Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-10
In THE TH-CHAMBER.
Scenes in the Household During the
EmperOr's Last Hours.


EmperOr's Last Hours.
BERLIN, March 9th.-The Reichs Aa.eiqer
gives the following details of the last hours
of Emperor William. On Wednesday,
when his strength began to fail, the EN-
peror spoke repeatedly to Prince William
about the condition Of the Crown Prince
and about political and military affairs
On Thursday he talked with his daughter,
the Grand Duchess of Baden, about the
death of her son, Prince Louis.
At noon he asked for Prince Bismarck,
who came and conversed with him on the
political situation. The Emperor spoke
clearly, and thanked the Chancellor for his
services to his country. Increased feeble
ness soon followed. Afterwards his voice
became feebler and feebler, finally sinking
TO q whisper.
AT o'clock he was so weak that mem
bers of the family, Prince Bismarck and
Count Won Moltke and the servants of the
household gathered around his bed. The
Emperor, supported by the doctors, held
the hand of his wife, on one side, and his
daughters hand on the other. Prince
William stood at the head of the couch
Chaplain Koegel spoke few words of con-
ISOLATION, TO which the Emperor whispered
occasional responses.
At $50 O'Clock the patient manifested
extreme weakness, and death seemed i'm
minent He suddenly rallied, however,
and asked for Count Won Moltke and
Prince William, with whom be talked
about State affairs and the Prussian people,
entering into minute particulars.
SOLDIER TO THE LAST.
When speaking of military matters, to
the astonishment of his listeners, he then
referred to Germany's alliances with vari-
Gus countries and the possibilities of war,
but during the latter portion of his remark I
the fantasies of delirium were mingled
with coherent utterances. This temporary
recovery of strength lasted till 10 o'clock
At frequent intervals he conversed in a
touching, earnest manner with those about
him. Between 10 and o'clock he ap-
peared to be asleep.
At about o'clock it was observed that a
curious change was beginning to take place
in the Emperor's face, although there was
again q slight improvement in his condi-
ton. but at 7 o'clock it was seen that his
last moments were near, and the members
of the family were again summoned to his
bedside, and at $50 the doctors declared he
was dead.
HIS LAST WORDS FOR PEACE.
BERLIN, March 9th.-The evening papers
contain what are purported to be the last
words spoken by the Emperor. They are !:
Alexander has promised me that he
will not make war against us"
Il is reported that the Emperor also said {:
am convinced we ought not 10 go to
war with Russia, with whom the most
friendly attitude ought to be adopted"
Count Won Moltke at the closing scene
was deeply moved, and at last wept bit
terly.
A REMARKABLE HISTORICAL SCENE.
The Reichstag sitting was an event OF
historical importance, never likely 10 be
forgotten by those who witnessed it. Prince
Bismarck controlled his feelings only by
violent efforts. He was only able to force
out few words at a time. Sometimes he
could hardly speak at all, and was Obliged
to take long pauses to suppress the tears,
which be tried to hide by lifting his port
folio or glass of water.
PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD.
BERLIN. March 9th.-Last evening re.