The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
FREDERICK'S FATAL FOE.
DEATH MAY CLAIM HIM FOR HIS
OWN AT ANY MOMENT.

Physicians READY at all IlnoS TO RuSh
to His Side to Save Him from Suffo-
cation in a Fit of Coughing Friendly
Relations with the Chancellor--Wa
Rumors Revived.
Copyright 1888 by Nero York Associated Press.)
BERLIN, March 3l.-The Emperor slept
eight hours last night, almost without
break. During his sleep he is watched con-
stantly by either DR.. Howell or DR.. Mac
kenzie, who, when there is any excess of
coughing, go to the Enlperor's assistance.
The necessity for this precaution was seen
at dawn last Thursday. when the Emperor
was seized with a severe fit of coughing,
during which piece of cartilage was de-
tached, which, but for the instant assistance
of DR.. Mackenzie, might have caused suffo-
cation. To day he looked fresh, and, accord
ing to the North German Gazette, was in
more buoyant spirits, obviously being bene-
fited by the night of complete repose which
followed yesterdays drive. His official
work to-day was unusually prolonged In
the forenoon Prince Bismarck and DR..
Friedberg. Minister of Justice, submitted
their report on the intended political am
nesty, which, it is expected, will be issued
tomorrow.
NEW POWER OF THE COUNCIL.
DR.. Friedburg also submitted a completed
project under which all important State
questions will be determined in full minis
terial council. Prince Bismarck is under
stood to have finally accepted the project,
which, in its inception he disfavored as tend
ing to enfeeble the authority of the Chan
cellor. The conference lasted an hour and
half
The Emperor next received Prince
Hohenlohe Ingelfingen, who has just re-
turned from his mission to King Humbert,
from whom he brought an autograph letter.
After luncheon the Emperor walked with
the Prlncesses under the shelter of the grand
front of the Orangery.
In the afternoon he heard the report on
the commission relating to the new infantry
regulations. During pause for repose the
doctors examined the Emperor's larynx
and assented to his taking a drive. The
drive lasted an hour. The crowds increased
in density it being the Easter holidays, and
the Emperor was received with enthusiastic
greetings and ringing hurrahs along the
route. The weather was extremely mild.
The carriage was driven slowly. The EN-
peror was fully seen. Hesaluted by raising
his hand to his hat He looked thoroughly
well, the only trace of his illness being a
waxy complexion,
SUDDEN DEATH EXPECTED.
Despite the semblance of health and his
increased power, German expert opinion
that the disease will have an early and fatal
termination is still unaltered. The end
will come quickly when it does come. Any
night a sudden crisis may declare itself.
1t will be announced to the public and will
be followed in few hours by an intima-
tion of the Emperor's death.
The report that DR.. Mackenzie will take
prolonged leave is untrue. The reaction
among the Berlin pOpulace in his favor was
completed yesterday. Today he drove in
the Inter den Linden by himself and was
greeted with cheers and salutes.
Crown Prince William goes to Ems
April H. The state of his health continues
TO cause grave disquietude.
HOPES OF THE PRoGREssIsrs.
Progressist hopes for a speedy introduc-
tiOn of Liberal reforms under Emperor
Frederick, though chilled by the tone of his
proclamations to the Reichstag and Lands
tag have been revived by the prospects of
prolongation of the Emperor's life. The
proclamations were obviously written at
the Inspiration of Prince Bismarck, whose
counsel there was q Idomentary necessity
for the Emeror to accept The
organs of Herr Richter now bid
the party to resume its old attitude
Of expectancy. The programme of the
FrogressiSts is reliance in the Emperor.
Knowing his preference for Liberal IDEAS,
the PARTY must take his position into con-
Slderatlon and refrain from clamoring for
immediate reforms, but continue to uphold
the principles of parliamentary regime.
Evidently a cordial understandingibetwee
tie Emperor ana Prince Bismarck IS being
formed and the Chancellor may
show his customary craftsmanship
by adapting his policy TO changes
IN accordance with tine views of the
new chief of State. This programme has
met with sarcastic criticism. Conservative
papers say it ovellooks the permanent phys
lcal disability of the Emperor even if his
life Is prolonged beyond the friendliest ex-
Iectation. It overlOoks also the present fact
that the Emperor has shown no disposition
TO Interfere with Prince Bismarck. On the
contrary, at the last Council of Ministers
ana other high officers of State, after Prince
bismarck had stated formally and at length
MS home and foreign polio 7, the Emperor
lntimated his entire acquiescence in the
policy and complete confidence in his great
Minister.
BOULANGER A WAR SPECTRE.
The sudden change IN the position of
French political parties has awakened the
appreheusions for the immediate future,
and Gen. Boulanger is now felt to be no
spectral shadow. but a substantial force
threatening the peace of Europe. To-day's
fars advices gravely disturbed official cir
gies. No reliance is placed upon any posi-
oe ministry that NJ. Floquet, ~ Clemen-
ceau, or any other man may form for the
maintenance of peace. What Germany
Iooks forward 20 is he voice OF the French
Haton on the appeal. If the dissolution Of
tue Chamber produces a strong Bou!anger
party, 1t will be taken here as equivalent to
apopular vote for war, and the conven-
lence Of the French to begin it viii not be
awaited.
FEYERIsHNEss OF THE BOURsE.
The Bourse, which got a sudden sti1hulous
0"ard buying Russian securities, on hear
tg That Count Herbert Bismarck had been
g9orated by the Gar, got a quick chill to-
Jay over the increased stamp duty imposed
W hussia on native and foreign securities
me edlct is held TO be a further proof that
51Ss4'Sia is on the brink OF a financial abyss
me incident of the decoration OF
CUNT Herbert Bismarck was over
.aed 1t was done simply in
rsyurn for the compliment OF the
german Emperor in couferring the decora-
I,n OF the Black Eagle on Count Schoye-
ssi' Jhe Russian Ambassador. 1t is impos-
sole 70 overrate or mistake the breach OF
tAOn toward investors ia Russian securities
the new duty. Russians collapsed =
sS leaving Off with increased orders to
all