Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-10


The Prussian throne and with this, ac-
cording to Article XI OF the Imperial
Constitution, the Imperial author
ity, has fallen upon His
Majesty, Frederick LII, King
of Prussia. Telegraphic intelligence
received by me allows of the assump-
ton that his Majesty the reigning
Emperor and King, will leave San
Reno tomorrow, arriving in due
course of time in Berlin. During the
last days of his life, l received from
the much-lamented King confirm
alton of the power for work which
only left him with his life. The
paper which lies before me and en-
powers me to close the Reichstag at
the usual time when its labors are
finished, was headed to the En-
peror with the request that he should
sign only with the first letters of his
name. lis Majesty replied that he
believed himself still able to write his
name in full. In consequence OF this,
THIS HISTORICAL DOCUMENT,
With the stsignature of his majesty
lies before me. | assume it would be
in accordance with the wish of the
Reichstag, as we'll as of the represent
atives of the Federal Government, not
to separate just now, but to remain in
session until after the arrival Of His
Majesty, the Emperor. l therefore
do not make any use of the Imperial
authorization beyond depositing it in
the archives as an historical docu-
ment, and requesting your President
to induce the adoption of resolutions
which will reflect the feeling and con-
viction of the Reichstag. 1t does not
become me to give from this official
place expression to the personal feel
ings with which the decease OF my
master, the departure Of the first Ger
man Emperor from our midst, fills
me. There is, in fact, no need of it,
for the feelings which animate me
live in
THE HEART OF EVERY GERMAN.
But there is one thing which | be-
lieve / should not conceal from you
1t does not coaceal my sentiments,
but my experiences. 1t is fact that
amid the visitations with which the
ruler just departed lived to see his
house afflicted, there were two cir
cumstinces which filled him with
satisfaction and comfort. One OF
them was the effect that the suffer-
ings Of his only son and
successor, our present sove!eign-lord,
had produced throughout the world,
not only in Germany, but in every
part OF the world. l received this
very day from New York telegram
of sympathy, showing what conf
dence the dynasty of the Imperial
house has acquired among all nations.
This is the legacy which the EN-
peror's long reign bequeaths to the
German people. The confidence
which his dynasty has won will be
transferred to the nation, despite
everything that has happened"
THE NEW KINGS PROGRAMME.
Bismarck then announced that the
new King would assume the title of
Frederick III, and informed the
Reichstag that the new Emperor will
leave San Reno tomorrow and ar
rive in Berlin in due course Of time.
The House received the communica-
ton with evident satisfaction the
more so because Herr Won Puttkamer,
in announcing the death of Emperor
William to the Lower House of the
Diet, had not alluded to the new
Emperor. This omission had
created a painful impression. Bis
marck declared that from what he
had observed during the last few days,
Emperor William had found consola-
ton in those trying hours in the sym
pathy OF the whole world, shown in
his consciousness of the consolidation
of the national unity which found ex
preston in the unanimous passage of
the Military bill.
ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
The Reichstag then adjourned for
an indefinite period. After the ad-
journment Bismarck descended from
the elevated seats occupied by the
members of the Bundesrath into the
body OF the house and greeted Count
Won Moltke. Members crowded
around him as he showed the order
dissolving the Reichstag, all being
anxious to see the last signature OF
the Emperor.
BISMARCK DEEPLY AFFECTED.
The Reichstag sitting was an event
of historical importance never likely
to be forgotten by those who wit
messed it, Prince Bismarck controlled
his feelings only by violent efforts.
He was only able to force out few
words at time. Sometimes he could
hardly speak at all, and was obliged
to take long pauses to suppress the
tears which he tried to hide by lifting
his portfolio or glass OF water.
"WvE LIE RoI."
The new King was proclaimed as
Frederick III. He signs Frederick"
without reference to Emperor or King.
The Bourse is closed on account OF
the Emperor's death.
The Emperor William left 0,000,-
600 marks in cash.
DISPOSAL OF THE REMAINS.
The Emperor's remains lie covered
with white cloth on the bedstead on
which he died, in the imperial cham
Der. The body is surrounded with
candles. His expression is extremely
peaceful and placid. Members of the
royal family left the palace at 10
O'Clock. Divine services will be held
in the mortuary chamber tonight.
IN THE DEATH CHAMBER.
During the day the painter, Herr
Anton Won Werner, and painter
Herr Won Ochs, Jr., were admitted to
the death-chamber. The body in the
meantime had been arranged in a
half-sitting position, while the Grand
Duchess Of Baden had strewn flowers
over the bed. Herr Werner made a
sketch of the body and its surround
ings, and Professor Begas came later
on to take an impression of the dead
Emperor's face. The photographer
was also admitted to the cham
ber and took photograph Of the de-
ceased as he lay in his iron bed.