, 1888-03-17
THE FUNERAL.
Burial of the Late Emperor
William.
Imposing Ceremonies in the
Cathedral.
Hundreds of Thousands Join the
Funeral Cortege.

ureus ol thousands OF spectators occupied
the space behind the soldiers, while every
window along the Inter den Linden was
crowded. All houses on the thorough
fares were covered with mourning and ex-
hibited flags with black drapery. At the
street crossings massive pillars draped
with black and %surmounted by Prussian
eagles had been erected. The lamp posts
were covered with Grape and at every
fifty PAGES there were large candelabras
bearing flaming c~rescents. The route of
the funeral procession presented a most
imposing aspect entirely in keeping with
the deep sorrow and reverence of the
people. The center of the road was
strewn with gravel and fir branches. The
Brandenburg gate was draped and there
was a large arch in front of it upon which
were the words God bless you"
The funeral service took place in the
cathedral in accordance with the pro
gramme. Emperor Frederick was not
present, the weather being too severe to
permit of his exposing himself. The
service began with a soft prelude on the
organ, during which the mourners began
to assemble. DR.. Koegel, the court chap
lain, read passages from the 10Th Psalm,
and verses 25 and 26 OF the 1lth chapter
of Johns. The choir then sang Il know
that my Redeemer liveth." Passages
were then read from Psalms II and Tim
othy 18th chapter, 18th and Sth verses, the
chaplain concluding with the words:
BLESSED are they who die in the Lord,
now and evermore." The choir resp ond-
ed with the words: Yea, the spirit a V
eth they shall rest from their labors, and
their works shall live after them" The
prayer was then intoned, "What God
doeth is well done"
DIR. Koegel delivered the sermon stand
ing beside the coffin. His text was,
Lord, now lettest Thy servant depart in
peace according to Thy word, for mine
eyes have seen Thy salvation" He con-
Guided his sermon with the Lords prayer,
and the congregation then sang the hymn,
'Wenn lch Einmal sol Scheiden." A
motel from Graun's Tod Jesu" was then
sung by the choir, after which the mem
bers of the Sing Akadamie rendered ''Uge
Herrlich list diet Neue Welt"
At l2:45 DR.. Keogel pronounced the
benediction, while at the same time vol.
leys were fired by the infantry on the out
side of the cathedral. The ceremony
closed with the singing of Holy, Holy is
the Lord"
The procession to escort the Kaiser's
remains to the mausoleum then began to
form. Prince Bismark and Gen. Won
Moltke were not present at the service in
the cathedral, nor did they take part in
the pro cession to the mausoleum. The
cathedral presented a most solemn and
impressive appearance. When the soft
organ prelude began the court chamber
lain and ministers took positions behind
the tabOuetz bearing the empires e%nsigns
Gen. Won Hape, holding the imperial
standard, then stationed himself at the
head OF the coffin. Count Wehndorf and
Prince Radziwill led, the empcr0r's aide
de camp with drawn swords standing on
either side of him and an adiutant gener-
al and other aide de camps standing to-
gether at the foot of the coffin. While
the organ still played, the royalties
entered, Prince William arriving at
noon.
AT a signal from the chief master of
ceremonies the organ broke into swelling
tones and the service was begun. Prince
William stood in the middle of the nave
behind the imperial standard. Alongside
of him were the king of Saxony, the
king of Belgium and the king of Rou-
mania Close by stood the grand duke
of Baden, princess Albright and Henry
and other princes of the royal house Of
Prussia, the prince imperial of Austria
and the prince imperial of Russia and the
grand dukes Michael and Nicholas of
Russia, the prince of Wales, the crown
prince Of Italy, the crown prince of Den
mark and the crow prince of Greece, all
in the uniform Of their respective coun
tries.
The prince of Bavaria, the grand duke
of Hesse and other notables and foreign
| ranraSpptotiunS inplnAin1 Enp P;1ot. -
France and his suite, formed the next
rows in the nave. The diplomatic pew
was crowded. The scene was truly a
memorable one, when amid the strains of
the final chorus and the sharp rattle of
the vOlleys outside, the twelve regimental
commanders slowly and r~everently raised
the coffin from its resting place, moving
forward with it on their shoulders to the
principal door, before them walked the
high court officials and on either side of
the coffin were the ministers of state,
bearing on cushions the imperial crown
and scepter and other insignia. Above
the coffin waved the imperial standard,
borne by Gen. Won Pape. On each side
of him walked an officer with a drawn
sword and the royalties assumed positions
in the cOrtege.
As the coffin reached the door the
drummers of the military bands outside
beat a deafening tatto. This was the sig
pal for the troops to prepare to march.
While the procession was forming the
bands played Chopin's "Marche FuDe-
bre," the sounds of the tolling of the
church bells mingling with the strains.
The formation of the oortege was effected
in rigid accordance with the official pro-
gramme. The conspicuous absence of the
emperor, Count Won Moltke and Prince
Bismarck was deeply regretted.
The military display was significant
though sombre. The entire escort, COM
p%rising the elite of the army, wore dark
ovelcoats and nantes owing to the ex-
IRENE cold. All the surroundings of the
funeral car were invested with solemnity.
This morning the French general, Bill.
lot, placed on the coffin a superb garland
of roses, v%iolets, and camelias. Wreaths
were also contributed by delegates from
Moscow, Kief, Amsterdam, Rotterdam,
and other foreign countries,