The Atlanta constitution., 1898-08-08
COURT DISPLAY BRILLIANT.
Prince Bismarck's State Funeral Was
Sadly Disappointing.

Berlin, August 4--Today'S ceremony was
brilliant and impressive as regards court
display. but quite disappointing in other
respects. 1t bore traces of haste and half
heartedness The church was inadeQuately
decorated and the public displayed no en-
thusasm in the ceremonial, which, so far
from having eXceptionai character OF great
national mourning for nations greatest
statesman differed hardly any from hum
dreds of similar features that may be wit
messed here at any time.
Perhaps the most disappointing feature,
though it was known beforehand, was
the fact that not single member or the
Bismarck family attended. Inc royal pew,
set apart for their accommodates, remain
ed conspicuouSIy and significantly empty.
1t must be admitted that tine deceased
statesman was not altogether popular with
the masses III Berlin, but on sucn an occa-
sion this alone could hardly account for the
sparsttness and uondesCript character of une
public attracted to the scene.
The bitterness of the old chancellor to-
ward the young kaiser seems 10 IedCh De
yond death.
Todays incident was emphasized by the
fact that Prince Herbert Bismarck came to
Berlin during phe afternoon on private bus
iueSs.
The proceedings were characterized by
the utmost simplicity, but the enperorS
invitations in the official world We're ltber-
ally responded to, many of the leading men
coming from distant places for the sole
purpose Of being present. The emperor
and empress arrived by train at Chariot
tcubury and drove to the ChurCh IN an
open landau drawn oy tour horses with
Do5tillons preceded by outriders and es-
cortcd by the squadrons of cuirassiers.
ROYAL Personages Present.
Shortly after the service they left for
WiUhelmshoe. Among the royal perSonagea
present at the service We're Prince ana
princess Friedrich Leopold of Prussia
Princess Joacrim Albrecht ana tTleorlch
Wilhelm of Prussia, Prince Max Won Ba-
dan the priuce of Hesse; Prince Albert
Of S.hle5 wig olstein, the hereditary
nrince of HohenzoIlern; Prince Carr OF
HohenzolIern. the hereditary prince OF HUI
enlohe.
The kings and federal princes OF the en-
nire were not there in person. but oniy by
representatives Prince Henry. OF prussia
was represented by Count Won Sackendorif'
count Won Lehndorff. the best known OF
the late emperor's adjutants general ana
a very intimate friend OF Bismarck. though
in very delicate health, came from the DIS
tant part of east Prussia Count Won Posa-
dowski- " ohner Frussian minister OF the
interior Count Won Waldersec. military
governor of Berlin; Or. Won MIGUEL, PruS-
sian minister of finance: General Codnt
Schlefteu. chief of the general staff and
members of the civil, military and naval
cabinets were present. All present wore
mourning, except those who appeared in
uniform. The presence of Dr. kari Won
Kuettichcr former Prussian minister of
tho INTERIOR attracted much attention.
company of the Second Foot Guards
constituted a guard of honor. This regi-
ment had old relations with the late
prince and sent its band to serenadc him
after Blinds attempt on his life.
The American ambassador, Andrew ID.
White, and the Spanish ambassador, Senior
NGendez de Nigo. arrived almost together
and sat side by side. The absence of all
well-known adherents of the Bismarcks
was most noted, especially as many OF
Them came UP to Berlin immediate tely after
the death, presumably to confer on the
attitude they would observe.
Congregation Stands.
Their majesties took seats in two arm
chairs in front of the altar al! others in
the congregation standing throughout tho
service The emperor wore the uniform