The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-04
OPENING OF THE REIcHSTAG.
THE EMPEROR NOT PRESENT AT
THE OPENING.

The speech From the Throne Read
by Chancellor Won HOhenIOhe-A
New Civil Code for the Empire to
BE Discussed and an Amendments
10 the Criminal COde-NO Partfcu-
Inr Significance in the AlIusiOns to-
Affairs in the East.
Berlin, Dec. 3-The winter session Of
the Reichstag opened to-day. The en-
peror was not present and the speech
from the throne was read by the cham
cellor, Prince Won Hohenlohe. The
speech was a long one. covering four
large pages, closely printed. In reading
the speech. the chancellor said: Il am
charged by the emperor of the united gov
ernments TO welcome you to your work.
This session falls upon year which re-
calls 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 will
also be submitted to you bills designed
to assist tho prosperity of the various
handcrafts, to regulate transactions of
the bourses so as to prevent illegal conn
petition and bills relating to the man.
ufacture and sale of oleomargarine and
sugar. The financial position Of the
country Is satisfactory. but reform is
necessary nevertheless
Referring to the situation in the east,
the emperor's address says: "Our united
efforts have been successful, thanks to
the sensible moderation of Japan. Our
action will also contribute to the preserva-
tion Of the German trade, industry and
commerce Of valuable market, and to
the extension Of the same. The closest at
tention is being given to the deplorable
events which are taking place in Tur-
key. Germany views the situation In the
light of the existing treaties and well-
tested principles of Germany's policy, to
which she intends to remain true. Ger
many Is at all times ready to cooperate
with the powers. who are called upon
by their interests to act for the preserva-
tion OF peace.
"The unanimity of the resolution Of the
powers TO observe existing treaties and
support the sultan in restoring orderly
conditions gives reason for hope that their
united efforts will not fail of success"
The speech concluded with an assur-
ance Of Germanys good relations with all
foreign powers and perfect harmony with
Russia and France. Germany, the cham
cellor said, was anxious to prevent out
breaks resulting from the war between
the great powers of Eastern Asia.
After reading the speech, Prince Ho-
henohe said: by the emperor's COM
mand ] declare the Relchstag open"
The usual cheers for the kaiser were
then given. The ceremony lasted half an
hour. Neither Prince Hohenlohe nor any
of the other ministers wore the grand
uniform usually worn upon state occa-
sions.
Herr Won Koeller the Prusslan minister
of the interior, had conference with DIR.
Lucanus, president of the imperial house,
hold to-day, after which IL was an
nounced that Herr Won Koeller had been
relieved of his ministerial functions and
would take a prolonged vacation.
Herr Braunberheiz secretary OF tho
minister Of the interior, has been placed
temporarily In charge of the interior de-
partment, In the absence Of Herr Won
Koeller.
The retirement of Herr Won Keller is
the outcome Of his recent attempt to
tain structures made in his magazine, the
Preussische Jahrbucher. upon the policy
of the minister of the interior against So
cialism, together with tho harsh meas
ures 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-
sideration of several of his ministerial
colleagues.
The Deutsches Tageszeitung says that
Herr Won Koeller's disgrace Is a triumph
for Jewdom, which is allied to a certain
court circle. The paper adds that the re-
tirement Of the minister of the interior
shows that the government bends before
the socialists.