Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-07-05
Emperor william Opens the New
Reichstag.
THE ARMY BILL IS THE THING
And the only Thing the Peoples Ser
wants win BE Asked TO Consider at
This Tlme---The Young Monarch
Cordially Received.

Berlin July i-'rhe raichsiae WAS
opened today 10y Emperor William Ia
person At moor at ;he White 'aloon.
When all thu dignitaries had taken the
positions assigned tlien Prince Pless'
grand marshal OF thc court announced
the approach of III, enp'r' The em-
perur, attircd in full miitnry UNIFORM
entered the saloon aud proceeded Directly
to the dais Chancellor Won 'arNl
handed the manuscript Of The imperial
spcyc.. tn the emperor. Holding himself
erect his maj sly IN firm, clear voice
read as follows "Honorei GeAtlemen'
Since you have been called IL
common TO WORK for the federal
government desire to Welcome
ynu upon the endriue m your de-
iibratiGus III bill concerning the peace
footing of the army submitted 10 FORM,
or rcichstug, 10 my regret did mol hhu
npprJvnl. Ii was The unanimous con
,lrtion shared hy all my high contede-
ratcs that the empire could no iohHer
afford to rcnounce the Development OF the
army nystpin necessary 10 guarantee the
future safety of the empire. In ne iHct
OF the development OF military imHutu-
ii ms In, rejection n the army bill was
hound Ia lead 10 a resolution to dissolve
the reichstng. Since tile hrst intrvduc'
tinp of the hill the political SITUATION IN
suropc has experienced M change. Inc
relations of the cmpire with other powers
is thoroughly friendly aud free from ~
clouds. The proportion of Germany
nruoiizcd military strength has, however.
changed for the worse during me past
year. when compared With that oil our
nciahburs If already Gennnny.s geo
graphical position and historical develop
nient liy upon us the duty 20 maintain
relatively strong army. thea 4 further in-
crensc IN the military strength of he pu-
pirc has become forcible ne .ssiiy 10
satisfy the duties lald upon me- Icy the
constitution ! consider all means ~ QUE
dsuusal must be utilized in order to es-
tahlish an effective drtcuse OF Fnihor'
land You will receive Immediately a
nov bill regarding the peace foauug OF
the army, in which theiN Will be taken
into account So far n possible, certain
desires expressed during the discussion OF
the late bill, nnl consequently dinlnlsl.
cd demands made upon the personal
capacities and tnN-hearing poN n OF the
people. so far as pUssbie without en-
dangcring the efficiency OF tbs army.
The eninires interest requires especially.
IN view of the end Of the sept
ennial next spring, fhnt the bill he
passed with the utmost Dispatch ~ th;it
new recruit calls may be made IN the
autumn on the basis. Delay would h-
iiueuce most uniavornbly our strength
for more than twenty years. With
view TO enabling you 10 dedicate your
undivided attention 10 the discussion Of
this bill the government will not In the
meantime Introduce any other measure
| aud my high contederates remain con-
WINGED the means for the new Orgnniza-
ton can be procured without uScrDur-
dcning the country Oh the basis of tie
financial hill introduced In the ieiclstag
L. 4 ltta AZ He
opening OF the winter session bill will
he presented directed to obtaining the
means according to the capability Of the
tax payers. Until then the increased
cost viii be covered 10y the federal statcs
through matriculauon payments.
gentlemen. With great sacrifices
Germany has been united In one empire.
The milton huuors most of those who
staktd their blood and property on this
work, which led Fatherland to prosperity.
To safeguard the glorious achievements
with which God has blessed us in our
battle for independence IL our most
sacred duty. This duty We can only full.
fill il we make ourselves strong enough
to remain surety for Europe's peace.
trust you will not fail to give me and
my confedcrates your patriotic sacrifices
aud willing support In striving for these
aims"
The emperor's reference To the duty Of
the members Of the rcclIstag to preserve
and guard that which the milton has
won was greeted with hearty cheers.
When the emperor concluded his written
speech, lond and prolonged applause
greeted him. His majesty stood waiting
for quiet to be restored. and when he
could be heard lie added some imprOyised
remarks, saying: "Now then co. The
old tod looks npon you and will lend
you his blessing 10 complete this honest
work for the benefit Of raihrrand.
Amen
The Bavarian minister called for three
cheers for The emp ror aud they were
given with il hearty good will
The Uniform wOri by the emp irOr was
thai Of the Gardc din Corps.
Members Of the Social Demo .ritic and
Radical peoples parties aud some Of
anti-Semtes We're not present at the
cerem my OF opruilg the house Most
Of the members Of the Center or Catho-
lie party were present and there was
full attendance Of :hc government groups,