The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-21


glorious government. Flags are already
lowered for my much beloved father, who
so greatly rejoiced at and took so great
interest in the growth and prog
ress of the navy. Yet time
of deep and sincere mourning chastises
and fortifes mems hearts. Thus, we shall
look confidently to the future, faithfully
preserving in our hearts the memory of
my grandfather and my father. The navy
knows that it not only gives me great Joy
to belong to it by external bond, but that
since my earliest youth warm and lively
int crest has, in complete sympathy with
my dear brother, Prince Henry, united
me with the navy. Ihave learned to ap-
preciate the high sense of honor and
faithful fulfillment of duty prevailing in
the navy. I know that every member of
the navy is prepared joyfully to give his
life for the honor of the German flag
wherever he may be. Thus in this sad
hour can say, with all confidence, we
shall stand together firmly and surely in
good and evil days, in storm as in sun
shine, ever remembering the glory of the
German Fatherland, and ever prepared to
shed our hearts blood for the honor of
the German flag. In this, Gods blessing
will be with us.
Signed WILLIAM FREDERICK II.
AN AFFECTING SCENE.
PoTsDAM, June ia touching scene
occurred at the bedside while the en-
peror's life was passing away. Bismarck
had called to bid his dying master a last
farewell. The emperor was thoroughly
conscious, and taking the hand of the
aged chancellor in his own feeble grasp,
and motioning to the empress to draw
nearer, he took her hand and Joined it
with that Of Bismarck, thus giving a
silent and pathetic token of his desire for
reconciliation of all differences between
his wife and the prime minister. After
the death cast of the emperor's features
had been taken, the castle was surrounded
by 100 hussars and uhlans. Nobody is
allowed to enter or leave the castle where
the remains lie, except few privileged
persons. All the soldiers have taken the
oath of allegiance to the new ruler of the
empire.
ORDERED INTO MOURNING.
BERLIN, June 16.-The court has been
ordered to go into mourning for the late
emperor for three months. The period
of general mourning will last eight days.
PROCLAMATION OF WILLIAM II.
BERLIN, June Lett is stated the proc.
lamation of William II will refer to Ger
many's alliance with Austria, Hungary
and Italy as guarantee that the peace of
Europe will be maintained.
THE BODY EMBkLMED.
BERLIN June 16.-Emperor Frederick's
body has been embalmed. 1t is believed
his throat was opened by the doctors.
INSTRUCTIONS TO AMBASSADORS.
sailors have been instructed by telegraph
to inform the courts to which they are &C.
credited, that it was Emperor Frederick
last wish to avoid ell pomp at his funeral
and that, therefore, with the exception of
his nearest relatives, no foreign sover-
eigns nor members of sovereign houses,
will be expected to attend the funeral.
Dowager, Empress Augusta and the Grand
Duchess of Baden have started for Pots
dam,
VIEWING THE DEAD EMPEROR.
PoTsDAM, June 16.-Sinoe 10 O'Clock
ceaseless stream of visitors have passed
through Frederickskron palace for the
purpose of viewing the mortuary chamber
and take last look at the dead emperor
| Splendid floral gifts, mingled with modest
wreath and bouquets of the poor, have
been deposited in the chamber. Everyone
who desires to enter is admitted. The
crowd increases hourly.
Won Werner to day made a sketch of
the emperor's body, which lies covered
with purple cover on low iron camp
bed, in a simply furnished room adjoin-
| ing the bed chamber. The features of
the emperor are somewhat sharper
than usual, and the cheek bones
and nose are much more prominent
than they were in life. The skin is of a
yellowish hue and the hands are greatly
emaciated. Many ladies and gentlemen
watched the artist do his work. The
great hall called the Hall of Shells is be-
ing prepared for the reception of the bier.
THE DIET TO CONVENE.
BERLIN, June 16.-The reichstag and
diet will probably convene the week after
the funeral. The wreath now lying on the
body of the emperor was given to the de-
ceased by his father after the battle of
Woerth. The funeral service will
be held on Monday and will
be of the simple character
as desired by the deceased. The imperial
family will attend the funeral service in
the Jasper gallery on Sunday. requiem
service will be held in all the churches at
$50 p. m. Sunday.
EMPEROR FREDERIcK's FUNERAL.
PoTsDAM, June 16.-In accordance with
the wishes of the late emperor and en-
press, Emperor William II has ordered
that the funeral be held Monday morning.
The obse quies will be devoid of pomp,
and will be of military character. Owing
to limited accommodations the attendance
will be necessarily very small. 1t is under
stood that the general period of mourn
ing of six weeks will be proclaimed. All
public amusements will be suspended
until two days after the funeral.
AT MADRID.
MADRID, June 16.-The death of EN-
| peror Frederick was announced in con-
gress by Prime Minister Sagasta. Seniors
| Canova and Domingeroz eulogized the
dead monarch, and the house, by uneni-
nous vote, adopted resolutions express,
ing sympathy with the German imperial
family and the whole German people.
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