THE DEATH OF THE EMPEROR.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2928, 19 June 1888, Page 2

THE DEATH OF THE EMPEROR.

Brisbane, June 15, The Emperor wrote freely to his family and oil State affairs, and took the sacrament at midnight. He had a great difficulty in breathing, and alarming symptoms set in just before ] 1 in the morning, when lie coughed -with violence, and died, holding the hand ot the Empress. The immediate cause of death was paralysis of the lungs, In his will the Emperor requested that be should be buried at the Garrison Church at Potsdam, He now lies in state at the Garrison Church, and will be buried at Friedenskirche, Potsdam on Monday morning, 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, 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. All German cities are draped in crape,

All German troops are swearing allegiance to the Crown Prince,

I The European and English news* papers vocoguisn in Prince William a new factor, and doubt whether Russia and France will be'allowed to continue menacing armaments and choose their own time % figbtiug, The Emperor Frederick, before his death, deeply thanked SirMorell Maokengie a|id said lie was convinced tlml lie had done all that science, watchfulness and skill could effect, Later on His Majesty wrote" I tried my best to do my duty to God and to the country." He directed that his funeral should be void of all pomp, and tliftb only hiq nearest relatives wero to attend,

Crowds are viewing the body as it lies in state at tho Garrison Church, The Empress remained at the 13w«

peror's bedsido throughout the night, and uDtil death took place, She has however since retired to secluded apartments,

The Crown Prince placed the Iron Cross of the Order of Merit on his father's breast, and 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 linden when the death took place, and was unable to return.

The funeral will be a simple military one. A cordon of sjuards surrounds the Castle and Park. His Majesty's last words were, "To bear suffering without complaining." The press continues doubtful as to the permanence of peace being secured. A post mortem examination made on the body of His Majesty proved the presence of cancer in the throat. London, June 16,

Both the House of Lords and the House of Commons have passed messages of condolence on the death of the Emperor, and notice lias been given of addresses of sympathy to be forwarded to the Empress, Sydney, June IG. His Excellency the Governor, Lord Carrington and bis Worship tho Mayor have, oil behalf of New South Wales, sent messages of condolence to the Empress of Germany, Minute guns were fired in the city to-day. Melbourne, Juno 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.