THE KAISER'S DEATH
THE NEW EMPEBOF,.
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London, March 12 Keference was made m all pulpits throughout Great Britain yesterday to the death of the Emperor Wilhelm, deploring his loss.
Berlin, March 12. The Emperor's deathbed scone was very touching and beautiful. His Majesty's only daughter, the Grand Duchess of Baden, is lovingly attached to him. In reply to her whispered enquiry, the Kaiser Raid, "I am very tired, but there is no time to say much. There is so much to do." Berun, March 13. The Emperor Frederick 111. was interviewed on his journey to this city from San fiemo by King Milan of Servia and tha Duke of Aosta. Both interviews were of the most cordial description,
The Emperor Frederick was unable to speak with King Humbert of Italy, owing to his throat malady, but conversed by means of written slips. A similar course was adopted with the Duke of Aoßta, and other interviewers. His Majesty's health has improved. Immediately on the Emperor's arrival at Berlin he visited his father's body. The corpse was conveyed on Sunday to the Cathedral under an escort of cavalry, and was followed by Prince William and the other princes of the family. The imposing pageant was witnessed by great crowds. The body lies m state until Tuesday.
(Received March 14, 12.30 p.m.) Berlin, March 13. As previously telegraphed the corpse of the late Emperor was conveyed froui the Royal Palace to the Cathedral on Sunday night. A procession headed by Prussian corps of the Guards left the Palace at midnight m the midst of a blinding snowstorm and was composed of Roynl Princes, Generals of the Army, Ministers, and other notabilities. . Torchlights were carried by the soldiers and the scene was a most weird and imposing spectacle. The body of the late Eipperor is noy lying m state m the Cathedral and is being vipited by enormous orowds of people. The funeral takes place on Friday. There will then be a most solemn service m the Cathedral and a State procession will follow the remains of the late Emperor to the Royal Mausoleum at Charlottenburg. Emperor Frederick takes the oath of allegiance on Saturday. He has issued an address, m which he says it will be his endeavor to rule m the spirit of his father, and that it will be one of his first duties to maintain the efficiency of the army and navy, especially the latter, 1 which, he says, has important duties to perform m assisting to maintain colonies which should be acquired as fields for German emigration. The Emperor declared that he is careless of glory, and that it will be his constant aim to secure the comfort and best interests of the people,
Prince Bismarck is indisposed, and has been ordered perfect rest by his medical advisers; •
. Dunedjn, Maroh 14. The German residents- have decided to send an address of condolence to Kaiser Frederic*. ' ' " ■
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1789, 14 March 1888, Page 2
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489THE KAISER'S DEATH Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1789, 14 March 1888, Page 2
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