The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-17

placing their hands as if in salute upon his
collin. A Salvo of artillery announced that
the ceremony was over. From a
window over salon overlooking
the park the Emperor watched the porces-
sion. he wore the uniform of a general,
with sash of the Order of the Black f gle
de remained iii the same spot until the
close OF the ceremony was announced by
TIE guns. Empress Victoria and the
PrinceSses attended the service at the mauso-
leum. They returned to the palace at 4
o'clock
DR.. Mackenzie has received numerous
threatening letters, and the Emperor has
ordered that special measures be taken for
the doctors protection.
CLOSING OF THE CAsKET.
Early in the morning the coffin was
closed in the presence of the Grown Prince
William and other members of the imperial
family, the Grand Duke of Baden and more
distant relatives, who took a long
parting look. DR.. Koegel gave his
blessing, after which the coffin was raised
higher, and the catafalque was turned to-
ward the altar. TIE royal helmet, spurs,
staff of command, sword, scarf, gloves,
and chain of the Black Eagle were placed on
the coffin, and wreaths and palms were
heaped around i'll picturesque profusion.
Around the dais upon which the catafalQue
rested stood red velvet chairs. From these
to the back of the Cath Adral a sloping plat
form extended. This was occupied by the
congregation, with the exception of the
Princes, who sat in front
OF THE EMPERoR's OWN CHOOSING.
All the music played and the passages Of
Scripture read had been chosen by EN-
peror William.
Empress Augusta remained at home in
solitary prayer. The deceased Emperor
had expressed his desire that the texts read
should alternate between the old and new
testament. The words of prayer from the
old testament were responded to by promi-
ses from the new testament.
When the selection from Psalm XC.,
1.-The days of our years are three score
years and ten," etc, was read, there was
not dry eye and suppressed sobs were
heard throughout the cathedral
The Emperor was greatly grieved because
he vas not allowed to attend the funeral
The physicians had to entreat with him
ss'n'''iE ss he i0r persisted long In 'lhi, his
intention to attend the funeral. While the
cannon were firing he stood silently listen
ing and watching at the back window AS
the coffin passed the window he covered his
eyes with his hands and burst into tears.
SERVICES AT WINDSOR.
LONDON, March 16.-The Queen attended
service in honor of the late Emperor Will
liam in the privats chapel at Windsor Cas-
tie to-day.
Funeral services for Emperor William
were also held in London to-day. Minute
guns were fired at the principal garrison
towns.
A requiem service was held in the English
church at Paris. M. Flourens, Minister of
Foreign Affairs; Presmier Trard who
represented President Carnot; the Diplo-
matte body including all the members of
the German Embassy, and the President of
the Chamber were present?
THE CZAR's TRIBUTE.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 16.-The Gar
and Czarine, and many notable personages
were present at a special service in the Lu-
theran church to-day in memory of the
dead German Emperor.
AUsTRIA's MEMORIAL.
VIENNA, March 16-Memorial services
were held in the Protestant church to-day,
in honor of the late Emperor William
Among those present were Emperor Francis
Joseph and Archdukes Charles, Louis and
William, all in Prussian uniforms, Arch
dukes Louis Victor and Charles Salvador,
the members of the Ministry, the diplomatic
corps, the Presidents of both houses of the
Reichstag, and many other persons of prom
inence and rank The preacher said that
across the sarcophagus of Emperor William
Austria and Germany joined hands and re-
newed the league of peace, for the nainten-
ance of which he invoked Gods blessing. He
said in conclusion, THAT is the departed
monarch's testament, and we will keep it as
a sacred trust"