The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-14
VOTE MORE MONEY,
CHANCELLOR TELLS
THE PRUSSIAN DIET
Specifies Income Tax, Also
Funds for East Province
and state Railways.
BLAMES FOES FOR
PROLONGED WAR

BERLIN, via wireless TO Sayville. l.. /,
German Imperial Chancellor and Tresi-
dent OF the Council Of Ministers Of Prus.
sia, read the speech from the throne
to-day at the opening session OF the new
Prussian Diet in the White Hall OF the
castle. Members OF both houses and
diplomatists were present. The opening
followed divine services In the Protestant
Cathedral and the Catholic Church> o.
St. Hedwig.
Together with our King-Emperor. We
march toward the turning of the road.
sure OF victory" said the Chancellor.
with peace will come new life for
Germany. Old wounds will heal. The
result OF his war will be the develop
ment OF a new sp!ri, OF mutual under
standing and faith which will permeate
legislation and the administrator of af-
fairs Of state"
The Chancellor announced In the
course of his speech the presentation
OF a new bill increasing the income tax,
explaining that although the strength of
Prussia's fnances was not broken an
enormous additional sum was needed for
the rehabilitation OF East Prussia and
for the completion OF Prussia's network
of railroads.
Hc also conveyed the thanks of the
king-Emperor tn those who are fighting
at the many fronts. and to those In
Germany and all over the world who
have contributed to the financing OF the
state"
sNA1n-,a, - NJ. -. 10,
veg declared. the king-Emperor knows
that your work. as it has been hereto
fore. will also be. during the next period
Of parliamentary activity. inspired by
the spirit Of sacrifice and determination
4. which alone gives strength TO orr ma
ton to carry this war through yictori-
ously.
"A new race is growing up. surrounded
by wars experiences. All able bodied
men are united in faithful c~omradeship
until death for the defence of the state
and the nation. The present spirit OF
mutual understanding and trust will
continue to make itself felt also In the
time OF peace. This spirit will pefyade
our institutions and will ind strong en-
preston in our public administration. in
our legislation and In organizing the
representation OF the people in legisla-
tive bodies.
~ our tUttt1ltS 1OFCtn inc war upOn
" thvy must also bear the guilt of re-
sponsibil.ty IL the nations of Europe con-
tinue to infict wounds upon one another.
Germany. together with her faithful
allies, has not only resisted a world OF
enemies but carried her flag into the
enemies countries.
THE attempt of our enemies to
demoralize us by cutting us of from the
transatlantic word have failed. our
agriculture assures the sustenauce of
our nation. Relying on our oyn strength.
on our industries and or our trade. we
can produce what we need for our de-
fence. These maintain the millions OF
workers who have remained at home
and they maintain our economic life IN
spite OF war. But above all things are
the deeds OF the nation in arms. filled
with im~perishable grandeur and heroism.
ITO heal the wounds that have been
inflicted. TO make new life grow out Of
the gigantic Weeds and sacrifices of the
nation Will he the task of all of us as
soon as a victorious peace MAS been won.
"Prussla has grown great surrounded
by storm. and to-day she stands UNI
shaken In the midst OF the storm. What
her enemies call coercion Is nothing but
liberty based upon order, The ties which
unite Pruss!a have been made to grow
stronger. II possible, in these times OF
struggle and victory.
"God save Prussia also in the future.
and protect her as a strong support of
the German Empire. This Is our trust.
and We shall SO continue in our lust
night until We reach our goal"
Finance Minister LentZe asked for
the authorization of an issue of ex-
chequer bonds amounting to $50, 600. 900
marks S35. 00o. 000).