Daily Republican., 1882-05-08
FzkNDIsH AssAssuNArIoH.
Lord Frederick Cavendfsh, chief
Secretary, and Under Secretary
bu,k ke for ireland. Stabbed to
Death,

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Z Secretary, and Under Becresar
bu'ke for ireland, stabbed {
Death.
LONDON, May 6.-Lord Frederick
Cavendisb, the new Chief Secre Iary 70
Ireland, and Mr.. Thomas Henry Burk
the Under Secretary, we're assassinate
early this evening, while walking i
Phoenix Park, Dublin. The early dis
patches received here stated that tn
two gentlemen were shot, but later in
formation shows that they have beel
stabbed.
Lord Cavendish and Earl Spence
had remained at Dublin Castle en-
gagged in the transaction of official bust
ness until o'clock this evening, whel
each drove to his respective residence
After dinner Lord Frederick Cavendisl
aud Under Secretary Burke went ou
for . walk in Phoenix Park. The,
were strolltng along about halfa mil,
from the city gate, and quarter of 8
mile from the Chief Sscretary's lodge
when car drove up containing -four
men, two of whom jumped out of the
car and attacked them, stabbing them
in the heart aud breast.
The victims struggled hard for life,
and in the struggle became separated,
their bodies being found about 10 PAGES
apart. The tragedy occurred about 1C
minutes after o'clock in the evening,
and in broad daylight. The bodies
were fist discovered by two young gen.
tlemen, who were riding bicycles
through the park, and who Immediate
y gave the alarm to the Police. Sur
geons soon reached the spot, but the
Police were already conveying Mr..
Burke's body away to the town, where
an examination showed life to be ex
tinct. The upper part of the body was
perforated in q shocking manner and
presented a ghastly sight. Proceeding
further, the medical men reached the
body of Lord Frederick Cavendish,
which was being conveyed away from
the park on stretcher. The body of
the Chief Secretary displayed the same
dreadful wounds, in addition to which
his lett arm was also broken and torn,
as If he had put IL up to protect his
breast. Lord Frederick Cavendish was
Stevens Hospital, whore they will re-
main until All inQues. is held.
The locality of the outrage is terribly
marked with blond. The spot where
the body of Lord Frederick Cavendish
was found was absolutely delnged,
while Mr.. Burke's body lay in q pool of
blood. 1t is said that after the act the
murderers Immediately drove off.
There seems to be no clue to the
assassins at present, but the Police are
taking most extraordinary measures to
discover the perpetrators. A large
quantity of notes and gold coin, besides
their gold watches, were found in the
pockets of the victims, woIh showed
that the object of the crime was not
robbery. Great excitement prevails
throughout Dublin and widespread
indignation is expressed over the event.
The telegraph offices are besieged for
the latest news, Owing to the lateness
of the hour of the arrival Of the news in
London, nothing of the outrage is as yet
known here among the general public.
At the London clubs and other late
West End resorts the news of the as
of Lord Frederick Caven.
dish and Under Secretary Burke was
received with a feeling of stupefaction,
followed by expressions OF the bitterest
re sentiment.
THE TWO VICTIMS.
Lord Frederick Charles CavenJish,
who was the new Chief Secretary for
Ireland, was born Nov. 80, 1886, and
was the second son of the Duke of Dev.
onshiro and brother of the Marquis of
Harrington, who was Chief Secretary
for Ireland from 1871 to 1874. He was
q member of Pariiame,t t from the North
West Riding of Yorkshire and was
Financial Secretary to the Treasury
aud Junior Lord Of the Treasury In
1894. He was married June 7, 1864,
to Lucy Caroline, second daughter of
George William, fourth Lord of Lytle-
ton, and maid of honor to the Queen.
The Duke of Devonshire, the father
If Lord Frederick Cavendlsh, owns a
large amount of property in Ireland
chiefly in Counties of Cork and Water
lord, and at one time controlled the
elections III the Boroughs of Bandon
Youghol, Duugarban. The present
Duke, soon after succeeding his cousin,
sold most OF his estates in these bOr.
)ughs, and that with the introduction
If the ballot, deprived him of much
political influence in Ireland. He
Owns large estate along the valley of
he Blackwater, and Lismore Castle,
where his agent, Mr.. Currey. resides,
8 one of the fp est residences in the
country.
MIR. Thomas Haviland Burke sue.
,eeded Sir Thomas Larcom as Under.
for Ireland about 70 years
Igo. The Under Secretary does not re.
ire ON change of Ministry, 80 that the
,ffice is considered permanent one. 1t
q An Office Of much power and influence
'ud the holder, except in times of great
political excitement like the present,
3 to all intents and purposes the Gov
,rnor of Ireland.
THE ACT CoNDEMNED.
BosTon, May 6.-John Boyle O'Reilly
vas seen tonight, and at first expressed |
lis utter disbelief in the authenticity |
# the report of the killing of Lord |
Frederick Cavendish AMI Under Sscre |
ary Burke, but upon being assured of
ts truth he said it was the act OF
iuiteau or Mason, and had no politi-
al significance whatever. This out
ageons assassination will" he said,
be condemned by every true Irish
man," He said that nothing would
ring 50 great q grief to every respecia.
lie Irishmen throughout the entire
world as the truth of such arumor.
Every friend OF Ireland would repro
ate and detest any such deed.
CICAGO, May Ga number of inter-
Jews held tonight with prominent
r r'shmen develop the fat that they,
gree in regarding the assassination Of
Iord Frederick Cavendish and Mr..
,urke 40 uncalled for and an aston.
shing piece OF folly. They would not
ave been surprised nor disnayed i'll
Ar. Forster had been murdered, but
,ord ErAlerick Caygniish being a