Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-09-21
KAISER WILHELM
German Emperor Makes 4,
other Sensational Speech
HE CALLS DOWN THE MORT nv,

The Opposition of the Prussian Nohp,.
to Their King He Characterizes a,
Monstrosity-The King of wnr,.
burg the Principal Guest.
BERLIN, September 10.-The Emna,o, '
William made a a sensational speecb ~
other evening at State banquet :,
which the King of Wurtemburg was a.
principal guest. He had prevon.ls
struck from the list of guests the nam..
of Count Won Mirbach and Count %.
Kanitz and Generals Klitzuing and San
dim. The two latter were subseouanr.
restored. Emperor Williams act nlo;n
ly marked his displeasure at the attitnd.
of the persons named upon the agrarior
question. This is confirmed by the faot
that the Emperor has Just decorate
Count Won Doenhof with the order ~
the Red Eagle. Count Won Doenhoff wss
expelled last May from a Conservat;U.
union, because he voted for the Rnss"
German commercial treaty in the ReirhS.
tag. Emperor William approved tbo
Counts action. After the Emperor haS
toasted the King of Wurtemburg and
the latter had responded, his ImperiaI
Majesty made speech, which caused
the deepest impression. After a few
words OF thanks for his reception tbe
Emperor said:
When | was here four years aooI
emphasized the fact that in Eastern
Prussia, where the people are chiefly
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and maintain a capable peasantry, and
that as such they would be a pillar Of
support to any monarchy. Hence nv
constant endeavor whenever the oppor.
tunity arises to foster the welfare and
economy of East Prussia. The past four
grievous years have weighed upon the
farmer, and it appears to me that under
this condition doubt has arisen in regard
to my promises and as to whether |
should be able to keep them. Nav, |
find myself compelled to observe with
sore heart that in the circles OF the no
bility standing near the throne my best
intentions were misunderstood and tOs
certain extent combatted. Nay, more,
word of opposition has been brought to
my ears. Gentlemen, the opposition Of
Prussian noblemen to their King iSs
monstrosity. They are justified in form.
ing an opposition only when they know
the King to be at their head. This isa |
lesson taught by the history of our Coun.
try. How often have my ancestors had
to set themselves against misguided
members of that class for the weliand I
the whole community. The successWd [
him who by his own right became Sow +
r. 4HyIl .f,aIla tha r.
same path as his great ancestor, and al n
once the first King OF Prussia said, tx L
me mea nata corona, and as his great y
son established his authority, solep !
resent, like my imperial grandsire, the Z
kingdom by the grace of God.
shall continue in my constants a,
deavors, and the next budget will afOd
fresh proof of my parental soliCltuds
Gentlemen, let us regard the pressure
weighing upon us and the times through
which we are passing in the light Of the
Christian profession in which we have
been educated as q trial laid upon Is
by God. Let us preserve our minds ID
quietude and endure with patience and
firm resolution, hoping for better times
according to our old maxim noDlesS
oblige.' A stirring ceremony passed De-
fore our eyes Tuesday. Before US stands
the statue of William |, the imperS
sword uplifted in his right hand, NEW
symbol of law and order. 1t reminds Us |.
of the arduous struggle which mas ae
signs against the very foundation Oh oul
constitutional and social lie NOW,
gentlemen, it is to you | this day address
myself. Forward, to fight for reIglEu,
for morality and for order against my
parties of revolution. AS the IVY wlGas(
itself around the oak, beauties IL wlI
its leaves and protects it when the , Is%
pests rage, SO do the Prussian noOny
close around my house. May u, Sa'
with it the whole nobility OF the Oe,mE
nation, become a bright examP,0
those sections of the populace winch nS ~
still wavering. Let us enter l4g1G%JS
upon this struggle. Onward WIN III
and dishonor to him who forsaKeS u'
King.
ain the hope that Eastern PrussisSS ,l
be the first province in line IN sri .a%s
tie raise my glass and guam % sST
prosperity of Eastern Prussia ana % "ov.
Inhabitants. Three cheers Tor Inc y"