THE EMPEROR.
LOCKJAW SET IN,
SORROW IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY. [By Electric Tkleghaph.—Copvkiqht.] Berlin, June 14. The physicians in attend:)nee on the Emperor are of opinion that an abscess is forming between the trachea and the gullet, and that if it bursts upwards His Imperial Majesty may recover from his present attack. If, however, the abscess should burst inwards, they think suffocation would be the inevitable result. The alarming symptoms of the Emperor's illness, reported yesterpay, are abating, and Eis Imperial Majesty is now able to take his food in the natural manner. He is a good deal stronger, and constantly discharges State duties. The King of Sweden, who is paying a visit to the Emperor at Potsdam, has been cordially received. June 14th, 3.57 p.m. The Emperor Frederick is suffering from lockjaw, and is sinking fast. All his family are present atPotsdam. June 15. The Emperor is weaker. Secretions from the throat are impeding his breathing, but all hope is not abandoned, The Emperor's lungs are much inflamed. He suffers ho pain and is conscious. London, June 15. Intense gloom has overspread England, and reports received state that Berlin is wrapped in sorrow at the impending fate of the Emperor. His Imperial Majesty is said to be quite resigned. He, is suffering from convulsive fits and swoons which rapidly succeed each other. All the theatres in Berlin are closed.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2486, 16 June 1888, Page 2
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