Frederick Iii

Frederick William wns on tho Pth inst. proclaimed by the reielistag Frederick II f. emperor of Uerm ny and king of Prussia. The subsidized theutres throughout the empire are closed. Prinee Hismarck had, prior to the proc. lamation, announced the death of Emperor Willimn in the reichstas;. I'e was deeplv moved, a were all the memliers of tin reichstag. The Staats Anseiger publ-ilied the fol lowing proclamation: It has pleased God to cali his ma.iesty. the emperor and king. our most gracious master, frum life after a short illness and after a riehly blessed reign. The whole nation mourns with the royal house the decease of the deeply beloved and venera ble monarch whose wisdom has ruled a long and gloriously over its fortunes in war and in peace. (Signed) Tuf Mixister f Statv. When Prince Bismarckenteredthe reichatasc in the afternoon he deposited the imperial order clo ing the session. It wa the last oftlrial document sifrned by the late emperor. The reichstag subsequently adjourned foran indeflnite period. The courtesies of Kurope, practieally. have been extended to the Herman roya1 family in its affliction. Queen Victoria. Sadi-Carnot. president of France, the king of Itaty and other sovereigns sent condoleme. The Austrian reichsrath nd'ourned and the Russion theaters were closed. The St. Petersburg press la very respeotful in its allusions to the dead emperor. The English parliament did not adjourn. causing some comment. The Berlin bourse was closed. In the 'ower house of the l'russinn diet the greatest grief was sbown by 'the delegate.i and ministers.