The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-03-14
ALLEGIANCE SWORN
German Army Takes the Oath Of FssltY ia
the New Monarch, Frederick III.
The Dead Rulers Remains and Their
Final DispOsition-Serviees in the
Cathedral-OOnditien OF the
New Emperor-Notes.

BERLIN, March 12.-Deputations from'alI
the regiments gathered in the wide space
around Frederick the Greats monument
with their banners. and swore fidelity to
tho Koenig and Kaiser Friedrich Dem
Dritten. The Crown Prince took the OATH
with the Second Regiment of the guards
he looked remarkably pale and worn, due
to the exciting events of the past three
weeks. The question has arisen whether
the Landtag may accept Emperor Fed
erick's written oath instead OF his personal
oath, spoken in an audible voice, as pre-
scribed by the Constitution. Windows of
residences along the route Of the funeral
are being offered for the use Of
spectators at fabulous prices. In one
case the use of single window was sold
for $500. Tens Of thousands Of persons are
wearing imitation cornfowers, the favorite
flower of the dead Monarch, enveloped in
Grape. The flowers are being sold on the
streets. A veteran soldier, talking in q
tram Car of events connected with the
Emperors death, fell dead from excite
ment. A coroneT's Jury returned vers
dict that the soldier died from a broken
heart. Though the weather has been bad,
| tied the place yesterday. Special services
were held in all the churches, and were
attended by immense threngs.
A tent shaped Pavilion hung with black
cloth has been erected st Charlottenburg,
| through which Emperor Frederick on
alighting from the train will pass direct to
his carrisge, which will convey him to the
| CharlottenbuTg Schlcss. By the request
| of the Emperor there will be no reception
Of any kind at the station. The carriages
| Of the Emperor and his party on their way
| to the Castle will be preceded by detach-
ment OF guard corps. company OF the
second regiment of the guards marched
into Charlottenburg yesterday afternoon
to mount guard at various points.
| A grand rtqHiem service will be held in
| tie cathedral on Friday. The remains
| will be conveyed durlng the night follow
| ing 10 tie CharlottenbuTg mausoleum.
The services in the cathedral will consist
| of full state ceremonies, all members OF
the Reichstsg and Landtsg will be in at.
! tendance.
The coffin containing the remains OF
the late Emperor is covered with purple
velvet, with gold ornaments. On each side
of the catsfalque are three large candela-
! bras with lighted wax tapers. Tabourets
covered with white silk, worked in gold
and placed alongside the coffin. The body
! is clad in the uniform of the First Regi-
! ment of Guards under gray cloak. The
only decorations on the breast are the star
of the Black Eagle and the Order Of Pour
| LIE Merite. The Grand Cross of the IRON
Cross is suspended from the neck. A laurel
wreath is placed at the feet.
Empress Augusta gave audience yesterS
day to the physicians who attended the
late Emperor. Her Majesty was much
affected during the interview. Sorrow and
anxiety have told heavily upon her. On
l Al. - he oa3A Of ka
peror William, be m0tioned for the
Brequet watch which he had worn all his
life, and placing it in Prince Williams
hand. closed his fingers over it, intimating
that it was gift to be worn.
THE EMPERCR's CONDITION.
Accounts received by members OF the
Court circle concerning the meeting be-
tween Emperor Frederick and King Hum
| bert, at San Pierre D'AreDa, Friday. repre-
sents King Humbert as being stricken BY
| the ehastly appearance of the Emperor.
After the departure of the Imperial train,
King Humbert covered his face with mis-
handkerchief and said, several times He
| is i'll; sh, very ILL.,"
Emperor Frederick passed a fairly good
night last night. His condition appears
satisfactory. His upright bearing In walk
| ing from the train which conveyed HIM
from San Reno to his carriage last night is
regarded, as proof that the reports that he
had suffered a relapse of strength are
grouDdless. 1t is stated that the En-
peror Frederick's physicians were opposed
to mis- coming to his fathers deathbed.
The weather at Charlottenburg, where
Emperor Frederick went last night, was
terrible throughout the night. A Whirl-
wind of snow .enveloped everything. At
midnight the snow was several inches
| deep.
The Official Gazette contains a procla-
nation from Emperor Frederick to his
people. 1t gloriies the past history OF the
Empire and announces that ii will be
Frederick's endeavor to follow out such a
policy as his father would had he lived.
The Berlin Gazette publishes q letter
| from Emperor Frederick to Prince Bis
merck, thanking him for his past services
and outlining the future policy OF the
new Emperor. He announces his inten-
| tion to advance the interests of his people
] in a peaceful manner, az the same time
maintain in full completion the army and
| navy.