The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-17
What the New Emperor Will Do.
While One of His Messages Talks
About the Maintenance Of Peace,
His Proclamations to the Army and
Navy are Puzzling,
And 1t Looks Like He VIII Cause
Much Trouble Yet.
He Says That No Possible Alliance
Gould Defeat the Triple Alliance
He May Abandon Bismarck
Funeral Arrangements.

Copyright 1885, by the New York Associated Press
BERLIN, June 16.-The first full sectara-
ton Of the new Emperor's policy is now UNI
derstood as taking the form of an address to
the Prussian people which is expected TO be
issued ON Tuesday. The Reichstag will be
summoned TO meet June % to receive the
message, and shortly afterward the Emperor
will formally take the oath OF the constitu-
ton before the Landtag. Speculation has
been already busy regarding the tenor Of the
Emperor's address to the people. Officially
nothing is known Of its character. Prince
Bismarck had conference today with the
PruSsian ministry, and afterward obtained
an audience with Emperor William III. The
impression In the ministerial circle Is that
the address will be brief; that II well be ex-
plicit upon the Emperor's desire TO maintain
peace and guarded upon the subject of the
relations between the crown and the people.
The remains Of Emperor Frederick were
placed in a coffin tonight and then carried to
the catafalque which had been erected in
the Jasper gallery. The coffin is identical
with that in which Emperor William was
buried.
Count Won Moltke visited the mortuary
chamber this afternoon. Later he was re-
virchow, Waldeyer and Bergman went 10
the Friedrichskron palace Mt tho request Of
Emperor William and remained for two
hours. Their presence gave rise to
an accurate report that Emperor Will
lam had ordered post mOriem examina-
ton 10 be made. although the dowagcr
Empress Victoria was averse TO H. Public
feeling in Berlin distinctly favored the
holding of such an examination, and the
LII ~ L. n
revival OF the excitement against DIR.
Mackenzie, who was charged with emitting
an autopsy in order that he might prevent
final authoritative report as 10 the true
malady from which the Emperor died. BE-
sides the doctors who conducted the nu-
topsy Count Won Stolbcrg- Wernigerode,
court chamberlain, remained during the ex-
animation which proved tho existence OF
cancer.
DIR. Mackenzies friends state that he con-
Cured In the hearing OF the post mortem.
disease from an early period, but took the
best course possible with the patient
The funeral service was read In the Jasper
gallery by Chaplain Koegel. At the head OF
the bier a black baldachin has been erected,
while around the catalogue are numerous
footstools
Prince and Princess Henry personally
superintendent the arrangement. All the
members Of the imperial family were pres
ent at the service, The transfer Of the
remains 10 their final resting place
will take place on Monday morning. Among
those who have already arrived 20 attend the
funeral arc the King Of Saxony, the Grand
Duke OF Hesse and the Duke Of SAKE Weimar.
Prince Bismarck has received the following
telegram from Signor Crispi, the Italian
Prime Minister; The misfortune that has
bcfallen your country has also plunged
Italy into mourning. Though forcsecn
and dreaded for a long time, this end,
so tragic In its simplicity and grandeur.
IL cruel blow 90 our sOvercigns, who
have lost n tried friend. The Italian nation,
which saw In Frederick a sympathetic and
ycncmted pcrsonincation OF the glorious
German nation, Is the faithful ally Of your
government. The King transmits an ox-
preston Of his profound sorrow. together
with his ardent wishes for the prosperity Of
the EmpcrorA reign. Accept my personal
assurance OF sincere sympathy In your sor-
row. II needs all the strength Of mind your
highncss has given 10 many proofs OF 10 bear
with fortitudc such painful losses, occurring
nj such short intervals"
Sir Edward Malet the British ambassador.
to-day handed Count Herbert Bismarck a
letter from Lord Salisbury expressing the
profound grief felt by Queen Victoria when
she received the news Of the death Of the
Emperor whom she 10 dearly loved. The
Queen commands Lord Salisbury 10 expires.
90 the German people In the name oi the
British nation her heartfelt sympathy In the
hccvy loss sustained In the premature death
Of the Emperor whom they rightly loved %
artlcntly.
Emperor William and Empress Augusta
Victoria will presently reside IN the marble
palace where the Emperor today received
the reports Of Count Won stolbcrg wcrnege
rode, Count Gutenberg and other ministers
The Berlin press a. yet refers only In sug
gcstive asides 10 the political results Of the
ascension Of Emperor William 10 the throne
The appearance Of today's message 10 thC
army, The first public act Of the new En-
pcror, has quickcned the public perception
| Of the fact that Germany Is entering upon q
new regime. No person expects Immediate
developments pointing 90 q critical state OF
Affairs. but all the best informed military
and diplomatic authorities arc aware that
the new Empcror's desire Is 10 hasten the
| final outcome, whatever u may be, OF the
present political situation. As Crown
Prince, he freely expressed the view that the
condition OF armed suspense In Europe for
over two years, ought 10 come "a
an end; that the triple alliance wa
able 10 defeat any possible coalition
and ought not 90 wait for n convenient
time Tor It's enemies 10 open the attack. III,
deep aud open admiration for Prince Bis
marck Is considered as likely Ia bind him for
some time 10 tho chanccllor's policy, but
within hrs own circle his character ns n
rcsolnto somewhat scli.willcd aud ambi.
tious man, produces the belief that despite
his friendship for aud devotion 10 Bismarck
he will not wait long before scekinp
90 give n decided impetus 90 Ger.
many's foreign policy. His military
arlcr, which was forcibly expressed
In his address 10 the navy, Is in unison with
his impctuous and arbitrary temperament
For time be will be ready 10 listen 20 the
chanccllor's advice, but ere long. unless that
advice corresponds with his inclinatlons, he
will give bismarck trouble Meantime he Is
not only thoroughly infused with the Dis
marck policy, but y submissive 30 the chan
ccllor's guidance. This Difference Il seen IN
his acceptance u the Prussian ministry ~
present constituted. with Count ZiliditS
/ Trutchcr in Herr Won Puttkamcrs place. II
the new Emperor had followed the Ideas he
held with the Crown Prince, Herr Puttkamci
would have been recalled and Count Fried