Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-10
THE DEAD KAISER.
SOrr0wful Scenes at the
German Capital.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
How the Sad News was Received
Throughout the Civilized
World.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

udu OSCu III ct ppupOi olIiNO - " SlCCA.
He was delilious for a brief period, at
o'clock, during which he is reported
to have exclaimed: 81 am man OF
peace, but if Russia forces me to war,
I shall faithfully side with my ally
Austria" The Emperor is to be
buried in the Mausoleum at Char
iotteberg.
Eye witnesses OF the scenes at the
death OF the Emperor state that dur
ing the last few hours of his life he
suffered no pain. Shortly after s
o'clock all the members of the family
staying at the palace, the court dig
nitaries, generals and Ministers of
State were summoned to the chamber
in which the Emperor was dying.
The Empress was in half sitting
position on camp bedstead. All the
members of the royal family took
places at the bedstead. The room
was crowded.
Prince William stood nearest the
Emperor, half bending over the couch.
He earnestly watched the face of the
dying monarch until he expired.
ANNOUNCED TO THE PEOPLE.
The death of the Emperor was an
nounced to the populace by lowering
to half mast the standard over the
palace. Flags at half mast are dis
played on all the public buildings.
An immense concourse OF people is
gathered outside the palace, and the
multitude is silent and sorrowfnl.
AN OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION.
The Stdat4 Anseiger publishes the
following proclamation ''It has pleas
ed God to call his Majesty, the EN-
peror and King, our most gracious
master, from life, after a short illness
and after richly blessed reign. The
whole nation mourns with the royal
house the decesse of the deeply be-
loved and venerable monarch, whose
wisdom has ruled so long and SO
gloriously over its fortunes in war and
peace. "MINIsTER OF STATE"
HIS LAST HOURS ON EARTH.
The Reichsanzeiger gives the follow
ing details of the last hours of En-
peror William: On Wednesday when
his strength began to fail, the
Emperor spoke repeatedly to Prince
William about the condition of the
Crown Prince, and about political
and military affairs. On Thursday he
talked with his daughter, the Grand
Duchess of Baden, about the death of
her son. Prince Louis. At noon he
asked for Prince Bismarck, who came
and conversed with him on the
political situation. The Emperor
spoke clearly and thanked the
Chancellor for his services to
his country. Increased feebleness
soon followed afterwards, and his voice
became feebler and feebler, finally
sinking to whisper. At five O'Clock
he was so weak that members of the
family, Prince Bismarck and Count
Won Moltke and servants of the
household gathered around the bed.
The Emperor, supported by the doc
tors, held the hand of his wife on one
side and his daughters hand on the
other. Prince William stood at the
head of the couch. Chaplain Koegel
spoke
FEW WORDS OF CONSOLATION,
To which the Emperor whispered oc-
casional responses. At $50 the pa
tient manifested extreme weakness,
and death seemed imminent. Sud-
denly he rallied, and asked for Count
Won MoItke andssPrince William, with
whom he talked about the state, army
and the Prussian people, entering into
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military matters. To the astonishment
of the listeners he then referred to
Germany's alliances with various
countries and the possibility OF war;
but during the latter portion of his re-
marks fantasies of delirium were
mingled with coherent utterances.
This temporary recovery of strength
lasted till 10 o'clock. At frequent in
tervals he conversed in touching
and earnest manner with those about
him. Between 10 and II he appeared
to be asleep. AT about 2 O'Clock it
was observed that curious change
was beginning to take place in the
Emperor's face, although there was
again a slight improvement in his
condition. But at 7 it was seen. that
his last moments were near and the
members of his family were again
summoned to his bedside and at 8 80
the doctors declared that he was dead.
IMPRESSIVE SCENES.
During the last thirty six hours the
Emperor was drowsy, -delirious aud
conscious alternately, starting at
times excitedly to make remarks rela-
tive to family or political matters.
Once he mistook Prince Bismarck for
the Crown Prince, and taking his
hand pleaded that he would always
be kind to the Czar. During the last
moments the Emperor did not suffer.
His face wore a tranquil and almost
smiling expression. A few moments
before his death the Emperor ex-
claimed: "Fritz, dear Fritz"
Count Won Moltke at the closing
scene was deeply moved and at the
last wept bitterly.
SIGNIFICANT UTTERANCES.
The evening papers contain what
are reported 10 be the last words spok-
en- by the Emperor. They are:
Alexander has promised me that
he will not make war against u.s."
1t is reported that the Emperor al
so said: "I am convinced that we
ought not to 60 to war with Russia,
toward whom a most friendly attitude
ought to be adopted"
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Yesterday evening when the EN-
peror awoke from the heavy swoon
into which he had fallen, Chaplain
Koegel offered up prayer which con-
sisted mostly Of selections from the
bible. The Emperor interrupted him
frequently with the words "that's
right, }" "good." After the Emperor
had partaken of a little food he seemed
very ia kative and spoke with Prince
William, probably renewing the con-
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