The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-16
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EVERYTHING IN READINESS FOR
THE FUNERAL.

Pageant.
BERLIN. March 15-The precincts of the
cathedral yesterday again presented con-
slant scenes of excitement. The gayety
and turbulance there was little in accord
with the signs of mourning observed else
where i'll the city. The open space in front
of the cathedral was filled with companies
of soldiers with loaded rifles, and had all
the appearance of bivouac. The square
was entirely closed to the public except on
the eastern side, where a long line of Wis
itors formed between double line of
soldiers. The streets in the vicinity were
crowded, but order was maintained by
strong Gordon of police Traffic was en-
tirely stopped in the vicinity. From dis
tance the confused murmur and roar re-
senbled the breaking of waves on the sea
Shore and out of the din an occasional
sharp cry was heard.
THE DEAD EMPEROR.
Paul Lendau, the famous critic, thus de-
scrlbes the appearance of the dead Emperor:
"At first the sight of the face, with its closed
eyelids, produces a sad and pat etic i'm
preston. There is nothing awe-inspiring,
yet there is something strange in its appear
ance. The upper lip is deeply depressed,
sunk back as it were into the mouth, and
despite the moustache is much deeper than
the under lip, which, retaining its original
position, makes the effect unnatural
The lower part of the face,
especially the mouth, is cruelty distigured
by death. However, we cover the mouth
and contemplate the upper p ,rt Of the face.
Strangeness vanishes and we recognize
easily and with deep emotion our beloved
departed Emperor. The whole makes a
grand and sublime impression. 1t is death,
but not clothed with the terrors or horrors
of death. 1t is lovely peace, such as the
weary pilgrim yearns for"
PROGRAMME OF THE FUNERAL.
The official programme for the funeral is
published to-day.
At IL o'clock tomorrow morning the bells
of the churches will begin tolling, At the
first peal the officers will start, and all the
functionarles charged with special duties
will take their prescribed positions around
the coffin. In accordance with Emperor
Williams last wishes, the service in the
cathedral will be conducted By DIR.
Koegel, who will be assisted by
the Cathedral clergy. While the prayers
are being pronounced over the remains the
infantry outside the Cathedral will fire
three volleys. The coffin will then be re-
leased from the dais by twelve senior Colo
nelS, VINO Will Dear III 10 Une luueTdl car anu
place il therein. The procession through
the Cathedral will be lead by the Court
Chamberlain, Count Won Stoluerg-
Wermgerode Starting amid the toll
ing Of bells the procession will cross
the Castle bridge, and pas through the
Inter den Linden to the Brandenburg gate.
At the Siege ale the members of the inn
periai family will enter carriages and pro-
ceed to the Charlottenburg mausoeum.
There the regalia will be Withdrawn from
the procession and sent back to the Treas
ury, the canopy over the coffin will be
lifted off, eight LieuUenants will assume
charge of the horses and four Captains will
take the places of the Knights of the Black
Eagle as pail bearers.
THREE MILES OF MARCHING.
The route to be taken by the funeral pro
cession is three miles long, at intervals of
twenty PAGES along the route a double row
of wooden obelisks draped with crepe are
being erected, and grand arches 40 feet
high will span t. 9 whole roadway from the
Their Garten along the Unter Den Linden.
The snow has ceased falling and the sun
is shining brightly, but the weather con-
tinues bitterly cold.
Shops are being opened and business is
slowly being resumed.
Thousands Of persons are arriving daily
from the provinces TO view the remains Of
the Emperor lying in state.
From early morning windows command
ing view of the square were crowded with
onlookers, who were unable to leave their
homes on account of the pressure Of
the crowd. The spectacle was
more suggestive Of holiday than a day of
mourning On the other side of the square
men were actively engaged in mounting
emblems of mourning on galleries from
which view Of the funeral cortege may be
had.
EVERY HOUSE DRAPED.
Every house along the Inter den Linden
is draped with mourning.
The Brandenburg Gate will be entirely
covered with crepe.
On the plaza in front of the cathedral
black amphitheater is being erected that
will hold thousands. The work Of building
it and clearing away the snow will be a
stupendous task. Before the poles could be
erected il was necessary to keep coke fires
burning for hours to thaw the ground.
Seats along the route Of the funeral pro-
cession are selling at from 5 to 20 marks.
Ten thousand persons were unable TO en-
ter the Cathedral Tuesday.
Prince William said something must be
done, and instructions were given to keep
the Cathedral open all night
The Emperor Of Japan and tho Shah of
Persia nave sent JleRrdfnS OF cODnOlence.
Berhners have discovered that Emperor
Frederick loves violets and quantities Of
them are sent TO the palace daily.
1t is stated that the Emperor wrote his
proclamation at San Reno, but submitted
it TO Prince Bismarck, who fully approved
it.
Emperor Frederick spent an hour yester-
day morning, and another hour III the after
noon, walking in the Orangery at Cha lot
20 burg He eats and sleeps well. During
the day he gave audiences 10 several per-
sonages, including Count Won Moltke.
ARRIVAL OF THE RUSSIANS.
The Czarovitch and the Grand Dukes
Nicholas and Michael arrived here to-day.
They Immediately proceeded TO the Cat e.
dral and viewed the remains Of the En-
peror.
The President and Vice President OF the
Reichstag viii represent that body at the
funeral The space in the Cathedral will
not allow any m re than those members TO
have seats befitting their rank.
Prince Bismarck and Count Won Moltke
have been excused from attending the SER
vice owing TO i'll health.
Emperor Frederick to-day said he felt
well enough TO visit the mausoleum. The
doctor, however, forbade him going. He
therefore remained i'm his room all
day. He is feeling somewhat depressed.
He has asked Dr. Mackenzie 10 remove 10 "A
suite OF rooms ON the same floor in order TO
be nearer the imperial departments, and
Dr. Mackenzie has consented.