Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-10
WIDE.SPRE SORROW.
How the Sad News was Received
in other Countries.


in other Countries.
LONDON, March 9.-Flags are at
half mast generally throughout
England on account of the death OF
Emperor William. At 11:15 this
morning Prince Henry, of Battenberg,
conveyed message from the Queen
to Count Won Hatzfeldt, German
ambassador, expressing her Majesty's
sorrow at the Emperor's death. Balls
which were to have been held at
Dublin Castle tonight and st.
Patrick's day have been postponed.
Tha excitement of yesterday has
been renewed and the German en-
bassy is besieged by callers, in con-
sequence Of yesterday evenings con-
ficting rumors. Definite news OF the
Emperor's death is received continu-
ously. Flags on the public buildings
were placed at half mast.
Notice OF the Emperor's death was
posted on the bulletin boards of the
newspapers. Large crowds gathered
about the newspaper offices, and many
were the expressions of sorrow and
regret. The Queen has sent a telegram
of coincidence to Berlin and San
Reno.
THE QUEEN GREATLY GRIEvED.
The Queen was dressed in deep
black when she took her carriage ex-
ercise in the gardens OF Buckingham
Palace to-day. Her face bore a sad
expression. All the officials of the
palace and servants are dressed in
mourning. The Prince OF Wales, in
deep mourning, visited the Queen at
10 o'clock, and again at noon. The
court has been ordered to wear mourn
ing for a month. All state ceremonies
are cancelled. The Prince OF Wales,
Prince Christian and Prince Henry, of
Battenburg, who will represent the
Queen, will attend the Emperor's
funeral.
MOURNING ARRANGEMENTS.
The court will 60 into mourning for
the Emperor William. On Sunday a
special memorial service will be held
in the German Chapel in st. James
palace and on the day Of the Empe
ror's funeral solemn requiem service
will be celebrated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone were
among those who called on the Queen
to-day. Gladstone expressed his
qualification at the way in
which her majesty held up
under the shock which the news of
the Emperor's death caused her. He
also remarked upon the fact that the
Princess Royal OF Great Britain was
now Empress cf Germany. Lord Sal
isbury sent a telegram to the new
Emperor, and Prince Bismarck ex-
pressed the deep grief of the British
ration at the death of the Emperor
William, and sympathy and con-
dolence with the new Emperor and his
people.
IN THE PARLIAMENT.
On the assembling of the Commons
this afternoon Mr.. Smith, government
leader, referred with deep sympathy
to the death of the German Emperor.
Sir William Vernon Harcout, in the
absence of Gladstone, concurred in
the remarks.
General surprise is expressed that
the House Of Commons did not ad-
journ in consequence of Emperor Will
liam death.
NEWS FROM SAN RENO.
Queen Victoria has been in frequent
communication with her daughter at
San Reno, who states that her hus-
band, though much affected by the
death OF the Emperor William, is
greatly improving in health. The
special service in the German Chapel
is now fixed for Tuesday week. DR..
Walbum will officiate, and the service
will be attended by many members of
the royal family.
GENERAL NOTES.
Dispatches from the continent say
that the Paris and Vienna bourses
are firm to-day. The Hamburg and
| Frankfort bourses are closed.
The Lord Mayor has postponed two