GERMAN AFFAIRS.
Berlin, April 19,
The gravest fears were entertained of the fate of the Emperor until this afternoon, when he slept well, and upon awakening was slightly better.
Orders have been issued for the seizure of the papers containing insulting references to the Empress. April 20, 5.30 a.m.
The Emperor’s sufferings during the night wore intense, and be constantly prayed to be released from the pain, from which be was never tree. Since midnight there have been immense discharges from the throat, the Emperor persists in conducting State business, even in his bed. Later. The condition of the Etnperor-has improved since the discharge from the abscesses in the trachea, April 21. The daily bulletins issued respecting the Emperor’s health are less hopeful, and stale that the fever increases nightly. Fresh abscesses have appeared in the trachea of the Emperor, who is suffering from fainting fils, and there is appearance of dropsy having set in. His Majesty is unable to speak. The medical gentlemen in attendance upon him have ordered that the cannula inserted in his throat should be cleaned every few minutes.
April 22
The temperature of the Emperor is lower. His breathing is easier, and his cough is less frequent. The physicians regard this improvement in his condition as on'y another phage of the disease from which he is suffering, His Majesty’s condition is considered to be critical, though he may survive for some weeks.
Her Majesty the Queen is on her way to Berlin, and returns to Windsor on Thursday.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1728, 24 April 1888, Page 1
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253GERMAN AFFAIRS. Temuka Leader, Issue 1728, 24 April 1888, Page 1
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