The Anaconda standard., 1890-05-07
WILLIAM WANTS PEACE.
He PROPOSE, 10 Preserve the Pacific Policy
OF Germany.

ssefntnuN.
BERLIN, May 6.-The rcichstag was
opened by the emperor to-day. In his
opening address his majesty declared that
his efforts to maintain the peace of Europe
would increase. He expresses the convic-
ton that he will succeed in confirming the
confidence OF the powers in the pacific
policy of Germany. Germany, the EN-
pcror says, recognizes IL to he her duty to
protect peace by cultivatinR alliances for
purposes of defense, and by pcrfccting
her armament. for which purpose n new
military credit will he asked. The EN-
pcror rannouncedth that measures will be pre-.
sented for improving the condition of the
working-mcn.
The strikes during the year suggested
an examination Of the question whether
the existing laws adequately took into
account the justiiiable wishes OF the
workingmcn. The questions claiming
the foremost attention were those OF sun
day rest and women and children labor.
The federal government was convinced
that the proposal Of the last reichstag
might in essential points become law,
without danger To other interests. Legal
provisions for the protection OF working
men against the dangers threatening
lives, health and morals were s,iscepti-
bic of amendment M were also the laws
relative to the issue Of labor regulations.
The rules concerning worxingmcn's =
books, also required tn he supplemented
with the object Of assuring parental
authority i'm view of the increasing in
subor,lination among youthful working
men. A bill on the subject he laid before
the reichstag.
Another hill was submitted for the bet
ter regulation and organization OF indust-
rial courts of arbitration.
The empsror continued: II trust you
are willing 10 cooperate to bring about
an agreement between the Legislative
bodies upon the proposed reforms and
thus take a significant forward step IN
the peaceful dcvelopemcnt OF the condi
| tons of labor. A just solicitude foI
workingmen constitutes the most effect
lal means by which to strengthen the
resources with which ! and my exalted
allies are resolved To oppose will
unbcnding determination any attempt Il
disturb the legal order of things i'm effect
| ing these reforms. Only such measure,
carried out without endangering the in
d,istry of fathcrland. have made "A poin
| of going about among European state
whose economic position has some char
acter for AN exchange Of views regarding
the joint recognition OF the legislation r.,
quired To protect the workingmcn. ! mos
gratefully acknowledge the favorable ~
ccption of my suggestion by all the state
| G Jnccrned.
The reading of the cmpcror's spcccl
was frequently interrupted by cheers
After the delivery of the speech Chan
cellor Won Caprivi declared the reichsta
open. Members Of the Frcisinnigc part
laid a motion on the table demanding
that bill he passed reducing the cor
duty To- three marks per double quinti A
abolishing the beet root tax and cxpor
bounties and Withdrawing from the dis
tillcries the existing privileges rclatin
Ia spirit tax and finally demanding
general revision of the tariff with a vie'
To the abolition OF the corn and cattl
duties and n reduction of duties ON oths
articles of general consumption. especial
farm products. Socialists will introduc
"a bill for the immediate repeal of the cor
duties. The new military bill fixes Ill
peace effective force at 4s5, ,1SI troops, q,
elusive of the one-year volunteers. Aft,
October the army will consist of 5.'s la
talions of infantry, :B5 squadrons Of ca
airy. Al field batteries, 81 batteries 10,
aud - pioneer and 2l train battalions.