The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-03-20
ACROSS THE WATER.
Burial of the Late Emperor
William.

~AhL-Ns nldfCn l-.--lyeOuIGIlOllS from all TN
She regiments gathered in wide space around
Frederick the Greats monument with their
banners and swore fidelity to the 'IIoenig und
Kaiser Frederick dem Dritten."
The crown prince took the oath with the
Second regiment of the guards. He looked re-
markae!y pale and worn, due to the exciting
events of the past three weeks. The question
has arisen whether tile langtag may accept
Emperor Fredericl's written oath instead of
ispersonal oath spoken in an audible voice as
prescribed by the constitution. Windows of
residences along the route of the funeral are
rented for the use OF the spectators at
fabulous prices In one case the use of sin
gle window was sold Tor $500. Tens of thou
sands of persons are wearing imitation corn
flowers, the favorte flower of the dead mon
arch, enveloped in crane. The flowers are be-
ing sold on the streets. A veteran soldier.
talking in train car of the events connected
with the emperor's death, fell dead from ex-
element.
BERLIN, March TO- Bismarck and Won
Motke were not present Mt the service i'll the
cathedral, nor did they take part in the pro-
cession to the mausoleum. The service in the
cathedral began with soft prelude on the
organ during which the nourners began to
assemble. DR.. Koegle read passages from the
nineteenth Psalm and verses % and 26 of the
eleventh chapter of John. The choir sang 81
Know that My Redeemor Liveth."
Passages were then read from Psalm ninety
one and Timothy fourth chapter, seventh and
eighth verses, the chaplain concluding with
the words, blessed are they who die in the
Lord, now and evermore." The choir re-
sponded with the words, "Yea, the spirit saith
they shall rest from their labors: their work
shall live after them" The choir then in
toned "What God Doth is Well Done"
The cathedral presented most solemn and
impressive appearance When the soft organ
prelude began the court chamberlain and
ministers took positions behind tabourets bear
ing the empires insignia. General Won Pape,
holding the imperial standard, then stationed
himself at the head of the coffin; Count
Lehnderif and Prince RadZiWill late en-
peror's aides-de-camp, with drawn swords,
standing on either side of him, and the adiu-
tant-general and other aides standing together
at the foot of the coffin. While the organ still
played the royalties entered, Prince William
arriving at noon. AT signal from the chief
master of ceremonies, tho organ broke into
swelling tones and the service was begun
Prince William stood in the middle of tie
nave, behind the imperial standard. a long
side of him were the ling Of SaSouy, the king
of Belgium and the king Of Roumana. Close
by stood the grand duke of Baden, Princes
Albrecht and Henry, and other princes OF the
royal house of Prussia; prince imperial OF Aus
tria, Irirce imperial Of lrussia Grand Dukes
Michael and Nicholas of Russia, prince OF
Wales, crown prince of Italy, crown prince Of
Denmark and the crown prince OF Greece, all
in uniform of their respective countries. The
princess of Bavaria, the grand duke of Hesse,
and other notables and fore ;gn representatives,
including General Billot of France, and his
suite, formed the next rows i'll the nave The
diplomatic pew was crowded.
The scene in the cathedral was truly memoir
able when, mid the strains of the final chorus
and the sharp rattle Of volloys outside, twelve
regimental commanders, slowly and reveient-
w. raised the coffin flom its resting place,
moved forward with it on their shoulders to
the principal door. Before them walked high
court officials. On either side of the coffin
were ministers of state, bearing on cushions
the imperial crown and sceptre and other in
sigma Above the coffin waved the imperial
standard borne by General Won Pape. On
each side of him walked an officer with
drawn sword.
The ROYALTIES assumed positions in the cor
tege in due order As the coffin reached the
door the drummers of military bands outside
beat deafening tattoo. This was the signal
for the troops to prepare TO march. While the
procession was forming, the bands PLAYED
Chopin's 'Marche Funebre." the sounds OF
tolling OF church bells mingling with the
strains. The formation Of the cortege occu-
pied some time, but was effected in an order
lY manner in rigid accordance with the official
programme. The conspirouS absence of the
emperor and Count Won Moltke and Prince
Bismarck was deeply regretted. This was the
only prominent change III the arrangements.
The procession was in every way worthy OF
the occasion. The military display was mag
nifcent though sombTc. The entire escort,
comprising the elite OF the army, wore dark
OvercoatS and nantes, owing to the extreme
cold. All surroundings OF the funeral
were invested with solGmnity.
In the morning French General Bllot
placed on the coffin superb garland OF roses,
Violeis and camelias Wreaths were also con
tributed by delegates from Moscow, Kieff,
inc tarlo a11 nify11
cities.
AT 3:15 o'clock the remains were received
at the mausoleum by the pastor of Charlotten-
burg and Chaplain Koegal then read the
temptation" and the Lords prayer. The
chaplain then closed .Le solemn scene with the
benedietion. Members Of the imperial family,
and other mourntrs, then Withdrew, the
generals taking a farewell OF t!e;r dead
master, by placing their hands, as in salute,
upon his coffin. a saiyO OF artillery announced
that the ceremony was over From window
of a salon, overlooking the park, the emperor
watched the procession. lie wore the uniform
of general, with sash Of tho order Of tic
Black Eagle. He remained in the same spot
until the close of the ceremonies was an
nounccd by the guns.
Empress Victoria and the princess attended
the service at the mausoleum. They returned
to the palace at p. M.
Empress Augusta remained in home in soil
tary prayer. The deceased emperor had cX
alternate between the Old and New Testd-
mentS.
When the selection from Psalm So 'The
days OF our years are three score years and teu,"
etc, was read, there was not dry eye, and
suppressed sobs were heard throughout the ca
thedral.
The emperor was greatly gIieyed because he
was not allowed to attend the funeral, though
disturbing his Sleep. Physicians had to en-
treat with linn earnestly for q long time, as he
persist ID in lis intention to attend the funeral.
While the cannon were firing he stood silently
listening and watching at a back window. a.
the coffin passed the window he covered his
eyes with his hands and burst into tears.
MOROCCO.
TANGIER, March 1S.--Fbe situation here has
become very serious for tho United States.
The sultan of Morocco, who is reported to be
acting under the advice Of the Spanish envoy,
has decided to defy American authority and TO