The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-14
THE. ROYAL FUNERAL
DOwAGER EMPRESS FREDERfCI<
RESTS BESIDE HUSBAND.
AMID IMPOSING CEREMONIES
THE REMAINS of KAISER WILL.
IAM's MOTHER ARE ENToMBED.

Upon the Coffin Reposed the Jeweled
Golden Crown of Stnte-Behind the
CONN Marched the Two Emperors,
william Of Germany and Edward
of India and Great BritRin-The
Military Feature One of Unusual
SpIendor.
Potsdam, Aug. 13.-The remains of
the Dowager Empress Frederick were
inferred to-day beside those of her
husband in the mausoleum of Friedens-
kirche, near Potsdam.
Promptly at 10:3O o'clock the tolling
of bells announced the arrival of the
funeral train at Wild Park, but 1t was
nearly IL o'clock when the sound of
music in the distance announced the
approach of the funeral procession.
Far down the avenue moving masses
appeared, now and then halting for the
procession to assume its proper order.
AS the procession drew near the
notes of the best known funeral
marches, played slowly and plaintively,
became audible, the muffied drums roll
ing in solemn impressiveness.
At the head of the procession rode
Maj. Gen. Won Moltke, nephew of the
famous field marshal, in command of
the military forces participating in the
ceremonies.
The procession was in every way
grand and solemn. The Gardes du
Corps, with black and white pennants
duttarinp a thair Iap noipte attract =
ed much attention, as did the Royal
Page Corps, composed of cadets from
the military academy at Gross LIGHTER
felde, in bright red coats. white tight
fitting trousers and broad hats, trim
med with white lace.
After the military came the highest
clerical dignitaries of Berlin, including
DR.. Dryander, the court preacher, and
Bishop Aszman, the highest Catholic
military chaplain, in resplendent pur-
pie robe.
over the head of the coffin were the
imperial colors, on which was a crown
of state of passave gold and heavily
| jeweled. Also on the colors was a
wreath, deposited there by Emperor
| William at Cronberg and two other
wreaths.
Behind the coffin marched the En-
peror with head erect and displaying
| the greatest self possession and dig
nifty, but his face was pale and sor-
rowful and he gazed straightforward
in a. serious manner. King Edward,
who was on the Emperor's left walk
ed heavily and evidently found the
march fatiguing.
Both Emperor William and King Ed
ward wore the uniform of the Second
Regiment of Dragon Guards, Queen
Victoria's regiment.
The procession reached the mauso-
leum at 11:40. The proceedings there
were most simple The coffin was car
ried into the mausoleum. followed by
the Emperor and Empress, King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra, the royal
Princess and other members of royal
families. the rest of those present re-
manning outside during the last cere-
monies.
After the body had been lowered into
the vault the choir from the Berlin
cathedral sang Christ Is the Resur-
rection," by Grell A prayer followed
and then the choir sang BE Faithful
Unto Death" by Neidhart. This was
the only service.
In the meanwhile the Emperor stood
beside the tomb in a solemn manner.
There was no weeping, but King Ed
ward frequently used his handkerchief,
for beads of perspiration were coursing
down his brow.
After the brief ceremony the royal
party withdrew and the invited guests,
military men, diplomats, statesmen
etc. filed in for the last hasty view
of the coffin.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns that Ambassador Whites
return here for the funeral was upon
the special invitation of Emperor Will
liam. After the services at the mauso-
leum. Mr.. White was about to with
draw with the other ambassadors, when
the Emperor sent for him and ex-
pressed his warmest sympathy with
him in his recent affliction.