The morning call., 1893-07-05

provaL 1t was the unanimous conviction,
shared by all my high confederates. that
the empire no longer could afford to re-
Rounce the devel0pment Of the army sys-
tenn necessary to- guarantee the future
safety of the Empire. In the face of the
development of military institutions. the
rejection of the army bill was bound to
lead to the resolution to dissolve the Reich
stag and to order new elections.
'Since she first introduction of the bill
the political situation in Europe has ex-
perenced no change. The relations of the
empire with the other: POWERS are thor
oughly 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 neighbors. II
already Germany's geographical position
and historical DEVELOPMENTS lay. upon Us
the duty to maintain relatively strong
army, then further increase in the mill
tary strength OF the empire becomes a
forcible necessity to satisfy the duties laid
upon me by the constitution. l consider
that all means at our disposal must be uti-
lied in order to establish an effective de-
fense of the fatherland
You will receive Immediately a new
bill regarding the peace footing of the
army, in which there will be taken into a c.
count, as far as possible, certain desires.
expressed during the discussion of the late
bill. sequently.: diminished demands
are made upon the personal capacities and
tax bearing power-of the people, as far as
possible,- without endan gering the effici-
eBcy of the army. The empires nteresi
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.
with a view to enabling you to dedicate
your undivided attention to the discussion
OF the bill, the Government will not in the
meantime introduce any other measures.
and my high confpderates remain con-
vinced that the means for the new organ
ization can be procured, without over
burdenDg the country. on the basis of the
financial bill introduced in the. Reichstag
last autumn. At the opening of the winter
session. bill will be presented, directed
to obtaining the necessary means accord
Ing to the capabiIity of the taxpayers.
Until then the increased COSTS will be
covered by the Federated States through
matrtculation payments. -
Gentlemen, with great sacrifice Ger
many has been united in one empire. The
nation honors most those who staked their
blood on the perpetuity of this work,
which has led the fatherland to prosperity.
To safeguard the glorious achievements
with which God has blessed US in 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. | trust you
will not fail to give me and my confedeI-
ates your patriotic sacrifices and willing
support in striving for these aims;
The EmperOr's reference to the duty of
the mem bers of the Reichstag to preserve
and guard that which the nation has won
was greeted with hearty cheers:
When the Emperor had concluded his
written speech, loud and prolonged ap-
plause greeted him. His Majesty stood
waiting for quiet to be restored, and " hen
he could be heard lie added a few impro-
vised remarks. saying: Now then 60.
God looks upon you and will lend you
bis blessing to complete this honest work
Tor the benefit Of the fatherland amen"
The BaVarian Minister called for three
cheers for the Emperor. and they were
gwen with hearty good will.
The uniform worn by the Emperor was
that OF the Garde dn Corps.
The members of the Social Democratic
and RadicaI Peoples parties and some
ADt-Semltes were not present, Most Of
nF n.
were present, and there was a full al
tendance of Government groups.
Making Railroad Time.