Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-17

| strains OF the final chorus and the
sharp rattles of the .volley outside,
the twelve regimental command
ers slowly and reverently
raised the coffin from its
resting place, moving forward
with it on their shoulders to the prin-
cipal door. Before them walked
high court official on either side of
the coffin were Ministers of State,
bearing on the cushion the Imperial
Crown and sceptre and other insignia.
Above the coffin waved
| THE IMPERIAL STANDARD,
Borne by General Won Pape, and on
each side of him walked an off
Ger with a drawn sword. The roy
alties assumed positions in the cor
tege in due order. AS the coffin
reached the door, the drummers of
military bands outside beat a deafen-
ing tattoo. This was the signal for the
troops to prepare to march.
While the procession was form
ing the bands played Chopin's
"Marche fhnebre," the sounds of toll
ing of church bells mingling with the
strains. The formation of the cortege
was effected in rigid accordance with
the official programme. The conspi-
cuous absence Of the Emperor, Count
Won Moltke and Prince Bismarck, was
deeply regretted. The military dis
play was magnificent, though sombre.
The entire escort, comprising the elite
Of the army, wore dark overcoats and
mantles owing to the extreme cold.
All the surroundings of the funeral car
were surrounded with solemnitv.
This morning the French General,
Billott, placed on the coffin a superb
garland Of roses, violets and camelias.
Wreaths were also contributed by dele
gates from Moscow, Kieff, Amsterdam,
Rotterdam, and other foreign cities.
The sight of the chief heir to the
throne, accompanied by three kinds
of German blood, followed by the
most illustrious representatives of
every European country, gave evid-
ence of the universal veneration in
which the deceased was held, and
THE LONG LINE OF STATESMEN
All combined to give to the scene an
impressiveness that was reflected in
the demeanour OF the dense throng
watching the cortege. The procession
reached the Bradenberg gate few
minutes after two o'clock. The Inter
den linden presented an extraordinary
spectacle-like the gloom of night at
midday. Everything was black
houses, pillars, flags. In the midst
OF this intense sombreness of
color glilnmered the pale light OF
lamps v'iled with Grape. The strong
est effect came from the faring light OF
pitch torches, throwing over the scene
glare that was tempered by the
smoke of the torches blown by the
wind. The demeanor of the countless
spectators was excellent and the 81
lence was unbroken. Every one re-
NAMED uncovered until the coffin
had passed. The cortege reached
Charlottenberg at 3:15 P. NJ,
and the remains were received
at the Mausoleum by the pastor
of Charlottenberg. Chaplain Koegel
read the prayer, Blessed is the man
who resisteih teniptation," and the
Lords Prayer, and then closed the
solemn service with a benediction.
A salvo of artillery announced that
the ceremony was over. From
window in the salon overlooking the
park the Emperor watched the pro.
cession. The Empress Victoria and
Princess attended the service at the
mausoleum.
FREDERICK's GRIEF.
The Emperor was greatly grieved
because he was not allowed to attend
the funeral. The thought disturbed
his sleep. The physicians had en-
treated with him earnestly for long
time, as he persisted in his intention
to attend the funeral. While the can
non were firing he stood silently lis
tening and watching at back win
dow. As the coffin passed the window
he covered his eyes with his hands
and burst into tears.
The Empress Augusta remained at
home in solitary prayer.
A MESSAGE FROM THE POPE.
ROME, March 16.-An autograph
letter from the Pope to Emperor
Frederick, which Monsignor Calm
hertz takes to Berlin, expresses the
deep sorrow OF His Holiness at the
death OF the monarch, who was ami
mated by the friendliest feelings
toward the Catholic Church. The
Pope thanks Emperor Frederick for
the tone Of his proclamation, which
he says gives him joy, inasmuch
as it proves that the son
cherishes the sentiments of his
father, sentiments which give
assurance that the relation between
Prussia and the Vatican shall become
more and more friendly. The Pope
on his part will do all in his power to
secure a friendship that will be to the
glory OF both the Emperor and
Papacy. In conclusion His Holiness
expresses a wish that the Emperor
may recover his full health. in the in
terests alike OF his people and OF the
whole of Europe.
TURKEYS TRIBUTE.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, March 16.-There
was an imposing service in the Ger
man Church to-day, which was at
tended by diplomats, high govern
ment and palace officials in uniform,
and the more prominent German
residents.
AUsTRIA's OBSERVANCE.
VIENNA, March Memorial SER
vices were held in the Protestant
church to-day in honor of the late
Emperor William. Among those
present were Emperor Francis Joseph
and Archdukes Charles Louis and
William, all in Prussian uniforms,
Archdukes Louis Victor and Charles
Salvador, members of the ministry,
diplomatic corps, Presidents Of both
Houses of the Reichsrath, and many
other persons of prominence and
rank. The preacher said that across
the sarcophagus of Emperor William,
Austria and Germany joined hands
and renewed the league of peace, for
which he invoked Gods blessing. and