DEATH OF THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1752, 19 June 1888, Page 1

DEATH OF THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

Bbblih", June 15. ; During the night the Emperor's slumber was disturbed witb fit J. At 3 a.m. tbe weakness increased alarmingly, though the Emperor was conscious almost to the l«st. At 10 a.m. there wtfeno eigne of suffering, and at 11 a.m. His Majesty passed quietly away in the presence of his family. Latbr. The Emperor wrote fully to his family on the state, of affairs, and took the sacrament at midnight. He had great difficulty io breathing, and alarming symptoms set in just before 11 in tbe morning, when he coughed with violence, and died holding the hand of the Empress. The immediate cause was paralysis of the lungs. In his will the Emperor requested that he should be buried in the Garrison Church at Potsdam. He now lies in state at tbe Garrison Church, and will be buried at Friedenskirohe, Potsdam, on Monday. In his last interview the Emperor placed the Empress' hand in Prince Bismarck's, silently recommending reconciliation. Only his family were present at the last. June 16.

Tbe Emperor Frederick befere his death deeply thanked Sir Morrell McEenz'e, and said he was convinced that he had done all science, watchfulness, and skill could effect. Lster His Majesty ; wrote—" I tried to do my duty to God and the country." Hi directed that his funeral should be void of all pomp, and that only his nearest relations should attend.

The Empress remained at the bedside of the Emperor throughout the night and until death took place. She has, however, ■ince retired to secluded apan moots. The Crown Prince placed the iron cross order of merit on bis father's breast. He has notified Italy and Austria officially of the death of the Emperor, and assured them of his adherence to the existing treaties.

The Dowager Empress Augusta was at Baden when the death took plaee, and was unable to'return.

The Prince of Wales, Prince Alexander, and Prince Victor started for Berlin, but did not arrive in time. King Humbert, of Italy, will also probably visit Berlin. The German cities are draped in crape. The German troops are swearing allegiance to th« Crown Prince.

A post mortem examination made on the body of His Majeßty proved the presence of cancer in the throat.

Crowds are visiting the body as it lies in state in the Garrison Church.

The funeral will be a simple military one. A cordon of guards Barround the cattle and park.. His Majesty's last words were to le irn to bear suffariog without oom plaining. The German Press continue doubtfnl as to the permanence of peace being secured. The European and English newspaperj recognise in Prince William a new factor, and doubt whether Russia and France will be allowed to continue their menacing armaments and choose their own time for fighting. London, June 16. Both the House of Lords anl th» House of OommoDs have passed messages ef condolence at the death of (he Emperor, and notices of addresses of sympathy, to be forwarded to the Empress, have been given. Sydwky, June 16. Universal sorrow is expressed at the death of the Emperor, and fligs in tiio

city and on shipping are flying at half mast. His Excellency the Governor, Lord Oarrington, aod Hie Worship the Mayor, hare on behalf of New South Wales sent messages of condolence to the Empress of Germany. Minute guus were fired io the city to-day. Melbourne, Jane 16. There were signs of sorrow manifest in the city on the announcement of the death of the Emperor of Germany, and minute guns were fired. "Wellington, June 17. The German residents, through their Consul,haT6 sent a massage of condolence expresaing their deep regret at the severe loss expetieoced by the Gprman Fatherland through the death of the Emperor. The flagi about town and on the- shipping were lowered balf-mnkt on receipt of the news of His Mojesty's dettb.