AUSTRIAN PARLIAMENT

Thames Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 18357, 2 June 1917, Page 4

AUSTRIAN PARLIAMENT

~ 1- | AMS'I^KDAM, June 1 i Emepror Kami's speecn from tlio throne solemnly declared. hi« ieceruunation to. discharge h,.s duties in ' a constitutional und democratic spirit, lie would! respect constitutional liberties, but lie reminded his> hearers that the constitution left the question) of peace or war in )u« 'hands. ' He promised reforms, ensuring the development of various nations under tlxe monarchy, suhj-jut however to b'tate uuity. He I o- | claimed: "We frankly, and without ambiguity announce our willingness to conclude peace based, on a mutual appreciation of each other's position, without feeling 1 of revenge." He alluded to Russia's peace desires, and said he hoped the same, form of mind would spread to other belligerents, while our group fighcs irresiistibly for honour .and exUtwte, , remains weE dispensed for p«-\ce. Those countries which' are anxious for better relations will findi on our eiidie a -sipirit of reconciliation. Meanwhile we continue fighting, and are I prepared to enforce with arms a good ending! to the war, though' glad to look forward to peace. —A', and N Z. . Cable.