The Portland daily press., 1888-06-16
WILLIAMS PROCLAMATION.
1t Is Reported He VIII Declare
EuKanaan Roaco Huax~l

BERLIN, June 15.-Before his death the
Emperor gave directions that his remains be
inferred in the garrison church at Potsdam.
Within an hour Of the receipt of the news of
of the death, many houses were draped in
black and many citizens appeared on the
streets dressed in mourning garb. Crowds
collected on the Unter den Linden carving
bouquets veiled with Grape.
1t is stated that the proclamation of EN-
peror William H. will refer to Germany's
alliances with Austria Hungary and Italy as
guarantees that the peace of Europe win be
maintained.
MOURNING FOR THE EMPEROR.
Flags Flying at Half Mast in New
York.
New YORK, June 15-Flags are displayed
at half mast on the Stats Zeitung building
in New York, over the German consups
Office and on the buildings occupied by the
various German societies. Oswald Often
dorf of the Stats Zeitung today expressed
himself as follows: "The death of Emperor
Frederick will have very little influence in
European affairs. The situation in Germany
will not be changed. The young Emperor
William, rumor says. favors warike poll
cy. L cannot say whether this Is true or not
but think Bismarck will take the first op-
portunity to show the world that the young
Emperor has no warlike inclinations."
lBy the President.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-The following
telegram was sent today to Mr.. Pendleton,
Minister at Berlin:
The President desires you to make and express
sion thl Tough the foreign office, of the respectful
sympathy felt throughout the United States for
the German nation In the loss of their Emperor
who has at last yielded to death with such lofty
courage and calm resignation to the Divine de-
cree.
(Signed,) BAYARp.
In the House, today, Mr.. McCreary pre-
sented and the House unanimously passed
the following:
Resolped, By the House Of Representatives of the
United States Of Afaericd,
That we have heard with profound sympathy
OF the death OF the Emperor He was distiIl-
guisned as a soldier, having been made a field
marshal for his conspicuous services in the Aus
cate Of friendly and liberal policy in Germany,
and we express our respectful sympathy TO the
German nation in the loss of their great and re-
nowned ruler.
London's Sorrow.
LONDON. June 15.-Much sorrow is ex-
pressed in London at the death of the En-
peror of Germany who was very popular in
this city.
Flags are flying at half mast and the blinds
of many houses are lowered Numerous
messages of coincidence have been sent to
the Prussian royal family.
Immediately upon the receipt of the sad in
telligence of the Emperor's death Queen Vic
toria telegraphed message of sympathy
and sorrow to Empress Victoria.
The Prince of Wales has returned from
Ascot Heath where he was attending the
races and he will probably start for Rerlin
tonight.
The st. James Gazette, of London, saws
this afternoon THE Emperor was true
man and the loss is very great. The new
Emperor has his own ideas as to what to do
or not to do for the safety of Germany. and
England. Emperor. Frederick's death NAV
suspend whatever warlike designs exist in
Europe. Later events will move more quick
ly and England must promptly decide what
part she means to play in certain contingen-
cies."
Royal Theatres Closeds in Austria.
VIENNA, June 15.-An order has been is
sued closing the royal theatres on account
of the death of Emperor Frederick
The Emperor Francis Joseph, who was in
Pesth when the news of the Emperor's death
reached him, telegraphed the German en-
bassy of his deep and heartfelt grief. Prince
Hohenlohe, Chief chamberlain, called at the
embassy personally to express coincidence,
as did also Count Won Taafe and other min
listers, diplomats and officers.
The French Deputies Adjourn
PARIS, June 15.-The Chamber of Depu-
ties today adjourned until Monday in respect
for the Emperor.
Immediately upon hearing of the death of
the Emperor, M. Goblet, Minister Of Foreign