The Portland daily press., 1888-06-18

PARIS, June 16.-Le Soeil says: "France
has not waited for the Emperor Frederick's
death to do him justice. She has taken ac-
count Of the good he was able to achieve
during his all but too short reign, and has
not reproached him with the evil which he
was unable to prevent. A new scene is now
about to be disclosed. The present Emper-
or, William H., is young, active and high
spirited. He succeeds departed philosO-
pher but his personal influence will not make
itself felt for long time to come William
Ii. can be but the executor of the wishes of
the German Richelieu. William reisns, but,
more than ever, Prince Bismarck gov
erns."
La Republique Francaise speaks In terms
of high praise of the Empress Victoria. 1t
says: "She has valiantly contented for her
husband with political intrigues, just as she
has disputed for him with death. She has
triumphed over dendants. but at the cost of
making bitter enemies The noble princess.
who has been sacrificed upon the altar of
German science. Is very unpopular, but If
Frederick's reign had lasted public opinion
would have changed, and the liberal ideas OF
the daughter of Prince Albert would finally
nave entered into the people and modified the
Prussian policy"
Another Journal says: at is not without
uneaslness that Europe, including Germany
herself, witnesses the accession of William
IL. bismarck, 1t Is true, Is on the spot. but
the Chancellor begins to feel the burden Of
his years, besides there is no guarantee that
his policy will be exactly what it was under
William L. Let us therefore be on our guard
without fear as without imprudence."
What Russian Sheets Say.
Sr. PETERSBURG. June 16.-The Journal
de st. Petersburg says Russia shares in
the mourning of the Hohenzollerns and the
German nation. May Providence, who has
so sorely tried this dynasty, henceforth COW
er it with benefits, and permit our neighbor-
ing empire to enjoy long years of peace and
prosperity under the sceptre of her young
sovereign"
The official Messenger of st. Petersburg
says: "The sincerity. open heartedness and
philanthropy Of the deceased monarch have
won not only the love and attachment of his
subjects, but also the sympathy of all friends
OF peace The very thought Of this ought
now 70 unite nations. whatever may have
been their relations with Germany, in a COM
mon feeling Of heartfelt sympathy with
aff1icted Germany, and of reverence for the
memory of the departed"
The lnyalide Russo says: ''The Russian
army, In which Emperor Frederick held the
rank of honorary colonel, received the news
OF MS death with sincere regret and profound
SORROW"
The Novosti says it hopes Emperor Fred
erick's s brief humanitarian reign will leave
an ineffacable trace on the German people,
future and upon Germany's international
policy.
The Grashdanin says it believes that in
ternal difficulties and Prince Bismarck )
presence at the head Of affairs will prevent
the new, Emperor's waTlike instinct from
gaining the ascendent over his predecessors
peace policy, the abandonment of which
other German sovereigns would seriously OPP
pose.
The Noyoe Vremya predicts cessation Of
the uncertainty which has prevailed during
the last six months, and decisive settlement
Of pending questions, notably that Of the con-
tlnuance Of the peace league.
The Emperor's Policy.
BERLIN, June 16,-The first full declara-
tion of the new Emperor's policy is now un-
derstood as taking the form of an address to
the Prussian people, which Is expected to be
issued on Tuesday. The Reichstag will be
summoned to meet June 25, to receive the
message, and shortly afterward the Emperor
Will formally take the oath Of the cOnstitu-
tion before the Landtag. Speculation has
been already busy regarding the tenor of the
Emper0r's address to the people. Officially.
nothing is known of its character. Prince
Bismarck held conference today with the
Pr9sslan ministry, and afterward had an
audience with Emperor William III. The i'm
preston in the ministerial circle is that the
address will be brief, that it will be explicit
upon the Emperor's desire to maintain peace
and guarded upon the subjectOf the relations
between the crown and the people.
The Private Funeral.
The funeral services were read in the Jas
per Gallery by Chaplain Koegel this evening
At the head of the bier black baldachir
had been erected, while around the catafalqus
are numerous foot stools. The Prince ant
Prin cess personally superintendent the ar
| rangements, and all the members of the I'm
| The transfer of the remains to their fina
resting place will take place Monday. Among
those already arrived to attend the funeral
are the King of Saxony, Grand Duke OF
Hesse, and the Duke Of Saxeweimer. A ser
| vice was held this evening, The Court Chan.
lain delivered an Grafton and the cathedral