Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-04
REICHSTAG OPENED.
Emperor Absent and Many Of The For
malltieS Omitted.
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE LONG.
The Far East and Turtey-utnfster
Won koeiIef Given nm tndchntte
Holiday Becau-. OF Ills Treatment
of Socialists
of Socialists

BERLIN. December 3--The winter ses-
sion Of the Reichstag opened to-day Tne
Emperor was not present. and the speech
from the Throne was read by the Chan
cellor. Prince Won Hohenlohe. The speech
was long one. covering four large
pages. closely printed. In reading the
speech the Chancellor said:
Il am charged by the Emperor OF the
united governments 30 welcome you 10
your work The session falls upon
year which recalls events Of "a quarter
OF a century ago. You should earnestly
strive to build up what was won under
the leadership OF the great Kaiser by the
firm cohesion Of the German princes and
people"
Outlining the programme for the ses-
sion. he said: you will discuss a new
civil code for the empire, and an amend
ment TO the criminal code. There viii
also be submitted to you bills designed
10 assist the prosperity OF the various
handicrafts, TO regulate transactions ON
the bourses so as TO prevent Illegal COM
petition. and bills relating TO the manu-
facture and sale OF oleomargarine and
sugar. The financial position OF the coun-
try is satisfactory, but reform Is neces-
sary, nevertheless"
Japan AND TURKEY.
Referring TO the situation in the East
the Emperors address says: our Ell
forts have been successful, thanks TO
the moderation of Japan. Our action
also contributes to the preservation Tor
German trade. industry. and commerce
of a valuable market. and TO the extern
sion Of the same. The closest attention
is being given TO the deplorable events
which are taking place In Turkey. Ger
many views the situation In the light OF
the existing treaties. and the well-tested
principles Of Germany's policy. TO which
she intends to remain true. Germany
is at all times ready TO cooperate with
the Powers, who are called upon by their
interests for the preservation OF peace
The unanimity OF the resolution OF the
Powers TO observe existing treaties and
support the Sultan in restoring order
~ conditions gives reason for hope that
their united efforts will not fail OF sue
cess"
The speech concluded with an assu-
rance of Gormany's good relations with
all friendly Powers, and perfect harmony
with Russia and France Germany. the
Chancellor said was anxious 10 prevent
outbreaks resulting from the war be-
tween the great Powers Of Eastern Asia.
After reading the speech, Prince Won
Hohenlohe said by the Emperor's
command. declare the Reichstag open"
The usual cheers for the Kaiser were
given.
The ceremonies lasted half an hour.
Neither Prince Hohenohe nor any OF
the members OF the Ministry wore the
grand uniform usually worn upon state
occasions.
Won KOELLER RETIRED.
Herr Won Koeler. the Minister OF the
Interior held a conference with' Or. Lu-
canus. chief of the Imperial household.
to-day. after which II was announced
that Herr Won Koeler had been relieved
OF his ministerial functions and would
take a prolonged vacation.
Herr Brunbehrens. under secretary OF
the Minister OF the Interior. has been
placed temporarily In charge OF the
Department Of the Interior In the abb
sence Of Herr Won Koeller
The retirement OF Won koeller II the
outcome OF his recent attempt 10 prose
cute Professor Hansdelbrueck for GER
tain structures made In his magazine
the Preussische Jahrbuch-upon the poll
icy OF the Minister OF the Interior against
Socialism. together with the harsh mea-
sure he has taken In closing the Socialist
unions. Both OF these movements on the
part Of Herr Won Koeller have met with
popular disfavor, and excited the con-
demnation Of several Of his ministerial
colleagues.
The Deutsche Tag Zeitung says that
Herr Won Koellers disgrace IL a triumph
for "JewdOm," which Is allied 70 a GER
ain court circle The paper adds that
the retirement OF the Minister OF the
Interior shows that the government
bends before the Socialists.