The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-11-25
THE WAR LORD SPEAKS.
Germany's Emperor Calls on the Reich
stag to Provide for Moro soldiers.

Germany's Emperor Calls on the Reich
stag to Provide for More soldiers.
BERLIN, Nov 23.--The ceremony of
opening the session Of the reichstag
took place in the knights hall of the
royal palace to-day amid the utmost
pomp and splendor. Emperor William
read the speech. In referring to for
eign affairs, he said
In view of the friendly Relations with all
the powers and the consciousness that in
pursuing a common end We shall continue
TO enjoy the effectua support OF the allied
states, cherish the hope that Germany
will not be disturbed in her peaceful en-
deaVOr TO promote her ideal economic in
terests. At the same time tho development
Of the military power of other European
states imposes on US the serious, nay,
imperative duty Of strengthening the
defensive capacity Of the empire by thor
ough going measures. In the lace of these
developments it is only by carrying out the
tried principle Of universal military service
that we may expect those qualities in our
army on which its strength and glory are
based and which will maintain for Germany
the position OF honor she has occupied
among the powers IN the past.
Unanimously fired with this conviction,
the federal powers propose to you the
adoption OF bill, which, while modifying
tho peace effective, renders possible the
utilization Of our defensive to it's full ex-
tent. In this matter you will not fail 10
recognize the magnitude OF the sacrifice Of
tho nation. You believe with me that the
necessity for sacrifice will be in
creasingly recognized and that patriotism
oil the nation will be ready TO assume the
burdens that must be borne for the honor
and security of the fatherlAnd. In order
10 tighten these burdens so far rs possible
the period Of service in the army will be
reduced TO THO extreme limit which, from a
military point Of view, can be con-
ceded. At tho same time, more
extended training and the employment Of
younger men for the military service will
not emily lessen the much felt inequality in
the fulfllment OF military service but will
also diminish tine economic military disad-
vantages arising from the older class Of
men being called TO serve This class will
get more relief than they enjoy under the
existing system.
In order to enable the federal states to
make budgetary provisions for the means
required to strengthen the army, it be-
comes necessary to open up new sources Of
revenue. With this object bills will be
placed before the bundesrlth for the fur
Their taxation Of beer and brandy and also
for the further taxation Of bourse transac-
tions.
In inviting you TO enter upon your labors
know that an appeal to you that you con
duct your deliberations in patriotic spirit
is not necessary. The firm will of the ma
ton TO safeguard the inheritance Of our
fathers. TO secure peace and to preserve
for the fatherland ITS most cherished pos
sessions, will, feel convinced, lead to your
agreement TO the course proposed by me
and my high allies. Should this come to
pass then the empire may regard the fu-
ture without an anxiety, trusting in God
and its own strength.