The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-19
Emperor Frederlck,s Condition.

copyright 1885, by the New York Associated Press
BERLIN, March 1.-THE intense anxiety over
the condition of Emperor Frederick already
overpowers tbs impression of yesterdays SOM
Der magnifcence. In the highest official circles
the question asked is not what the Emperor's
policy may be, but how long he will live to dis
close any policy. Wauton gossip attributes to
him the intention to change the personnel of the
government in opposition to Prince Bismarck.
Herr Won Puttkamer is mentioned retiring.
Herr Won BoettIcher - IN peril. and
the antBismarckian court clique wall obtain
a dominant influences. Men like Gen. Stosch
old opponent Of the Chancellor, will be made
the active heads of departments So far the
Emperor has yet done anything. he has simply
confirmed the official status everywhere. Moth
ing indicates any material change in the govern
ment or the external or internal policy OF Prince
Bismarck The Emperor, though able work
continuously for several hours, works under the
knowledge of his sentence of death, and that hia
modify the policy of his predecessor. His only
daily consultations are with trusted
friends of the Chancellor. To-day. for
instance, he received General Won Moitke,
General Albedyll. General Won Schsllendorf
and Counselor Wilmonsky. During the day he
exchanged frequent communications with Prince
Bismarck, probably concerning Mondays mes
sagss to the Landtag and Rsichstag. Some off,
cial audiences fixed for to-day were postponed
account of the Empsror's absorption in the
preparation Of these state documents. He per-
ssts in working against the advice of his physi-
clans In reply to their remonstrances, he is
reported to.havc said my time does not be-
The Cologne Gazette. commenting upon the
Emperor's ardor for work under consciousness
of approaching DEATH calls him martyr in the
highest sense of the word. aud says: "a hero.
un1inching on the field of battle, he is a still
greater hero in doing his utmost duty while
facing the inevitable result of his dreadful NAL
ady."
The latest Reichs Auzeiger bulletin SAYS that
despite the excitement of the past few days the
Emperor 10 free from fever, and that no special
complications have made their appearance. The
secretion continues rather copiouS, with conse-
duent irritation. His cough Is interpreted favor
ably. The Inflammation that visible on
Thursday is abatipg The officials who
saw the Emperor to-day state that he exhibited
a marked renewal of energy from y single
nights good rest.
Prince Bismarck to-day consulted with the
on the difficulty in the way OF the Emperor TAX
ing the oath. The Constitution directs that the
oath must be taken before the united cham
berE. Legal advice is that the requirements of
the Constitution viii be fulfilled By the Emper-
signing the oath in the presence OF represent
VIce-president of the Landtag, who we're TO have
an audience with the Emperor and Empress on
Monday. have received an intimation that under
the existing circumstances the audience will
have TO he postponed and that day be
fixed for their reception. Both houses of the
Landtag Will adopt an address II reply to the
Emperors message. which, Is is expected, will
be eouched on the lines of the imperial procia-
nation. Further discussion of the proclamation
shows a confused diversity of its reading The
Conservative press refuse to interpret the pas
sage on social legislation as disavowing
Prince Bismarck's social and economic
projects. The Progressist journals take the
same passage as indicating clearly profound
divergence Lstwesn the social politics Of tho
Chancellor andsthe Emperor With reference