The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-03-16

sOrroWful.
The Emperor died holding the Empress
hand He had been in a stupor since 3
o'clock. He was delrous for brief period
at 5 o'clock, during which he is reported
to have exclaimed: II am 6. man of peace,
but if Russia forces me to war, l shall faith
fully side with my ally, Austria. 4"
Other reports state that the Emperor's
last words were: alexander has promised
me that he will not make war against us
1t is reported that the Emperor also said:
II am convinced that we ought not to go
to war with Russia, toward whom the most
friendly attitude ought to be adopted
The Emperor will be buried in the mau-
solemn at Cnari ottenburg.
At 1882 Prince Bismarck appeared in
the Riechstag and the members rose in a
body The Chancellor, after pause, said:
1.-THE sad duty devolves upon me of making
to you an official communication of what you
know already, that since 8; 0 o'clock his Ma
jesty Emperor William has been at rest W tn
his fathers In consequence of this event
the Prussian throne, and with this, accord
ing to article II of the imperial constitution,
the imperial dignity has fallen upon his Males
ty Frederick Ill, King of Prussia. The tele-
graphic intelligence received by me allows of
the assumption that his Majesty, the reigning
Emperor and King, will leave San Reno. to-
morrow, arriving in due course in Berlin.
During the last days Of his life received
from the much-lamented King confirmation
of the power for work which only left him
with his life, the signature which lies before
me, and which empowers me to close
the Reichstag at the usual time when its
labors are finished. / addressed to the
Emperor the request that he should sign
only with the first letters of his name.
Afnin 1iad hot l,nl hi Golf
still able to write his own name in full. In con-
sequence of this the historical document with
the last signature of his Majesty Les
before me. Under the circumstances
[ assume that it would be in accordance
with the wishes of the Reichstag as well as of
the representatives of the federal governments
not to separate just now, but to remain in ses-
sion until after the arrival of his Majesty, the
Emperor. I therefore do not make any use of
the imper' al authorization beyond depositing It
in the archives as historical document and
requesting your d president to induce the
adoption of resolutions which will reflect the
feeling and conviction of the Reichstag
g 1t does not become me to give from this
official place expression to the personal feel
ings with which the decease of my master, the
departure Of the first German Emperor
fr~ m our midst, fills me. There is,
IN fact, no need of it, for the feel
every German. But there is one thing which I
believe should not conceal from you 1t does
not concern my sentiments, but my expert
ences. 1t is of the fact that amid the sore visi-
tations with which the ruler just departed lived
to see his house afflicted there were two Cir
cumstances which filled him with satisfac-
ton and comfort One of these was
the effect that the sufferings of his
only son and successor, our present SOW
had hu
world, not only in Germany but in every part of
the world I received this very day from New
York a telegram of sympathy, showing what
confidence the dynasty of the imperial house
has acquired among all nations. There is the
legacy which the Emperors long reign be-
queaths to the German people. The confidence
which his dynasty has won will be transferred
to the nation, despite any thing that fas hap
pened.n
The Reichstag sitting was an event of
historical Importance, never likely to be
forgotten by those who witnessed it.
Prince Bismarck controlled his feelings
only by violent efforts. He was only able
to force out few words at time, Some
obliged to make long pauses to suppress
tears, which he tried to hide by lifting his
portfolio or glass of water.
On Wednesday, when his strength began
to fail, the Emperor spoke repeatedly to
Prince William about the condition of the
Crown Prince and about political and mill
tary affairs. On Thursday he talked with
his daughter, the Grand Duchess of
Baden, about the death of her son,
Prince Louis At noon he asked for
Prince Bismarck. VITO came and con-
versed with him on the political situation.
The Emperor spoke clearly, and thanked
the Chancellor for his services to the coun-
try. Increased feebleness soon followed
afterward. His voice became feebler and