Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-16

hours of the night the Emperor's phys;-
clans reported the patient in compare
lively favorable condition, and it was not
1ntil about o'clock this morning that un-
nistakable signs of the end began to ap-
pear. At that time the Emperor grew
restless, but continually weaker, and the
members of the Imperial family were
hastily summoned and remained waiting
in an adjoining room in readiness to be
warned that the Emperor was passing
away; but no immediate change occurred
from that time up to 10 o'clock, when the
following official bulletin YVES issued
FsIEDERICs sKR ~, June 15th-'O A. M-The
Kaiser is now in light sumber he wakes at
intervals is conscious. and gives 10 indication
Of PAIN HIS pulse and breathing are very weak.
HIS DEATH ANNOUNCED.
Soon after the substance of the 10 o'clock
bulletin was known, came the announce
ment of his death. 1t created a great
shock, although for many hours expected.
The Emperor died without a struggle.
His face is placid. The Imperial family
are gathered. The body remains in the
study. -Four Ministers were at the castle.
lao P. The exact time of death is
given as 1l:12 o'clock.
The only minister present at the fatal
moment was Weiner Gerode, the Court
Chaplain, who administered consolation to
the dying man.
HIS LAST WISHES.
PoTsDAM, June 15lh.-Until late yester.
day afternoon ne wrote with pencil on
little square paper tablets his last wishes
regarding some family arrangements. He
wrote: Il feel that Mackenzie has done all
human science, Watchfulness and skill
could TO prOlong my life, and | thank him.
have tried to DO my duty to my God, my
country, and | feel that the end is now
near. Gods viii be done"
CRADLE AND DEATH-BED.
The room in which the Emperor died is
not ten yards from the apartment in which
he was born. 1t is of medium size. On
the walls are portraits of the Emperor
William and all the Emperors children
and half a dozen engravings of Frederick
the Great. at the foot of lhe bedstead, on
an easel, stood a portrait of the Empress.
The Empress was constantly at the suffer
er's bedside.
AT THE BEDSIDE.
BERLIN, June 15th.-When the Emperor
died, which was about IL o'clock A. NJ,
there were around him the Empress Vic
toria, Crown Prince William, Prince
Henry, Princess Victoria, Princess Fred
erica, Dowager Empress Augusta Prince
Bismarck, DR.. Morell Mackenzie and assist
ant physicians, and many members Of the
household.
sKETCHED IN DEATH.
PoTsDAM, June 15th.-Warner, the fa-
nous historical painter who sketched the
features of the late Emperor William, ar
rived here from Berlin this morning, and
IS now at the pa.ace.
THE EFFECT IN FINANCIAL CIRCLES.
LONDON, June 18th. - The Emperor's
death, being anticipated, had little effect
on the markets. After slight f1utter, the
Bourses at all the great Continental centers
and stock exchanges became steady.
The Berlin Bourse is closed on account
OF the Emperors death.
SORROW IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, June 15th.-There is much sor-
row over the death of Emperor Frederick.
Flags are at halfmast.
The Prince of Wales will probably start
Tor Berlin tonight
BERLIN, June 15th.-Empress Victoria
received dispatch Of sympathy from
Queen Victoria.
Dispatches of coincidence are pouring in
from all quarters.
Sympathy generally is manifested in the
European Capitals.
NEW York, June 15th-Tne London pa
pers all estimate Frederick favorably, ac-
cording to the cabled editorials The New
York press take the same view, without
dissent.
Flags are half-masted here on many
buildings, and sorrowful expressions are
common among German Americans.
LONDON, June 15th.-The bells of West
minister Abbey were tolled this afternoon.
VIENNA, June 15th.-An order has been
issued closing the royal theaters.
ROME, June 18Th. Signor Crispi an.
nounced the death of the Emperor to the
Chamber of Deputies, which adjourned
until Monday.
THE NEW EMPEROR.
BERLIN, June 15th.-Bismarck presided
at the council of Ministers this morning to
arrange for the accession of William.
TIE DEATH OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED.
BERLIN, June 15th.-The Reichs A1azeioey
the official paper, publishes the following
announcement:
The royal sufferer has ended his earthly
career. By Gods decree the Emperor and King.
our N oSt gracious master, passed to eternal rest
shortly after IL O'Clock this morning after long
and grievous suferings which were borne with
admirable fOrttude and submission to Gods
WIN: WIN; me royal house and the German people
nave been twice bereaved within a shors time
They deeply mourn the all too early decease of
our much-beloved ruler
MINISTER OF STATE.
IMMEDIATE CAUSE OF DEATH.
PorsDAK, June 18TH DR.. Mackenzie
makes the statement that there was fis
tula at the base of the larynx, and pneu-
monia was rapidly developed. Then the
result was inevitable.
GRIEF STRICKEN PEOPLE.
BERLIN, June i5th.-It is impossible to
describe the grief of the great masses of
the people, who seem to adore the Kaiser.
AMERICAS TRIBUTE.
WAsHIEGToE, June 15th.-The inteli-
gence of the death of the Emperor was re-
ceived by Secretary Bayard this morning
by cable message from the United States
Legation at Berlin. The Secretary imme-
diately sent word to the President, and the
following telegram was sent to Berlin:
To R7sdSezOn. Minister, Berlin The President
desires you TO make expression through the or
throughout the United States fox the German
nation, in the loss of their Emperor who has at
last yielded to death with such lofty courage
and calm resignation 70 the Divine decree
BAYARD.
DIRECTIONS AT TO BURIAL
BERLIN. June I5th.-Before his death |
Emperor Frederick gave directions that his !
remains should be inferred in the Garrison |
Church at Potsdam.
PRESIDENT cAENer TO EMPEROR WILLIAM. |
PAEIs, June l5th.-President Carnot to. |
lay telegraphed message of sympathy TO I
he new German Emperor, and the Cabinet |
Ministers left their cards at the German |!
Embassy.
THE DowAGER EMPRESS.
BERLIN, June 15th.-The Reichs Ansetger
publishes telegram from Baden stating
hat the dowsger Empress Augusta, to
whom the news of the dangerous turn
which the Emperor's aalady had taken
lad been carefully broken, Immediately
a wish TO return to Berlin. Her
however, would not permit her
0 undertake the journey, her strength hav-
ng been SO oveTtaxed by recent events as
0 render her unable to stand the fatigue of
be trip. She may return next week
Tie evening papers are full of express
ions OF grief at Emperor Fredericks death.
BIS LAST HOURS.
he Emperor Retains consciousness Al ,
most to the Last.
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