New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-05
Russia Afflicted with INA
tionalism" and France
Is Malicious.
GOD SEEN ON SIDE
OF GERMAN ARMY
"We'll Repair Wrongs We Do
When Our Military Aims Are
Reached" Says Chancellor.

Berlin, aug. ,. - blhPeioi imam
opened the imperial parliament to-day
with a speech from the throne of which
the text was partly as follows:
"The world has been witness of the
indefatigable manner in which we stood
in the front rank during the worries
and troubles of recent years in the
endeavor TO spare the nations of Eu-
rope from war between the great
powers.
1.-THE greatest perils which had arisen
owing TO the events in the Balkans APP
peared to have been overcome, but then
the assassination of my friend the
Archduke Francis Ferdinand opened up
a great abyss. My ally, the Emperor
Francis Joseph, was compelled 70 take
up arms for the protection OF MS en-
pire against the dangerous agitation
existing in a neighboring state,
"In pursuing its interests the Rus,
sian Empire stepped in the way oil
Austria Hungary. -,
,, "Not only our duty as an ally called
us TO the side of Austria Hungary, pus
the great task was cast upon US, at
the same time with the ancient COM
munty Of culture of the two empires,
10 protect our own position against the
attack of unfriendly forces
Harsh Words for Russia.
eft was with a heavy heart that |
was compelled to mobilize my army
against a neighbor with whose troops
mine had fought side by side on so
many fields of battle, and with sincere
regret / saw the breaking of friend
shin to which Germany had been so
faithful.
"The imperial Russian government,
giving way TO an Unsuitable natlonalism,
fas stepped to the side of state when
through a criminal act had brought
about the calamity of this war.
"That France also placed herself on
the side of our opponent was not sur
nrising TO US. Only too often had our
efforts to bring about more friendly
relations with the French Republic
come into contact with the expression
Of old hopes and with long standing
malice.
"The present situation. arose not
from temporary conflicts OF interest," or
d;nlomatic combinations, but is the re-
suit Of i'll will existing for years
against the strength and prosperity Oh
the German Empire.
owe are not pushed on by the desire
of conquest. We are moved by the I'M
bending desire to secure for ourselves
and those coming after US the place III
which God has put us.
"Mv Government and, above all, my
Chancellor tried until the last moment
10 prevent the worst happening. In
enforced self-defence, with clear con-
science and clean hands, we grasp the
sword. -
"To the peoples and races Of the Ger
man Empire my appeal goes forth to
stand together fraternally with our
allies in defence of that which we have
created in peaceful work.
Looks to the Almighty.
"Following the example of our fore,
fathers, firm and faithful, earnest and
chivalrous, humble before our God and
ready to fight when in the face oil
the enemy, let US contide ourselves 10
the everlasting Almighty, who viii
strengthen our defence and conduct II
to a good end
At the end of his speech from the
throne the Emperor addressed the Dep
uties directly, saying:
Gentlemen: You have read what
said 10 my people the other day from
the balcony Of my castle. | repeat now
that | no longer know any parties. |
know only Germans, and in order TO
testify that you are firmly resolved,
without distinction of party, to stand
by my side through danger and death,
| call upon the leaders of the different
parties in this house 10 come forward
and lay their hands in mine as q
pledge
The Emperor did not proceed 10 the
imperial parliament building, but con-
Quoted the opening ceremony in the
| White Hall Of the imperial castle.
More deputies than usual attended the
/ ceremony; many of thcm instead of be-
Z ine in evening dress, as is usual, were
I in travelling suits, as they had been
/ called hhTriedly together.
The Empress, the Crown Princess and
/ .he members Of the foreign diplomatic
/ corps, including James W. Gerard, the
American Ambassador, were present.
Tho Emperor, who was surrounded
/ by many military and naval officers,
was dressed in a generals gray uni
! form.
DR.. Won Hollweg. the I'M
perial Chancellor, in a speech said:
1--WE knew France was ready for an
/ invasion. France was able to wait; we
were not. A French aggression into
our flank on the lower Rhine would
have been disastrous and we, therefore,
were compelled 20 override the legiti-
mate protests of the Luxembourg and
Belgian governments.
ave shall repair the wrong we are
doing as soon as our military aims have
been reached"
Chancellor Blsmes Russia.
The Chancellor then outlined the