THE LATE EMPEROR.

Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 247, 17 March 1888, Page 6

THE LATE EMPEROR.

Berlin, March 'ID. A dramatic scene was witnessed in the Reichstag when Prince Bismarck exhibited tho Emperor Wilhelm's last signature attached to the proclamation proroguing Parliament. The Chancellor's eulogium on the Emperor moved many of the deputies to tears. His Majesty on his deathbod counselled special consideration beingshown to tho Czar, but said that Austria was Germany's best friend. The body now lies in stato in tho castle chapel, and will be interred in the mausoleum of Frederick William 111. and Queen Louisa at Charlottenburg, three miles fiom Berlin. The Emperor Fiederick was greatly distrcsssed at the news of his fathers 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. Prince William closed the eyes of the Emperor 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 lebet" (" Fritz (his son) lives"). The Empeior Frederick William, in a despatch from San Remo, thanks the Ministers for their devotion to his father, and relies on their assistance in the future guidance of the nation. He requests that no order should be issued commanding public mourning, but that tho matter should be left to each individual. He assumed the title of Frederick ID. of Prussia and Empeior of Germany.

Br.Rux, March 10. The body of the late Emperor, after being embalmed, will be removed to tho "Cathedral in the vicinity of the Schloss, and the public will be admitted. Prince Albeit Victor of Wales, Archduke Rudolph of Austria, the Ozarewifccli, and the King of the Belgians will attend the funeral. National mourning has been made discretional, but it is being universally observed.

Berlin, Maichl2. TllK Empeior's death-bed scene was veiy touching and beautiful. His Majesty's only daughter, the Grand Duchebs of Baden, lovingly attended him. In reply to her whispered inquiry, the Kaiser said, " I'm very tired, but. there is no time to say much. There is so much to do." Reference was made in all pulpits throughout Great Britain yesterday to tho Emperor Atfilhelm, deploring his loss.

Bkrllv, March 12. The Emperor Frederick, of Germany, has arrived at Charlottenburg, a suburb of Berlin. 4t the time of his arrival a terrible snowstorm was raging, but this did not deter immense crowds of people going to meet him. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed, and the Emperor was greeted with repeated cheers. It is announced that he has experienced no ill effect from the cold or from the excitement attendant on the reception. Prince Bismarck joined him at Leipsic and greeted him with demonstrations of the warmest affection.

Berlin, March 12. Messages of sympathy with the Imperial family in their bereavement are being received from all parts of the world.

Berlin, March 13. Immediately on the Emperor Frederick's arrival here ho visited his lather'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 in state until Tuesday. The Emperor Frederick 111. was interviewed on his journey to this city from San Remo by King Milan of Servia and the Duke of Aosta. Both interviews were of the most cordial deBcription.

Beklin, March 13. The Imperial Guards at midnight, and amidst a snowstorm, bore the coffined body of the deceased Emperor to the cathedra], escorted by princes, generals, and Ministers. The scene wasjighted • "by a weird torchlight procession. Enormous' crowds of the populace after wards, vie wed the body. The funeral takes place on Friday, -when there will be a grand service >at the Cathedral, and a solemn procession. The Emperor Frederick swears allegiance on Saturday. •Prince. Bismarck is unwell, and has been ordered rest. The Emperor Frederick has issued an address stating that he 'will goverVin the spirit of his father; and maintain the efficiency of the army and navy, the latter ( being important, as they had duties to perforttfin acquiring colonies. - HwwWJa^leMhof mUito jiory, ? nd would rule for. the good of the people, ,t, t f ' ''','" ; ST*'PE*ERsfeDROj v M arch 10. £ -i : . The' Press ,w#e .in an 'uneasy strain * ' Regarding the probable". political results■which may arise from the death* of .the fi etofWifhe!m..,\,, ■'' ; !,i;j V -/ - St,.; Petersburg, tyarch,^.j lw j '•' ' } l Th^ Russian Court 1 and ithtf'JwJjole month out of respect f 6f tne memory pi the Ute Emptror of Germany.