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The Monmouth Inquirer
Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey
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In Berlin on April 15, new Chancellor von Caprivi opened the Prussian diet with his first speech, praising Bismarck's legacy, affirming faith in Prussia and the German Empire under the young monarch, and pledging openness to criticism and cooperation for monarchical and national interests. The speech was applauded.
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The New Chancellor Makes His First Official Speech.
BERLIN, April 16.—The Prussian diet was opened yesterday by Chancellor von Caprivi. The chancellor referred to the important position which had been held by Prince Bismarck and expressed the hope that in the future the empire would continue secure. The edifice of the state was cemented firmly enough to resist wind and weather. Moreover, the noble personality of the young monarch had already manifested itself at home and abroad. He affirmed his undying belief in the future of Prussia and of the German empire resting on Prussia's shoulders. In conclusion, the chancellor said he would allow the widest scope to practical criticism, and would adopt what was good wherever it was found. He would co-operate with all persons having at heart the interests of Prussia, and aiming to foster the monarchic feeling in Prussia and the national feeling throughout the empire. The speech was received with hearty applause.
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Berlin
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April 15
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the speech was received with hearty applause.
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The Prussian diet was opened by Chancellor von Caprivi, who in his first official speech referred to Prince Bismarck's important position, hoped for the empire's continued security, praised the young monarch's personality, affirmed belief in Prussia and the German empire, and pledged to allow practical criticism, adopt good ideas, and cooperate with those fostering monarchical and national feelings.