Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-19

Berlin, January 1S.-Throuehout the
German empire to-day the twen.y-ffth
anniversary of the GROWING al yelsail.
les of King William Of Prussia. grand
father of the present emperor. as EN-.
peror of Germany the consequent re.
establishment Of the German empire
was celebrated in some form or other
The great event was the gathering in
the white hall of the castle, where the
emperor, surrounded by ministers OF
state, generals of the army, almirals OF
the navy, members Of he diplomatic
corps. kings and princes all ,a 81 ter
ing uniforms, made speech from the
throne. His majesty said.
I'VE. William, by the grace OF God
German emperor and king OF Prussia
make known and herewith publicly de-
clare that, % years having elapsed since
the day when his majesty, our grand
father. now resting with God. answering
the appeal OF the German princes and
free towns End the desire of the la-
ton. assumed the dignity OF emperor
we have decided TO celebrate the mem
ory of this remarkable event which
brought a final and brilliant fIlfllment
to the aspirations which the German
people entertained 80 long aud afforded
the restored empire the position TO
which it was entitled among the ma
tions of the world by its history, and
development, and culture. For this
purpose we have summoned the pleni-
potentiaries of our mighty allies ANA
the representatives OF the people and
also those men who at that great epoch
prominently contributed TO the work
of the union of the German people.
Surrounded by the flags and stanr-
ards of the glorious regiments, the Wit
nesses Of the death-defying courage OF
our armies which greeted the first en-
peror that day, were called 10 memory
with much stirred heart, the devoted
picture which the Fatherland ia the
union Of its princes and nations then
presented"
His majesty then thanked providence
that the past % years bad bestowed
blessing upon the empire and declared
that his grandfather's VOW to protect
the rights OF the empire and preserve
peace had so far, with God 5 help, been
fulfilled. The emperor also alluded &c
the work eBhieved by the German ma.
ton 10. ,UuGupe-
rection dtta.s grea a5e7 77Tai-' Tr'SSS1.
advice of its tried s,atesm n. a ill
particularly that of It's cAfnes9lJ
Prince Bismarck. nus ne
Conscious of the fact that ~
voring no one and injuring no w be :
empire had been called upon TO uargl 3
voice before the nations in C. E,,, Of
peace. the young empire has bD a, Die
to devote itself undisturbed 10 ailG lal
development Beside the devel " snt
of our army, which IS our imTf- Nial
duty to maintain. the height aill-
cheney for the protection Of the iide-
pendence OF the Fatherland, our 2 MIN
istrative bodies have been sole .ou5 OF
the welfare Of the people -
The emperor then apr ~. to all
sections to sink patty.alfferences ard
support him in promC, ag the great
ness and prosperity Of our beloved
Fatherland," adding I'VE shall tnen
be able to oppose unitedly and soi,dly
any attacks upon our independence ard
devote ourselves undisturbcd TO the cnI-
tivation Of our interests.
But the German empire is far from
being in danger from other states. and
always enjoying the respect and conh-
danoo Of tho nation will continue il J.tt.
future as in the past, strong pillar O.
peace. That this be so, may God
grant"