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Glory for All
AuStria's NeU
Peace Formula
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he said, the state was able to meet from
It's own resources. He declared that
the success Of the sixth wsr loan was
the best proof that the calculation OF
Austria's enemies, who perhaps thought
they could expect q change in the war
situation from the decline in the n
ternal resources Of the state, was
doomed to failure.
Il am convinced that a happy de-
yelopment of our constitutional life
after the unfruitfulness or the past
years and after the exceptional polit-
ical conditions Of war time-apart from
the solution of the Galician question,
for which my illustrious predecessor
has already indicated the ways not
possible without expanding the con-
stitution and the administrative foun-
dations OF the whole Of our public life,
both in the state and in the separate
kingdoms and countries, especially in
Bohemia.
Free Development of Peoples
Il trust that recognition Of your
serious possibility for the formation
of political conditions and your belief
in the happy future of the empire,
splendidly strengthened in this terrible
war, will give you, honorable gentle
mel. strength, in union with me, speed
lily to create conditions giving scope to
free national and cultural development
g
these considerations | decided to post
pone taking the constitutional oath I'M
I'll the time, which | hope is not far
distant, when the foundation of q new,
strong and happy Austria will again
for generations to come be firmly con-
solidated internally and externally.
"Our group of powers did not seek
the sanguinary trial of strength Of this
world war. And, more than that, 1t has,
from the moment, when. thanks to the
imperishable achievements Of the Allied
armies and fleets, the honor and exist
ence of our states no longer appeared
seriously threatened.openly and without
ambiguity made known its readiness
for peace, guided by the firm conviction
that the true formula of peace can only
be found i'm the mutual recognition that
the positions have been gloriously de-
Tended.
No Thirst for Revenge
1.-THE future life of the people should,
in our view, remain free from animos-
ity and thirst for revenge, and for gem
efations there should be no need to en-
ploy what may be called the last re-
source of the state. But this high aim
Of humanity can only be attainable by
such a conclusion to the war as viii!
correspond TO that peace formula
always remember that the strength
of the monarchy is rooted not the least
in its historic associations and that
only affectionate regard for 1t can
maintain and develop its living
strength. Therefore, | hope you viii
jealousy cultivate q loyal sense OF
unity with the countries Of my Hun
Carian holy crOwnland, which has re-
Gently proved itself one Of the prin-
cipal supports of the monarchy. hope
you will promote unanimous collabora-
tion among the various races IN the
state. which all have a share of the
glory Of this war.
"Honorable gentlemen Of both houses,
once again accept my cordial greetings.
II is a great moment which brings a
face with the peoples representatives.
May IL be the beginning Of time Of
flourishing progress, a time of power
and prestige for venerable Austria and
of happiness and blessings for my be-
loved peoples. God grant it,"
Won't Suppress Other Nations
Dr. Gustav Gross, leader of the Ger
man National League. was elected pres
ident Of the lower house of the Aus
trian Parliament. I'm his opening ad-
dress he promised freedom of speech
and impartiality in debates. He urged
the House to sec TO it that the eXpcc-
tations Of Austria's enemies that great
dissension would develop during the
session should remain unfulfilled.
1--WE are one in our unshakable de-
termination" he said, "to continue the
fight. At the same time, nothing is
further from our thoughts than sup
preston of other nations"
After the policies Of various parties
had been stated by their representa-
tives Premier Count Clam MARITIME
said the government would make a dec
laration in regard to all the questions
raised in one Of the first sittings after