The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-03-13

OF the bundersrath in the body of the house,
and greeted Count Won Moltlle. Members
crowded around him as he showed the order
dissolving the reichStag, all being anxious to
see the last signature OF the emperor.
The new king was proclaimed Frederick IL
He signs Frederick" without reference to
emperor or king.
Tho Reich Sanzeiger announces that the
chancellor has received the following telegram
from Emperor Frederick
SAN RENO March Q. 1sSS.-At this moment of
deepest sorrow at the decease of the emperor
and king, my beloved father, l
tiers orstate for the devotion and loyalty with which
you all served him. / rely upon the assist
ance of you all in the arduous charge which has de
Yovcd up ME. leave here tomorrow
The emperor has also forwarded the follow
ing ordinance to ministers Of state on the sub
ject of public mourning, with regard to nation
al mourning which has heretofore been Gus
tomary:
We Willnot order any provisions but will rather
lGaVe u 10 every German 70 determine now he VIII
a monarch, and how long he will deem il appropri-
ate TO restrict participation in public entertain
81 AM A MAN OF PEACE"
The emperor died holding the empress by
the hand. He had been in stupor since >
O'clock He was delirious for q brief period at
o'clock, during which he is reported to have
exclaimed;
81 am a man of peace but if Russia forces
me TO war l shall faithfully side with my ally
Austria
Theemperor will be buried in the mausoleum
ut tharlottenbUrg,
Evening papers contain what are reported to
be the last words spoken by the emperor. They
are:
Alexander has promised me that he will
not mako war against u.s.
1t Is reported that the emperor also said:
81 am convinced that we ought not to 20 to
war with Russia toward whom the most
friendly attitude ought to be adopted"
AUsTRIA'S SORROW.
VIENNA, March 9-When the announce
ment of Emperor Williams death was made in
the lower house of the reichsrath, all members
rose TO their feet, and President Smolka said
have to make n de, ply moving communication
The emTeror of Germany is dead. The sad message
the length and breadth OF The great aud friendly
allied empire, our ncighbor, viii also awake most
paiu0l echoes within the boundaries Of
us, portrayed in indelible oolos
picture OF the august departed, which, during the
last tateful years las Embedded itself each year
morc clearly upon our memory, and the picture Of
the faithful ally whom we were wont To see when
Try. going band in hand with the august
riler OF Austria Hungary the living and
Glorious embodiment Of the most oenCtcient
peace alliance our age la. Witnessed / believe,
gentlemen, that am spcaklng your mind when
ilyc expression to the sincere aud heartfelt SYM u
thy ofthis house on this sud occasion also think
that am acting in accordance with your feeling in
closing the session.
LONDON, March 9.--Quoen Victoria and the
prince of Wales were informed OF the death of
The emperor at g 5000 this morning. The
news reached the clubs before the members
assembled. Special messengers informed the
ministers. the prince of Wales, foreign ambaS-
sailors, various members of the house Of lords.
I and persons prominent mpolitcal circles. The
excitement yesterday has been renewed and
the government embassy beseLed with callers.
In consequence OF yesterday evening" conflict
ing rumors, definite news of tho emperor $
death was at first received cautiously flags
ON public buildings were placed at half mast,
and notice OF the emperor's deceaSo was posted
on the bulletin boards Of newspapers. Large
crowds gathered about the newspaper offices
( and many were the expressions II sorrow and
I regret, mingled with sympathetic remarks rs
+ TO how the death OF the emperor would affect
the new Frederick William.
At1lsl5 o'clock this morning Prince Henry.
Tho court will ~ into mourning for Empe-
ror William For n first fortnight after tho
+ ompcror'S death dccp morning will he worn,
and for the second fortnight hall mourning
Win bo worn. On Sunday special memorial
service will be held in the German chapel m
st James palace. and ON the day Of the cmpe'
rur's funeral a solemn requiem service Will "a
. celebrated