Huntsville gazette., 1888-03-17
THE FUTURE OF GERMANY.


cussing the Probable Future Course oi
Germany-The Emperor Surprises Folks
by His Apparent Robustness-Prepara-
tiOns for the Funeral OF the Dead X ais ser
Corn Flowers in Demand.
LONDON, March 13.-The Russian and
the French newspapers devote more
space than those of any other nation to
speculations upon the probable future
course of Germany. The st. Petersburg
press is especially active in this particu.
lar. The opinion in that capital proves
to be that it Frederick lives for any
reasonable length of time, there will be a
marked change in German policy, and
one favorable to Russia and her schemes.
Frederick is believed by the Russians to
be opposed to Prince Bismarck's scheme
of alliance against the Gar 1t is felt
that even if the illness of the Emperor
deprives him of the energy or prestige re-
quired to overthrow Bismarck's ascend
ancy, his wishes will be sufficient to pre-
vent any warlike action, and matters will
remain stationary.
The Emperor, upon entering the Schloss
at Charl ottenburg, surprised the attend
ants by the erectness of his bearing and
the lightness of his step. He bore the ap-
pearance of man in good health. He
stood for moment at the entrance to
shake hands with Sir Edward Malet the
British Ambas sadOr who was the only
stranger present. He then threw open
his military overcoat and ascended the
stairway with a firm tread. TIE officers
present were no less delighted than sur
prised, and did not conceal their grati-
cation. If the Emperor was playing
part he carried out the role to perfection.
There was not trace of weakness or Of
pain visible. His manifestation of
strength creates general skepticism as to
the truth Of the medical bulletins iss sued
while His Majesty was at San Reno.
BERLIN, March 13.-Deputat atoms from
all the regiments gathered in the wide
space around Frederick the Greats mon-
ument with their tanners, and swore
fidelity to the "Koen G and Kaiser Fried
rich 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 Landrag may ac-
cept Emperor Frederick's written oath
instead of his personal oath spoken in an
audible voice as prescribed by the consti-
tuition.
Windows of residences along the route
of the funeral are being offered for the use
of specta tors at fabuo prices. In one
case the use of single window was sold
for $500. Tens OF thousands Of persons
are wearing imitation cornfiowers, the
favorite flower of the dead monarch, en-
veloped in Grape. The flowers are being
sold on the streets
A veteran soldier, talking on tram
car of the events connected with the EN-
peror's death, fell dead from excitement.
A coroner's jury returned verdict that
the soldier died from broken heart.
Though the weather is bad many
thousands of persons of all classes visited
the palace yesterday. Special services
were held in all the churches and were
attended by immense througs.
A tent-shaped pavilion, hung with
black cloth, has been erected at Chariot
burg, through which Emperor Freder-
ick, on alighting from the train, will pass
direct to his carriage, which Will convey
him to the Charlottenburg Schloss. By
the request of the Emperor there will be
no reception of any kind at the Stati on.
The carriages of the Emperor and his
party on their way to the Castle will be
preceded by detachment of guard corps.
A grand requiem review will be held in
the cathedral on Friday. The remains
will be conveyed during the night
following to the Charlotten burg mauso-
leum.
The services in the cathedral will con-
sist of full state ceremonies. All the men,
bers of the Reichstag and Landtag will
be in attendance.
Accounts received by the members of
the court circle concerning the meeting
between Emperor Frederick and King
Humbert at San Pier d'Arena Friday
represents King Humbert as beinr stru ok
by the CHASTITY aspect of the Emperor.
After the departure of the Inner al train
King Humbert covered his face with his
handkerchief and said several times:
'He is ILL; alb, very ILL"