The Portland daily press., 1888-03-17
EMPEROR w,LL,Am's FUNERAL
Impressive Ceremonies in the
Cathedral at Berlin.

BERLIN, March 16.-The funeral Of the
Emperor William took place today. The
weather was extremely cold. Troops were
ranged four deep along the route. Hundreds
of thousands Of spectators occupied the
space behind the soldiers, and every window
along the Unter den Linden was crowded.
All the houses on the thoroughfare were
covered with MORNINGS and exhibited flags
draped with black. At the street crossings,
massive pillars, draped in black, and sur
mounted by Prussian eagles, were erected.
The lamp posts were covered with Grape and
at every fifty PAGES were large candelabras
bearing flaming cressets. The route of the
procession was most imposing and entirely
in keeping with the deep sorrow and reyer-
ence of the people. The centre Of the road
was strewn with gravel and fir branches. In
the Pariser Platz were hung large Grape fes-
toons entwined with laurel. The Pranden-
burge gate was draped, and there was large
arch in front Of it upon which were the
words. "God Bless YOU"
The funeral service took place in the cathe-
dral. Emperor Frederick was not present,
the weather being too severe. DR.. Roegel, the
court chaplain, delivered the sermon, stand
ing beside the coffin His text was: Lord,
;
according to thy word, for mine eyes have
seen tiny salvation" He concluded the SER
mon with the Lords prayes, and the c0ngre-
CATION sang the hymn "Wenn Ich Einmal
Soil Scheiden." A selection from Graun's
"GOd Jesu' was then sung by the choir, af-
rendered ''Wie Herrlich ist die Neuewelt." I"
At 12.45 DR.. Koegel pronounced the benedic-
tion, and at the same time, volleys were fired
by the infantry outside. The cathedral cere-
mony closed with singing. Holy, Holy. the
Lord"
In European Capitals.
LONDON, March 16.-The Queen attended
a service in honor of the late Emperor Will
liam in the private chapel at Windsor Castle
today.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 16-The Car
and Czarina and many notable personages
were present at special service in the
Lutheran church today in memory of the
dead Emperor.
VIENNA, March 16. Memorial services
were held in the Protestant church today in
honor Of the late Emperor Among those
present were Emperor Francis Joseph. and
Arch Dukes Carles, Louis and William, all
in Prussian uniforms. The preacher said
that over the sarcophagus of the Emperor,
Austria and Germany join hands and re-
new the league of peace for the maintenance
of which he invoked Gods blessing.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, March 16.-There was
an imposing service in the Girmeln church
today, attended by the diplomats.
Memorial Services in Washington.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-Services in
memory of the late Emperor were held al
the Concordia Lutheran church this morn
ing. The decorations were simple. The
Ill
ries Bayard, Falrchild, Villas, Whitney and
Dickinson. They were met at the door BY
Barron Won Zedtwitz, the Germon charge
affaires, and DIR. Mueller and escorted t
seats Immediately in front of the chancel
The seats back Of them were occupied b,
members of the diplomatic corps and othe
invited officials. The main portion of th,
services, including the memorial address By
DIR. Mueller, was conducted in the German
language.