Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-08
EUROPEAN ECHOES.
Emperor William in a
Critical Condition.
PRINCE BISMARCK'S ACTION.
John Bright Writes a Letter on
the Policy Pursued
in Ireland.
| Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

~'S
BERLIN, March THE condition of
Emperor William is unsatisfactory
Prince Bismarck, General Won Moltke
and the court physicians are present
at the palace. 1t is reported that the
closing OF the Reichstag will be post
poned in consequence of the condition
of the Emperor.
4:30 P. M.-The Emperor awoke at
8 :30P. NJ. and took some nourishment
His condition is critical. Prince Bis
marck left the palace at 3 O'Clock
5P. M.-The Emperor has suffered
a serious relapse. He has been in a
heavy sleep since 2 o'clock this morn
ing. His condition has caused great
anxiety.
STATEMENT BY THE PHYSICIANS.
The Reichstager publishes the fol-
lowing bulletin which has been is
sued by the Emperor's physicians ::
TO the general symptoms and cold
which have effected the Emperor
since Saturday, together with affection
OF the mucous membrane OF the
throat and irritation of the men,
branes of the eye-lids, have been add
ed within the last few days painful
abdominal disorders, which have oc-
Cured frequently since Saturday.
The Emperor's appetite is materially
diminishing, owing to which there
has been marked decrease in his
strength"
Z 7:3O p. M.-DYING.
Special bulletin.-The Emperor of
Germany is dying.
Prince Bismarck, who had returned
to the palace has just left again to
convene meeting of ministers. The
Grand Duchess of Baden, the Emper-
or's daughter and her husband, the
Crown Prince of Sweden, have been
telegraphed for and will arrive in the
morning.
A FAINT HOPE OF RECOVERY,
10P. Mt is still hoped that the
Emperor, notwithstanding his present
feebleness, may rally. During the
afternoon no alarming change oc-
Cured, and the slight nourishment he
was able to take seemed to revive
him. Prince William remained at
his grandfather's bedside a quarter of
an hour. This evening the first story
of the palace, where the Emperor's
bedroom is situated, was all lighted
up. "A const Mt stream Of military
men and Government officials passed
in and out. The street in front of the
palace is kept perfectly quiet.
During the session of the budget
committee this afternoon Count Won
Sehellendorf, Minister of War, refer
ring to the Emperor's illness, said
that there was no immediate danger.
GRADUALLY SINKING.
The doctors are anxious on account
OF the Emperor's rapidly-declining
strength. Last night the Emperor had
a serious fainting fit, the second
during his present illness. Late this
evening he asked for food, and
on partaking felt refreshed. 1t is stat
ed that in addition to kidney affection
the Emperor is also suffering from in
tense pain due to Inflammation of
parts affected by rupture which he
suffered some time ago.
AT MIDNIGHT
There was no change for the worse,
but not until now has the En-.
peror been able to sleep again.
The Emperor talked a little with
his aide-de-camp, but his mind wan
dered somewhat. 1t is stated that it
is impossible to admister remedies,
and that his recovery depended upon
his recuperative powers. Another
fainting fit would probably prove
fatal.
BIsMARCK's ACTION.
The Bundesrath has been summon
ed for an extraordinary sitting to-
night.
THE HEIR-APPARENT.
The Crown Prince had a good
night. He rose in cheerful mood
and with good appetite. His cough
and expectoration have nearly ceased.
He took long walk in the garden.
He passed good day. 1t is expected
that in consequence of the illness of
The Emperor he will either return i'm.
mediately to Berlin or go to some
place in Germany, Notwithstanding
the fact that ne is as yet unfit for
travel.
JOHN BRlGHT'S VIEWS.