WILHELM'S DEATH.
THE FINAL SCENE. EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY. THE NEW EMPEROR IN BERLIN. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION. [press association.] Berlin, March 12. The Emperor's death-bed scene was very touching and beautiful. His Majesty's only daughter, the Grand Duchess of Baden, lovingly attended him. In reply to her whispered inquiry, the Kaiser said, " I'm very tired, but there is no time to say much. There is so much to do." The Emperor Frederick was unable to speak with King Humbert of Italy owing to his throat malady, but they conversed by means of written slips ; a similar course was adopted with the Duke of Aosta and other interviewers. His Majesty's health has improved. London, March 12. Frederick 111. of Germany reached Charlottenberg in the middle of a terrible snow-storm. There were immense crowds to welcome him, and there was the wildest cheering. He has at present experienced no ill-effects from his journey. Prince Bismarck joined him at Leipsic, and greeted him with the warmest affection. From all parts of the world come ex- j pressions of sympathy to the German Court respecting the death of Emperor Wilhelm. The Russian Court and the whole of the army have gone into mourning for a. month on account of the death of the German Emperor. Queen Victoria has received „yery favourable accounts of the state of health of Frederick 111. of Germany. Reference was made in all pulpits throughout Great Britain yesterday to the death of the Emperor Wilhelm, deploring his loss. Berlin, March 13. The Emperor Frederick 111. was interviewed on his journey to this city from San Remo by King Milan of Servia and the Duke of Aosta. Both interviews were of the most cordial description. Immediately on his arrival here he visited his father's body. The corpse was conveyed on Sunday to the cathedral under an escort of cavalry, and was followed by Prince William and the other princes of the family. The imposing pageant was witnessed by great crowds. The body lies in state until Tuesday.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9001, 14 March 1888, Page 5
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