New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-12
CHE is ILL; All, VERY ILL!"
KING HUMBERT SHOCKED BY THE CHASTITY
APPEARANCE OF THE EMPEROR.

BERLIN TO SEE THE BODr OF HIS FATHER
WARMLY EMBRACING PRINCE BIS
MARCK-wILLIAM I REMOVED
TO THE CATHEDRAL
ny ToRCHLIGHT.
BERLIN, March 12.-Accounts received by men,
pers OF the Court circle concerning the meeting
between Emperor Frederick and King Humbert
at San Pier dArena yesterday represent King
Humbert as being stricken by the CHASTITY aspect
OF the Emperor. After the departure of the I'M
perial train King Humbert covered his face with
his handkerchief and said several times: "He
Is i'll; ah, very illl'
The Imperial train on its arrival at Char
lottenburg was three-quarters Of an hour
late having been delayed by q snow.
storm 1t arrived at that place at quarter past
II. The Crown Prince William and his wife
and Prince Henry Of Saxc-Menngen entered
the saloon, and each kissed the hand Of the EN-
peror and embraced Empress Victoria Tho
Emperor and Empress Immediately alghted from
the tran and proceeded through a pa, ilior, which
was profusely decorated with lowers to their
carriage They were driven direct to the castle,
ana were followed by detachments from the
Guards Despite a snow-storm which prevailed,
the entire route crowded The Emperor
was heartily cheered, and much enthusiasm was
manifested
The weather during the night was terrible. A
whirlwind Of snow enveloped everything At
midnight the snow was seven inches deep.
Thousands Of persons stood In front of the cas-
tie at Charlottenburg, which was illuminated.
There was also large crowd outside the railway
station, which was guarded by detachment Of the
Guards. The Imperial train, On its arrival at
Inip ID
Count Herbert Bismarck, Count Otho, the Chief
Court Chamberlain; all the Ministers. General
Albedyll and General Won Wilmonsk chiefs of the
Imperial Military and Civil Cabinets, and Count
Gutenberg, Grand Master of Ceremonies. The
approaches to the station at this time filed
| with an enormous crowd.
| There was no official reception by the local au-
thorities. Prince Bismarck entered the saloon to
greet the Emperor and Empress Emperor Fred
erlcl stepped quickly towards the door and repeat
edly embraced Prince Bismarck 1t was noticed that
the Emperor stood quite erect, with the Empress by
his side. The Empress also greeted the Chancellor
most warmly. Herr Won Puttlamer and the other
Ministers and Count Herbert Bismarck were then
presented to the Emperor and paid their respects
! 10 him.
Emperor Frederick now appeared ~ the window
OF his carriage and bowed TO the assembled people
on the platform, who received him with the great
| est enthusiasm. On resumlng his journey at z
o'clock, the Emperor again appeared ut the window
! ana was received with perfect tumult Of cheer
ing. which continued as long as the train rcma ned
in sight Prince Bismarck remained in the saloon
! until the train reached Charottenburg.
The body of Emperor William has been trans
fcrred to the Cathedral. The whole route along
Unter den Linden was lined with silent crowds.
The throng was dense that the police and mill
tary, who bore torches, had difficulty in effectng
midnight, when Emperor Frederick arrived to
visit the body. The removal delayed on
account Of the Emperors arrival until
sion was headed by. squadron of cuirassers
These were followed by detachment of the foot
guards and numerous train Of servants of the
Imperial household. Then came the coffin. 1t wa
covered with black pail and was carried on the
shoulders Of eighteen soldiers Of the bodyguard
through the vestibue of the palace, whire it was
handed to a number OF non-cGmmisSioned officers
The Crown Prince and the other Princes followed
on foot. The cortegc closed with detachment
of cavalry. The streets were lined with double
rows Of soldiers, every tenth man holding torch
Upon the arrival of the procession at the cathedra
the tollng of the bells ceased and the crowd 81
Berlin, March 1.-THE Dowager En-
Bismarck who, had previously, passed
dead monarch After the interview Prince Bis
marcl< visited Prince William. Prince Henry
with the Princess of SAKE Meiningen, arrived II
Berlin at o'clock last night. They Immediately
proceeded to the chamber in which the Emperor
lay.
Another requiem service was held to-day. ant
attended by an immense number of distin
gushed mOurncrs. The services I'm the Cathedra
will consist of the full state ceremonies. All The
members Of the Reichstag and the Landtag vii
Dc in attendance
A grand requiem service will be held in tho
Cathedral on Friday: The remains will be CON
veyed during the night following to the Char
lottrnbIrg mausOleum.
The German Theatre will remain closed for a
fortnight.
The whole Russian army. by special order of the
Car will wear mourning for five weeks. On the
day of the funeral the whole army will wear full
mourning and the use of Dennis buges will be pro
hibited The Kaluga Regimc..t will continue tc
bear that name Its vacant honorary colonelcy
has been conferred upon Emperor Frederick, who
has also been appointed titular commander OF the
St. Petersburg Regiment of Grenadlers:
The st. Petersburg newspapers to-day agree III
expressing wish that Emperor Frederick continue
the friendly policy of the deceased monarch towart
Russia. The Journal dc st. Petersburg says
I'VE learn from q good source that In the tele
grams passing between San Reno and st. Peters
In the continuance of the traditional friendship
between the two countries and the durability OF IN
old friendly ties We therefore hope ,, tnat nat tht ~
present with the two imperial families, and that tht
two nations, for their own welfare, continue te
recognize the fact that peace between them means
| the maintenance of social order and peace through
ooT The he sOficial Messenger, and the "Invald'
Russe. published articles with mourning borders
paying warm tributes to the memory OF the de
ceased monarch
London, March 1.-The death OF E.npertD
William was the special topic III TN
churches and chapels OF London to-day
sepecial services in honor of his memory were hell
in ST. Georges Chapel Windor Castle.
THE EMPERORS WILL OPENED.
DIRECTING now HIS BODY SHOULD BE DRESSED
a GIFT TO PRINCE WILLIAM.
BERLIN, March l2-Emperor Williams will ha
been opened. 1t directs that his body shall b
inferred. dressed in field uniform. with gra!
military cloak over the shoulders, and hel'
cap on the head Upon the body are to be place.
the decorations of the orders OF the Black Eagl
, and Iron Cross; second class the cross OF TN
Russian order OF St. George, the war medals o
, 1914. 1854, 1866 and 1870. the Hohenzoneri
medal Of ls40 the Russian medal and The meda
Of the Grand Duchy of Baden. =,
On the evening before his death tne Empero I'm ha,
motioned for the Brequet watch which he ha'
vorn ali his lie and nlacing IL In Prince Wllam