The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-06-19

enskirche on Monday, ana viii be of II simple
character, as desired by the deceased. The
imperial family will attend the funeral service
IN the Jasper gallery at 6 p. m on Sunday. Re-
QUEEN services will be held in all the churches
] at Z 80 p. m. Sunday.
HE DIED A PEAcEMAKER.
| A touching scene occurred at the bedside
| this morning when the emperor's life was pass
| ing away. Bismarck had called to bid his
| dying master a last farewell. The emperor
was thoroughly conscious, and, taking the
hand of the aged chancellor in his own feeble
grasp, and motioning to the empress to draw
nearer, he took her hand and joined it with
| that of Bismarck, thus giving silent and
pathetic token of his desire for reconciliation
OF all differences between his wife and prime
| minister.
THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Reichsanzeiger Official paper) publishes
| the following announcement:
The royal sufferer has ended his earthly career
| By God's decree, the emperor king, our most gra-
cous master passed 10 his eternal rest shortly after
| IL O'Clock this morning, after long and grievous
| su1erngs, which were borne with admirable forth
tude and submission to Gods will. The royal house
and German people have been twice bereaved with
in a short time. They deeply mourn the all too
early decease Of our much beloved ruler.
MINISTER or STATE
! The grand duke and grand duchess of
Baden, are already enroute to Berlin.
Much anxiety is felt concerning the empress
! whose confinement is expected daily. No
emperors body, the doctors being agreed as to
| the cause of death.
VIEWING THE REMAINS.
| PoTTsDAM, June 15.-5 80 p. m.- Bismarck
| and all members of the ministry, aides-de-
| camp and officers on duty in the palace have
| been admitted to the room in which the re-
mains lie. Servants of the household and
| soldiers of the Lehrer battalion were after
| wards allowed to enter, and they paid their
| last tribute of respect to their master. The
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| drawn to her apartments and is seen by no
| one.
1t is now stated that the remains will be in
tered within Friedenskirche. beside those of
| Frederick ".
Official attestation of the death and the
| cause of death was made this afternoon. The
| last will and testament of the deceased, de-
| posted in the archives of the minister of The
household, will be duly opened in the presence
| OF the minister of justice. The issue of the
| proclamation of William II. to the nation is
not expected until after the funeral. The
! body reposes on the iron bed in which the en-
peror expired. The body is enveloped in
| white shroud. Only the upper half of the
face is visible. On the breast lies wreath of
laurels. The hands are joined and rest on the
| hilt OF cavalry sabre. AT the foot of the
| bed stands table covered with flowers. The
features wear an extremely peaceful express
| sion. DIR. Mackenzie informed the empress
| on Wednesday that he had abandoned all
| hope of the further prolongation OF life. 1t is
| reported that King Humbert is coming to at
| tend the funeral.
PoTsDAM, HJune 15.-In accordance with
the wishes of the late emperor and empress,
Emperor William II. has ordered that the flu
neral be held Monday morning. The obsequieS
viii be devoid of pomp and viii. he OF military
character. Owing to limited accommodations
at EliedenSkirche the attendance will necessa-
rily be very small. 1t is understood that a
| general period of mourning of six weeks will
be proclaimed. All public amusements will
be suspended until two days after the funeral.
COMMENT OF THE PRESS.
The evening papers are full of expressions
of grief at Emperor Frederick's death. The
North German Gazette says:
He was true Hohenzollern. lie leaves behind
him in remembrance of the hearts of his contem-
porares and as heritage to future generations the
memory of prince i'll whom the highest perfected
virtues of noble manhood were as q crown of glory
about his head, Illuminating his whole being.
Another article in the North German Ga
zette, referring to the new emperor, William
| IL, says:
A precious possession of thei house of Hohenzol-
Tern, handed down from iaiher to through
many gene atoms, namely; An earnest feeling of
| duty and strictnesS in the performance of their
| high functions has been present with the new
! emperor in all his surroun dlngs indicating to him
his path through life. II passed years of youthful
education in rigorous work. and thus prepared HIM
self for the exalted and difficult duties OF his
| princely Office
Official notification of accession to William
IL. has already been sent to all representatives
of Germany abroad. Oath of allegiance of
troops will be administered tomorrow. Ar
rangements for having the body lie in state
are progressing Since 6 o'clock no one has
been allowed to view the remains. a guard Of
honor, composed OF members of the Guarde du
Corps, Hussars Guarde and Lehr battalion
stands at the chamber.
The Vossiche Zeitung says of the emperor:
Not only for what he has done, but for what he
wished TO do, he will continue to live as the German
nations best son, best husband best father, best cit
lzen best sovereign. He Is goneSBut his name will
shine like the stars in heaven sure guide for the
present and coming generations.
The Frcisininge Zetung says:
emperor Frederick is dead, but only to live on
as UnSer Fritz forever"
The Kreuz Zeitung says:
s'The people viii never forgst their favorite
prince. Germans sincerely mourn him in his pre-
mature grave, recalling his hopes and his imperish-
able deeds.
The National Zeitung is the only paper that
strikes a note by remarking that the decease
of Emperor Frederick definitely concludes one
epoch, and that new era is about to COM
mence.
SORROW IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, June 15.-Much sorrow is express
ed at the death of the emperor of Germany
who was very popular in this city. Flags are
at haif-mast and the blinds of many houses
are lowered. Numerous messages of condo
lence have been sent to the Prussian royal
family. Immediately upon receipt Of the in
telligence OF the empercr's death, Queen Vic
toria telegraphed a message of sympathy and
sorrow to Empress Victoria.
fIagS on inc American and other legations
are at half-maSt in consequence of the death
Of Emperor Frederick. The bells of Westmin.
ster abbey were tolled this afternoon. The
prince of Wales will start for Berlin tomorrow
evening Mr.. Gladstone and scores of promi-
nent persons called at tho German embassy
and left their cards.
The st. James Gazette says:
The emperor was true man and the loss Is very
great. The new emperor has his owl ideas as to
what TO do or not to do for the safety Of Germany
and these may have a certain importance for Eng
land. Emperor Frederiek's death may suspend
whatever warlike designs existing. Later events
viii move more quickly and England must decide
promptly what part she means TO play in certain
contingencies.
W. II. Smith, leader of the government,
announced this afternoon in the house of
commons the death of Emperor Frederick
He said that he would move an address on
Monday, expressing the deep sorrow Of the
English nation for the calamity which had
oyertaken the royal family and the people of
Germany.
In the house Of lords this afternoon, Lord
Salisbury announced the death Of the emperor
of Germany. He said
It is needless 10 BY how deeply we grieye over
the los Of ono 50 justly valued here and in Ger
many. The queen has lost a son-in law, and Ger
many most enlightened ruler. 1t will be your
lOrighipS desire mt formal record gym.