The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1894-09-15
7HEEMPEROR WILLIAM
Makes q Sensational Speech
at . State Banquet
STRUCK PROx LIST OF GUESTS

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Bssls. September l0.-The Emperor
william made . sensational speech tho
other evening ct . State banquet, st
which the King Of Wurtembury va the
principal guest. He had previously
struck from the list Of guests the names
OF Count Won Mirbach and Count Won
kanitx and Generals Kiitsuing and San.
dim. The two latter were subsequently,
restored. Emperor Williams oct plain.
~ marked his displeasure at the attitude
Of the persona named upon the axrarian
question. This 10 confirmed by the fact
that the Emperor has just decorated
Count Won DoenhOff with the order OF
the Red Eagle. Count Won Doenho6 was
expelled last May from . Conservative
union, because he voted for the Russo-
German commercial treaty In the Reichs-
t.s. Emperor William approved the
Counts action. After the Emperor had
toasted the King Of Wurtemburg and
the latter had responded. bis Imperial
Majesty made . speech. which caused
the deepest impression. Alter . few
words oil thanks for his reception the
Emperor said:
when ! was here four years ago I
emphasized the TACT that In Eastern
Prussia. where the people are chiefly
farmers, you must before ali preserve
and maintain . capable peasantry, and
that - such they would Be . pillar Of
support 70 any monarchy. Hence my
constant endesvor whenever the oppor.
tunity arises To foster the welfare and
economy Of East Prussia. The past four
griesoos yeas have weighed upon the
farmeF. and II appears 10 me that under
this condition doubt has arisen in regard
should 10 able 10 keep them. Nav, l
fnd myself compelled 10 observe with q
sore heart that Ia the circles Of the no
bility standing near the throne my best
intentions we're misunderstood and 70 a
word Of opposition has been brought 70
my ears. Gentlemen. the opposition Of
Prussian nobl.men to their King 10 q
monstrosity. They are justified Ia form
ing an opposition only when they know
tie King 10 be at their head. This 10 .
ieseon taught by the history OF our coun.
Try. How often have my ancestors had
10 srt themselves against misguided
members OF that elass for the welfare Of
the whole community. The successor Of
him who by his own right became Sow
ercign Duke OF Prussia will follow the
sasne path ~ his great ancestor. and ~
once the frrt King Of Prussia said, Ex
me mea nata corona and as his great
con established his authority. 20 l rep.
recent, like my imperial grandsire, the
kingdom by the grace OF God.
shall continue in my constant en-
desvcrs. and the next budget will afford
irish proof Of my parental solicitude.
Gentlemen. let us regard the pressure
weighing upon US and the times through
which ne are passing In the light Of the
been educated ~ . trial laid upon ~
by God. lie. us preserve our minds in
Quictude and endure with patience and
firm resolution. hoping for better times
acrordine 10 our old maxim nobIesse
obliee.' A stirring ceremony passed be.
lore our eyes Tuesday. Before 10 stands
the statue Of william I, the imperial
sword upliited In his right hand, the
symbol Of Law and order. Il reminds M
Of the ariuous struggle which has de-
siens against the very foundation OF our
constitutional and social Life. Now,
gentlemen. il 10 to you | this day address
myeelf. Forward, 20 fight for religion,
Tor morality and for order against the
parties Of revolution. A the ivy winds
itself around the oak. beauties Il with
Ito leaves and protects Il when the tenn
pests rage, % do the Prussian nobility
cioee around my bouee. May u, and
with Il the whole nobility Of the German
nation. become = bright example 10
those sections Of the populsce which are
still wAvering. Let as enter togethee
upon this struggle. Onward with God.
and dishonor to him who iorsakes his
King.
in the hope that Eastern Prussia will
be the 6rvt province In line In this bat
tie ] raise nv glass and quaf to the
prosperity Of Eastern Prussia and to her
inhabitants. Three cheers for the prov.
incAv