Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-07-05
STUDENTS DIsPERsE THE POLICE.
The Riotous Acts in Paris
Are Fiercely Resumed.
MINERS BURIED BY An EXPLOSION.
Narrowing Scenes About
the Mouth of the Pit.
GERMANY,S DUTY.


BERLIN, July 4.-The reichstag was
opened to-day by Emperor William in
person. Atnoon the castle guards marched
into the White saloon in the royal palace
and took positions about the dais from
which his majesty was to read his speech.
Following the guards came the members of
the bundesrath, the representatives. of the
states composing the German empire.
After them came the ministers of state and
the members of the reichstag.
When all had taken their positions the
Prince of fless, grand marshal of the
court, announced the approach of the
emperor by knocking upon the floor with
his staff. The emperor, attired in full
military uniform, entered the saloon and
proceeded directly to the dais. Bowling
low Chancellor Won Caprivi handed the
manuscript of the imperial speech to the
emperor.
His majesty read as follows:
"Honored gentlemen:
"Since you have been called in common
to work for the federal government I de-
sire to welcome you upon entering on your
deliberations. A bill concerning the peace
footing of the army which was submitted
to the former reichstag, to my regret, did
not find approval. 1t was the unanimous
conviction, shared by all my high con-
federates that the empire could no longer
afford to renounce the development of the
army system nor to guarantee the future
safety of the empire. In face of the de-
vslopment of the military institutions the
reienfioT1 nf the hill honnd En-
lead to the resolution to dissolve the reich
stag and order new elections.
s.Since the first Introduction of the bill
the political situation in Europe has ex-
perienced no change.
"The relations of the empire with other
powers are thoroughly friendly and free
from ell clouds. The proportion of Ger
many's organization and military strength
has. however, changed for the worse dur
ing the past year when compared with that
of cur neighbours. If already Germany's
geographical position and historical devel-
opment lay upon us the duty to maintain a
relatively strong army then further in
crease in the military strength of the en-
fy the duties laid upon me by the constitu-
ton. 1 consider that all the means at our
disposal must be utilized to establish an
effective defence.
"You will receive Immediately new
bill regarding the peace footing of the
army, In which there will be taken into
account as far as possible, certain desires
EXPIRE seed during the discussion of the late
bill.
| Consequently diminished demands are
made upon the personal capacity of the
people, as far as possible, without en-
dangering the efficiency of the army. The
,v,tr a. fDNo l.
| view Of the end of the septennate next
| spring, that the bill be passed With the
utmost despatch, 80 that the new recruit
/ calls may be made in the autumn on the
| new basis. Delay would influence most
unfavorsbly our strength for more thar
| twenty years. With view to enabling
l you to dedicate undivided attention to the
| discussion of the bill the government will
| not in the meantime introduce any othel
measures. I and my high confederates re
main convinced that the means fol-
the new organization can be pro
cured without overburdening the coun
bill introduced in the reichstas
last autumn. At the opening of the win
ter session a bill will be presented directed
to obtaining means according to the capa
bility Of the taxpayers. Until then in
creased costs will be covered by the feder
ated states through matriculation pay
ments. Gentlemen, with great sacrifice
Germany has been united in one empire
The nation honors most those who staket
their blood end property on this work
which led the fatherland into prosperity
To safeguard the glorious achievement
with which God has blessed us in our bat
tie for Independence is our most sacre'
duty. This duty We can only fulfill if W
i nj ia nnyaafvpa ofrnno annnOh IN al
surety for Europe's peace.
81 trust you will not fail to give me an
my confederates your patriotic sacrifice
and willing support in striving for thes
aims"
The emperor's reference to the duty {
the members of tho reichstag to preserv
and guard that which the natienr has wo
was greeted with hearty cheers. Whe
the emperor had concluded his write
speech loud and prolonged applause gree
ed him. His majesty stood waiting fC
quiet to be restored, and wheo he coul
be heard he added q few improvised r,
marks, saying:
CHOW then, 60. The old God looks NJ
on you and will lend you his blessing
complete this honest work for the benei
| of the Fatherland Amen"
The Bavarian minister called for thr'
| cheers for the emperor aud they were gi
en- with hearty good will. The membe
of the social, democratic and radical pc
PIES parties and some of the snti-Semit
were not present at the ceremony of opel
ing the house. Most of the members
the center or Catholic party were preset
and there was full attendance Of the go
eminent groups.
It has been arranged that the reichst
tomorrow shall elect Herr Won Letzovo'
conservative. president; Baron Won Rut
. Berenberg, clerical, first vice presider
Professor Won Marqu,en, second vic
president.