The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-11-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
Another Royal Asssssln-The King Of Italy At
lacked and Slightly Wounded.

Another Royal Asssssln-The King Of Italy At
tackled and Slightly Wounded,
Rome, Nov. l7.-The following account Of the
attempt on the Kings life has been received here
The King and Queen arrived In Naples this after
noon, and were enthusiastically received by i'm.
meHse crowds. Several persons in Strada Carbo-
nara presented petition to their Majestles. A
man at tn s moment rushed upon the King with
dagger and succeeded in inficting a scratch
upon his left arm and slightly wounding signor
Caitoli in the left thigh. The King displayed
great coolness and struck the assassin on the
head with his sword. signOr Carroll seized him
by the hair. The assassin was Immediately ta-
ken to the guard house. The Queen and son, who
were in the carriage with the King, displayed
much courage. The Assassin'S name is Giovanni
Passavaute. He says he does not like Kings.
Fifty thousand persons, with flags and bands of
music, are assembled on the COrsO In Rome to-.
night to manifest their Joy at the escape Of the
King Another demonstration has been made
before the house of the Syndic. The crowds ev
erywhere demand prompt justice The Austrian
embassy is Illuminated, and the crowd Cheered
the ambassador
Passavante was bearing a banner among the
trade associations which paraded to meet the
King. Ee hal fastened the dagger to the flag
staff.
Madrid, Nov. 1.-THE prosecuting officer Of
the Royal Court has demanded that the sentence
of death on Moncasi, the would-be assassin of
King Alfonso be carried out
GREAT DEPRESSION IN THE IRON TRADE.
London, Nov. 18.-The Furness Iron and Steel
Co., at Barron In Furness, have determined to
close their iron mines at Greenside and Goldwire,
in consequence OF the depression Of the iron trade.
Two thousand men will thus be thrown out of
employment. Several other pits are likely TO
close.
The commercial and financial situation thro'-
out England and Scotland does not improve, and
great fear Of a winter marked with great distress
Is noticed. There is less distress In Ireland, how
ever, than either Of the other two portions OF the
kingdom.
AFGHAN WAR TO COMM sNCE.
While the relations between England and Rus
Sla have, during the past week, assumed much
more pacific complexion, and events have given
reason for the hope that European peace will be
preserved 1t is understood that the Afghan war
will be prosecuted, and that the first advance of
English troops will be made within the next few
days. The object OF the winter campaign will be
the seizure of Cabul, Gaudahar and Herat, and 1t
is said in Government circles the permanent oc.
CupatiOn and annexation Of at least one half of
Afghanistan is resolved upon.
GREAT NUNDATTONs.
Pesth, Nov. 1S.-The river Save has overhowed
It's banks, involving serious loss of life, and i'm.
mense destruction Of military stores.
London, Nov. 1S.-Norwich ia inundated by
freshet in the river Winsum in consequence of a
fortnights steady rain. Two OF the most densely
populated districts are seyeral feet under water.
The Easements Of all the factories, warehouses
granaries and dwellings along the river are food.
ed. One or two deaths by drowning are reported.
Four or 1--WE miles of streets are submerged, and
from 5000 to 1000 dwellings made uninhabltable.
The result is vast pecuniary damage. The au-
th0ritles are maintaining the homeless poor.
Florence, Nov. 1S.-During the passage of the
procession in honor of King Humbert's escape,
down via Naglondle, a bomb was thrown among
corps of veterans and exploded. Two men were
killed and several slightly wounded.
RIOT AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PERSONS KILLED.
Lemberg, Nov 1S-Thirteen Of the oldest and
most influential citizens of this town were NOR.
ally wounded during yesterdays disturb ance,
,aused by a collision between the police and
In honor Of Deputy Hausner which
lad been prohibited by the authorities.