The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-11
Interest Becoming Conferred In the
Coronation Of the New Emperor.
The Son of Frederick Is Very Seri-
ously Ignored by the Monarch.
The New Sovereign Passes a Good
Night and IL Much Better.
The Whole OF Germany Mourning the
Death OF wilheim-The Interment to
Take Place Thursday-Com
Of the Leading Papers.


Copyright, 1855 by the New York Associated Prcssl
BERLIN, Marcn lO.-To the details OF
tho Emperors death already telegraphed
TO the Associated Press II is almost inn
notable and reliable is the story OF the
Enperor's last recognition OF his family
About o'clock the doctors succeeded in
restoring a moments termination by CIV
ing him q glass of wine. After swallowing
the wine he stroked his mustache, as 1t
was his custom to do, and tried TO raise
himself In bed. lie turned his head to-
ward his daughter, the Duchess Of Baden,
and said: "Where is the Empress?' The
duchess replied: mamma is sitting by
YOU" The Emperor nodded his head,
indicating that he understood the duchess.
Court interest is becoming ccntered in
the question OF coronation and the posi-
ton. OF the new Emperor toward Prince
William. In messages coming from the
Emperor 10 officials here, his son, Prince
William. is seriously ignored, and his
name Is not mentioned.
Among the orders issued today, IL is
directed that the oath Of allegiance be
taken by the troops without delay, that
the ministers Of State proceed TO Betten-
field tomorrow 10 receive the En-
poror, and that no reception be
held until after the funeral. The aspect
OF Berlin Is now more Indicative OF the ma
tional mourning. The rain has ceased
and the streets are filled with young
and old in mourning garb. Officers and
soldiers all wear Grape on their uniforms.
The dense crowd assembled in Inter Den
Linden watches the court carriages con-
veying persons OF high rank 70 and from
tho palace. The windows and balconies
throughout the city are draped, and most
OF tho shops are closed. Mourning wreaths
are displayed everywhere.
The will OF the late Emperor will not he
opened until after the arrival OF Frederick
| III. II Is already known that Emperor
| William directed that Ills remains be in
tered at Charlottesburg. where prepare
tons to receive the body arc now in
progress
The dead Emperor's order empowering
Prince Bismarck TO close tho session OF
the Relchstag was shown by the chan
ccllor 10 the members OF that body yestcr-
day. II has been copied by the imperial
press, and copies have been distributed
among the members OF the Reichstag and
the Bundesrath.
Dr. Bergmann has arrived here. He says
the Emperor is attended by Drs. McKen-
xic and Krausc, and that he Ia safe, and
viii reach Berlin In fairly good condition.
A bulletin issued at San Reno this
morning reports that the Emperor, believ-
ing himself thoroughly flt for the journey,
has finally decided TO proceed. lie has sent
a courteous reply 10 President Carnot's tel
ogram Of coincidence. In II he alludes
especially 10 the marks Of sympathy shown
him by numerous French visitors 10 San
Reno, and expresses the hope that the
relations between France and Germany
will continue friendly. This response was
sent direct from the Emperor, without
consulting Prince Bismarck.
During hisinteryiew with King Iiumbcrt
Mt the railway station at San Pier d Arena
this morning tho Emperor exhibited unu-
sual animation. Several times he tried TO
sneak, but failed; but he kept up con-
vcrsation by means Of small slips OF paper,
upon which he wrote with q pencil. On
one Of these, which escaped destruction.
The Emperor says lac hopes 20 show him
self equal TO the work before him, and
thanks the Italian government for helping
Prince Bismarck in his present trials.
Since parting with him, King Humbert
has wired 10 Berlin that the Emperor looks
surprisingly well.
The regent Of Bavaria has received this
message from Emperor Frederick:
SIN this moment OF my deepest sorrow,
trust 10 your friendship 10 assist mo and
relieve the heavy cares now deyolyine