Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23

BERLIN, November 22-Great interest
has been manifested throughout Germany
in the speech that the Emperor would
make in opening the Reichstag to-day, and
the whole nation has been alert 10 learn
what his Majesty would have 10 say con-
corning the army bill and other national
matters.
The ceremony Of opening the session took
place in the Knights Hall Of the Royal
Palace, aud was performed with the ut
most pomp and splendor. Emperor VIII
liam read his speech opening the session.
His Majesty in referring 10 foreign affairs
said:
"In view Of the friendly relations with
all powers and the conscientiousness that
in pursuing common end we shall con-
tinue to enjoy the affectual support OF the
allied States, l cherish the hope that Ger
many will not be disturbed in her peaceful
endeavor 10 promote her ideal economic In
terests. AT the same time the develop
ment of the military power OF other Euro
pean States imposes on US the serious, nay,
imperative duty of strengthening the de-
fensive power Of the empire by thorough
going measures. In the face of these de-
veopments il is only by carrying out she
tried principle OF universal military SER
vice 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
the peace effective, renders possible the
utilization Of our defensive 10 It's full eX-
tent In this matter you will not fail 10
recognize the magnitude Of the sacrifice
made by the nation. You believe with mo
that the necessity for sacrifice Will bo IN
creasingly recognized and that the patri-
otism OF the nation will be ready 10 AS
sumo the burdens that must be borne for
the honor aud securityo Of the fatherland.
"In order 10 tighten these burdens so far
as possible the period OF service IN tho
army will be reduced 10 the extreme limit
which from a military point OF view can oe
conceded. At the same time more OK
tended training and the employment or
Younger men for the military service will
not only lessen the much felt inequality In
the fulfillment Of military service, but Will
also diminish the economic military disad-
yautagas arising froF.s 60 t-ss~E-.-s-S- : =
men being called 10 serve. This class Will
moreover get moro relief than they enjoy
under the existing system.
"In order 10 enable the Federal States 70
make budgetary provision Tor the means
REQ uired 10 strengthen thc army ~ occoAos
necessary 10 open up new sources OF rev
enue. With this object bills will be placed
before the Bundesrath for the further taxa
ticn OF beer and brandy, and also for the
further taxation Of bourse transactions"
In conclusion, His Majesty said
"In inviting you 10 enter upon your Ia
bors, / know that an appeal 70 you conduct
your deliberations IN a patriotic spirit Is
not necessary. The firm will OF the nation
10 safeguard the inheritance OF our fathers,
10 secure peace and 20 preserve for tho
Fatherland It's most cherished possessions
will. feel convinced, lead 70 your agree
ment to the course proposed by me and my
high allies.
"Should this come 20 pass, then the em-
pire may regard the future without anxiety,
trusting I'm God and It's own strength"
Chancellor Won Caprivi, the members OK
the Bundersrath, and nearly all the mem
bers of the Reichstag were present at tho
ceremony Of opening the session OF tho
Reichstag.
Emperor William wore the uniform OK
the garde du corps. As he entered the hall
he was given three cheers. He proceeded
direct TO the throne, on which ne seated
himself. Prince Albrecht and Prince
Frederick l. eopold stood beside him. His
Majesty read his speech without doiiing bis
helmet.