Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
LYING-IN-STATE.
Imposing Scene at the
Emperor's Bier.
THOUSANDS OF SIGHT-SEERs.
Press Comments on Frederick g
Announcements Regarding
His Policy.
Associated Press Dispatch es to the HERALD.


Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. |
BERLIN, March 13.-The back por-
tion of the cathedral has been con-
verted into sloping platform, which
is covered with black serge, and is in
tended for the reception of floral Of
ferings of the public. On the other
side of the altar stand laurel trees and
lofty exotics imbedded in mass of
flowers in full bloom, including came
las and thousands Of snow blossoms.
Palm branches Of colossal dimensions
conceal the granite columns. A con-
tinuous stream of people passed over
the bridge which had been erected in
the cathedral, and which affords a
view of the catafalque. No person is
allowed to stop. ~
PRINCE WILLIAM IN CHARGE.
Prince William stood for an hour
experimenting the arrangements and
giving final orders, at which time
fifty stalwart guards de corps, dressed
in snowy uniforms and helmets bear
ing silver eagles, all men picked from
first families, laid flower wreaths at
the feet OF the dead Emperor. and
then knelt and recited short prayers.
Prince William ordered that the
thick white veil. almost concealing
the Emperor's face be removed. This
was replaced after the guards had
taken their final look at the dead.
The same thing was afterwards done
when contingents of Emperor Will
liam's regiment were present on the
same sad errand.
This morning only artists, photo
graphers, newr paper men and court
ladies were admitted to the cathedral.
MoURNFUL AssEdBLAGE.
Twenty thousand persons assem-
bled at eight O'Clock this morning
awaiting visit to the cathedral,
where the remains of Emperor Will
liam are lying in state. Every woman
wore Grape veil. At noon the
police were compelled to close the
approaches to the great square, in
front OF the castle TO prevent the
crush. Many persons were injured
and some policemen unhorsed in the
rush, but as a general rule the people
were orderly. Emperor Frederick
is greatly pleased at the Gar
ovitch's intention to come to
Berlin to attend the late Emperor's
funeral. He said that if the Gar
ovitch was liable to arrive in time in
consequence he will postpone the
funeral until Saturday. A wealthy
baron paid 500 marks for window in
the hotel Bauer from which to view
the funeral procession and 800 marks
has been paid for small balcony.
THE EMpERoR's CONDITION.
Emperor Frederick passed good
night. He is fairly well. He re-
ceived deputation of Berlin Alder
men at Charlottenberg Palace to-day.
The Emperor will not leave Chariot
tenberg for some days.
POLITICAL MATTERS.
When the Emperor William was i'll
at the end of 1886, Prince Bismarck
and the present Emperor agreed that
the extreme element should leave the
ministry on the occasion OF the
accession of Frederick William, to
the throne. In accordance with
this decision, Won Puttkamer, Min
lister Of the Interior, and probably
Won Gosseler, Minister of Eeclesiasti-
cal affairs, will soon resign.
There is no question Of
Bismarck's resigning. The Emperor
takes an especially strong position
against the war party and the ultra
orthodox Conservatives. His attitude
is approved by the Chancellor. In
view of this fact, General Won Alb
deyle. head of the military cabinet,
and Count Won Waldersee, Quarter
mast r General, are also expected to
resign.
The Emperor works daily until
midnight. He walks briskly, and
seldom uses the elevator.
FRIrz's ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The advanced Conservative news
papers express disappointment at what
they call Emperor Frederick's eff.
sions, considering his views, and say
that they are antique and not corre-
spending with the great questions of to-
day. The Conservative papers reserve
their opinion except to reject the idea
that his reference to religious tolera-
ton is directly against. the Anti-Semit-
ic campaign.
Liberals greatly approve of his ut
terances, while the scientific and art
circles greet them as hearaldiuga new
era.
The newspapers of all the Euro
pean capitals praise the statesman
like utterances OF Emperor Frederick,
but there is much discussion as to
whether or not the character of his
proclamation is due to assistance
from Bismarck. The only note of dis
allegiance heard as yet, emanates
from the Anti-Semitic party, both in
Germany and Austria.
FROM FRANCE.
Regarding the
Kalser,s Funeral.
PARIS, March 13.-As mark of res
pect for the late Emperor William q
reception will be held on Thursday by