THE LATE GERMAN EMPEROR.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1870, 18 June 1888, Page 3

THE LATE GERMAN EMPEROR.

(PJEB P&B8S ASSOCIATION.) „ . . . . Bkelin, June 14. The Emperor wrote folly to his family »nd on State affairs, and took ths sacrament at midnight, He had great difficulty m breathing, and alarming symptoms set m just before eleven m the morning, when he coughed with violence, and died holding the hand of the Empress. The immediate cause of cftafh was paralysis of the lungs. In his will the Emperor requested that he should be buried m the Garrison Church at Potsdam. He now lies m state at the Garrison • Church, and will be buried at the Jfriedenakirche, Potsdam, on Monday. In his last interview the Emperor placed the Empress' band ra Prince Bismarck's silently recommending re conciliation, Berlin, -Jim* 16. The Empress remained at the bedside of the Emperor throughout the night, and until death took place. She has, however, since retired to secluded apartments. The Crown Prince placed the Iron Cross of the Order of Merit oa his father's breast, and has notified Italy and Austria officially of the death of the Emperor, and assured them of hiß adherence to the existing treaties. The Dowager Empress Augusta was at Baden when the death took place, jwdwas unable to return. $he' iuneral will be a. simple military pne, A cordon of Guards surrounded the castle and Park. His Majesty's last words were to learn to bear suffering without complaining. The Press continue doubtful as to the permanence of peace being secured. A post mortem examination made on the body of his Majesty proved the presence of cancer m the throat. The Emperor Frederick, before his death, deeply thanked Sir Morell Mackenzie, and said he was convinced that lie )iad done all science, watchfulness, and skill could effect. Later his Majesty wrote, '• I tried my best to do my duty to God and the country." He directed that his funeral should be void of all pomp, and that only , hiß nearest relatives should attend. Crowds are . viewing the body as it lies m state m the Garrison church. ; London, Jane 16. Both the Houses of Lords and Commons have passed messages of condolence at the 4eath of the Emperor, anc| Notices of addresses of (sympathy 1 \o ' be jpjrwarded to the Empress haye been given. Only his family were present at the last. The Prince of Wales, Prince Alexander and Prince Victor started for Berlin, but did not arrive m time. King Humbert of Italy will alsoj probably visit Berlin. . The German cities are draped m crape. The German troops are swearing allegiance to the Crown Prince. The European and English news- ' papers recognise m Prince William a new factor, and doubt whether Russia and France will bo allowed to continue menacing armaments and choose their own time for fighting. Sydney, June 16. Universal sorrow \b expressed at the ' death' of the Emperor;' Flags m the city 1 and on the shipping are flying halfmast. • 1; His Excellency the Governor, Lord CiTtington;'an4 his Worship the Mayor itvfe, ' 6f behalf of New ISouth $Sai • messages 'of condolence ttt the Kmpre'sß of Germany.' Minute guns' were ! fired m the city to $ay. i: ' " Mblboubnk, Jana 16 ;. There w|re slgn^ of sorrof manifea^ m the city fjn the announcement; of the fleath of fee Emperor of Germany, and minute guns were fired. Chbibiohuroh, Jane 13. The Mayor has lent a okblegram to the • Bmpraia of Germany ezpreiatag oondoieaoe from the cltfzons on the Emperor's - * death. A memorial service le to be hold , la the Oatbftdral on Snndav next.