New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-17
watched with bated breath the standard on the castle

watched with bated breath, the standard on the castle
was placed at half-mast.
Another adutant had stepped into the courtyard
and waved handkerchief to the scntlncls, and in less
than three minutes hussars had mounted their horses
and gaCpcd away IN all directions taking possession
Of every gate and the outer door Of the castle In all
parts Of the park soldiers conspicuous. The
garrison ordered to surround the grounds and
particularly TO watch the outlets Strict instructions
given that Old cards Of admission longer
valid, and that nobody should be permitted to enter
or leave the grounds except with fresh cards issued
by the officials. The gates opened and closed
by soldiers at every carriage arrival, which was gen
orally at intervals OF three minutes.
Tho Emperor, though never unconscious was In a
state Of stupor An occasional fitting smile showed
that his last hours painless. The last nourtsh
ment taken by the Emperor was an orange The last
present which he received with a grateful smile, was
a basketful Of water lilies. such he wont to
find in the Havel when he bathed there every summer
On Thursday. when Princess sophia. anxionsly CON
ceang her tears, went 10 her fathers bedside the
Emperor handed her slip of paper, on which this was
/" Remain as noble and good as you have been in
the past This is the last wish Of your dying father
asked with trembling lips for from His Majesty
ana % was ea 10 ne per P a Sdw e Sso
he could ascertain whether the Emperor recognized
him.
ANXIETY FELT FOR THE NEW EMPRESS
whose confinement is expected daily.
The troops of the garrison in this city have taken
the oath Of allegiance to Emperor William II.
Tho court has been ordered go into mourning for
the late Emperor for three months. The period of
general mourning Will last eight days
Won Werner to-day NADIA sketch of the Empcror's
body, which lies covered with purple coverlet on
low iron camp bed, IN simply furnished room adjon-
Ing the bed-chamber The features of the Emperor are
somewhat sharper than usual and the cheek bones
and nose are much more prominent than they were In
life The skin is Of yellowlsh hue and the hands are
greatly emac lated Many ladies and gentlemen watched
the artist his work. Tho great hall called the Hall
Of Shells being prepared for the reception OF the
bier.
Emperor's request will not lie In state
Emperor William II. has affixed bis frst Signature 70
document permitting the Emperor Frederlcks testament
The Voihsblattn says: VIC cannot refrain from ex-
a true and devoted wife TO the last and Will always
remain noble figure, in palace as well as peasant
II reported that Professor Won Bergman has made
secret post mortem examination of the Emperors
remains at Emperor Williams desire. The Empress
bears up bravely Her health IS not Affected
1t is said that when Prince Bismarck paid his frst
respects yesterday TO the Emperor the young man
fell upon the Chanceors neck and with tears in his
eyes said hope, beg Of you, that we may remain
The German Ambassadors have been instructed by
telegraph to inform the courts to which aey s Sfe a TO
avod ali pomp at his funeral, and that Therefore,
with the exception of his nearest relatives no foreign
soveregns members OF sovereign houses VIII O0 GA
pected to attend the funeral. l, ,o.,
The DOwager Empress Augusta and the Oranu D,lho
and Grand Duchess of Baden have started for PosdaTn
Since 10 O'Clock this morning ceaseless stream O., OF
visitors has passed through Fredrichskroh Ia0e' I
taking last look al the dead Emperor Splendid floral
gifts mingled with modest wreahs ana p0uque1s HVn
'ne np MacHenze IS not we'll He IS exhausted by his
constant attendance upon the late Emperor ana & ms
view With Emperor william and Prince bismarck, who %
requested him to draw up medical report Oh INC
london. June 1e-Tt Is reported that two weeks
aco the dead Emperor wrote on a slip OF paper
"one must get 10 be much ioVen %, btcb rhI ,s dne
nation to be able to give IL the peace WHICH 10 uuo
" Fmperor Frederick's body has been embalmed 1t
Is believed his throat opened by the doctors'
poy.n. pERsoNAGFs ON TIIRIE WAY TO BERLIN.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Albert
Victor Prince Christian, Duke Paul Of Meckenburg-
Schwerin and the Marquis of Lorne s'arted Ton
London for Berlin tonight The Prince ana Princess
of Wales announce that their future programme 1or
home affairs is for the present either postponed OF
cancelled The Prince of Wales will stay at the
residence of Sir Edward Mact, the British Ambassa
dor during his visit to Berlin. He will leave that
CITY Wednesday evening. Drs MackenZle ana tOVeii
wi VII "a War IN 'i which country he will spend two
weeks before returning TO London.
TO SUCCEED MINISTER Won PUTTKAMER
Count Zeidlitz Trutzscher has been appointed Prus-
sian Minister the Interior to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation Of Herr Won Puttkamer
The last scenes in the death room were very PAIN
full owing to the EmperOrs inability TO speak lie
indicated by signs that his principal desire was that
the Empress should remain by his side. Whenever
she left the he begged that she would return
On one occasion ne aNoke and finding her absent,
poInted to the door in mute appeal that she be re
called.
Prince Blsmarck's first interview with Emperor
William on state affairs, which took place yesterday,
was of two hours duration When the Chancellor
departed the Emperor accompanied him TO the stono
terrace and shook him warmly by both hands. Prince
bismarck bowed low and then Strengthening himself
mn gave the Emperor military salute:
DR. Mackenzie informed Emperor Frederick on
Wednesday that his death was imminent