The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-18

rial princes, entered the imperial box. the deputies rising in his honor. Chan eeiior Ali Jssad Bey then read the speech from the throne. during which the entire assennblage stood. The ad- dress follows;
 When I first proclaimed a consti- tuition, thirty-two years ago. there were many difficulties in the way of it's execution and I was advised to sus- pend 1t momentarily. In the Interval, great efforts were made toward pop ular education and for the establish ment of institutions of a nature calcu- lated to elevate the public enlighten- ment. l am now happy to know that the people are more able to understand the beneffts of constitution and I was heartily glad to restore it. not withstanding influential advice to the contrary. My will is definite and un- alterable. and henceforth the consti- tutTon will regulate the afEairs of the nation. The cabinet which Kiamit Pa- she had formed with full decision.
 q regret to be compelled to an- nounce to the representatives of the nation that the Prince of Bulgaria and the Governor general of Eastern Ru- melia have deviated from the path of loyalty and proclaimed the inde- pendence of those provinces. I also regret to announce that Austria Hun gary. has made the illegal move of proclaiming the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which temporarily ar occupied by her contrary to i'm ternational good faith and treaty stip- uiations. My minister's are occupying themselves with these grave questions and I hope they will receive the as sistance of Parliament.
 , a.s kala are excellent and I anticipate that with the good offices of the great friendly nations, all these questions wiIl be peacefully and favorably set tied.
 E. "The budget of the Empire will be presented to you, the financial situa- tion being the chief matter for your consideration. Public instructions and the strength ening of the army and navy will also occupy the most serious attention of my government. Three other important questions will be pre- sented to you. @
 q am hopeful that your labors win prove fruitful for the good Of the Elm pire and the people, and with this hope. hereby proclaim the formal opening of the new Parliament.
 VI am happy to see assembled here NA~ tNP%~SSAtN"NtNN1 VI @thU PCORA6 anu heartily salute them, 1t being my will that the constitution be faithfully ob b- served and jealously guarded. I pray that God will bless your labors and grant Divine assistance.'
 Enthusiasm for Sultan.
 The Sultan's address was greeted with an outburst of great enthusiasm. Following this speech. Naki Bule Esh- raft a representative or the descend ants of the Prophet. offered a prayer invoking the Lords blessing upon the constitution and Parliament and be- seeching that He grant long life to the Sultan and his dynasty and bestow His Divine guidance upon the Ottoman na- ton so that the nation will endure forever. When the prayer was ended, his majesty leaned forward snd spoke as follows:
 T am very glad to see around me our Parliament, which open today. Let the representatives of the people pray the Almighty for the continuance of fruitfulness of the labors of the chamber. May God bless your efforts. " The Sultan. after resting a while in an adjoining room, left the cham Der and returned by the same route along which he came. As before, he was enthusiastically cheered by enor- nous crowds.