The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14

Frederick III and Bismarck In Harmony
Viewing the Dead Monarch's Remains.
BERLIN, March 13.-Thers is no question of
resignation on Prince Bismarck's part In the
latter part of 1886, when the Emperor William
was i'll, the Crown Prince and Prince Bismarck
agreed that upon the formers accession to the
throne the extreme element in the Ministry
should be- eliminated. Won Puttkamer Vice
president of the Council, and Minister OF the In
terror, and probably Won Gossler. Minister of
Public Instruction, will resign shortly. The
Emperor will take q specially strong position
against the war party and the ultra-orthodox
conservatives, Prince Bismarck upholding him.
Therefore. General Won Albedyll, head of the
Military Cabinet, and Count Won Waldersee,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, will resign.
The Emperor works until midnight. He
walks briskly. and seldom uses the elevator be-
tween the first floor, where his apartments are
situated, and DR.. Mackenzie's room below. the
means of connection used being spiral stair
way.
living wall of martyrs to loyalty and curi-
osity patiently waited to enter the Cathedral
yesterday. Men could hardly be distinguished
from women on account of the thick coatings of
snow which covered their garments. The back
portion of the Cathedral has been converted
black serge, and is intended for reception of the
floral offerings of the public On either side of
the altar stand laurel trees and lofty exotic
plants, embsdded in mass of flowers, camel
las and thousands of snow blossoms. Palm
branches of colossal dimensions cover the
granite columns. A continuous stream of peo-
pie passed over the bridge which has been
erected in the Cathedral, and which affords
view of the catafalque. No person allowed
to stop on tho bridge. Prince William stood
for an hour experimenting arrangements and
giving final orders, during which time fifty stall
wart Guards du Corps, dressed in snowy uni
forms and helmets bearing silver eagles, all men
picked from the first families in the land, laid
floral wreaths at the feet of the dead Emperor
and then knelt and rected short prayers.
Prince William ordered that the thick white
veil. almost complstely concealng the Emper-
or's face, be removed. This was replaced after
the Guards had taken their final look at the
dead. The same thing- aftsrward done
when continG gents of Emperor Williams favorite
regiments were present on the same sad errand.
Il is supposed that the yei previous to being
put to its present use. was immersed in some
kind of preservative liquor to prevent the color
of the face suffering from contact with the air.
This morning only artists, photographers. newss
paper men and court ladies' were admitted to
the Cathedral
Emperor Frederick, on arriving at Chariot
tenburg Palace refused to be carried to his
apartments in sedan chair. He mounted the
stairs two steps at time. After short rest
he wrote until A. NJ, rose at A. M, received
Prince William. breakfasted with the Empress
and children, and then transacted business.
Bismarck's oral reports occupied several hours.
In the afternoon the Emperor dined en- famille,
continued working until evening" occasionally
addressing his attendants. His voice is audible,
but very hoarse. The physicians are satisfied
with his condition. The Emperor will take the
oath according to the Prussian Constitution in
the presence of the Oberhaus and Unterhaus. at
Chsrlottenbure, on Saturday. The presidents
and vice-presidents of the two chambers to-day
recsived oral reports from General Winterfeld,
and afterward were received in audience by
Prince Bismarck and Count Won Moltke.
Owing to the immense crowds wishing view
of the remains OF Emperor William, the time
for admission of the public has been extended.
Most of the older generals and field officers of
the German army, and many friends and COM
rades in arms of the late Emperor, who refused
sanction to their retirement, will soon be put
on half paw and retired from active service.
Officers OF the Husssrs, headed by Crown
Prince William, visited the Cathedral at noon,
and fled before the body of the Emperor The
influx of strangers in the city 10 very great.
Prince Bismarck's renal attack is unabated.
The Prince suffers extreme pain. IL is not
likely that he will attend the funeral It has
been decided that the Emperor will not attend
the ceremony, but will specially receive all tho
royal personages present
Twenty thousand people are in line this
(Wednesday) morning, waiting to visit the Ca
thedrai. Many of them are women, and all these
are veiled in Grape The Emperor was gratifed
to learn that the Czarewirch is coming to the
funeral. If there is any delay In his reaching
here the funeral will be postponed until Satur-
day.
Emperor Frederick will depart for wiesbaden
after the funeral.
Advanced conservative newspapers express
disappoiu tmsnt at what they call Emperor
Fredericks sffusions, considering his views an
tQuated, and not corresponding with
the great questions of the day. The
conservative papers reserve their opinion,
except to reject the idea that the Ernperor's
reference to religious liberation il directed
against DIR. Stoecker's anti-Semitic campaign.
The Liberals greatly approve the Emperor's ut
teranees while scientific and circles greet
them heralding new era The government
press makes reference to the proclamation.
Newspapers of all European capitals praise
the statesmanliks utterances of Emperor Fred
erick, but there is much discussion asto whether
or not the character of his proclamation is due
10 assistance from Bismarck. The only note of
heard yet eman ates from the
anti-Semitlc party, both in Germany and Aus
tria
The Emperor to-day discussed with Count
Gutenberg the arrangements for the funeral
cortege. After leaving the Cathedral it viii
wend its way across Lugstegeten, down the
south side of Inter den Linden and through
details have not been settled. All members of
the Reichstag and Landtag will join the funeral