DEATH OF THE Emperor of Germany.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 274, 20 June 1888, Page 5

DEATH OF THE Emperor of Germany.

London, Juno 15. Tjik Prince of Wales lias received a telegram fvom Potsdam, stating that the death of the Emperor is imminent. Intense gloom has overspicad England at the news. Reports received state that Berlin is wrapped in sorrow at the impending fate of the Mmperor. His Imperial Majesty is said to be quite resigned. He is suffering from convulsive fits and swoons, which rapidly succeed each other. All the theatres in Berlin are closed. The Emperor's lungs are much inflamed. He sutters no pain, and is conscious.

H\ run, June 15lli, 5 a.m. Tho Emperor is weaker. Secretions from the throatarc impeding his breathing. All hope is now abandoned.

Bkri-in, Juna 15. DuiiMNG the night the Emperor Frederick had fitful slumbeis. Al .'5 o'clock this morning his weakness hue* increased alarminulv. lie remained, however, fully conscious almost to the last, At 10 o'clock this morning he exhibited no signs of suffering, and at 11 a.m. he passed quietly away in the presence of his family.

Bi run, .June 16. Tin-; Emperor wrote fully to his family and on State afl'aiis, and took the Sacrament at midnight. He had great difficulty in breathing, and alarming symptoms set in just before 11 in the morning, when he coughed with violence, and died, holding the hand of the Empress. The immediate cause of death was paralysis of the lungs. In his will the ftmperor requested that he should be buried in the Gariison Chinch at Potsdam. He now lies in state at the Garrison Church, and will be buried at Potsdam on Monday. In his last interview the Emperor placed the Km prey's hand in Prince Bismarck's, silently recommending reconciliation. Only his family were present at the last. The Prince of Wales, Princess Alexandra, and Prince Victor started for Berlin, but, did not arrive in time. Ring Humbert, of Italy, "will also probably visit Berlin. All German cities arc draped in crape. The German troops aie swearing allegiance to the "Crown Prince. The Euiopean and English newspapers recognise in Piince William a new factor, and doubt whether Russia and France will be allowed to continue menacing armaments, and to choose their own time for lighting. The Em peioi before hk de.ith deeply thanked Sir Moiell Mackenzie, and said he was convinced that he had done all that science, watchfulness, and skill <'ould eflect. His Majesty wrote: "1 tried my best to do my duty to God and to the countiy." He directed that his funeral should be void of all pomp, and that only his nearest i datives should attend. Ciowds are viewing the bod) as it lies m state in the Garrison Church. Latkk. The Empress remained at the Empei or s bedside tlnoughout the night until death took place. She lias, however, since retired to secluded apaitments. The Crown Prince placed the Iron Cross and the Onlci of Merit on his father's breast ; and he has notified Italy and Austria oilicially of the death of the Emperoi, and assured them of his adherence to the existing tieaties. The Dowager Empress Augusta was at Baden when death took pi.ice, and \\;is unable to return. The funeral will be a simple military one. A cordon of Guards sunound the castle and park. l\\< Majesty's last woids weie toleam tobe.uMiHering without complaining. The Pics continue doubtful as to the peimanence of peace being seemed. A post-mortem examination made on the body of His Majesty piovedthe presence of cancer in the throat.

London, June 16. Both the House of Lords and the House of Commons have passed messages of condolence at the death of the Emperor, and notice of addresses of sympathy to be forwarded to the Km press have been given.