THE LATE EMPEROR.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1872, 20 June 1888, Page 3

THE LATE EMPEROR.

London, Jane 19. The Marquis of Salisbury, Mr Gladstone, and Mr W. H, Smith, m referring to. his death, highly eulogised the late Emperor Frederick. Addresses of condolence to the Empress have baen adopted m both branches of the Legislature, Salutes were fired to-day and fl «gs lowered half-mast as a mark of respept to the late Emperor. Speaking on the address of condolence, the Marquis of Salisbury rendered homage to one of the highest and noblest monarchs who ever reigned. He had shown under singular trials a spirit which made him a famous example, valuable to sovereigns and men of all conditions. Lord Granville seconded the address. In the Housa of Commons Mr Smith said England had watched the wife's conduct of affection with pride. Mr Gladstone said the memories of the deceased formed a great and noble patrimony for the German people. The Marquis of Harrington supported the Address. Vienna, June 18. . Cpunt Kajnoky expects ' that fh.e European situation will not be altered by |the accession of the Emperor William to the Throne of Germany. Count Kalnoky has announced to the delegations that the second change m the sovereignty of Germany had left the existing treaty intact, which enabled Austria to face the fulure with confidence. He mentioned that a feeling of insecurity reigns throughout Europe, which compels all nations, despite 1 tfteir alliances, Iq rely chiefly upon tb,eir ov?n strength, Bbktjn, June 18, The Emperor William's proclamation to the people is devoid of anything likely to give rise to unfavorable comment. The funeral passed off uneventfully. The Emperor William telegraphed to his Holiness the Pope notifying the death of the Emperor Frederick. The Ejowager Empte'ss Victoria was unwitting that arj aqtopsy of the late Emperqtfs body should be made, b.ut the Emperor Wjlliani insisted on i^'s being done m orcjer. to satisfy the pub|ic. A mortuary service was held m tb,e Royal Qastle on Sunday, at which all the members of the family were present, including the Grand Dowager Empress Augusta. The Prince of Wales followed abreast with the Emperor William and the King of Saxony and General Von M^QJtke headecj t'ne procession 1 of generals. Prince Bismarck was qnable to be present. The Dowager Enppress Victoria b,ent oyer the cofsn before the final dirge. The Emperor William has issued a proclamation which states he assumes the Government looking towards the King oi Kings, and prays that he may be a just and clement prince, and that he may foster piety, guard over the pe&ee 9 promote the welfare of tl^e land, be ahelpecitothe poorand distressed, and be a firm guardian of all that is right. Berlin, June 19. The Emperor William's four sons, Sir Morell ■ Mackenzie, the Grand D^owager Empress, trie Dowager Empress, the JJrnprWs,' and I '{he Piincess Alexandra 'iypre "among those who attended the luneraj service, Prince Bismarck was too unwell to be present. Glorious weather was experienced for the funeral, rendering the military spectacle a most striking one. .* JiZZct oi 150 covers was laid at the Royal Castle, Berlin, for the attendants at the funeral' of ftp late Emperor. 'The Erriperor William and the Prince of Walea were present.