Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
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Berlin cablegram: Emperor William
OF Germany passed peacefully away at
S'5O this morning. His death was an
nounced by the lowering of the stand
ard over the palace TO half-mast. Flags
~ nall mast were Immediately displayed
on all the public buildings. An I'M
mense coEcourse Of people is gathered
outside the palace. Eye witnesses OF
the scenes at the death Of the emperor
state that during the last few hours Of
his life he suffered no pain. Shortly
after o'clock all the members of the
family staying at the palace, the court
dignitaries, generals and ministers OF
state were summoned to the chamber in
which the emperor lay dying. The en-
peror was in half-sitting position on q
camp bedstead. All the members of the
royal family took their placesat the bed
side. The room was crowded. Prince
William stood nearest the emperor, half
bending over the couch. He earestly
watched the face of the dying monarch
4
/ remains lie covered with white cloth
on the bed on which he died The body
| is surrounded with candles. The ex-
preston OF his face is extremely peace
full and placid. The members of the
imperial family left the palace at 10
o'clock. Divine services will be held in
the mortuary chamber tonight.
The emperor died holding the en-
press hand; he had been in n stupor
since 3 o'clock. He was delirious dur
ing brief period at 8, during which he
is reported TO have exclaimed: 81 am
man Of peace, but If Russia forces me to
war, shall faithfully side with my ally,
Austria" The emperor will be buried
in the mausoleum at Charlottenburg.
The last thirty-si hours of the en-
peror's life were of alternate drowsi-
ness, delirium and consciousness. At
times he would start excitedly and
speak of family and political matters.
Once he mistoOk Prince Bismarck for
the crown prince, and taking his hand
| pleaded with him to be always kind 10
the car. Afterwards he recognized
the chancellor, and expressed brokenly
bis satisfaction with the Austro- German
alliance.
Prince William stood at the foot of
| the bed during the emperor's last mo-
ments. The emperor's death agony was
not great, and his face wore tranquil,
almost smiling expression. a few
minutes before he died he ex-
claimed: "Fritz, dear Fritz, Upon
| the receipt of the news of the emperor's
death al San Reno the crown princess
rushed into the garden of the royal
villa weeping bitterly; composing her
self she returned 10 the house and in
| formed the crown prince, who immedl-
Rtely dispatched DIR. krause 10 Berlin
10 make arran gements for his return to
/ the capital The emperor left per-
sonal fortune of 800 600, 900 marks IN
cash. IL is expected that his funeral
will take place on Thursday, March 10:
| General gloom prevails at Berlin, and
the sombFeness is rendered more pro
found by the fact that 1t is raining IN
torrents.
THE NEWS II THIS COUNTRY.
Washington dispatch: The official
announcement Of the death of Emperor
William was received at the German le-
CATION early this morning. The tele-
gram was signed by Bismarck, and
stated that the emperor passed peace
| ANAN AZ Gov Ail&o
A telegram was received OF the de-
partment OF state this morning from
Minister Pendleton at Berlin ANNOUNCE
ing the death Of Emperor William, and
a copy OF the dispatch received by the
German chargede.affaire from Prince
Bismarck was sent to the secretary OF
state The secretary sent the following
cable dispatch to Minister Pendleton:
The president desires you TO make
known, through the foreign Office, that
the death Of the illustTious and venera-
bic emperor Of Germany has deeply
aroused the sorrow and sympathy of the
people OF the United States Of America
and their government.
The secretary also sent the following
message to Baron Zedwitz, charge-de-
affaires:
Baron: The melancholy tidings con-
yeyed hy your note of this date had al
ready been received by telegram from
Mr. Pendleton, our minister at Berlin.
A seal has been set on a long and illus
trious career. and the people OF the
United States will fully sympathize
with all Germany at the bier OF En-.
peror William.