The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
Funeral Services in the
German Capital.
BERTHOLD AUERBACH'S TRIBUTE
Respect for the Dead Minister
Throughout Berlin.
THE AMERICAN RESIDENTS.
(BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.


Of the late Bayard Taylor, United States
Minister to the German Empire. From one
displayed at half-mast. After the
morning service at the American
chapel, the American residents Of Ber-
lin held meeting for the purpose
Of expressing their sorrow at the Minister'S
death. The Rev. Joseph p. Thompson pre-
sided, and referred in appropriate language
to the sad service that had called his hearers
together on this mournful occasion. Pro-
lessor Whitney, Of Yale College, gave
series Of personal recollections. comprising
a running sketch of Mr.. Taylors life. He
then moved the following resolutions
THE RESOLUTIONS.
We Americans residing in Berlin. deeply deplore
the death Of Bayard Taylor Minister at this court
the distinguished traveller orator and author. whose
deeds and words have made him dear to our whole
people and famous wherever the English language
and literature known; in whose character and
repute his countrymen have felt just pride
and at whose elevation to the high station
he lately filled all rejoiced-most of all we. who
promised ourselves from his presence among us.
both officially and privately. greatly increased enjoy
ment and profit in this foreign land
We feel with all who. at homo and abroad are now
lamenting his untimely loss, especially with his
family. to whom tender the expression of our
respectful. heartfelt sympathy
TR,BUTts OF FRIENDS.
Many addresses were then made on the
resolutions. Chapman Coleman, the Sec
ond Secretary of Legation, spoke few
words, eulogizing Mr.. .Taylor's humane
qualities and his devotion to the interests
of his countrymen. He declared that the
deceased gentleman was always ready and
prompt to assist all naturalized citizens of
the United States in political difficult
ties under the German laws. Fl. Sidney
Everett, First Secretary Of Legation and
acting Charge d'Afaires, who was present
at Mr.. Taylor's deathbed and received the
last grasp of his hand, mentioned the
fact that the deceased Minister, un-
moved by his friendly relations with
German officials, literary men and
savants, vigorously upheld the cause of
American residents in Germany whenever
an opportunity occurred. Mr.. Taylors
last words referred to official business.
The meeting then unanimously resolved TO
adopt the resolutions to be presented to the
widow. A copy of them is to be forwarded
to the State Department at Washington, and
they will be inscribed in the journals of this
Legation.
THE HOME OF MOURNING.
The meeting having adjourned. the Amer
lean residents proceeded to Mr.. Taylor's
official residence, whereon the flag of the
United States was flying at half-mast. The
coffin, hidden under wreaths and garlands
of flowers, stood in the dining room, which,
despite its large dimensions, was INSULT
cient in size to hold the immense crowd of
notables of Berlin who had gathered for the
purpose of paying their last respects to the
memory Of the dead. Besides the diplo-
matte corps, including the Ambassadors,
Ministers, Secretaries and attaches Of all
nations, not excepting the Chinese and
distinguished scholars and poets as
DR.. Rodolphe virchow, Jean Gustave
Droysen, the historian Jean Joseph Jules
Delbrick. the statesman Berthold Auer-
bach and Frederick Spielhagen, the nov
elists Professors Giiist and Binsen
Jules Rodenberg and Herr Lindau, the
we'll known authors, and many other dis
tinguished members of the legal and
medical professions. The Emperor and
the Crown Prince were represented
by Count Lehndorf, aide-de-camp on
the Imperial staff. and Major Won Panwitz,
their respective adjutants. Baron Won
Balow, Secretary of State. and the entire
staff of the Foreign Office were there Sew
eral other Cabinet Ministers represented
the government.
TER SERVICES.
At two o'clock Mrs. Taylor, escorted by
her brother, Miss Taylor and the family
friends, entered the apartment where the
corpse was, and took seats which had been
placed for them opposite to the coffin.
The Rev. DR.. Thompson delivered the
funeral address. He spoke of the
career of the deceased from printers boy,