The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-14
INCOME TAX INCREASE
PROPOSED IN PRUSSIA
New Diet Conyencs and Prussian
Prime Minister Reads
Kaiser's Speech.
PREDICTS VICTORIOUS PEACE
Declares As Enemies Forced War They
Must Take Responsibility For Con-
tinnancc of Shedding of Blood In
Europe.

Berlin, via, wireless to Sayville, l.
J.. Jan. 13.--Dr Bethnann II ollweg.
the Prussian prime minister, and cham
celior of the empire. read the speech
from the throne today at the open
ing session of the new Prussiau diet
in the White Hall of the castle. Mem
bers of both houses and dtpiomatists
were present. The opening followed
divine services in the Protestant Ca
thedral. and the Catholic Church OF ST.
HedwiE.
The prime minister announced in the
course of the speech the presentation
of new bill increasing the income
tax, explaining that although the
strength of Prussia's nances 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.
He also conveyed the thanks of the
king and emperor in greeting to par
lament for those who were fighting
at the many fronts, and for those in
Germany and all over the world who
had contributed the financing of the
state.
y Inspired by Sacrifice.
Gentlemen" he declared in the con-
ciusion of the speech from the throne.
your work, as II has been heretofore,
will also be. during the next period of
parliamentary activity. inspired by the
spirit of sacrifice and determination
which alone gives strength to our ma
ton to carry this war through victor
jousiy. A new race Is growing up
surrounded by wars experiences. All
able bodied men are united In faithful
comradeship until death for the de-
-
The present spirit Of mutual un-
derssandIng and trust will continue
10 make itself felt also In the time
OF peace in collaboration with that of
the whole people for the country. This
spirit will pervade our institutions and
will find strong expression In our pub
lie administration. In our legislation.
and In our forming the basis for rep
resentation of the people In the legis-
lattre bodies"
'!.e our enemies forced the war upsn
US" xHS hts statement, referring to
the war they must also bear the
guilt CT rhe responsibility. il the ma
tons Of Europe continue TO infict
wounds upon one another. Germany,
.t3yettes with her faithful allies, has
not only resisted world OF enemies,
bat carried her nag into the enemies
countries
Enemies Attempts Fail.
The attempts OF our enemies TO de-
rnoraiixe US by cutting us Off from the
trans Atlantic world have failed. our
agriculture assures the sustenance of
our nation. Relying on our own
strength on our Industries. and on
ouf trades, w oan produce what we
need for cur defense, These maintain
tho million of workers who have re-
manned at horne. and they maintain
our econoalIc NJ, IN spite Of war Hut
above all things are the deeds Of the
nation IN srrus, filled with tneraceable
grandeur and heroisTu.
To heal the wounds that have neen
inflicted to make new lfc grow out
OF the gigantic deeds and sacrifices
~ the nation, viii be the task Of all
or us as soon rs victorious peace
has been won. Prussia has grown
great surrounded by storm, and che
stands today mistaken Tn the midst of
sic ffsss Sest sssF+ ,essesgslss. GAIA
coercion is nothing but liberty based
l,poil order. The ties which uuite Prus-
slams have been forced TO grow II pos
sihte stronger by these times of Esrug-
gle and victory. God save Prussia
also in tho future, and protect her as
---.--.reas support o: the German en-
nlre This is our trust, and we shall
continue our Just ght until good
End