THE LATE GERMAN EMPEROR.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 275, 23 June 1888, Page 5

THE LATE GERMAN EMPEROR.

Hr.uuN, Jnnol6. The Emperor AVilliam has issued a manifesto to the army, in which h states that he steps with confidence into the place rendered vacant by Ui* will of God. He calls upon il to 1> steadfast and strong, and concludes, "I and the army belong to each other; we are born of one another, and will stand together in peace or storm." A similar manifesto is addressed to the

navy. Hi ki in. June If. The lute Empeior Frederick, m greeting his daughter Princess Sophia, whose birthday occmicd on the »amc day as her father died, wiotc :--"&*- main noble and good. That is the last wish of a dyiny, fathei.'

Hi kuv June 18. It is leporteJ that the Emperor William bus signified hi* du*ue that, the press representuthes -should be excluded from the funeral ceremonies, owing to the dislike he entertains to j newspaper comments. j

Hi ki,in, June iciThe Keichsta- has been summoned to meet on the -Tnli mstant.

]5y hi in. tlune IS. The obsequies of the fclmperor Frederick take place today. His remains will be interred in the Garrison Chuich at Potsdam. Twelve generals i of the German aimy will bear the coffin, royalties and representatives of the Reichstag and of municipalities follow ing.

Blklin, June 18 It is expected that the Emperor William will issue another addicss proclaiming his intention to avoid sliife and to adhere to existing treaties. !

Btvu in. .l«nc lg. The Emperor William telegraphed to His Holiness the Pope notifying the j death of the Empeior Fiederiek , The Dowager Cmpress Victoria was j unwilling that an autopsy of the lute , Emperor's body should be made, but | the Emperor William insisted on it beius; done in oidev to satisfy the public.

Bi RU-N, Jane 18. A moitiuiy was held in the Koyal Castle on Sunday, at which all the membeis of the family were present, including the (.hand Dowager Empicss AuyusU and the coffin was then sealed. The Piinco "f Wales followed abreast with the Emperoi William. The King of Saxony and Ceneial yon Moltke headed the procession of generals. Piince Bismarck wa- unable to be present. The Dowajrei Empress \ ic-f-oria bent over the cottin hefoic the tinal dir^c I

.June 10. The Emperor William's tour «>iu>, Sir Morell McKen/ie, the Giaml Dowager Emm-ess, the Dowager Empress, "the Empress, tlie Princess Alexandra, were amonc; those who attended the funeral service. Piince Bismarck was too unwell to be present. Glorious weather was experienced foi the funeral, rendering the military spectacle a most striking one. A dinner of 150 cover* was laid at the Royal Castle, Berlin, for the attendants at the funeral of the late Emperor. The Emperor "William and the Prince of Wales were present.

Bhllin, Juno 10. The Emperor "William lias issued a proclamation, which btatex that he assumes the Government looking towards the King of Kings and prays that he may be a just and clement Prince, and that he may foster piety, guard over the peace, promote the welfare of the land, be a helper to the pooi and the distressed, and be a firm guardian of all that is right. The proclamation is devoid of any -thiDT likely to give rise to unfavourable comment.

Berlin, -June 19. Herr Frutzoeldem has declined to succeed Herr yon Puttkamei as VicePresident of the Council and Minister of the Interior. i

Lo-NDO-n, Juno 13. The whole of the European pi ess comment on the military tone of the address issued by the Emperor William.

London, June 18. The Continental press generally are extremely doubtful as to permanent peace being maintained.

London, .June IS. Reference to the death of the Emperor Frederick was made in most of the churches yesterday.

London', June 18. Salutes were fired to-day, and Hags lowered half-mast, as a mark of respect 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, as shown under circumstances of singular trial and suffering, which made Germany a famous example for Sovereigns and men of all conditions. Lord Granvilie seconded the address. In the House of Commons Mr Smith said England had watched the wife's conduct and affection with pride. • Mr Gladstone said the memories of the deceased formed a great and noble pitriraony for the German people. The Marquis of Hartington supported the address. The address was adopted in both Houses.

Fakis«, .lune 10. "Le Solid " btatcb that France recognises the good the lot.o German Emperor Frederick achieved, and acquits him of all evil events which he was unable to prevent. The position of aflaiis, it considers, has now changed, a high-spirited young &mpeior replacing a philosopher, The paper considers that the Emperor William will veign, hut Prince l>ismarck will govern. The " Renublique Fmnrai^e " states that not only Europe, but luuman}', witnesses the accessiv>n of the Kmpcror "William to iho tin one with uneasinofcs, and as thevc is no guaruntee that L'rince llismiuck'b policy will undergo a change, il behoves France to be wan .

1' \ Ki--.. .luuc 18. The KiriK-h )>iess comment upon the warlike tone ot iMiineror William's address.

S\ dm \ , .1 mic 20. Dl'KL\(. (lie discussion on the address of condolence to the ht>\\a<j;er l'Linpicsb, Mr Uiu'haiKin said whilst .ulnutt m«j; ihe late Hmpeior Fiederick's nobleness oi chartictev ]U"i\atol\, still he was a tlospof antl allied with di^juit-, jiikl was the House goinji to allinn that .1 dospot's (loath was an inepai.ihlt 1 los«, to the i-iu-m 1 of tioodom and human progress i lie nio\e<i the omission of that poition ot ihe adebess. The amemiinent, wliicfi cieatcd a y.oat sensation, was seconded hy Mr Garland. The amendment was lo*t on a division by (JO to :».

Mi i mm km., June 20. Parliament has adopted adduces of condolence to the Dowager Kmpres^ of Germany.