THE KAISER'S DEATH.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1788, 13 March 1888, Page 2

THE KAISER'S DEATH.

THE LYI> G-IN -STATE.

THE NEW EMPEEOR.

B-Bi/N March 10

Prince William closed the eyes of the Fmppror at his death. His Majesty expired peacefully and painlessly, and before his death he exhorted Prince William to adopt an amicable attitude towards the Czar, and was strongly of opinion that there would be no war between Germany and Russia. His last words were " Fritz Lieber."

His Majesty on his death bed counselled special consideration being shown to the Czar, but Austria was Germany's best friend.

The body now lies m state m the Castle Chapel, and will be interred m the mausoleum of Frederick William and Queen Louisa at Charlottenburg, three miles from Berlin.

The Emperor Frederick was greatly distressed at the news of his father's death, but has recovered from the shock, and started to-day on his return to this city. After his father's interment his Majesty will leave for Wiesbaden.

The Emperor Frederick William, m a despatch from San Rerao, thanks the Ministers for their devotion to his father, and relies on their assistance m the tuture guidance of the nation. He requests that no order should be issued commanding public mourning, but that the matter should be left to each individual. He assumes the title of F ederick 111. of Prussia and Emperor of Germany.

A dramatic scene was witnessed m the Heichsta? when Prince Bismarck exhibited the mperor WilheWs signature attached to the proclamation pr roguing Parliament. The Chancellor's euloginm on the Emperor moved many of the Deputies* to tears.

T Hrikksbcjbo March 10 The Press write m uneasy strains regarding the probable political results which may arise from the death of the r.mperor Wilhelin. r.oNDON, March 10. The Prince of Wales will attend the obsequies of the late. Empercr ot Germany.

Pahlß, Maroh II The reply from tho Emperor Frederick to President Carnot's message of condolence is of a cordial nature.

Romb, March 11 Kins Humbert met the Emperor Frederick William at Genoa, and the Emperor looked fairly well.

Bkbmw, <Vfarch 71. The body of the late Emperor, after bfiinj? embalmed, will be removed to ths Cathedral m the vicinity of the ISchloss and the public will be admitted,

Prince Albert Victor of Wales, Archduke Rudo'ph of Austria, the Caarevitch, and the King of the Belgians will attend the funeral. National mourning has been made discretional, but it is being universally observed.

(Reeived Maroh U 12.15 p m ) BfBUN, Match 12 The Emperor Frederick William arrived at Charlottenburg to-day. Iho latter part of the journey from San Remo was accomplished m very severe weather, and a terrible snow storm was experienced at Charlottenburg upon the arrival of the Emperor who however suffered no ill-effects from the journey. He was met at Charlottenburg by immense crowds of people who displayed the greatest enthusiasm upon the Kmperor's appearance and cheered him as he drove off to Bahelsberg pahce. Prince Bismarck joined the Emperor at Leipsic, and greeted him with marks of the warmest affection. I

Cable messages from Germau residents m all parts of the world continue to arrive, expre <sing regret at the death of the late lumperor and sympathy with ihe bereaved family.

■t Pbtkksbdho. M-»rch 12. The Kusßian Court and the whole army will go into mourning for a month' as a mark of respect to the late Emperor Wi.helm of Germany.

London, March 12. Her Majesty the Queen has received a, cahlegram assuring her that the Empernr Frederick William has suffered no illeffVcrts irora the journey from San Re mo and that his general h alth is good.

Chmstchokch, M*rach 13. The Gortnan • residents of Canterbury havo aent a cablegram to Germany expressing oond' leno^ regret and sympathy on the death of the fimporor Wilhe'm,