GERMAN AFFAIRS.
June 26. Both the French and ftussian Press consider the Emperor William's speech at the opening of the Reichstag augurs well for the maintenano* of peace in Europe. In his speech to the Reichstag yesterday the Emperor William said be had resolved to pursue the path by which his grandsire had secured the confidence of his allies, the love of his people, and the goodwill of those abroad. His love for the armj and his relations towards it would never induce bim to endanger peace unless he was forced to it by an attempt on the Empire or her allies. The Austrian alliance was a legacy in German history and was sanctioned by public opinion. Similar relations were needed to bind Italy. Herr Von Achenback has been appointed to succeed Herr Von Pultkamor as Vice-President of the Council and Minister of the Interior.
June 27.
The Emperor William in the course of his speech at the opening of the Reichstag promised" religious toleration to all, and that peace should be preserved with the Catholic church. Fie also expressed a hope that taxation would be lightenod to the poorer classes,
June 28
The Czar has written a warm letter to the Emperor expressive of his thorough personal friendship. It is stated that the Emperor will proceed in the Royal yacht to St. Petersburg about the middle of July where he will be entertained by the Czar, and great fetes will be held in honor of the visit. It is also expected that be will shortly visit the Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, and the King of Italy.
London, June 27.
It is reported that the Duke of Cumberland and the Emperor William have become reconciled as to the differences on the question of the Hanovsrian claims, which, it is understood, have now been renonnced,
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1757, 30 June 1888, Page 1
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305GERMAN AFFAIRS. Temuka Leader, Issue 1757, 30 June 1888, Page 1
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