The Archive · 1910

The German Emperor

THE KOENIGSBERG SPEECH

London vid Bombay, Nov. 27.

A fall-dress debate has taken Socialist {nterpellation censoring ice in the Reichstag upon a

the German Emperor for his recent utterances in which he asserted his "divine right."

The Chancellor, Dr. von Beth-mann-Hollweg, vigorously defended the Emperor, and affirmed that to the Prussian Constitution the idea of " the sovereignty of the people" was unknown. The Prussian Kings in relation to the people were Kings in their own right.

The Party leaders, except the extreme Radicals, supported the Chancellor.—Reuter.

*,7 A telegram dated August '28 ssid:—A speech by the German Emperor at a banquet at Kéoigeberg has provoked great discussion in Germany. The Emperor concluded by saying "Looking upon myself as the instra-|stallation.—Reuter.

Lord, regardless of the views or opinion of the hour, I shall go my way, which will be devoted solely to the well-being and peaceful development of the Fatherland. I need, however, ce-operation from every hand."—En.

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