, 1888-03-22
Funeral Ceremonies at the Ger
man Capital.
The New Emperor Declared to
be II Martyr.
Discussing Emperor Frederick's
Proclamation.

the space behind the soldiers, while every
window along the ANTE Den Linden" was
crow ded. The houses on the thorough farc,
were covered with mourning and exhibited
flags with black drapery. At the street
crossings massive pillars draped with black
and surmounted by Prussian eagles had
been placed. The lamp posts were covered
with Grape, and at every fifty PAGES there
were large candelabras bearing iianIing
cressets. The route Of the funeral process
sion presented IA most imposing aspect, en-
tirely in keeping with the deep sorrow and
sreverence OF the people. The center of the
road was strewn with gravel and fir
branches. In the Paris plat large Grape
festoons entwined. with laurel were hung
The Brandenburg gate was draped, aud
there was large arch in front of it upon
which were the words God Bless Gou'
The funeral service took place in the
cathedral in accordance with the pro-
gramme. Emperor Frederick was not
present, the weather being too severe To
permit of his exposing himself. The ser =
vice began with soft prelude on the or
gan during which the mourners began to
assemble. Dr. Koegel, the ohaplaia. read
passages from. tue 9th Psalm, and
verses % and 26 of the 10th chap
ter of John. The choir sang
II know that my Eedeemer Liveth." Pas
sages were then read from Psalm 81 and
Timothy fourth chapter, seventh and eight
words blessed are they who die in the
Lord, now and everinore" The choir re-
sponded with the words "Yea. the spirit
ssyeth that they shall rest from their la
bors, their work shall live after them"
The prayer was then intoned "What God
doeth is well done" DIR. Koegel delivered
the sermon, standing beside the coffin. His
text was Lord now iettest thou Thy SER
want depart in peace, according To Thy
word. for mine eyes have seen Thy saliva
ton" He concluded his sermon with the
Lords prayer and the congregation then
eang, "Wenn Ich Einmal Sol Scheden."
a selection from Grauns Tod Jesu," was
then sung by the choir, after which the
members OF the Sing Akadame rendered
"Wie herrlich ist die Neve Welt" At
l245 DIR. koegel pronounced benediction
while at the same time volleys were tired
by the infantry on the outside of the cathe-
dTal. The ceremony closed with singing of
Holy, Holy is the Lord"
The procession To escort the kaiser's re.
mains to mausoleum then began to form.
Prince Bismarck and General VonMoltke
were not present at the service, nor did they
take part in the procession to the mauso-
leum. The cathedral presented "a most
solemn appearance. When the soft organ
prelude began, the court chamberlain
and ministers took positions behind the
tabouets bearing ensignia. General Won
pogue, holding the imperial standard, then
stationed himself at the head of the soilin.
Count Uhnderf and Prince Radziwill led
the EmperOr's aidcs-de- camp with drawn
swords, standing on either side of him. and
the adjutant general and the other aides
de-camp standing together at the foot of
the coffin. While the organ still played the
royalties entered, Prince William arriving
at noon At signal from the chief mas
ter OF ceremonies, the organ broke INTO
swelling tones and the service was begun.
Prince William stood in the middle OF the
nave, behind the imperial standard,
alongside him were the King of Saxony,
King of Belgium and King of Roumania.
Close by stood the Grand Duke of Baden,
Princes Albrecht and Henry and other
princes of the royal house of Prussia, the
Prince Imperial OF Austria the Prince In
perial of Russia, Grand Dukes Michael and
Nicholas OF Russia, the Prince OF Wales the
Crown Prince of Italy. the Crown Prince of
Denmark and the Crown Prince of Greece,
all in the uniform of their respective
countries. The Prince of Bavaria, Grand
Duke of Jiesse, and other notables and
foreign representatives, including. Cen
eral Bellott, Of France, aud his
saite, formed the next rows in
the nave and the diplomatic pew was
crowded. The scene Was truly memorial,
when amid the strains of the final chorus
and sharp rattle of the volley outside.
twelve requinental commanders slowly and
reverently raised the coffin from its resting
place, moving forward with it on their
shoulders to the principal door. Before
them walked the high court officials, and
on either side of the coffin were the minis
ters of the state bearing OH acushon the i'm
perial crown and ceptre and other ensignia.
Above the coffin waved the Imperial stand
ard borne by General Won Pogue. on each
side of him walked an officer with drawn
sword The royalties assumed positions in
the cortege in like order. As the collin
reached the door the drummers OF the
N Il
tatto. This was the signal for the troops
to prepare to march. While the procession
was forming the bands played Chopin's
" Marche Funebre," the sounds of the toll
ing Of churci, bells mingling with the
strains. The formation of the cortege was
effected in rigid accordance with the official
programme. The military display was
magnificent, though sombre. The entire
escort, comprising the elite of the. army,
wore dark overcoats and mantles owing to
the extreme cold. All the surroundings of
the funeral car were invested with solemn
ity.
This morning the French General Billott,
placed on the collin a supnrb garland OF
roses, violets and camelias Wreaths
were also contributed by delegates
from Moscow Keisc, Amsterdam,
Rotterdam and other foreign cities.
The procession reached the Brandenburg
gate few minutes after two o'clock. The
Unter den Linden presented on extradordin-
AIRY spectacle like the gloom of. night at mid
day, Everything was black, houses, pillars
and flags. In the midst of the intense
somberness of color glinmer,ng the pale
light of lamps veiled with Grape. The
strongest effect came from the ilaring light
Of pitch torches, throwing over the scene
a glare that was tempered by the smoke of
the torches, blown by the wind The
silence was unbrOken, everyone remained
uncovered until the coffin had passed, The
cprtege reached Clarlottenbcrg at3:l5 y.
Ia. and the remains were received nt the
n,ausoletm by the pastor and laid away in
the receptacle prepared for it Wit. grea,
gravity and evidences of profound grief.
Chaplin Keogel read the prayer "Blessed
is man when lie resistcth emptation" and
then closed solemn service with the bone-