Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-15
7o.DAI.s TRLEGRaPHIc DISPATCHES.
DEATH OF EMPEROR FREDERICK


PoTsDAM, June 15-Emperor Frederick
died at eleven O'Clock this morning.
A bulletin issued an hour before the EN-
peror died said that the Emperor had been
lying for some time 10 q light slumber, brok
en- by wakeful intervals during which he
showed distinct signs of consciousness. He
gave DO indication of suffering pain. His
pulse and breathing were very weak. The
Empress watched at the bedside of the EN-
peror since four o'clock this morning,
BERLIN, June 15-The death of the En-
peror has caused intense excitement in this
city. All the members of the royal family
and The ministers were present in the death
chamber at the Freidrichskron Palace at
Potsdam. A ministerial council was held
just before the Emperor died. Prince Bis
marck, who presided at the couGcil, was
much agitated.
LONDON, June 15.-Mucn sorrow ia ex
pressed at the death of the Emperor of Ger.
many, who was very popular in this city.
Flags are flying at half mast, and the blinds
of many houses are lowered. Numerous
messages of coincidence have been sent to
the Prussan royal family. Immediately
upon receipt the intelligence of the Em.
peror's death Queen Victoria telegraphed
message ofsympatby aud sorrow to Empress
Victoria. The Prince of Wales has returned
from Ascot Heath, where he was attending
the races and he will probably start for Ber-
lin tonight.
BERLIN, June 15.-"The Reichsanzeiger (of
fetal paper publishes the foil owing an
nouncement: 1.-The royal eufferer has ended
his earthly career. By Gods decree the
Emperor-King, our Most Gracious Master
passed to his eternal rest shortly after elev-
en- o'clock this morning, after long and
grevous suffering. which were borne with
admirable fortitude and submission to Gods
will. The royal house and the German
people have been twice bereaved within
short time. They deeply mourn the all too
early decease of our much beloved ruler.
MINISTRY OF STATE"
PoTsDAM, June 15.-At midnight the Em-
peror sat for half an hour in SD arm chair
and took some nourishment. At three
O'Clock there was an alarming increase in
His Msjestys weakness, and the relatives
who had left the palace were tele.
graphed to return. At ten o'clock this fore
noon access to the palace was stopped.
POTsDAM, June 15.-During the frst part
of the night the condition of the Emperor
was comparatively good. At four o'clock
this morning he became restless and soon
after tie Royal family assembled 10 room
adjoiniDg the one in which the Emperor lay.
Court preacher Persiets had bsen ip attend
ance since yesterday. Herr Won Werner
sketched the Emperor's features after death.
PoTsDAM, June Is. 4p. m.-The ministers
are now assembled at the Frederichskron
castle. They are awaiting an audience with
the new Emperor and Empress, who are
now at the castle.
PoTsDAM, June 15.-The Emperor died
without struggle. He was surrounded by
all the members of hs family. The remains
now lie on the bed on which tho Emperor
died.
LONDON. June ia dispatch from Pots.
dam says the Emperor lay this morning In
lethargic condition. sometimes rousing fer
few moments. During the last hour of his
life he made several fruitless attempts to
make himself understood.