GERMANY.
rsE KAISER'S FUNERAL.
A NA TION'S MOURNING.
Berlin, June 13. a mortuary service was held in the nil Castle on Sunday, at which all Lhpra of the family were present, KEthe Grand Dowager Empress flu and the coffin was then sealed. ff See of Wales followed abreast Emperor William. The King f. %£ and General yon Moltke i _S5 the procession of generals, S» Bismarck was unable to be It The Dowager Empress Vicgbent over the coffin before the final dirge
June 19
The Emperor William's lour sons ffir Morell McKenzie, the Grand feer Empress, the Dowager Em--2; the Empress, the Princess AlexSn were among those who attended 2 funeral service. Prince Bismarck 5 too unwell to be present. Glorious lather was experienced for the funeral, rendering the military spectacle , most striking one. A dinner of 150 covers was laid at the Royal Castle, Berlin, for the attendants at the funeral of tne late Emperor. The Emperor William and the Prince of Wales were present.
London, June 18.
Salutes were fired to-day, and flags lowered half-mast, as a mark of respect to the late Emperor. Speaking on the address of co_.do.ence, the Marquis of Salisbury rendered homage to one of the highest and noblest monarcbs who ever reigned, as shown under circumstances of singular trial and suffering, itfiieh made Germany a famous example for Sovereigns and men of all conditions. Lord Granville seconded the address. • jfo the House of Commons Mr bmith said England had watched the wife's conduct and affection with pride. Mr Gladstone said the memories of the deceased formed a great and noble patrimony for the German' people. The Marquis of Hartington supported the address. The address was adopted m both Houses.
Berlin, June 18,
The Emperor "William telegraphed to His Holiness, the Pope notifying the death of the Emperor Frederick. The Dowager Empress Victoria was unwilling that an autopsy of the late Emperor's body should be made, but tlje Emperor William insisted on it },eing done in order to satisfy the public.
Sydney, June 19.
All the colonies have sent sympathetic: telegrams to the Empress, of (Jermapy on *-*^c occasion of the death Frederick 111.
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Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 145, 20 June 1888, Page 3
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