Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-08
EureRoI WILLIAM.


plainly marks his displeasure at the at
titude OF the persons named upon the
agrarian question. This Is confirmed by
the fact that the emperor decorated
Count Won Doeuhof with the Order of the
Red Eag'e. Count Won Doenhoff, it will
be remember. in May last was expelled
from the Conservative union because he
voted for the Russo-German commercial
treaty In the reichstag. Soon afterwards
the emperor showed his approval of the
counts action, and he has now made his
position clearer by honoriug Won Doen-
hoff with the Order pf the Red Eagle.
Kaiser Begins His Speech.
The guests at the banquet were men,
bers OF the highest nobility and included
among them all the great civil and mill
tary officers Of the province. After the
emperor had toasted the King Of Wustcm-
burg and the latter had responded, his
imperial majesty began a speech which
caused the deepest impression. The ex-
clusion of Count Won Mirbzch and Count
Won Kanitz from the list Of guests had, in
a measure, prepared the way for the direct
admonitiOn which the emperor, in en-
phatic tones, administered. But his words
created no less effect. After few words
Of thanks for his reception Emperor Will
lam snid: when was here four years
ago / emphasized the fact that in east
Prussia, where the people are chiefly
farm ers, you must. before all, preserve
and maintain a capable peasantry and
that as such they would be q pillar OF sup
port to my monarchy. Hence my constant
endeavor, whenever the opportunity arises
to foster the welfare and economic i'm
provement Of east Prussia. The past four
years OF grievious cares have weighed
upon the farmer and it appears to me
that under this influence doubt has arisen
in regard to my promises and as to wheth-
er should be able to keep them.
His Intentions Misunderstood.
NAY. l found myself compelled to OBJ
serve, with a sore heart, that in the cir
cles Of the nobility standing near the
throne, my best intentions were misun-
derstood and to . certain extent COM
batted. Nay. more; word OF opposition
has been brought to my notice. Gentlemen,
opposition Of Prussian mobiles to their
king is . nonstrosity. They are justified
IN forming an opposition only when they
know tbs king to be at their head. This
Ii lesson taught by the history of our
house. How often have my ancestors had
to set themselves against misguided men,
bers Of that class for the welfare of the
whole community The success Of him
who by his own right became sovereign
duke Of Prussia, will follow the same path
As his great ancestor and as once the first
king OF Prussia said, .Ex me mea nata
corona and as his great son established
his authority as Rocher DE Bronze, 30 do
represent like my imperial grand sire,
the kingdom by the grace Of God.
The Largest Landed Proprietor.
Gentlemen. what Expresses you is
equally felt by me. for / am the largest
landed proprietor in our state. know
very well we are passing through hard
times and my daily thought is to help
you. But you must support me in this
not by means employed by the profession
al opposition of the parties which you
have 80 often rightly combatted. No. but
by truthfully opening your hearts to your
sovereign. My door is at all times open to
| each one of my subjects, and ! lend him
| ready eur. Let this henceforth be your
course and l shall regard - effaced all
that has happened. In order to make
sure whether I have really fulfilled my
| promises, ordered the compilation Of the
measures adopted for the provinces'
Emperor William then enumerated
them, and proceeded:
Il shall continue my constant endeavors
to provide Tor this land and the very next
budget will afford fresh proof Uf my
paternal solicitude.
Call for United Aseiou.
| Nov. gentlemen, II Is to you this day
address myself. Forward, TO fight for re-
ligion, for morality and for order against
the parties Of revolution. As ivy winds
itself around the oak, beautifies it with
leaves aud protects it when tempests rage.
I so does the PrHssian nobility close round
my house. May it, and with it the whole
Of the nobility Of the German nation, be-
come bright example to those sections
Of the populace which ara still wavering.
Let US enter together upon this struggle.
Onward with God and dishonor to him
who fSnsakos his king. In the hope
that eastern Prussia will be the first pro
vince In line in this battle. I raise my
glass and Quaf it to the prosperity Of
eastern Prussia and her inhabitants.
Three cheers for the province"
elaine IL La IN Esrer.