The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-03-21
THE EMPEROR AT REST
Funsral Of Gsrmiay's Lst, Ruler Taxes Pilca
With August Ceremonies.
An Immense ThrODg Gathers to Do Honor
to the Dead MORarch-Scenes in the
Cathedral-EmperOr Frederick
Unable TO Attend.


route taken by the funeral cortege, wore
heavy cloaks. The low temperature had
no apparent effect upon the people, and
hundreds of thousands of spectators occu-
pied the space behind the soldiers, while
every window along Inter den Linden was
crowded. All the houses on the thorough
fare were covered with mourning, and ex-
hibited flags with black drapery. at the
street crossings massive pillars, draped in
black and surmounted by Prussisn eagles,
had been erected. The lampposts were
covered with Grape, and at every fifty PAGES
there were large caudlebras bearing fam
ing crests.
The route of the funeral procession pre-
scented most i'm posing aspect, entirely in
keeping with the deep sorrow and rsver-
ence OF the people. The center OF the
road was streWn with gravel and fir
branches. In PariserplatZ large Grape fes-
t0ons, entwiDtd with laurel, were hung.
The Brandenburg gate was draped, and
there was large arch in front OF IL, upon
which were the words: God bless you"
The funeral services took place in the ca
thedral, IN accordance with the programme.
Emperor Frederick was not present, the
weather being too severe to permit of MS
exposing himself. The service began with
> soft prelude on the organ, during which
the mourners began TO assemble. DR..
koegsl, the court chaplain, read passages
from the Ninetieth psalm, aud verses %
and 20 OF the eleventh chapter OF John.
The choir sspg; Il Know that My Re-
deemer Liveth." Passages were then read
from psalm Ninety one and Timothy,
fourth chapter, 7th and Sth verses, the
chaplain concluding with the words:
blessed are they who die in tbs Lord,
now and ever more" The choir re-
sponded with the words: "Yes, the spirit
saith they shall rest from their labOrs;
their work shall live after them" The
prayer was then intoned, what God doth
is well done" DR. Koegel delivered the
sermon standing by the coffin. His text
was: Lord, now lettess 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 congregation then sang
the hymn, ,Wennioh Einmsl S9lischel-
den." "a Motet,' from Graum's TOD
jeu," was then sung by the choir, after
which members Of tee Sing Akadsmie
rendered "Wie Herrlich Ist Die Neue
Welt"
AT 1916 O'Clock DR. KoegeI pronounced
the benediction, while at the same time
volleys we're fired by infantry on the out
side. Tie cathedral ceremony closed with
the sin ing of "Holy, holy is the Lord"
The procession TO escort the kaiser's re-
mains 10 the meusoleum then began to
form. Prince Bismarck and Gen. Won
Moltke we're not present at the service in
the cathedral, nor did they take part in the
procession to the msusoIeum.
The cathedral presented most solemn
and impressive appearance. When the
soft organ prelude began the court cham
nGrfaTn in zfn
behind tabouTets bearing the empires in
sigma. Gen. Won Pape, holding the inn
periel standard, then stationed himself at
the head Of the coffin, Count Lehndorff
and Prince Radziwill, the late emperOr's
aides de-cemp, with drawn swords stand
Ing on either side of him, and the adjutsnt
general and other aides de camp standing
together 1T the foot of the coffin.
With the organ still playing the royalties
entered, Prince William arriving at noon,
At signal from the chief master os cere-
monies the organ broke into swelling
tones and the service was begun. Prince
William stood in the middle of the nave
behind the royal standard. Alongside of
him were the king of Saxony, the king
of Belgium and the king of Roumania.
Close By stood the grand duke of Baden,
Princes Albrecht and Henry and other
princes OF the royal house OF Prussia; the
prince imperial OF AusTis, the prince i'm
perisl Of Russia, the grsnd dukes Michael
and Nicholas OF Russia; the prince of
Wales, the crown prince of Italy. the crown
prince OF Denmark and the crown
prince OF Greece, all in the
uniform OF their respective countries. The
princes Of Bavaria, the grand duke OF
Hesse End other notables and foreign rep
Iesentatives, including Gen. Billot of
France and his suite, formed the next
rows in the nave. The diplomatic pew
was crowded. The scene was truly mem
oIabie when, amid the strains of the final
chorus and the sharp rattle of volleys out
side, t. elve Iegimental commanders slowly
and reTerently raised the coffin from its
resting place, moving forward with it on
their shoulders to the principal door
Before them walked high court official.
On either side of the coffin were ministers
OF state bearing on cushions the imperial
crown and scepter and other insignia.
Above the coffin waved the imperial
standard borne by Gen. Won Pape. On
each tide OF him walked an officer with
drawn sword. The royalties assumed
positions in the coFtege ia due order.
As the coffin reached the door the drum
mers Of the 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 ChopiD's "Marche Funebre,' the
sounds OF the tolling of the church bells
mingliCg with the strains. The formation
OF the cortege occupied some time, but was
ehected IN an orderly manner in rigid
accordance with the official programme.
The conspicuous absence OF the Emperor
and Count Won Moltke and Prince
Bismarck was deeply regretted. This
was the only prominent change in the
arrangements. The procession was in
every way worthy OF the occasion. The
military display was magnificent, though
somber. The entire escort, com prislng the
elite OF the army, wore dark overcoats and
NANTES, owing to the extreme cold. All
the surroundings of the funeral car were
invested with soleInnIfy
In the morning the French general, BIZ
lot, plsced on the ccffin q superb garland
of rose. Violet and camelia wreeths were
also CT tributed by delegates from Mos
COW, Jeff, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and
toher rreign cities
Phe members Of the imperial family and
all the oval visitors dined this evening in
the pie IRE gallery OF the Schloss. Their
Suites ned at tne Chamberlain table In
the = gallery.
The municipal authorities of San Reno
requss ed Er. Mackenzie to represent that
town at the obseqaies Of Emperor Will
lam. They have also conferred honorary
citizenship upon DR.. Mackenzie.
DIR. Mackenzie has received numerous
threatening letters, and the emperor has
ordered that special measures be taken for
the doctors protection.
The sight of the chief mourner, the heir
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