Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-04
I'd EDITION.
ANOTHER ARMY BILL,
The Kaiser Tells His Plans to the
Reichstag.
CHEERS FOR TIE GERMAN EMPEROR.
He Reminds the Members Of Duty
Bequeathed Them.
CHEERS FOR FHE GERMAN EMPEROR.
TO GUARD THE FATHERLAND.

BERLIN. July 4-The reichstag was opened
today by Emperor William in person. At noon
the castle guards marched INTO the white
salon, which occupies the southeastern
corner Of the royal palace, and took positions
about the dais from which his majesty to
read his speech opening the session Follow
ing the guards came the members Of the
bundesrath, the Representatives Of the individual
states composing the German empire. After
them came the ministers Of state and the men,
bers of the reichstag.
When all had taken the positions assigned to
them the Prince of Plsss. grand marshal Of the
court, announced the approach OF the en-
peror by knocking upon the floor with his stad
Of Office. The emperor. attired in full military
uniform, entered the salon and proceeded d.
rectly to the dais. which was erected to the
right Of the press gallery.
THE ENPERoR's sPKAcH.
Bowling low. Chancellor Won Caprivi handed
the manuscript Of the imperial speech to the
emperor.
Holding himself erect. his majesty, in firm
and clear voice read as follows:
"Honored Gentlemen: Since you have been
called In common to work for the federal gov
eminent, / desire to welcome You upon enter
ing on your deliberations A bill concern
which was submitted to the former
reichstag. to my regret, did not find
approval 1t the unanimous conviction,
shared by all my high confederates, that the
empire no longer could afford to reuounce the
development Of the army system necessary to
guarantee the future safety Of the empire. In
face Of the development of military institutions
the rejection Of the army bill was bound to lead
to the resolution to dissolve the reichstag and
order new elections
''Since the first introduction Of the bill the
political situation in Europe has experienced
no change. The relations OF the empire with
other powers are thoroughly friendly and free
from all clouds The proportion OF Germsnys
organized military strength has, however,
changed for the worse during the past year
when compared with that Of our neigh
bors. II already Germanys geographical
position and historical development lay upon
us the duty to maintain q relatively strong
army, then q further increase in the military
strength Of the empire becomes q forcible
necessity to satisfy the duties laid upon me by
at our disposal must be utilized in order to es-
tablish an effective defense Of the fatherland.
NEW ARMY BILL
''You will receive immediately new bill re-
garding the peace footing of the army,
in which there will be taken into account
as far as possible certain desires expressed
during the discussion Of the late bill.
Consequently diminished demands are made
upon the personal capacities and tax bearing
power OF the people as far as possible with
out endangering the efficiency Of the army.
The empires interest requires, especially in
view Of the end Of the septennate next spring.
that the bill be passed with the utmost dispatch,
so that the new recruit calls may be made in
the autumn on the new basis. Delay would
influence most unfavorably our strength for
more than twenty years.
s.Witb n vie,v 10 enabling von tn dedicate nm
divided attention to the discussion Of the bill
the government will not in the meantime in
troduce any other measures.
81 and my high confedsrates remain con-
WINGED that the means for the new organization
can be procured without overburdening the
country on the basis of the financial bill intro
duced in the reichstag last autumn. At the
opening Of the winter session bill will be pre-
sented directed to obtaining means according
TO the capability Of taxpayers. Until then the
increased costs will be covered by the federated
states through matriculation payments.
Gentlemen, with great sacrifices Germany
has been united In one empire. The nation
honors most those who staked their blood and
property on this work. which led the fatherland
toprosperity. To guard safe the glorious achieve
ment with which God has blessed our battle for
independence Is our most sacred duty. This
duty we can only fulfill if we make ourselves
strong enough to remain surety for Europe's
peace.
81 trust you will not fail to give me and my
confederates your patriotic sacrifices and will
ing support in striving for these aims"
CHEERING THE KAISER.
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
he arty cheers.
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.
Co. The old God looks upon you and will lend
you his blessings to complete this honest work
for the benefit of the fatherland- Amen"
The Bavarian minister called for three cheers
for the emperor and they were given with q
hearty good will.
The uniform worn by the emperor was that
of the Garde du Corps.
The members Of the social democratic and
radical peoples parties and some of the anti
Semites we're not present at the ceremony Of
opening the house. Most Of the members of
the center or Catholic party were present. and
there was full attendance of the government
groups.
FELL UNDER THE WHEELS.
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