Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-17
He VIII Emulate Their lllustrious
Examples-Thc Nation in
Mourning.

the ariny' aud know in how great Il measure
this feeling has At all times been manifested by
the army Firm aud invlolable attachment TO
the war lords is an inheritance handed down
from father to son, from generation TO genera
ton aud IN the same way refer you 10 my
grandfather who stands fresh In your
memories as the personihcaton OF a
glorious and venerable war lord, such as could
not be more finely conceived, or ina form more
speaking 20 the heart. ] refer you to my be-
loved father, who as Crown Prince had already
won place OF honor In the annals OF the army,
and to the long line OF glorious ancestors whose
names shine brightly in history and whose
hearts beat firmly for the army. Thus we be-
long TO each other, / and the army; thus we
were born for one another; thug we VIII stand
storm, as God may Will it. You now take the
oath OF fidelity and obedience and swear ever to
remember that the eyer Of my ancestors, lo' K
down upon me from the other world, and that
/ shal some day have to render an account Of
glory and honor. (5igrcdl WILLIAM.
Frlederiohssron, June 10th.
ADDRESS TO THE NAVY.
The following order has been issued to
the navy:
"thave to inform the navy with deeply NOV
cd regret that my beloved father, the Emperor
OF Germany, and King of Prussia, Frederick
the Third, has departed this life peacefully in
the Lord, and stepping to the place assigned
by Code VIII, have assumed The government
oi the land, falling 10 me by hereditary right,
and herewith also chief command ofthe navy.
1t IL indeed a profoundly grave period in which
j nlIreAh my 1Thl WDiuS ~ hhfst Nhith u"S
lust closed wearing outward signs OF mourning
Tor my ever to be remembered, and much be-
loved grandfather, Emperor William, who
words his lively satisfaction at. and
appreciation of the developments OF the
navy under his glorious government; Flags
father, who so greatly rcjoiced at aud took so
strong interest in, the growth and progress of
the navy. Yet the time of deep and sincere
mourning ch .stens and foItihes mems hearts.
Thus we shall look confidently to The future,
while fully preserving in our hearts the mem
ory OF my grandfather and father The navy
knows that II not only gives me great joy to be-
long to IL by an external bond, but that since my
earliest youth a warm and lively interest has
in complete sympathy with my dear brother,
Prince Henry, united me with the navy.
"a have learned to appreciate the high sense OF
honor and faithful fulhllment Of duty prevail
ing IN the navy. know that every member of
the navy is prepared joyfully to give his life for
the honor OF the German II .g who ever he may
be. Thus, in this sad hour can say with all
confidence, we shall stand together firmly and
surely in good or evil days, in the darkness or
In the sunshine, ever remembering the glory OF
the German Fatherand, aud ever prepared to
shed our hearts blood for 'he honor Of the
German flag In this Gods blessing will be
with us. 49,
(Signed) WILLIAM,
Freierlchskron, June 16
VIEWING THE REMAINS.
PoTsDAM, Noop.--Since l o'clock this
morning ceaseless stream of visitors
has passed through Friedrichskron
palace ior the purpose OF viewing the
mortuary chamber and getting a last
look at the Emperor. Splendid floral
gifts mingled with modest wreaths and
bouquets from the POOR have been de-
posted in the chamber. Every one is
admitted and the crowd increases hourly.
1t is reported that Prof. Bergman has
made post-mortem examination Of the
Emperor 8 remains at Emperor Williams
desire. The Empress bears up bravely.
Her health is not affected.
Dowager Empress Augusta is expected
TO arrive at Pot3dam to- day.
Some anxiety is felt for the new EN-
press, as her confinement is close at
hand.
THE PERIOD OF MOURNING.
BERLIN, June 16.-The Court has been
ordered into mourning for the late EN-
peror for three months. The period of
general mourning will last thirty days.
Count Zidilitz Truttsieher has been ap-
pointed Prussian Minister Of the Interior
to fill the vacancy caused by the fesigua-
ton OF Herr Won Puttkamer.
The telegram from President Cleveland
was among the first messages of condol-
ence received.
FURTHER coNDoLEMENTs.
BERSE, June l6.-The Swiss National
Council to-day adopted resolution OF
coincidence with the German people in
their loss by the death OF the Emperor.
The HAGUE, June 16.--The King visit
ed the German Embassy yesterday to
condole the Emperor Frederick IS death,
and ordered the court to go into mourn
ing for month.
ROME, June 1G.-Cardnal Rapolla,
Papal Secretary Of State, visited Herr
Won Schoser, German representative at
the Vatican and condoled the Emperor's
death. The Pope has entrusted Cardinal
Galimberti, Papal Nuncio at Vienna,
with mission to congratulate Emperor
William III on his accession to the throne.
ENGLISH MoURNERs.
LoNDoN, June l6.-The Prince and
Princess of Wales, Prince Albert Victor,
Prince Christian, Duke Paul of Meklen-
burg -Schwerin, and the Marquis OF Lorne,
will start for Berlin tonight.
The Chronicle says it fears that the
feeling OF brotherly sympathy which
binds EDglish-nen to the Germans SOC
tally, as well as politically, will tend
soon to disappear.
The English court will go into mourn
ing for six weeks, three weeks full
mourning and three weeks semi
ing. This period of mourning is two
weeks longer than that adopted for the
late Emperor William. 1t is possible
that general public mourning will be or
dered
FRANCE AGITATED.
PARIS, June 16.-It is useless to deny
that under cover of assumed confidence,
the deathof the Emperor has caused afeel-
ing here very much like dismay. 1t is
impossible not TO notice the silent agi-
tation which pervaded the Chamber oil
Deputies when His Najesty's decease
was announced. Emperor Frederick
was respected here as a lover Of peace,
and mingled with expressions of sorrow
a his death are dismal speculations as to
the political consequences. Rightly OF
wrongly, the new Emperor is regarded as
being animated by bitter hatred for
France and desirous to render his reign
memorable by fresh laurels culled upon
the battle field at the expense Of his
hereditary foe.
Count Won Munster, German Embas-
sador, has notified the Minister OF For
eign Affairs that the funeral OF Emperor