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Emperor Frederick on German Soil.

Emperor Frederick on German Soil.
THE Imperial train from San Reno, con-
tanning Emperor Frederick I'LL and suite, on
its arrival at Charlottenburg, suburb of
Berlin, was three-quarters Of an hour late,
arrived at that place at quarter past II p;
n. Sunday. The Crown Prince William and
his wife and Prince Henry of Sake
Meiningen entered the drawing car,
and each kissed the hand of the En-
peror and embraced Empress Victoria The
Emperor and Empress Immediately alighted
from the train and proceeded through q
pavilion, which was profusellyy decorated with
flowers, to their carriage. They were driven
direct to the castle, and were followed by de-
tachments from the Guards. Despite snow
storm which prevailed, the entire route was
crowded. The Emperor was heartily cheered,
and much enthusiasm was manifested.
Thousands of persons stood in front of the
castle at Charlottenburg, which was illumin-
ated There was also large crowd ontsids
the railway station, which was guarded
by a detachment of the Guards. The I'm
perial train, on its arrival at Leipsic at 6:3S,
was met by Prince Bismarck, Count Her
bert Bismarck, Count Otho, the Chief Court
Chamberlain; all the Ministers, General
Albedyll and General Won Wilmonski, chiefs
of the Imperial Military and Civil Cabinets,
and Count Gutenberg, Grand Master of Ger
emonieS.
Prince Bismarck entered the saloon to
greet the Emperor and Empress. Emperor
Frederick stepped quickly toward the door
and repeatedly embraced Prince Bismarck.
It was noticed that the Emperor stood quite
erect, with the Empress by his Side. The
Empress also greeted the Chancellor most
warmly.
Emperor Frederick now appeared at the
window Of his carriage and bowed to the as.
sembled people on the platform, who received
him with the greatest enthusiasm. The body
of Emperor William had been transferred to
the Cathedral. The Cathedral bells
began to toll at midnight, when
Emperor Frederick arrived to visit
the body. The removal was delayed on
account of the Emeror's arrival until quar-
ter to o'clock. The funeral procession was
headed by squadron OF cuirassierS These
were followed by detachment OF the loot.
guards and numerous train OF servants OF
the Imperial household. Then came the cof-
fin. 1t was covered with black pail and
was carried on the shoulders Of eighteen
soldiers of the bodyguard through the vesti-
bule Of the palace, where it was handed to
a number Of non-commlssloned ofhcers.
The Crown Prince and the other Princes fol-
lowed on foot. The cortege closed with de;
tachment of cavalry. The streets were lined
with double rows of soldiers, every tenth man
holding torch. Upon the arrival OF the pro-
cession at the cathedral the toiling Of the
bells ceased, and the crowd silently dispersed.
The late Emperor's will has been opened:
It directs that his body shall be inferred
dressed in field uniform, with gray military
cloak over the shoulders and field cap on
the head. Upon the body are to be placed
the decorations of the orders of the Black
Eagle and Iron Cross, second class; the cross
of the Russian Order Of St George, the war
medals of 1914, 1864, 1866 and 1870 and the
Hohenzolern medal Of 1S49, the Russian
medal and the medal of the Grand Duchy of
Baden.
of the Car, will wear mourning for four
weeks, and the regiments Of which the de-
ceased Emperor Twas honorary Colonel for
five weeks. On the day of the funeral the
whole army wore full mourning, and the
use Of bugles was prohibited.