New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-27
GERMANY'S DEAD HERO.
THE EMPERoR,S ORDER TO THE ARMY.
UNsYMPATHET1C COMMENTS OF FRENCH NEWS.
PAPERS-RUssIAN MILITARY TO AT
TEND THE FUNERAL.

lend IHE fUNEhAL
Berlin, April o6.-Emperor william, in his order IN
structing the army TO 60 into mourning for General
Won Moltke, says: "a friend and councillor has been
removed from my side l most deeply mourn this
irreparable loss to myself, TO the army and to the
Faterland To his last hour the deceased enjoyed
precedented renown by of his military achieve
and his services fo the welfare of the Father
land, whose gratitude will never die"
General MOltke was in the best of spiris on
Friday evening, and reminded his niece that their
supply Of wine must be renewed. He narrated the
story of man who had sent him calculation show
ing that the Generals birthday had never fallen
Sunday and smilingly added If superstitous
l might believe that l had seen my last birthday"
The Emperor desires that the whole Berlin garrison
shall take part in the funeral AS the route to the
Lehrer station is too short the coffin will be conveyed
TO the Silesian station. Thus the dead hero will pass
the column Of Victory and through the Brandenburg
Gate, where he made entries with his sovereign in 1866
and 1871 The route which is FIVE miles long, will be
lined with troops and veterans. II is probable that
the Emperor will personally command the troops.
Prince Bismarck has sent message Of coincidence
to the family OF the dead soldier. 1t is not known
whether the eX-Chancellor will attend the funeral or
not. kilograms have been received from majority
of the German and other European sovereigns and
princes
Paris April 26.-The newspaper comments on Gen
eral MOltke generally unsympathetc and often
marked with chauvnist spirit that is repusive to
anybody but FTenchmen. Thus the "Siecle" say: :
"The Gau salutes without vain anger this barbarian
chief the last of many invaders, with whom whole
age expires" ala Repubque Franchise" says: "This
master of the art of dshOnored his most brilliant
victories by cruelties and horrors which had been
calmly calculated beforehand and which revolving
to the most unieeling minds" The "Rappel" says ::
General Won MOltke made sorrowful gift Of mill
tarism to Europe. His country, ruined by taxa
tion will learn TO curse his memory The
Figaro says: "ThiS man, who lived solely to
make war, and to whom sentiment unknown, was
the first who insisted upon the annexation OF .NsaGe
Lorraine. This should not be forgotten TIC
GauloIs" prints interview with General CanToper
in which the Field Marshal is represented as SAYING
Germany for long time to come will be unable TO
find man capable of ecnpsing Won Moltke, although
his pupils and successors may continue his line OF
work. 1t is We now who have the great strategist
mean General Mirbe chief of staff"
ST. Petersburg, April 26.-The newspapers all print
obituary articles General Won Moltke, expressing
respect for the dead and sympathy for MS
bereaved country. DeputatQns q the order OF St
Andrew, the general staff Of the Military Academy ana
the Goth Regiment of the line, Of which Field Marsha
Won Moltke honorary colonel, will attend the
funeral.