The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-02-20
EMPEROR OPENS
NEW REICHSTAG
brilliant Scene in the Great
white Hall of the Palace of
the HOhenzollern.
cprECH FROM THE THRONE
CHEERS WHEN THE CEREMONY
WAS CONCLUDED.
sprECH FROM THE THRONE

.e- Feb. 19-Emperor William open
~. new reichstag today amid a gor-
90 stase setting in the great white
80 the balace, identified for centuries
nsn 1rsst events in the house of Hohen-
IN Members Of the reichstag, If uni
-. Ar evening dress, assembled on the
- ~ the hall but there was not a So
-, among them, for, being ant-mon-
lL3sts and republicans, they refused
y y .ooInfenance the sovereign in any form.
~ snonrass attended by the Crown
I5rincess Cecilia and numerous princesses
- he German ruling houses, occupied a
~ hox at one end Of the hall, while
80 another box the diplomatic corps
IIi'V,, ss the scene. Among those in the
fttsr box were Ambassador and Mrs
e51-sr ana Professor and Mrs. Burgess.
First Attended Services.
ri The emperor attended divine service in
~ nriVafe chapel Of the palace at 1880
"a and listened 10 sermon by Court
p-escher Faber. After this the emperor
IIsasli the nictlire gallery adjoining the
white hall until the ministers of state,
generals admirals and all the great Off
rerS nj state had grouped themselves upon
The right Of the throne, While upon the
Ieft were the members of the federal
council. reuFesenting all the states of the
emnjre the imperial chancellor, Prince
Won BueIOw. standing a pace in advance
Of this body
the picture gallery headed by detach-
ments of the palace guard. Then came
fUO beralds their tabards adorned with
the imperial eagle and wearing wide.
plumed hats. They were tohowed by the
chief of the general staff. General Won
Noltke with the imperial seal; Ministe,
of War Won Einem, with the unsheathed
sword of state; Field Marshal Won
Hahnke, with the imperial crown, and
Generals LOWenfeld and Hepfner, carry
ing alGft the imperial standard. Then
came the emperor. in the uniform of the
garde du- corps. with the insignia of a
field marshal his golden helmet sur
mounted By a silver eagle, topped by
The members Of the reichstag cheered
as the emperor and empress entered the
han.
Following his majesty was the Crown
Prince Frederick William. the other i'm
perial princes and the princes of the soy
ereign houses Of Germany. forming
group upon the emperOrs right as he took
up his position on the lowest step of the
throne The imperial chancellor then ad-
vanced. handed his majesty the speech
from the throne, and he, holding il in
his gauntleted hand, and with his helmet
on his head read the speech in clear,
loud voice
Referring to the treign relations of
Germany and TO International peace, he
said:
'HThe general political situation entities
Us 10 the assurance. that peace will con-
tinue TO be preserved Ny government
maintains with our allies Of old, heart
felt relations, and with the other powers
good and correct relations.
THE treaty with Denmark signed Jan.
8 which was designed to remove disturb
ing differences by regula ting the status
Of children in choosing their nationality
win strengthen the friendly relations with
our northern neighbOrs. q"
Hague Conference.
In regard TO the approaching confer
ence al The Hague the emperor said:
Following the suggestion Of the United
States and the proposals Of Russia / have
ference at The Hague, which. in view of
The results of the first Hague confer
enee. will be qualified 10 develop fur
fher the laws among nations for the good
Of humanity and of peace"
Abiding to the results of the recent
elections TO the reichstag. the emperor
said:
The German people were called upou
20 decide a difference Of opinion between
The federated governments and the former
fschstag, and demonstrated their resolve
70 safeguard the people and property of
The nation by putting aside all narrow,
party spirit, The strong national feeling
that united our citizens will effectively
protect the fatherland in the future. Just
hs ] am willing TO observe cOnscientiously
all my exceptional rights and privileges.
50 am | confident the new reichstag,
composed OF intelligent men ready to act.
viii acknowledge that il is its highest
outy 10 preserve and strengthen our po-
sltion among civilized nations"
Budget Matters.
Continuing, the speech announced the
approaching IF various government mat
Sers IN parliament among them being the
supplementary budget for the expenses in
German southwest africa, upon which the
Teichstag was resolved and measures
providing for the construction of the pro-
lected railroad from HelmanskOD TO
htpuD, the development Of other lines of
communication with the colonies. the
establishment OF the colonial ministry and
llr HueluHIlcduOn Of the farmers of
5erman Southwest Africa who have sus-
IN that colony
The emperor said he hoped a consider
hOle reduction OF the number of trOops in
German Southwest Africa would soon be
0ssloie: as there were only a few rebels
in the field.
Referring again to the elections, his
majesty stated that the healthy SDirit in
Town and country had asserted itself and
nag checked the socialistic movement
tuoPersiNe OF the state and society. II
as me purpose of the federated govern
s.snss to continue the social work in the
80 alou eNAll1ldAtu Ills uletJtStE H
tustrlous grandfather.
ana now gentlemen" said the en-
s-lel n conclusion. may the national
ssAanlent and readiness TO act which Gre
welfare Of Germany
,. as the emperor ceased speaking and
sSeeppee down from the dais, the oldest
]le.noers Of the reichstae. following the
sem proposed three cheers for his
s.SsoJcsy' which were still resOunding as
"e emperor left the hall.
MANY WhNT TIE nCclNC