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usually long time.
In accordance with Prince Rlsnnarck's
wishes he will be buried upon the hsli on-
posite the castle n the vicinity OF HIrsca-
gruppe.
No Eject ON Politics.
PARIS. July sl--Tiae French papers ex-
press the belief that the death of Prince
Bismarck will have no effect on Eu opean
politics. as the deceased retired from public
life abou, eight years ago.
The Emperor InformeA
BERGEN. Norway, July g-The news Of
the alarming change in the condition Of
Prince Bismarck reached Emperor Will
lam late yesterday evening When the eru-
peror was informed of the princes death
early this morning he was deeply affected
and ordered his yacht TO return imme-
diateiy.
The Hohenzoilern. with the emperor on
board, will reach kiei tomorrow evening.
The flag on the yacht is flying at half
mast.
Profound Sorrow in Berlin.
BERLIN. July al.--The news Of Prince
Bismarck's death. which becanse general
ly known only through special editions OF
the papers. produced profound sorrow, Is
so sudden realization OF the fears OF his
demise was not expected. Several papers
this morning published special articles
with mourning borders. expressing in feel
ing terms the national sorrow and dwell
ing on the brilliant and immortal services
Of the prince to the fatherland. his heroic
greatness and his truly manful character.
places and feeling Of sadness prevails
among all classes OF people. Particulars
OF the last moments of the prince and 9TH
er circumstances attending his death are
eagerly sought. Many private houses show
flags at haif-mast. Secretary of State
Won Buelow will return from Slemmerlng.
Austria, Immediately.
special to the Lokai Anzieger from
Friedrichsruhe says:
''The death chamber is on the ground
floor Of the castle. The prince died on an
oaken bedstead made specially for him of
wood from Sachsenwald The end was
preceded by a severe death struggle and
terrible pain. AS he lies his head is fallen
slightly forward on his breast and the
hands are folded on the counterpane Al
the foot OF the bed stand two watchers.
THE city looks hardly different from its
wont, except that flags are at half-mast."
United States Ambassador White at noon
today sent the following dispatch to Count
Herbert Won. Bismarck at FreidrIchsruhe:
ION behalf OF the whole American peo-
pie, whether official or unofficial and of
Whatever birth or descent, | tender con-
gratulations upon the mighty career now
ended and assurances of the most sincere
sympathy for yourself and your mourning
family"
Pastor Dickey. In the course of his ser
mon today at the American church, reter-
red feelingly to the death OF Bismarck
and emphasized the coincidence Of the de-
mise almost simultaneously of two such
men as Bismarck anu Gladstone
At the office of the marshal of the court
1t was said this evening that DR.. Won T,u-
canus chief OF Emperor Williams civil
cabinet, Is hurrying home from Hortz
where he has been spending the summer.
with a view of putting himself in commu-
nieation with Bismarck's family and DIR.
sSchweninger. In order 10 arrange for the
funeral, which will probably be delayed
until the emperor's return.
He Selected His Place Of Intermept
Ut is significant that Prince bismarck
directed an interment near the colossal
bronzs monument presented by the loyal
Anhat representative noble stag tr,
umphant over pack of yelping dogs. The
remains OF the countess will be Transferred
'hi'her also. His last will and testament
was deposited today at the schwarzenbach
courthouse near FREDERICKSBURG.
On the family retiring. Count Herher.
Won Bismarck personally locked his fafh.
ers private rooms. taking the keys along
with him. and issuing strict orders IN ex-
clude every cne. Ingresss TO the sobloss -
fF!edIichserule today has been denied to
all. except under special order from Count
Herbert
The death scene was very painful. nr
Schweninger thus far has acted for the
family regarding the funeral. t-ntn late
TINS afternoon no arrangements had been
made or orders given. PROBABLY every-
thing will await instructions from the ern-
peror. Neither a plaster cast nor pho;o-
graphing the remains has been allowed az
yet.
Today the foreign office notified all dip.
lomats accredited TO the foreign court. as
well as all German representatives abroad.
At all the embassies and legations the
nags are ~ half-mast.
German Press Comments.
The newspaper comments are still ra.h-
er scant. The Vossiche Zeltung. conclad-
ing 4 long editorial. says.
The German people sorrow for the loss
Of Of their eminent Statesman and i will
show Itself ny of the mighty deeds
of the past by preserving the structure of
German unity strong and healthy through
the strength OF light ard fTeedcm."
The Tage6iatt says:
a statesman % uuconqUerable viii pow
cr ana Tremendous boldncsa Bismarck