo
recognizes the duty of protecting peace {
cultiyatine an alliance concluded for tt
nnrnoses Of defense of any displacement
the balance of power and dangers to Il
political equilibrium. Since the bases
our military constitution were settled, tt
military organizations of our ncighbors ha
extended to an unforeseen degree. Wh
. had been done by US has been thus render.
inadequate. In order to prevent the dl
placing of the whole situation to our dlsa
vantage, it is necessary to increase peat
make effective and strengthen our dlttere
arms. especially the field artillery. b
will be submitted, enactlng that an lncree
of our army shall come into force on t
first of October
Touching colonial affairs, the empel
said the action taken in East Africa for I
suppression of the slave trade and the pl
lection of Germany's interests, have p
crossed during the last few months, and
is hoped tranquility will soon prevail
those regions.