The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-17
The Emperor, Prince Bismarck and Won
Moltke Take No Part in the Exercises.
Fears that Frederick III May Break Down
Under the Strain to Which He Has Subject
ed Himself-GeneralN News by the Cable.



ranged four deep along the route taken by the
funeral cortege wore heavy cloaEs. The low
temperature had no apparent effect upon the
people, ard hundreds of thousands of spectators
occupied the space behind the soldiers. while
svery window along Inter den Linden was
crowded. AL the houses on the thoroughfare
were covered with mourning. and exhibited
flags with black drapery. At the street cross
ines massive pillars draped with black and
surmounted By Prnssian eagles had been erect
ed. The lamp posts were covered with crane,
and at every fifty PAGES there were large caude-
Iabra bearing flaming cressets. The route of the
funeral procession presented a most imposing
aspect, entirely In keeping with the deep sorrow
and reverence OF the people. The center of the
read was sirewn with gravel and fir branches
In PAriserplatz large Grape festoons. entwined
with laurel, were hung. The Brandenburg gate
was draped, and there was a large arch in front
Bf IT, upon which were the words, ''God bless
You"
The funeral service took place in the Cathe-
ara, in accordance with the programme EN-
peror Frederick not present, the weather
being too severe 20 permit of his exposing him
Gelf. The service began with soft prelude on
the organ. during which the mourners began to
assemble. Dr. KoeRel. the court chaplain. read
passages from the Ninetieth Psalm, and verses
% and rs of the eleventh chapter OF John. The
choir sang Il know that my Redeemer lveth."
Passages were then read from Psalm XCI.
and Timothy. iv. and g. the chaplain corclud-
ing with the words BLESSED are they who die
In the Lord, now and evermore." The choir
responded with the words, 'sYea,
the spirit saith they shall rest from
their lsbors; their work shall live after them"
The prayer was then intoned, What God doth
10 well done" DR.. Koegel delivered the SER
mon, standing beside the coffin. His text was,
Lord. now lettest Thou thy servant depart in
peace. according TO Thy word, for mine eyes
have seen Thy salvation He concluded his
mon with the Lords prayer and the congrega-
soil Scheiden.P motet from Graun's ''Tod
Jesu' was then sung by the choir, after which
members of the Sing Akadame rendered 'sWie
Herrlich Ist DIE Neue Welt"
At 12:45 o'clock DIR. Koegel pronounced the
benedction, while at the same time volleys were
fired by infantry on the outside. The Cathedral
ceremony closed with the singing of Holy.
Holy is the Lord
The procession to escort the Kaiser's remains
20 the mausoleum then began to form. Prince
Bismarck and General Won Moltke were not
present at the service IN the Cathedral. or did
they take part IN the procession to the mauso-
leum.
The Cathedral presented most solemn and
impressive appearance. When the soft organ
prelude began, the court cham berlain and the
Ministers took positions behind tabourets bear
ing the Empires insignia General Won P4pe
holding the imperial standard then stationed
himself at the head of the coffin, Count Lehndorff
and Prince Radziwill, the late Emperor's aids
de-camp, aud the adjutant.general and other
aids-de-camp standing together at the foot of
the coffin While the organ was still play
ing the royalties entered Prince William arriv-
Ing at noon. At signal from the chief master of
ceremonies. the organ broke into swelling tones,
and the service begun. Prince William
stood in the middle of the nave, behind the i'm
perial standard. Alongside of him were the
King of Saxouy, the King OF Belgium, and the
King of Roumania- Close by stood the Grand
Duke of Baden. Princes Albrecht and Henry.
and other Princes of the royal house of Prus-
STA, the Prince Imperial of Austria, the Prince
Imperial of Russia, the Grand Dukes Michael
and Nicholas of Russia, the Prince of Wales.
the Crown Prince of Italy, the Crown Prince of
Denmark, and the Grown Prince of Greece. all
countries. The Princes of Bavaria. the
Grand Duke of Hesse and other notablss, and
foreign representatives, including General
Billot. of France. and his suite. formed the next
rows in the nave. The diplomatic pew
crowded The scene truly memorable when,
amid the strains of the final chorus and the
sharp rattle of volleys outside, twelve regiment
nj commanders slowly and reverentiy raised
the coffin from its resting place. and moved
forward with II on their shoulders to the princi-
pal door, Before them walked high court
Official On either aide of the coffin were Minis
tiers Of State bearing cushions the imperial
crown aud sceptre, and other insignia. Above
Lne CONN waved bne Imperial standard, DOrn6 Oy
Gen. Won Pape. On each side of him walked an
officer. with drawn sword The royalties as
sumed positions IN the cortege ia due order. AS
the coffin reached the door the drummers Of the
military bands outside beat a deafening tattoo.
This was the signal for the troops to prepare to
march. While the procession was forming the
bands PLAYED Chopin's 'tMarche Funebre." the
sounds of the tolling OF the church bells ming
ling with the strains. The formation of the cor
teee occupied some time. but was effected in
orderly manner. in rigid accordance with the Of
fetal programme.
The conspicuous absence Of the Emperor aud
Count Won Moltke and Prince Bismarck were
deeply regretted This was the only prominent
change in the arrangements. The procession
was in every way worthy of the occasion. The
military display was magnificent, though
scrnbro. The entire escort. comprising the elite
OF the army, wore dark over-coAts and mantl-s,
owing TO the extreme cold. All the surround
fngs of the funeral car were invested with sol
emnity In the morning the French General
Bilios placed on the coffin q superb garland of
roses, violets and camelias. Wreaths were
also contributed by delegates from Moscow
Kief, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other foreign
citiea
The sight OF the chief mourner the heir TO the
throne accompanied by three kings of German
blood. followed by the most illustrious repre-
sentatives of every European country, whose
presence gave evidence of the universal venera-
ton in which the deceased was held, and by q
long line OF statesmen, all combined to give the
scene an impressiveness that was reflected in
the demeapor OF the dense tbrong watching the
co-teges Vending its way over the castle
bridge and through Inter den Linden, the pro-
cession reached the BrandeubuFg gate a few
minutes after o'clock. Inter den Linden pre-
sented an extraordinary spectacle. like the
gloom of night 81 midday. Everything was
hlack-houses, pillars, flags. In the midst of
this intense somherness of color glimmered the
pale light OF lamps yelled with Grape The
Strangest effect came from the fiaring light or
pitch torches, throwing over the scene glare
that was tempered by the smoke of the torches
blown by the wind. The demeaucr of the count
ieAs spectators was excellent The silence was
nnbroken. Every one remained uncovered until
tho coin had passed In the Siegcs ale. ms had
BEEN arranged. tbs procession halted. Crown
Prince William. who had thus far walked i'm
mediasesy behind the funeral car now entered
earriaee, accompanied by the Kings OF Saxony,
Belgium and Roumania. The other royalties at
the same time took seats in carriages following
that Of the Crown Prince. The order of the
procession was now changed. the Gards du
Corps assuming the place of escort and officers
81 lower rank relieving the pali- bearers. The
oortegs then moved onward until it reached
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