Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-19
Gorgeous Stage Setting in the White
Hall Of Palace.
HE ATTENDS CHURCH AT FIRST
Ambassador and Mrs. Tower Among
the Guests Present Ut the
Gorgeous Show.

form or evening dress, assembled on the
floor of the hall, but there was not So
cialist among them, for, being anti-mon-
archists and republicans. they refused to
countenance the sovereign in any form.
The empress, attended by the Crown Prin-
cess Cecilia and numerous Processes OF
the German ruling houses. occupied great
box at one end of the hail. while from an
other box, adjoining the imperial loge. the
diplomatic corps surveyed the scene.
Among those in the latter box were Am
bassador and, Mrs. Tower and Prof. and
Mrs. Burgess.
"Be Not Afraid"
The emperor attended divine service In
the private chapel of the palace at 1870
and listened to a sermon by Court Preacher
Faber, who took as his text the words of
the prophet Isaiah, BE Not Afraid" At
ter this the emperor waited in the picture
gallery adjoining the white hall until the
ministers Of state, generals, admirals and
all the great officers of state had grouped
themselves on the right Of the throne,
while on the left were the members of the
federal council, representing all the states
of the empire, the imperial chancellor,
Prince Won Buelow, standing pace in ad-
vance Of this body.
Imposing Pageant.
The imperial procession entered from the
picture gallery. headed by detachment of
the palace guards Then came two heralds,
their tabards adorned with the imperial
eagle and wearing enormously wide plumed
hats. They were followed In order by the
chief of the general staff Gen. Won Moltke,
with the imperial seal; Minister of War Won
Einem with the unsheathed sword of state;
T y,6n CT
golden orb. called in Germany the I'm
periaL apple; Field Marshal Count Won
Haessler with the scepter; Field Marshal
Won Hahnke with the imperial crown. and
Gems. Won kessel, Lowenfeld and Hoepfner.
carrying aloft the imperial standard. Then
came the emperor in the uniform of the
Garde du Corps with the insignia OF q
field marshal. his golden helmet surmounteo
by silver eagle with widespread wings,
topped by a small golden crown. Across
his cuirass the emperor wore the broad
orange ribbon of the Order of the Black
Eagle and in his right hand ne carried
field marshars baton.
Members All Cheer.
The members of the reiehstag cheered
as the emperor and empress entered the
hall, the cheering being proposed by the
senior member Of the house. Herr Lender.
who is scventy-seve9 years old
Following his majesty was the crown
prince, FTo0orfCk w lHldH, tAC ONhCA AAhpS-
rial prince and the princess Of the sovereign
houses OF Germany forming a group on the
emperor's right as he took up MS position
on the lowest step of the throne Inc I'M
peria chancellor then advanced, handed
his majesty the speech from the throne, and
he holding It in his gauntleted hand and
with his helmet on his head, read the
speech in a clear. loud voice.
The Emperor's Speech
Emperor William opened the new reich
stag, reading the speech from the throne
in a clear, loud voice, with considerable
elocutionary effect Referring to the for
etgn relations Of Germany and to interna-
tional peace he said:
THE general political situation entities US
to the assurance that peace will continue
to be preserved Ny government maintains
with our allies our old. heartfelt relations.
and with the other powers good ana cor
rect relations.
1.-The treaty with Denmark. signed jan
uary 2, which was designed to remove dis
turbing differences by regulating the status
of children in choosing their nationality,
will, 1 am sure. strengthen the friendly re-
lations with our northern neighbor.
In regard to the approaching conference
at The Hague. the emperor said:
Following the suggestion Of the United
States and the proposals of Russia. have
conference at The Hague. which, in view
of the results of the first Hague conference,
will be qualified to develop further the laws
among nations for the good OF humanity
and Of peace.
Recent Elections.
Abiding to the results of the recent cleo
tons to the reichstag. the emperor said:
"The German people were called upon to
decide a difference of opinion between the
federated governments and the former reich
stag, and demonstrated their resolve to
safeguard the honor and property of the
nation by putting aside all narrow. party
spirit The strong national feeling that
united our citizens. peasants and laborers,
will effectively protect the fatherland in
the future. Just as I am willing to OBJ
serve consc.entiousiy all my constitutional
rights and privileges. so am confident
that the new reichstag. composed of intel
Hgent men ready to act, will acknowledge
that its highest duty Is to preserve and
strengthen our position among civilized
nations"
Supplementary Budget.
Continuing, the speech announced the ap-
preaching introduction Of various govern
ment measures In parliament. among them
being the supplementary budget for the
expense in German Southwest Africa.
upon which the reichstag was resolved. and
measures providing for the construction Of
the projected railroad from Hetmanskop
to Kubub. the development OF other lines
OF communication with and In the colonies,
-
and the naturalization Of the farmers Of
German Southwest Africa who sustained
losses as a result Of the rebellion In that
colony. The emperor said he hoped a con-
siderable reduction of the number Of troops
in German Southwest Africa would soon be
possible. as there were only q few rebels
in the field.
For 0ermany's Welfare.
Referring again to tho elections. his
majesty stated that the healthy spirit
in town and country had asserted itself
and had checked the secfalistic move
ment subversive OF the state and So
ciety. 1t was the purpose OF the fed
Grated governments to continue the So
cial work in the spirit that had animated
his majesty's iIlustrious grandfather.
And now, gentlemen, said the en-
peror in conclusion. may the national
sentiment and readiness to act which
created this relchstags rule Its labors to
the welfare OF Germany.
As the emperor ceased speaking and
stepped down from the dafz the oldest
member OF the reichstag. following the
custom. proposed three cheers for his
majesty, which were sttll sounding N
the emperor lett the hall
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