The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-04-24

work Of some OF the same gang Of dynami-
ters who caused the explosion in the
Tower and Parliament building in Janu.
ary last. The physiaans called to attend
Mi. Swanson say that he Is suffering from
conclusion Of the brain, and that his in.
juries will probably prove fatal.
The greatest excitement prevails In and
around the building. The officials are
thoroughly demoralized. At the time OF
the explosion the sun was shining bright
ly and the business Of the day was fairly
under way. II is considered miraculous
that so few persons were injured, as long
lines Of people were constantly passing ip
and out. IN
Miss Mary Anderson was breakfasting
with Mr.. Gladstone's family when the ex-
plosion occurred, and all present were
much alarmed by the detonation, fearing
that some terrible disaster had occurred.
ApEEp rAID soaENE.
The latest developments in regard to
the explosion point TO the belief that it
was the result Of deep laid plot Of the
dynamite 8ends. Several persons have
already called on the police and informed
them that two strangers were observed re-
connoitering the, building yesterday. Two
officials also testified that they sawtwo
men this morning approach the building
from the Horse Guard parade grounds,
carrying q. tin can which they placed in .
recess in the main passage Of the building.
When asked why they did not take them
into custody, these officers stated they
believed them to be workmen and attached
but little importance to their movements.
Workmen have recently been employed
about the building making repairs and as
sistfng some surveyors who were taking
in and around the grounds.
The officers say they can fully identity the
mon. Many OF the rooms In the building
were totally wrecked. There was only
one explosion. The chief Of the Scotland
Yard detectives and OF the Admiralty Off
GERS are now holding consultation: Mr..
the injured man, Is the Solici-
tor OF the Admiralty.
The passage in which the explosion oc-
Cured is the one usually used by the
Duke Of Edinburgh. When not at sea 1t
Is the duty OF His Royal Highness tore
port himself at the Admiralty every morn
Ing, and he generally walks over at
rapid pace, alone, when In town, and en-
ters by the hall, now the scene OF the
wreck. Tho time selected for the explos-
ionin the Admiralty, II 1t was the result
Of design, was the hour at which most OF
the Lords OF the Admiralty were arriving,
or might be expected 70 arrive, in pre-.
paration for the morning hoard meeting,
the business Of fthe Lords being very heavy
and urgent in consequence ofthe exten.
siyc war preparations ordered by the Gov
ernpent and the large number OF IRON
clads to be made ready for commission.
The Lords board-room, Is only few
yards distant from the spot where the ex:
pIosion took place aud adjoining the
public Offices, communicating internally.
But few PAGES from the entrance where
the cans were deposited in the west wing,
Is the official residence Of the first ADJ
miraity. The passage by which the sus.
pected dynamiters entered the building Is
In full view OF the. Prime Minister'S
private rooms, at No. 10 Downing street.
Not fifty yards below the scene of the
a sentry Of the guards was pac-
ing in front OF the guards barracks. The
east wing OF the Horse Guards occupied
by the troods, furnishing guard at the |
main gateway TO st. James Park, adjoins
the west wing OF the Admiralty, and with.
in few yards Of the explosion, divided
only by'a stone wall, and q tier OF offices
wore the horses stables and quarters Of
the troopers. There were police on duty
in the Park, in the rear Of the Admiralty
and in the rear, Of Mr.. Gladstone's; and irl
the courtway in front Of the Admiralty at
the great gates; four or five doorkeepers
at the main entrance, an. etticekeeper OF
the end OF the hall close to Mr.. swainson's
office, and also one at the foot Of the stair
case leading to the office Of the Admiral
on duty, and the principal Secretaries and
Clerks.