The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-09-14
Ex ploded Dogmas.

In the United States, the dogma Of the
divine right of kings to rule has never
found foothold, but was exploded from
the day of Independence. Not so in
Europe. Read the following extract from
speech lately delivered by the Emperor
of Germany on this subject and see how
daring a crowned head can be:
When was here four years ago / em-
phasized the fact that in Eastern Prussia
where the people are chiefly farmers. you
must before all preserve and maintain a
capable peasantry, and that such as they
would be pillar of support to any mon
arch. Hence my constant eadeavor, when.
ever the opportunity arises, to foster the
welfare and economic improvement nI
Eastern Prussia.
The past four years of grieyious care.
have weighed upon the farmer. ard it ap-
pears to me that under this irfluenee doubt
has arisen in regard to my promises and Al
to whether should be able TO keep them
Nay, found myself compelled to observe
with a sore heart, that in the circles of the
nobility near the throne my best intentions
were misunderstood and to certain ex-
tent combated.
Nay, more; word of opposition has beer
brought to my ears. Gentlemen, op2osi
ton of Prussian noblemen to their King i
a monstrosity.
They are justified In forming an opposi-
ton only when they know the King to b,
at their head. This il a lesson taught bS
the history of our country.
How often have my ancestors had to SCI
themselves against misguided members o
that class for the welfare of the Who'll,
community. The successor of him, whC
by his own right became sovereign duke o
Prussia, will follow The same path as hi
great ant estor. and as once the first kine
Of Prussia said, ''Ex Me Nee Naia Core
ma, =" and as his great son established hi
authority as Rocher de Bronze, so do rep
resent, like my imperial grandsire, tbt
kingdom By the grace of God.
shall continue my constant endeaycrs
and the very next budget will afford fresl
proof of my parental solicitude.
Gentlemen, let us regard the pressure
weighing upon US. anil the times through
which we are passing, Ia the light of the
Christian profession in which we have
been educated as trial laid upon US by
God. Let Us preserve our minds in auie-
tude and endure with patience and firm
resolution. hoping for better times. accord.
ing to our old maxim-nobIesse oblige
A stirring ceremony passed before our
eyes on Tuesday. Before us stands the
statute of William LIST, the imperial sword
uplifted in his right hand. the symbol oil
law and order. 1t reminds US all of the
arduous struggle which designs against
the very foundations OF our constitutional
and social life.
SNow, gentlemen, it is to you | this day
address myself. For ward, to fight for re-
ligion. for morality and for order, against
the parties Of revolution. As ivy winds
itself around the oak, beautifies with leave,
and protects when tempests rage, 30 does
the Prussian nobility close round my house
May it, and with it the whole nobility oi
The German nation, become a bright sx-
ample to those sections OF the populace
which are still wavering. Let US enter to
geiher upon this struggle.
Onward with God, and dishonor to him
who forsakes his King.
In the hope that Eastern pruss ia will bt
the first province in line in this battle,
raise my glass and quaf it TO the prosper
ity of Eastern Prussia AMI to her inhabit-
ants.
Three cheers for the province.