Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-13
FROM "FADERLAND"
Preparations for the Kai-
ser's Funeral.
FREDERICK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
lie Outlines His Future Policy in
o Long Letter to Prince
B Smarck.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. |
BERLIN, March 12.-Deputations
from all the regiments gathered to-day
in the wide space around Frederick
the Greats monument, with their
banners and swore fidelity to "Koenig
und Kaiser Friedrich dem Dritten."
Tie Grown Prince took the oath with
the Second Regiment of the Guard.
He looked remarkably pale and worn,
due to the exciting events OF the last
three weeks.
The question has arisen whether
the Landtag may accept Emperor
Frederick's written oath instead of his
personal oath in an audible voice, as
prescribed by the constitution.
Windows OF residences along the
route OF the funeral are being offered
for the use of spectators at fabulous
prices. In one case the use OF single
window was sold for $500.
Tens of thousands OF persons are
wearing imitation corn flowers, the IA
forite flower of the dead monarch, en-
veloped in Grape. The flowers are be-
A SENSATIONAL INCIDENT.
A veteran soldier, talking in a tram
car Of the events connected With the
Emperor's death, fell dead from ex-
citement. The coroner's jury return
ed verdict that the soldier died from
a broken heart.
Though the weather is bad, many
thousand persons OF all classes visited
the palace yesterday. Special SER
were attended by numerous throngs.
A tent shaped pavilion, hung with
black cloth, has been erected at Char
lottenberg, through which Emperor
Frederick, on alighting from the train,
will pass direct to his carriage, which
will convey him to the Charlotten
berg schloss.
CBARLoTTENBERG ARRANGEMENTS.
By request of the Emperor there
will be no reception Of any kind at
the station. Carriages of the Emper-
or and his party on their way to the
castle will be preceded by detach-
ment of the Guard Corps Company.
The Second Regiment Guard marched
into Charlottenberg yesterday at / P.
NJ. A grand requiem service will be
held in the cathedral ON Friday.
The remains will be conveyed dur
ing the night to the Charlottenberg
mausoleum. Services at the cathedral
will consist of full state ceremonies.
All the members OF the Reichstag and
Landtag will be in attendance.
THE EMPERoR's APPEARANCE.
Accounts received by members of
the court circle concerning the meet
ing between Emperor Frederick and
King Humbert at Pier D'Arena on Fri
day, represent King Humbert as be-
ing stricken by the ghastly aspect of
the Emperor.
After the departure OF the Imperial
train, King Humbert covered his
face with his handkerchief and said
several times: "He is i'll, ah very
ILL.,"
EMPRESS AUGUSTUS CONDITION..
The Empress Augusta gave
audience yesterday to the physicians
who attended the late Emperor. Her
Majesty was much affected during
the interview, and the anxiety of late
has told heavily upon her. On the
evening before the death of Emperor
William, he motioned for a watch he
had worn all his life, and placing it in
Prince Williams hands closed his
fingers over it, intimating that it was
gift to be worn.
AN IMPOSING. SPECTACLE.
The coffin containing the remains
OF the late Emperor is covered with
purple velvet with gold ornaments.
neach side OF the catafalque are three
large candelabras with lighted tapers.
Tabourets covered with white silk
worked in gold are placed alongside
the coffin. The body is clad in the
uniform of the first regiment OF guards
under a gray cloak. The only decor
ations on the breast are the stars of the
black eagle and pour le merite. The
union cross is suspended from the
neck and laurel wreath is placed at
the feet.
FRITz's HEALTH SATISFACTORY.
The Emperor Frederick passed a
fairly good night last night. His con-
dition appears satisfactory. His up
right bearing in walking from the
train which conveyed him. from San
Reno to his carriage last night is re-
marked as proof that the reports
that he had suffered relapse in
strength are groundless. 1t is stated
that the Emperor Frederick's physi-
clans were opposed to his coming to
his fathers death.
PROCLAMATION BY THE EMPEROR
An extraordinary edition of the
official Gazette contains the following
proclamation from Emperor Fred
erick:
To My People;
The Emperor has ended his glo-
rious life. In the much loved father
whom l bewail, whom my royal
house with me laments in deepest
sorrow, the faithful Prussian people
have lost their fame.crowned King,
the German nation the founder OF
it's unity and the newly risen Empire
it's first German Emperor. His
illustrious name will remain INSOFAR
ably bound up with all the greatness
of the German fatherland, in whose
new creation the strenuous labor OF
the Prussian people and princes have
met with most splendid rewards.
While King William raised the Prus-
sian army to the heights of its ear
nest vocation by never firing care, he
laid the sure foundation for victories
which were afterward gained by Ger
man arms under his leadership
and out of which sprang our National
Unity. He therefore secured to the
empire position OF power, such as
up to that time every German heart
had yearned, but had scarcely dared
to hope for, and that which he won
for his people, he was destined to
strengthen and beneficially increase
by long and peaceful toll. Safely rest