Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-06-20

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THE NEW CROWN PRINCE.
disappointed because no details OF the En-
perors last hours were given until evening.
With the death OF Emperor Frederick the
crown passes to William. who, although not
yet crowned, is in fact the rcigning sovereign
OF the empire. His coronation will take place
at the palace in Berlin three DAYS after the
funeral OF Emperor Frederick.
The new sovereign calls himself Emperor
William IL and his consort Empress Victoria
Augusta.
The Emperor William Immediately after his
fathers death telegaaphed to King Humbert.
OF Italy, announcing the event and renewing
the pledges OF unity between the two dynas-
ties King Humbert Immediately replied to
the dispatch.
The evening papers are full OF expressions of
grief at Emperor Fredericks death.
The direct cause of the Emperors death was
sunocatlon, the doctors being unable to keep
the passage In his throat open.
The Berlin bourse is closed on account OF the
Emperors death.
Werner. the famous historical painter, who
sketched the features OF the late Emperor
William, arrived from Berlin and is at the
palace.
THE NEWS IN ENGLAND. ~
LONDON, June 16.-The news of the EN-.
peror's death produced a profound impression
throughout the provinces. Business was prac.
tically suspended on the Liverpool, Manches-
ter and Glasgow exchanges. The Marquis Of
Lorne was to have unvailed q statue of William
Wallace at Aberdeen yesterday, but tele.
graphed to those in charge postponing the
ceremony because of the Emperor's death.
The stock market is inactive. Foreign Sc.
curlties are shade firmer, the impression of
operators being that the death Of the Emperor
OF Germany will cause no weakening Of Prince
Bismarck's power and that peace policy will
continue to predominant in Germany
The flags on the American and other lega-
lions are ut half mast in consequence OF the
death OF Emperor Frederick. The bells at
Westminster Abbey were toeled during the
afternoon.
When the news Of the Emperor's death was
received at the German Embassy the blinds
were drawn. Mr.. Gladstone and scores of
other prominent persons called at the German
embassy and left their cards.
Despite the inclement weather crowds Of
Germans surround the residence OF Count
Won Hatzfeldt, the German Ambassador
where, at 2:15 o'clock, the German flag was
placed at half mast.
Immediately upon receipt OF the intelligence
OF the Emperor's death Queen Victoria tele-
graphed message OF sympathy and sorrow to
Empress Victoria The Prince OF Wales will
start for Berlin this evening.
PRESIDENT CLEvELASD's SYMPATHY.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-1ntelligence OF the
death OF Emperor Frederick III. was received
by Secretary Bayard yesterday morning through
cable message from the United States
legation at Berlin. The Secretary Immediate
~ informed the President and the following
telegram was sent to Berlin:
"DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHINGTON, D.
c., June Is, 1sSs-Pendleton, Minister. Berlin:
The President desires you to make expression
through the foreign Office, OF the respectful
sympathy felt throughout the United States for
the German nation in the loss Of their EN-
pero., who has at last yielded to death with
such lofty courage and calm resignation to the
Divine decree. BAYARD"
The House yesterday afternoon unanimously
passed the following:
"Res0lued, By the House OF Representatives
Of the United States of America, that we have
heard with profound sympathy of the death OF
the Emperor. He was distinguished as soldier,
having been made Field Marshal for his con-
spicuous services in the Austro and Franco
Prussian wars. He was the friendly advocate
OF a friendly and liberal policy in Germany, and
We express our respectful sympathy to the
German nation in the loss OF their great and
renowned ruler"
THE DEAD EMPEROR.
Emperor Frederick William Nicholas
Charles was born October Is, 1881 He wxs
given thorough military training during his
youth, and was young man when the rank
Of General was conferred upon him. His
real career as q commander began in the war
with Austria in 1866, when he led an army OF
125,00O men, and conducted series OF brilliant
operations. He pushed his way through
the mountains, fighting four severe engage.
ments. and, on July ), appeared Unexpectedly
on the field Of Sadowa and decided the for
tunes Of the day. His victories in the Aus
TRAN campaign established his reputation as
General. In the war between Germany and
France the Grown Prince played most impor-
tant part. The close OF July, 1870, found him
on the Rhine frontier in command Of the Third
German army, comprising 100000 men and
500 guns. August 4 he vigorously at
tackled the position held at Weissenburc
by that portion Of Marshal MacMahons corps
which was commanded by General Abel Donay.
The French were repulsed and dispersed after
severe struggle. Following up this important
victory, the Crown Prince attacked the united
army corps Of Generals MacMahon, Failly and
Canrobert, drawn up in position at Woerth. Mac
Mahon had under HIM so 600 men in all and occu-
pied defensive position on the slopes OF the
Vosges. The Crrwn Prince arrived from Weiss
enburg in the evening with 130, 600 men, and be-
gan the attack at the next morning. The
French line was turned at two points and their
left and center broken, Notwithstanding des-
perate charge Of cavalry ordered by MacMahon
as q last resort. At the memorable engage
ment near Sedan, September !, his troops and
those Of Prince Frederick Charles were
engaged against most all OF MacMahon's
forces, and the Germans succeeded in crossing
the River Mouse, this difficult feat being
effected by the Crown Prince, with his Prus-
slams and Wurtembergers. supported by the
Bavarians under General Won der Tam. He
next made his way toward Paris, entered Yer.
sailles September 20 commenced to throw add.
tional troops around the capital, and remained
in the vicinity Of the invested city until
after the conclusion of peace. October 20 he
was created Fleld-Marshal of Prussia, and
November q Russian Field Marshal After
the termination Of the war the Imperial Prince,
as he had been styled since his father was pro-
claimed Emperor Of Germany, paid q visit to
England July 1871, accompanied by the
Princess. The Prince married January Is,
1883 Victoria Adelaide, Princess Royal OF
Great Britain, by whom he has seven children.
CROWN PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM,
eldest son Of the deceased, who now becomes
Emperor, was born in January, 1852 while his
sister, Victoria Elizabeth, was born at Pots.
dam in July Of the following year. She mar.
ried before her brother did-wedded Prince
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