GERMAN AFFAIRS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1711, 15 March 1888, Page 4

GERMAN AFFAIRS.

Berlin, March 10.

Prince William closed the eyes of tho Emperor at the his death. His Majesty expired peacefully and painlessly, and before his death ho exhorted Prince William to adopt an amicable attitude towards tba Czur, and wasetrongly of opinion th«t there would be no war between Germany and Rus»i«. Hie last words were “ Fritz Leebort.”

The deathbed scene was very touching and beautiful. Hi* Majtsly’s only daughter, the Grand Duchess of Baden, lovingly attended him! In reply to her whispered enquiry, the Kaiser said: “I am vary tired, but there is no time to say much. There is so much to do.”

Hie Majesty on bis deathbed counselled eprcial consideration being shown to the Czar, but said Austria was Germany’s best friend, A dramatic scene was witnessed in the Reichstag when Prince Bismarck exhibited the Emperor Wilhelm’s signature attached to the proclamation prorougmg Parliament. The Chancellor’s eulogium on the Emperor moved many of the Deputies to tears.

Tho body now lies iu state iu the Castle Chapel, and will be interred in the mausoleum of Frederick Wiiliam and Queen Louisa at Charlottenbnrg, three miles from JJsrlin.

The Emperor Frederick was greatly distressed at the news of his father’s death.

Prince Albert Victor of Wales, Archduke Rudolph of Austria, the Czarevitch, and the King of the Belgians will attend the funeral. National mourning has been made discretional, but it is being universally observed. The Emperor 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 the matter should be left to each iadividual. He assumes the title of Frederick 111, of Prussia and Emperor of Germany.

March 12,

The Emperor Frederick 111. arrived at Cbarlottenburg to-day ; tt)e latter part of tbe journey from San Remo was accomplished in very severe weather, and a terrible bnowatorm was experienced at Cbarlottenburg on the arrival of the Emperor, who, however, suffered no ill effects from the journey. He was met at Cbarlottenburg by immense crowds of peop'e, who displayed the greatest enthusiasm upon the Emperor's appearance, and cheered him loudly as be drove off to Babelsberg Palace, Prince Bismarck joined tbe Emperor at Leips'c, and greeted him with the warmest affection. Cable messages from German residents in all parts of the world continue to anive expressing regret at the death of the late Emperor, and sympathy with the bereaved family.

March 13.

The Empsror Frederick 111. was interviewed on his journey to this city from San Remo by King Milne, of Servin, and the Duke of Aosta. Both interviews were of the most cordial description. Immediately on his arrival he visited his father’s body. The Emperor William’s remains were 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 pagent was witnessed by great crowds. The body lies in stats until Tuesday. St. Petersburg, March 10.

The Frees write in uneasy strains re' garding the probable political results which may arise fiom the death of the Emperor “Wilhelm

March 12,

Tho Russian Court and tho whole army will go into mourning for a month, as a mark of respect to the lalo Emperor Wilhelm of Germany. Rome, March 11.

Kmg Humbert met the Emperor Frederick William at Genoa, and the Emperor looked fairly well. London, March 12.

Reference was made in all the pulpits throughout Great Britain yesterday to the deaiu of the Emperor William, deploring his loss.

At a meeting of the Wellington CeriA* o residents it wss resolved to send a cable message of condolence to Emperor Frederick William at Berlin, and to hold a special divine service on Sunday next in accordance with the rites and formalities to be observed on the death of a German sovereign. Residents of Canterbury sent a cablegram to Germany expressing condolence, regret, and sympathy on the death of the Emperor Wilhelm.