The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-21

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this morning.
ANNOUNCED TO THE COUNCIL,
BERLIN, June 15.-The municipal coun-
Gil received notice of the death of the
emperor through Herr Won Fortenkork,
mayor of Berlin, while they were in ses-
sion. They Immediately adjourned to
meet in special session this evening.
WITHOUT STRUGGLE.
PoTsDAM, June 15.-The emperor died
without struggle. He was surrounded
by all members of his family. The re-
mains now lie on the bed on which the
emperor died .Hussars occupy the road
from Frederick's castle to San Sauci. In
the interior of the castle the Lehr bat
TALON mounts guard under comman of
Major Natzener.
TOKENS OF MOURNING.
LONDON, June 15.-The flags on the
A merican and other legations are at half
mast in consequence of the death of EN-
peror Frederick. The bells of Westmln-
ster Abbey we're tolled this afternoon.
When the news of the emperor's death
was read at the German embassy the
blinds were drawn. The prince of Wales
will start for Berlin tomorrow evening.
Mr.. Gladstone and some score of other
prominent persons called at the German
embassy and left their cards.
THEATERs CLOSED.
VIENNA, June 15.-An order has been
issued closing the royal theaters on ac-
count of the death of Emperor Fred
erick.
FRENCH CoNDoLENCE.
PARIS, June 15.-President Carnot to-
day telegraphed message of sympathy
to the new German emperor, and the
cabiRet ministers left their cards at the
German embassy.
IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
LONDON, June 15.-In the house of lords
this afternoon Lord Salisbury announced
the death of the emperor of Germany
He said: "It is needless to say how
deeply we grieve over the loss of one SO
Justly valued here and in Germany. The
queen has lost son-in-law and Germany
a most enlightened ruler. 1t will be your
lordship's desire to put on formal record
the sympathy you feel for the afflicted
relatives and for nation whose loss we
deeply deplore. 1 will, therefore, on
Monday move an address to the queen
and another to the dowager Empress
Victoria"
AT ROME.
ROME, June 15.-Signor Crispi, prime
minister, announced the death of EN-
peror Frederick to the chamber of depE-
ties to-day He made pathetic illusions
to the dead ruler. By unanious vote
the chamber adjourned until Monday, out
of respect for the late monarch.
Signor Crispi said that the demise of
the emperor must be regarded as great
calamity. The deceased ruler was the
constant friend of Italy and her dynasty.
He had labored long for Italian unity as
we'll as for the unity of the German tates
His life was guarantee of peace which
he hoped would not be endangered by hi:
death.
Signor Bionches, president of the cham
Der, said he thought he uttered the feel
ings of the whole of Italy in expressing
profound regret at the death of the en-
peror.
BAYARD's DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, d. O., June 15.-Intelli-
R6uCe VI Jne utdIu vi ElpoIOl IcuoIlOh
was received by Secretary Bayard this
morning by cable message from the
United States legation, at Berlin. Tht
secretary immediately informed the presi
dent, and tho following telegram was sen
to Berlin:
Department of State, Washington, d
G., June 10, 1888. To Pendleton, ,min Ter
Berlin: The president desires you tt
make expression through the foreign
office of the respectful sympathy fel
throughout the United States for thu
German nation in the loss of their EN-
peror, who has at last yielded to deatf
with such lofty courage and calm resigna
tion to Divine decree.
:" Signed BAYARD."
THE EMPERoR's LAST NIGHT.
PoTsDAM, June 15.-SOme details ar,
now becoming known in regard to thu
last hours of the emperor. An hour after