The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-30
Funeral Of the Emperor.

fh,funcralo OF Emperor William took place
amid much pomp. The weather was again
! extremely cold. and the troops, who were
ranged four deep along the route taken by
the funerul contege, wore heavy clonks
The low temperature had no apparent
effect upon the people. and hundreds oi
space behind the Soldiers, while every win.
dow along Inter den Linden was crowded.
All the houses on tho thuroughfure were
covered with mourning and exhibited flags
with black drapery. The funeral service
took place in the cathedral in accordance
with the programme. Emperor Frederick
was not present. the weather being too
severe to permit Of his exposing himself.
beside the coffin. His text was "I.or,l,
now lcttest thou thy servant depart in
peace according to thy word. for mine eyes
have seen thy salvation.' He concluded
his sermon with the Lords prayer and the
congresa ton then sang the hymn, "Wenn
1ch einmal sollscheiden." The cathedral
ceremony closed with the singing OF Holy,
cort the kaiser 3 remains to the ma,,solcum
then began to form. Prince Bismarck and
Gen. Won Moltke were not present Mt the
service in the cathedral, nor did they take
part in the procession to tho mausn.
leum. The cathedral presented a most
solemn aud impressive appearances.
The scene was truly memorable whcn
sharp rattle OF volleys outside. twelve
rcgimcntnl commanders slowly and rever-
emily raised tho coffin from it's resting
place. moving forward with it on their
shoulders to the principal doors. Before
them walked IL high court official. On
either side OF the coffin were ministers of
| state bearing on cushions the imperial
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Above the coffin waved the imperial stand.
ard borne by Gen. Won Pape. On each
side OF him walked an officer with drawn
sword. Tho royalties assumed posi-.
tions in the cOrtege in duo order. AS the
coffin reached the door the drummers Of
the military bands outside beat n deafeu.
lug tattoo. This was the signal for the
.ccssion was forming tho bands played
(hopin's "Marchc Funcbrc. I" the sounds oi
the tollinc oi the church bells minrling with
the strains. The formation OF the cortese
occupied some time, but was effected in an
orderly manner in rigid accordance with
the official programme The conspicuous
absence OF the emperor and Count Won
Moltke andPrinco bismarck was deeply felt.
This was the only prominent change in the
arrangements. Tie procession was in
svcry way worthy Of the occasion. The
military display was magnificent, though
sonibcr.
The sight OF the chief mourncr, the heir
to the throne. accompanied by three kings
OF German blood. followed by tho most
illustrious representatives OF every Euro
penn country, whose presence gave evidence
OF tho universal vencratiOn in which the
deceased was held. ani by u long line Of
statesmen. all combined TO give the scene
an inprcssivenesa that was reflected in he
demcanor OF the dense thrOns in the cor.
tcye.
The lemcnnor OF tho countless specta.
tors was excellent. The silence was un-
broken. Every one remained uncovered
until the coffin had passed. In the Siege.
sale, as had been arranged the, procession
halted. Crown Prince William. who had
thus lar walked Immediately behind the
| funeral car, now entered IL carriage, ac.
conlpancd by the kings OF Saxony, Bel.
GUM and toumania. The other royalties
ut the same time took seats in carriages
followin. that Of tho crown prince. The
order of the procession WAS now changed.
the garie ,ln corps assuming the place oi
| escort and officers of lower rank relieving
the pail bearers. The cortcsc then moved
onward until it reached Charlottcnburs.
The chaplain then closed the solemn
service with the henedictiOn. Members oi
the imperial family and the other mourn
ers then withdrew, the generals taking
their hands, as il in salute upon his coffin.
salvo OF artillery announced that the
ceremony was over.
THE PORES LETTER.
The autograph letter from the popc to
Emperor Frederick which Mgr. GaIi,nbcrti
takes to Berlin expresses the deepest snr-
row nf his holiness ut he death Of IL mon.
arch who was animated by the frendliest
feelings toward the Catholic church. The
pope thanks Emperor Frederick for the
tone of his proclamation. which. lie says,
gives him Joy, iI,amucil as it proves
that the son chcrishrs the senti.
ments OF his futher-sentiments which give
assurance that the relations bet tween
Prussia and the Vatican shall become
more and more friendly. The pope in his
part will do all in his power to secure IL
friendship that will be to the glory Of both
the emperor and the papacy. In cnnclu.
sion, his holiness ex presses u wish that tho
emperor may recover his full health, in
the interests alike OF his people and the
whole of Europe.
SERVICES IN WASHINGTON.
Services III memory OF the late F.,nporer
William was held at the COncor,li;l I.utli-
eran church in Washington. The services
were conducted by Rev. pr. Mueller. pas.
tor oi oitheclurcll, and The singing was by the
Wnshingt on snengcrhunl. Tie presi len, at.
tended, accompanied l,v secretaries l:avar,l,
Fairchill, Villas and Whitney. and Post
master General Dickinson. They were met
at the door Of the church Ly
Baron Won Zcdwitch, the t;crmi,n
charged afiaircs. and Dr, Mueller, and "s
cortc,l to seats Immediately in front ui
the chnncel. The sents back al them were
occupied by members OF the diplomatic
corps and other invited nIlicinls. Hon.
George Bancroft was present. The muin
portion Of the services. incudin. II mem.
orial address by Dr. Mueller. were con.
'luctrd i'll the German language. The pas.
tor. however, made IL brief culn,istic nd.
dress, and several English hymns wcro
sung.