Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
GERMANY'S NEW ERA.
Continued from First Paqe.
groups on the broad floor, returning with
grave politeness the almost awe-struck hon.
age of those who made way for him.
. A TOUCHING SCENDE.

alone, in that crowd, musing at window,
his symmetrical head bowed in thought,
wondering possibly that he should be left
here SO long to take part in the pomp of
court ceremony when all his friends have
long ago preceded him to Germania's Wal
halla. 1t was a touching sight, fit inspira-
tion for great painter.
Chancellor Won Caprivi handed the speech
to the Emperor, and His Majesty read it IN
clear tones. The reading was frequently
interrupted BY cheers. After the delivery
of the speech Chancellor Won Caprivi de-
clared the Reichstag open. The diplomatic
gallery was crowded. The members OF the
Freissenige party laid motion on the table,
demanding that a bill be passed reducing
the corn duty to marks per double quintal,
abolishing the beet root tax and export
bounties, and Withdrawing from distilleries
their existing privileges relating to the
spirit tax, a1d finally demanding general
revision of the tariffs with the view to the
abolition of the corn and cattle duties, and
a reduction of the duties on other articles of
general consumption, especially farm prod
ucts.
THE TARIFF ON CORN.
The Socialists will introduce bill for the
immediate repeal of the corn duties. The
leaders of the various parties have agreed
upon Herr Levetzow for President of the
Reichstag and Count Ballestrem, Clerical,
and DIR. Baumbach for Vice Presidents.
The new military bill fixes the peace foot
ing at 1856, 783 troops, exclusive of the one
year volunteers. After October the army
will consist of 538 battalions of infantry, 465
squadrons of cavalry, 434 field batteries, 81
batteries of foot and 20 pioneer and p train
battalions. The homecoming expenditures
entailed by the new measures amount to
81 800, 900 marks. The increase in the per-
manent yearly expenditures is 10000 600
marks.
Emperor William, in his speech opening
the Reichstag, said he hoped it would be
practicable at the present session to solve
the important and pressing questions which
would come up for consideration. He
wanted above all things to effect further leg
islation for the protection OF the working
men. The strike movements during the
past year had suggested an examination of
the question whether the laws of the exising
state organization adequately took into
account those wishes of the workingmen
which were justifable and capable of reali-
Zation.
PRESSING QUESTIONS.
The questions claiming the foremost at
tention were those of Sunday rest and the
restriction of women's and children's labor.
The Federal Governments were convinced
that the proposals of the last Reichstag
might, In their essential points, become a
law and be carried into practice without
detriment to other interests. The legal pro-
visions for the protection of workingmen
against dangers threatening their
lives, health and morals, were sus-
ceptible OF amendment, as were also
the laws relative to the issue of
labor regulations. The rules concerning
books also required to be
parental authority in view of the increasing
among youthful working
men. His Majesty said that bill on this
subject would be laid before the Reichstag.
Another bill will be submitted for the better
regulation and organization OF industrial
courts of arbitration, so that the courts may
be appealed to for the settlement of disputes
between the employers and the employed.
The Emperor continued: 81 trust you are
willing to cooperate in order to bring about
an agreement between the legislative bodies
upon the proposed reforms and thus take a
significant forward step in the peaceful de-
yelopment of the conditions of labor. A just
solicitude for the workmen constitutes the
most effectual means by which to strengthen
the resources with which 7 and my exalted
allies are resolved to oppose with unbending
determination any attempt to disturb the
legal order OF things In effecting these re-
forms only such measures will come up for |
as can be carried on without
the industry of the Father
and. Our industry only forms link in the
economic work of nations competing in the |
worlds markets.
THE IMPERIAL INVESTIGATION.
'I have, therefore, made point OF going
about among the European States, whose
position has the same character,
'or an exchange of views regarding Joint |
resolution of the legislation required to pro-
,ect workmen, most gratefully acknowledge |
he favorable reception of my suggestions
by all the States concerned. The resolu-
lions adopted by the recent labor conference |
in Berlin expressed their common views J
upon the most important field of work and |
culture of our time. do not doubt that |
he principles laid down in those resolutions |
will form the seed, under Gods help, from |
which will spring up happiness. The work
will be harmonious relations between the
people"
Referring to the foreign relations of Ger
many, His Majesty said that his efforts are
directed toward the mainte-
lance of peace. He said: 'I am able to
express the conviction that my endeavors to
strengthen the confidence of all foreign Gov
in the security afforded by our
policy have been successful. With the EN-
,eror and his exalted allies the nation
the duty of protecting peace by
an alliance concluded for pur-
,oses of defense. Any displacement of the
balance OF power endangers the political
quilibrium. Consequently a guarantee is
hereby afforded for the successful mainte-
lance of peace. Since the bases of our military
onstitutions were settled. the military or
.anization of our nsighbors have extended
o an unforeseen degree. What has been
lone BY us has been thus rendered made
uate. In order to prevent the displacing
# the whole situation to our disadvantage,
t is necessary to increase the peace effective
nd strengthen our different arms, especially
he field artillery. A bill will be submitted
nacting that an increase of the army shall
ONE into force on the first of OCTOBER
His Majesty concluded his speech by say
ng: IF the laDors before you are brought
D a prosperous termination new and strong
uarantees for the internal welfare and ex-
arnal security of the Fatherland will there
Y have been obtained"
THE PROPOSED MEASURES.
The main features of the labor bill to be
Introduced by the Government are the pro-
ibition of Sunday holiday manifestations.
unday labor and employment of children
nder 13 years of age. Women will not be
flowed to perform night work under the
rovisions of the bill, nor will they be al
,wed to work after $50 P. M. on SATURDAYS.
The Tagblatt, commenting on Emperor
Williams speech at the opening of the
says: 'It is significant that it
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