Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-07-08
WANTS THE ARMY BILL.

Fmperor William Formally Opens the
Rcichstng Tho Army Biii is AL no
Wants.
BERLIN, July 5.-Emperor William
opened the reichstag in person. AL
noon the castle guards marched into
the white salon in the southeastern cor
ner of the royal palace and took posi-
lions about the dais from which ms
majesty was to read his speech opening
the session of the rcichstag. Following
the guards came the members OF the
bundesrath, the representatives OF the
individual states composing the German
empire. After them were the ministers
of state and the members OF the reichs-
tag.
The emperor, attired in full military
uniform, then entered the salon and
proceeded directly to the dais. which
was erected to the right of the press
gallery. =.
Blowing low, Chancellor Won Caprivi
handed the IN anuscript OF the imperia!
speech to the emperor. Holding himself
erect, his majesty, in firm, clear
voice, read as follows:
| HonoYed Gentlemen: Since you have been
| called In common to work for the federal
| government l desire to welcome you upon
| entering your deliberations. A bill concern
| Ing the peace footing OF the army, wh'ch was
| submitted 10 the former rcichstsg 10 my
regret, did not find approval. 1t was the unan'
| lmous conviction, shared by all my high confed
crates. that the empire could no longer snord
| 10 renounce the development OF the army sys'
| TEN necessary TO secure the future SAFETY Oh
| the empire in the face Of the development OF
military institutions The rejection OF the
army bill was bound to lead 70 the resolution
| to dissolve tho rcichstas.
Since the first introduction OF the DILL the
politicnl situation in Europe has experienced
no change The relations OF the empire with
other powers are thoroughly friendly ana free
from all clouds The proportion OF Ger
many's organized military strength has how
ever. changed for the worse during the past
year when compared with that OF our nei5h'
bors. II already Germany's geographical POSI-
ton and historical developments lay upon US
the duty TO maintain relatively strong army
then further increase In the military strensln
OF the empire becomes o forcible necessity 10
satisfy the duties laid upon mo by the cohsutu'
ton consider that all the means NJ our avs
posa, must be utilized in order to establish an
effective defense OF the fatherland
You will receive Immediately new bill re-
CartIng the peace footing OF the army. IN whlcn
there will be taken into account NJ TAR as pos
sible certain desires expressed during the uis.
cussion OF the bill. Consequently, diminished
demands ARE made upon the personal capacities
and tax. bearing power CT the people, M Tar al
p,ssible without cndangcripg the efficiency OIL
The army. Tho empires interest requires,
especially in view OF the end OF the scptennal
next spring. that the bill be passed with the
utmost dispatch, 40 that ths new recruit calls
may be made in the autumn on the new OASIS
Delay would influence most unfavoraDly ou'
strength for more than twenty years
With Wow to enabling you 10 dedi'ate un'
divided attention to discussion Of the Dill the
government will no, introduce any other meas
urcs and my high coa!ed0rates remain con
WINGED that the means for the new organization
chi be procured without overburdenin{ ih'
country on the basis OF the financial bill intro
duced in the rcichstag last autumn. At the
openng OF the winter session bill VIII be pre-
sen; ed directed 10 obtaining means according
TO the capabihty OF the taxpayers Unth tnel
the increased costs will be covered By the iea
Grated states through matrlculation payments
Gentlemen. with great sacrifices Germany
has been united in one empire Tine nation
honors most those who staked their blood ant
property on this work which leo the iather
land 10 prosperity. To safeguard the glorious
achievements with which God has blessed Vi
In our battle for independence Is our sacred
duty This duty we can only fulnll II We make
ourselves strong enough TO remain surety foi
Europes peace / trust you will not fail u
give me and my confederates your patrioti'
J sacrinc,s and willing support in striving fo'
these aims
When the emperor had concluded hi
written speech loud and prolonged ap
. plausc greeted him. lie stood waitin!
[ for quiet to be restored and when III
could he heard he added Il few impro
vised remarks. saying: Now. then, so
The old God looks upon you and h
will lend you His blessing to complet
this honest work for the benefit OF th'
fatherland. Amen"
The Bavarian minister called TO
three cheers for the emperor, and the.
, were given with hearty good will