The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-02
Condition of the German Emperor.

copyright 1888, by the New York Associated Press
BERLIN, March 3l.-The Emperor slept eight
ours last night, almost without a break. Dur
ing his sleep he is watched constantly by either
DR.. Howell or DR.. Mackenzie, who, when there
is any excess of coughing, go to the Emperor's
assistance. The necessity for this precaution
was seen at dawn last Thursday, when the EN-
p error was seized with a severe fit of coughing.
during which piece of cartilage was detached
which, but for the instant assistance of DR..
Mackenzie. might have caused suffocation. To-
day he looked fresh and, according to the North
German Gazette was in more buoyant spirits,
obviously being benefited by the night of COM
plete repose which followed yesterdays drive.
The Emperor's official work to-day was unu-
sually prol ged. In the forenoon Prince Bis
marck and DR.. FriedberR, Minister of Justice,
submitted their report on the intended political
amnesty which. it is expected. will be issued
tomorrow. DIR. Friedberg also submitted a
completed project under which all important
state questions will be determined in full min
isterial council Prince Bismarck is understood
to have finally accepted the project, which, in
feeble the authority OF the Chancellor. The
cesfsrence lasted an hour and half
The Emperor next resolved Prince Hohsa-
lohs- Ingeiflgen, who has just returned from his
brought an autograph letter.
After luncheon the Emp walked with the
prncesses under the shelter of the grand front
of the eraHgery. In the afternoon he heard the
report on the commission relating to the new in
fantry regulations. During q pause for repcsa
the doctors examiusd the Emperor's larynx and
lasted hour. The crowds increased in
density, IL being the Easter holidays, and the
Emperor was received with enthusiasm and
ringing hurrahs along tho route. The weather
was extremely mild. The carriage
driven slowly, and the Emperor fully
seen. He saluted by raising his hand to
his hat He looked thoroughly well set up. the
only trace of his illness being q waxy complex
ion. Despite the sembAnce OF health and his
increased power German expert opinion that
the disease will have early and fatal tsrmina-
ton is still unaltered. The end will come
quickly when it does come. Any night q sudden
crisis may declare itself It will be announced
to the public, and will be followed in q few
hours by information of the Emperors death.
The report that Dr. Mackenzie will take
prolonged lsave is untrue The reaction among
the Berlin populace in ais favor completed
yesterday. To-day he drove in Inter den
Linden by himself, and was greeted with cheers
and sautes.
Crown Prince William goes to Ems on the 18th
of April The state of his health continues to
cause grave disquietude.
Another piece of cartilage was extracted from
Emperor Fredericks lafynx to-day. The EN-
peror walked again to-day. He also gave
audience to the minister's, and had an interview
with Prince Bismarck lasting over an hour.
Emperor Frederick has ordered the rebuilding
OF the Berlin Cathedral on q scale more worthy
of the empire.
The Emperor's amnesty decree has been is
sued. The offenses TO which il applies in
sulting the sovereign: crimes and misdemeanors
in the exercise of civil rights; insulting re-
sisting officers of the law; disturbing the public
order; press offenses; infractions of the law Of
public meetings, etc.