Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

ed extreme weakness, and death
seemed imminent. Suddenly the
Emperor rallied and asked for Count
Won Moltke and Prince William, with
both of whom he talked about the
state of the army and the Prussian
people. entering into minute particu-
lars when speaking of military mat
ters. To the astonishment of both OF
bis listeners. He then referred To
Germauv's alliances with various
countries and the possibility OF war
But during The LATER the fantasies OF
dellrlum were mingled with coherent
utterauces-
This recovery of strength lasted
till 10 O'Clock At frequent intervals
be coaversed in toucnlng, earnest
manner with those about him. Be-
tween 10 aud 2 O'clock he appeared
TO sleep. At about 2 o'clock IL was
observed that serious change was
beginning TO take place In the Em-
peror's face, although there was again
g slight Improvement In his condition.
But at 7 O'Clock it was seen that the
Emperor's last moments We're near,
the members of biz family were again
summoned to his bedside and at $50
the doctors declared that be was deao.
During the last few hours the Empe-
ror was partially conscious
TIE evening papers contain what
are reported to be the last words spo-
ken by the Emperor They are:
Alexander has promised me that
he will not make war agains5. US
IL is reported that the Emperor sl-
so 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 death of the Emperor was an
nounced to the populace by the low
ering to half mast of the standard
over the Palace Flags at haifmast
were displayed on all the public
buildings An immense concourse
OF people gathered outside the Palace.
The multitude was silent and sorrow
ful. The Bourse was closed out OF
respect TO the dead. Tonight, thea
tree are al closed
The members Of the royal family left
the palace at 1890. The Emperor's
remains were covered with a white
cloth on the oedstead on which be dI-
ed in the imperial chamber. The
BODY was surrounded with candles.
Tue expression of the face Was ex-
tremely peaceful aud placid. The
Emperor will be buried in the mauso-
ieum al Cbariottenburg.
The Emperor yesterday was able
to sign the order prorogueing the
Reichstag, otherwise the signing
functions were assumed by Princs
William. All tine troops are kept In
the barracks in readiness for the con-
tingency of taking a new oath OF ale
glance.
The regiments of the Guard were
| on full dress parade, in the act OF pre-
seuting arms. when apprised OF the
death of the Emperor by their officers
They will not take the oath OF allegl-
| ance TO the new Emperor until his
commands are received. Prepara
tions for the reception Of the new
sovereign are actively going on at the
Palace. He travel to Berlin on a
special train. which will will reach
| Turin on Saturday night and Munich
AT eli bit a'clock Sunday morning. Ii
is expected that one OF His Majesty {
first steps viii be the granting OF am
nesty to political offenders.
During the last thirty six hours the
Emperor was drowsY, dellrious and
conscious alternately, starting at times
excitedly to make remarks relative to
family or political matters Once ne
mistook Prince Bismarck for the
| Crown Prince, aud. taking him bJ
his baud, pleaded that ne would al
ways be kind to the Car. He after
ward recognized Prince Bismarck and
expressed in broken sentences his sat
isfaction with the Austro German al
lance. About O'clock in the mora
ing he talked go much that the Grand
Duchess of Baden said he would tire
himself Tue Emperor replied. 81
have no time to be tired" Prlnce
William stood at the foot of the bed
During the last few moments the EN-
peror did not suffer. His face wore
tranquil, almost smiling expression
A few minutes before his death the
Emperor exclaimed Fritz! deaf
Fritz!
| Emperor William left 800, 900 OOC
marks in cash. 1t is expected tina
the funeral will take place mex
Thursday.
Profound gloom prevails in Berlin
Rain is falling in torrents.