4 NOVEMBER 1876, Page 2

The German Parliament was opened on the 30th of October

by a message from the Emperor, who was prevented from attending by a cold. The message is of little interest or importance, the Emperor saying that his best endeavours are always directed to the maintenance of friendly relations with all the Powers, Parti- cularly "those who are connected with 0.....cany by historical ties,"—a sentence intended +,,;....a.,iate that the new Holy Affiance jev utnn-oicen. Various Bills are mentioned, and the Emperor promises to protect German industry from the prejudice it suffers from the fiscal regulations of other States, a remark indicating, it is said, a disposition to adopt the ancient doctrine of reciprocity, instead of simple free-trade. The iron-masters exert much pressure to induce the Government to enter on this course, and may succeed, the people being almost indifferent. Free-trade in Germany, it must be remembered, was established by officials before it was demanded by the people.