1887. POD: Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm (soon to be Kaiser Friedrich III) is diagnosed with throat cancer. A risky and complicated procedure to remove the tumor is successfully completed. 1888. Wilhelm I dies. Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm accedes to the throne of German Emperor and King of Prussia as Friedrich III. 1890. Differing opinions on European security and internal policy lead to the dismissal of Bismarck. Leo von Caprivi is appointed Reichskanzler (Imperial Chancellor). 1898. Naval Bill narrowly defeated in Reichstag (Imperial Diet). State visit of Edward VII to Kiel.