The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-05
EMPEROR WILLIAMS Speech
IRIS MAJESTY IN PERSON OPENS THE
REICHsTle.

70 the Array BuI-sor,e Concessions VIII
ne Made, s.d He Believes the mn May
he Carried Ont without Any Oppression.
BERLIN. July 4.-The Reichstar was opened
to-day by Emperor William In person At noon
the Castle Guards marched into the white
saloon. which occupies the southeastern corner
OF the Royal Palace. and took positions about
the dais from which his Majesty was to read
his speech opening the session. Following tho
guards came the members Of tho Bundesrath.
the Representatives OF the individual States
composing the German empire. After them
ct le the Ministers OF State and the members
ofthe KoichstaG.
Whom nll had taken the positions assigned
to them the Prince OF Pless. Grand Marshal OF
the Court. announced the approach OF the En-
peror. by knocking upon the floor with his
staff OF Office. The Emperor. attired In the
full uniform Of the Garde du Corps. pro-
ceeded directly to the das. which was erected
to the right OF tho Press Gallery. Bowling low.
Chancellor Won Caprivi handed the manuscript
OF the imperial speech to the Emperor. Hold
ing himself erect. his Majesty. In q firm and
clear voice. read as follows:
"HoNoREp GENTLEMEN Since you have been
called In comm on to work for the Federal Gov
eminent desire to welcome you upon enter
ing on your deliberations. bill concerning
the peace footing Of tho army, which was sub
mitted to the former ReichstaG. to my regret
did not find approval It was the unanimous
conviction. shared by all my high confederates.
that the empire no longer could afford to re-
nounce the development Of the army system
necessary to guarantee tho future safety OF
the en- pire. In face OF the development OF
military institutions. the rejection OF the Army
bill was bound to lead to the resolution to dis
solve tho Reichstag and order new elections.
"Since tho first introduction Of the bill tho
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 Germany's
organized military strength has. however.
changed for the worse during the past year
when compared With that Of our neishbors, Il
historical DEVELOPMENT lay upon us the duty to
maintain relatively strong army. then a
empire becomes a forcible necessity to satisfy
the duties laid upon me by the Constitution. |
must be utilized in order to establish m etrec-
tive defence Of the Fatherland.
garding the peace footing Of the army. in which
there will be taken into account as far as pos
sbe ccran desires ths dis
ished demands are made upon the personal
capacities and tax hearing power Of the people
quires, especially in view Of the end Of the sep;
with the utmost despateh, so that the new re-
cruit calls may be made In the autumn on the
6Hs Dsay w9ua o most
with view to enabling, you to dedicate
bill. the Government will not in the mean time
introduce any other measures
Il and my high confederates remain con-
WINGED that the means for the new organiza-
ton can DO procured. without overburdening
sGn1y in ths sas 81 ns 0
tho opening OF tho winter session a bill will be
presented directed to obtaining means accord,
ing to the capability of the taxpayers. Until
then the increased costs will be covered by the
federated States through naturalization pay
" Gentlemen. with great sacrifices. Ger
many has been united In one empire: The ma.
and property on this s work. which led the Fa-
therland to prosperity. To safeguard the glori;
Gus achievements with which God !, has blessed
we make ourselves strong enough to remain
thrust you will not fail to give me and my
confederates your pntrietc sacrifices and will
u" The Emperor's reference to the duty of the
members Of the, Reichstax to preserve and
With n shees wien Gs
peror had concluded his written speech. loud
and prolonged applause greeted him His
and when he could be heard he added few
improyised remarks saying; -
you. an will lend you HIS blessing to complete |
this, honest work for the benefit OF the Father
land. Amen"
The Bavarian Minister called for three
cheers for the Emperor. and they were given |
with q hearty good will
The mem bers of the Social Democratic and |
Radical Peoples parties and some OF tho Anti |
Semites were not present at the ceremony of |
opening the House. Most Of the members OF
the Centre or Catholic party were present. and
there was full attendance of the Government
groups
1t has been arranged that the Rechstag to-
morrow shall elect Herr Won Levetzow; Con-
servatiye. President: Bnron Won Buol-Beren t
yon Marquardsen. National Liberal. Second
Vice. President.
Unionist; calls the Imperor's speech special
plea for the Army bill; p.u.., a..
speech confirms the former opinions OF Radi-
calls that the reduction of the original demands
Of tho bill was possible. The writer regrets
hat the Emperor omitted to give assurance
that no new taxes should be imposed on the
less wealthy classes. In this direction" says
The writer. the keichstag must insist upon
moro binding pledges"