GERMAN PARLIAMENT.
OPENING OF THE REICHSTAG.
SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR
[press ASSOCIATION.]
Berlin, June 25. At the opening of the Reichstag to-day, the Emperor William promised the introduction of legislation to afford workers further protection, and that an endeavour would be made to equalise the unhealthy social contrasts existing. The Emperor further stated that he would sternly oppose all attempts which might be made to undermine public order, and would endeavour to maintain peace abroad so far as lay in his power. He was far from desirous of using the army in offensive wars, and would uphold the Austrian-Italian alliance, regarding it as the foundation of European equilibrium. In concluding his speech, the Emperor said he would carefully cultivate personal friendship with the Czar and friendly relations with Russia. The speech was received with manifestations of great enthusiasm by the Reichstag.
Berlin, June 26.
The ceremony at the opening of the Reichstag was conducted with great pomp.
The Emperor's speech has created a favourable impression at Vienna.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9091, 27 June 1888, Page 5
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