The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-21
DEATHS GRIP ON FRITZ.
EVEN AN EMPEROR MUST BOW
TO THE KING OF TERRORs.

The Grinning Monarch of the Crave
yard Grants the Kaiser a Further
Lease Of Life, but for How Long no
guine.
BERLIN. April 20-The following bulle-
tin was issued at Q O'Clock this morning:
The Emperor passed good night. His fever
has decreased and his respil alton is on the whole
good. His general condition is improved"
MEDIA BERGMAN.
The Emperor shows no trace of blood
poisoning. His lungs are free. At noon he
was still abed.
HIS CONDITION BETTER
BERLIN, April 20, 7:45 7. M.--The Empe-
rors condition is much more favorable, and
he has experienced great relief. His respi-
ration is falling aud his fever is
decreasing. His temperature is not
yet normal. The Empress expressed
tho gh the doctors deprecate a sanguine
view of the Emperors condition. If the
fever disappears the doctors will permit him
to take drive tomorrow. Much credit IS
accorded to DIR. Mackenzie for the care and
| skill shown by him. Several papers which
have hitherto attacked him have now
changed their tone.
DECREE OF AMNESTY.
An imperial Decree dated April 10, has
been issued, granting amnesty to all soldiers
and sailors sentenced for civil oifenses, re-
sistance to officers of the law or violation
of public order soldiers and sailors SEN
fenced by court martial to terms Of impris-
| onment not exceeding six weeks or to pay a
| fine of l50 marks; those undergoing dis
| clpllnarY punishment, and non-cOmmis-
| stoned officers and privates in the army and
petty naval officers and seamen guilty of
truancy, or of simple deseruion for the first
time. 1t is hoped that pardon will be ex-
! tended to deSerters returning within six
months.
A STRONG CONSTITUTION.
| BERLIN, April 90, II P. M-The last twenty
| four hours have revealed the extraordinary
| strength of the Emperor's constitution.
| The patient has made SO much progress that
| hopes for his recovery are entertained if no
unfavorable symptoms develop, The
doctors are reserved, but they ad-
NIT that he has improved in
| a manner which they had not dared to
| hope for. The canula needs frequent
cleansing. When the passages are clogged
relief is obtained only after violent fit of
coughing. The Emperor's temperature is
| now tested in the mouth instead of under
the arm. Today he ate some solid food
! There is no foundation for the rumors that
cancer has been discovered or that new
assesses are forming.
WORSE THAN is ADMITTED.
BERLIN, April 81, A. Mt is stated
| that the Emperor is worse than the last
| bulletin intimated. but there is no immediate
| danger. The conflicting reports as to the
| presence of pyaemia are due to different
uses of the word in Germany and England.
In Germany the term is applied only to the
severest types of the disease, while in Eng
| land it is applied also to the milder form.
Hereafter two bulletins will be issued
daily--at 0 O'Clock in the morning and 8
| o'clock at night. 1t has been arranged that
Drs Mackenzie and Wegner shall watch by
day and Drs. Kranz and Howell by night
Tho doctors have requested that fewer Wis
itOrs be admitted, and have enjoined the
Empress to induce the members of the
family to shorten their interviews with the
Emperor. Prince Bismarck did not visit
the Emperor today. He conferred with the
Crown Prince instead.
THE BETROTHAL STORY.
LONDON, April 81, A. M.-The Posts
Berlin correspondent says: THE truth is
| becoming known regarding the rumor of
the betrothal Of Princess Victoria to Prince
Alexander, of Battenberg. The story was
invented by the Court party in conjunction
with some members Of the Imperial house
hold, in order to prevent Prince Alexander
from coming 10 Berlin to re-enJer the army,
and also in order to excite popular feel
ing against the Empress. There was
no question Of betrothal. Prince Alexan-
der simply wished to visit Berlin, and it
was the intention of the Emperor to confer
some military honor upon him, to which
Prince Bismarck objected.
RETENTION OF PUS.
"The increase OF the Emperor's tempera-
ture is due to periodical retention of pus.
1t is believed that the disease in the larynx
is dormant. The Emperor's power Of
swallowing is perfect. The doctors advise
rim to remaia in bed some days and to re-
frain from work and excitement. Dr.
Mackenzie in consequence of misapprehen-
sions did not invite Dr. Bergman to change
the canula to-day"
QUEEN VICToRIA's VISIT
FLORENCE, April 20.-According to final
arrangements, Queen Victoria will leave
Florence at 9 o'clock Sunday morning and
will reach Berlin at 8 O'Clock Tuesday
morning.