The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
THE REICHSTAG OPENED.
SPEECH From THE THRONE HEAD
BY FRINGE TOE HOHENLOHE.
Herrvon koe,ier, Minister Of the INTERIOR
Relieved of His Duties-his AMI
Socialist Campaign Unpopular.

BERLIN. Dec 3.-The winter session OF
the Reichstag opened to-day
The Emperor was not present, ana the
speeoh from the Throne was read by the
Chancellor. Prince Won Hohenlohe. The
speech was long one, covering four
large pages of closely-printed paper. In
reading the speech, the Chancellor said:
Il am charged by the Emperor of the
United Governments to welcome you 10
your work The session falls upon year
which recalls events OF quarter OF
century ago You should earnestly strive
TO build ND what was won under the
leadership of the great Kaiser by the firm
cohesion of the German princes and peo-
pie"
Outlining the programme for the ses-
sion. he said:
you will discuss a new civil code for
the Empire and an amendment TO the
criminal code. There will also be sub
mitted 10 YOU bills designed to assist
the prosperity OF the various handicrafts.
to regulate transactions on the Bourses
so as to prevent Illegal competition, and
bills relating TO the manufacture and
sale Of oleomargarine and sugar. The
financial position of the country is salts
factory but reform is necessary neverthe-
less"
THE EASTERN SITUATION.
Referring to the situation in the East.
the Emperor's address says:
Our efforts have been successful,
thanks 10 the moderation of japan. our
action will also contribute to the preser-
yatIon for German trade industry. and
commerce OF a valuable market. and TO
the extension OF the same. The closest
attention is being given to the deplorable
events which are taking place i'm Turkey.
Germany views the situation in the lig>
OF the existing treaties and well-teste>
principles of Germany's policy. to which
she intends 10 remain true. Germany is
at all times ready TO cooperate with
the powers who are called upon by tneir
interests for the preservation of peace
"'rhe unanimity Of the resolution of the
powers TO observe existing treaties and
support the Sultan i'm restoring orderly
conditions. gives reason for hope that
their united efforts will not fail Of sue
cess"
The speech concluded with an assurance
OF Germany's good relations with all
friendly powers and perfect harmony
with Russia and France Germany. the
Chancellor said. was anxious TO prevent
outbreaks resulting from the war be-
tween the great powers of Eastern Asia.
After reading the speech, Prince Won
HohenlOhe said:
BY the Emper0rs command I declare
the Reichstag open"
The usual cheers for the Kaiser were
given. The ceremonies lasted half an
hour. Neither Prince Hohenlohe nor any
Of the members OF the ministry wore
the grand uniform usually worn upon
State occasions. Herr Won Koelier. the
fafe If
ence with DR.. Lucanus. Chief of the
Imperial Household. to-day. after which
it was announced that Herr Won Koeller
had been relieved Of his ministerial func-
lions, and would take a prolonged vaca-
ton.
Herr Brunbehrens. Under Secretary OF
the Minister of the Interior has been
placed temporarily I'm charge OF the in
terror in the absence Of Herr Won Koel-
Ter
FOUGHT SOCIALISM.
Tie retirement Of Won Koeller Is the
outcome of his resent attempt TO prose-
cItc Professor Hansdelbrucck for certain
structures made in his magazine the
l'russissiche Jahbruchur. upon the policy
of the Minister of the Interior against
socialism, together with the harsh mea-
sures he has taken in ciosirg the So
cialist unions.
Both Of these mOvo ments on the part
of Herr ven Koeller have met with popu-
lar disfavor and excited the condemna-
tion OF several of his ministerial col
leagues.
The Deutsch Tage Zeiturg says that
Herr Won Koeller's disgrace is triumph
for the Jew. which is allied to a certain
court circle. The paper adds that the
retirement Of the Minister Ct the Interior
shows that the Government bends be-
fore the socialists.