EMPEROR WILLIAM'S SPEECH.

Northern Advocate, 30 June 1888, Page 3

EMPEROR WILLIAM'S SPEECH.

Berlin, June 26. In a speech to the Reichstag, yesterday, the Emperor William said, he had resolved to pursue a path by J Which his grandsire had secured confidence of his allies and of bis people, and the goodwill of those abroad. ! His love for the army and his relations towards it would never induce him to endanger peace unless forced by an attempt on the Empire or allies. The Austrian alliance was a legacy in German history and was sanctioned by public opinion. Similar relations were needed to bind them to Italy. Both French and Russian Press consider Emperor "William's speech at the opening of the Reichstag augurs maintenance of peace in Europe. Paris, June 27. Leading French journals while admitting the pacific character of the Emperor's speech, draws attention to the silence regarding the relations between France and Germany. London, June 27. The English Press applaud the speech delivered by Emperor William : at the opening of the German Reichstag. Berlin, Juno 27. Emperor William in the course of his speech at the opening diet promised religious toleration to all, and that peace should be preserved with the L Catholic Church. He also expressed hope that taxation would be lightened to poor classes. Durban, June 25. Severe fighting has taken place between the followers of Zulu chiefs Dinizulu and Usibepu, the latter were defeated, and Dinizulu subsequently ' attacked the British Police post on the 1 Zulu frontier. " June, 26. 1 General insurrection in Zululand ' is considered inevitable. St. Petersburg, June 26. ' General Gourko predicts two years peace. Vienna, June 27. Austrian journals are expressing 1 the hope that Russia may join the peace league. j . London, June 27. I Lord Wolseley has been under . examination by the army estimates committee, in evidence he said there was one naif too many generals in ( the British army and the majority « were utterly incompetent to perform s the duties required of them. London, June 26. ( The ship Drummond | Castle , during a gale off the Aquilas, '. (Spanish seaport on theMediterxanian) ' sighted a large vessel disabled name \ unknown. From the statement of the captain of the Druinmond (Astleti is

thought that emigrants were aboard battened down, as wild shrieks wert heard, the captain of the ill fated vessel shouted that he had lost all his boats, the vessel suddenly disappeared early in the morning of the 4th inst, London, June 27. It is believed at Lloyds that the vessel seen by the Drummond Castle in a sinking condition was not an emigrant ship, but probably a coolie vessel or homeward bound trader. Sydney, this day. Hanlan has challanged Kemp, champion sculler of the world, to row him within three months time for £500 and championship. Sydney, June 28. Parleying has ceased between the captain of the Alameda and the Maritime Labour Unions who refuse to unload steamers whilst having Chinese crew on board, Captain Morse having agreed to cable to Mr Spreckless as to the course to be pursued in the meantime. The Alemeda cargo is undischarged. Melbourne, June 28. The Chinese residents are protesting against the decision of the Conference recently held in Sydney.