Show EMPEROR WILLIAMS SPEECH germany on friendly relations with most of the powers berlin nov 28 emperor william opened the reichstag today at noon in the white hall of the palace himself reading the speech from tho throne the speech was occupied chiefly ft ath domestic affairs turning near the close of the speech to foreign affairs the emperor said the german empire has with all powers correct and with most of them good and friendly relations it filled me with high satisfaction that I 1 was able to support the successful efforts of the president of the united states in bringing about peace between his majesty the emperor of russia and his majesty tha emperor of japan I 1 greet japans entrance into the ranks of the great powers with sincere wishes tor the peaceable civilizing mission of this highly endowed people and my lively sympathies at the efforts which the neighboring friendly russian empire is making toward a new order of things in its internal affairs I 1 hope ahat his majesty the emperor nicholas may earn the love and gratitude of his people as the pathfinder of dussias Rus sias happy future tho emperor also expressed his congratulations to Nor ways government and people upon the election of the royal couple to whom 1 am bound by friendly sentiments |