This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX. "ANERKENNUNG." Expressions of Sympathy--Telegrams from Royal Personages--Funeral Service in Westminster Abbey--Memorial Window--Eloge by Sir Frederick Bramwell--Obituary Notices--Resolutions of Learned Societies--Press Notices--Lectures and Addresses--Special Traits of Character. The news ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX. "ANERKENNUNG." Expressions of Sympathy--Telegrams from Royal Personages--Funeral Service in Westminster Abbey--Memorial Window--Eloge by Sir Frederick Bramwell--Obituary Notices--Resolutions of Learned Societies--Press Notices--Lectures and Addresses--Special Traits of Character. The news of Sir William Siemens's death made a great sensation; and the first impulse was the expression of sympathy with his bereaved relatives. Dr. Werner Siemens received by telegraph the following messages: --From the Queen of Prussia and Empress of Germany. Geh. Regierungsrath Dr. Siemens, Markgrafenstrasse, 94. Ihre Majestat die Kaiserin und Konigin lassen Ew. Hochwohlgeboren Allerhochst Ihr aufrichtiges Beileid an dem beklagenswerthen Ableben des Sir William Siemens, und die vollste Trauer iiber diesen grossen Verlust ausdriicken. Kabinetssekretair Ihrer Majestat, (Gez.) Von Dem Knesebeck. From His Royal Highness Prince William of Prussia. Se. Konigl Hoheit Prinz Wilhelm von Preussen beauftragt mich Ihnen seine besondere und herzliche Theilnahme mit dem Verlust auszusprechen, welchen Sie durch das Hinscheiden Ihres Binders erlitten haben. Im Hochsten Auftrag, (Gez.) Hauptmann V. Bulow, persdnlicher Adjutant. Potsdam, Marmorpalast, den 21 November, 1883. The Austrian Crown Prince telegraphed to Lady Siemens as follows: --Genehmigen Sie den Ausdruck schmerzlichster Theilnahme eines warmen Verehrers Ihres verewigten Gatten. Rudolf. THE FUNERAL. When the sad tidings became known in Westminster, on the morning of the 20th, it was at once felt that a public expression might gracefully be made of that appreciation which Englishmen owed to one who, though a foreigner by birth, had given them the benefits of his inven The following are translations of...
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