The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-05
THE REICHSTlG OPENS.
Emperor William Reads an Ad.
dress to the New Members.
RiofOus PArisians Beat the Police and
Bafrieade the Streets.



plsstsa I. HerksAirs-iAs Kntsnbsd.
BkRiis. July 4-The r-ichstax was
opened today by Emperor William. The
emperor Vas attired in full military uni
form. and he proceeded directly TO the
dais. which Was erected to the right Of the
press gallery. Bowing iow. Chancellor
Won Caprivi handed the manuscript Of the
imperial speech to the emperor. and.
holding himself erect, his majesty, in =
nrm and clear voice. read - follows:
Hoaored Gessitnes: since you have been
called IN common 10 work Tor the Federal gov
ernmen4 desire TO welcome you upon enter
Ing on your deliberations 4 bill concerning
the peace footing OF the army. which MAS
suOmstsd % the former rsicastsg. to
my regret did not hnd approval IL wss
the unauimons conviction, shared By all
my high coniedsrsies. that the empire no longer
could afford 70 Fsnouncs the development Of
the army systsm necessary 70 guarantee the
future safety ef the empire In the face ol tho
dsvslopmert Of military tustisutions. the
INJECTION OF the army bill wss bound
70 iead % the resolution 10 dis
solve ihs rcichstag and order new siec~
tiona Since the Introduction Of tho bill the
political sitnation In Europe has sxpsrsencsd no
change. The relations Of the empire With other
powsrs are thoroughly friendly and free IRON all
clouds. The proportion Of Gsrmany'a organ
i.ed military strength has. however,
changed foe the verse during the past
year whsn compared with that of our
neighbour II Gefmapy's geographical pcsttion
ana historical developments lay upon us tho
duty to maintain I relatively strong
army. then further tncfease In
the military strength Of the empire
becomes = ioscihls necsssity 20 satisiy the
duties laid upon me b. the constitution. Icon
alder that all mcaus ct our disposal must b
tense Of the iatherland. You will receive i'm.
msdiateiy new bill regarding tho peace foot
Ing Of the army. In which there will be
taken into account, - far ~ possi
BILE. certain desires expressed during
the ciscussiou Of the iate bill. Consequently
diminished demands ase made upon the personal
capacity and tax-beafing power Of the people a.
cheney Of the army. The smptre's intsress ~
Quirea especially In view OF the end
OF the septonnato usxt spstng. that
the bill b passed with the ut
most Dispatch. % that the new recruit calls may
b made In the autumn on the new basiA De
lay would influence most unfayosably our
ssrsngth Tor more than twenty ysafa With .
view 70 enabling you % dedicate your undi-
vded attention 70 the discussion Of the bill. the
government Will not Ia the meantime Introduce
any other measures. / and my high confcder-
ates remain convinced that she meaas for
the new oggantsatioa can b peoeursd
-W6tAout- soRbur6eaknRa thos country. - ~
basis Of the financial bill introduced II the
rciehatag last autumn. At the opening Of the
winte. session . bill will b. presented d.
rscted 10 obtaining the means seoosding 10
nj kA M
the the incseassd cost will b covered By the
federated states through matsicuiaaiou pay
ments. Gentlemen. with gseAs sacrince Ger.
many has heen united In one empire The
nation honors most those who staksd
their blood % property on this work
which led the iathsrland 10 prosperity.
To safseuasd the glorious achisvemcnt with
which God haa blessed us In our battle for inds.
psndencs 10 our most sacred duty. This duty
ws can only iniAil II Ms make ourselves strong
enough 70 remain the surety for Europc's
peace. trust you will not fail to give me and
my confsdssstss your patriotic sacrinccs and
willing support 10 striving for these alma
The emperor's reference to the duty Of
the members Of the reichstag to preserve
and guard that which the nation has won
was greeted with hearty cheers. and when
the emperor had concluded his written
speech loud and prolonged applause
greeted him. His majesty stood waiting
for quiet to be restored. and. when he
could be heard. he added few improvised
remarks. saying:
Now, then, TO The good God looks upon
you, and will lend you Hts biessing to complete
this honess work ior tho bsnent Of the father
land. Amen.
The Bavarian minister called for three
cheers for the emperor. and they
were given with = hearty good viii.
The uniform worn BY the emperor
was that Of Guar6e du Corps. The
members Of the Social Democratic and
Radical Peoples parties and some Of the
Anti-Ssmites we're not present. but most
OF the members Of the Center or Catholic
party were present and there was full
attendance Of the government groups.
COLLIgRY 8xPLOsION IN ENGLAND.
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