Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
CRISP IN DANGER.
An Attempt Made 10 Lssasdnits tho
Italian Premier.
The STlTESHAH'S GOODNESS.
Ne s~izes Ills wouid-Be Murderer and
Holds Him Until Ofscers Arrive. to
whom He Delivers Him.

ROME, June 16.-An attempt to assass'-
nate Premier Crispi was made to-day.
The Premier was driving in his car
rage to the Chamber Of Deputies, when
n man suddenly drew revolver from
his pocket and fired at him. The Premier
way not wounded, and. springing from his
carriage. he seized the would-be MUIR
derer and held him until policeman
arrived.
Great excitement prevails Throughout
the city. and the Premier Is being con-
graduated on all sides upon his narrow
escape.
THE DETAILS.
Premier Crispi was driving from his
residence TO the Chamber OF Deputies In
n closed carriage. Al 22o p. NJ. the We
hicle was turning from the Via Gre
9oriana into the Via Capolecase. when
man, who was apparently lettering on
the sidewalk, put his hand into his breast
dew a revolver dashed into the street,
and almost close up to the carriage. lie
then lifted his revolver, took a snort
aim at the Premier. and nred. 3,
signor Crispi was uninjured. ana
nromptIy sprang out OF his carriage with
the intention OF Selling the would-De as
sassin. The latter. however, was almost
Immediately seized by number OF peo-
nile who were attracted to the spot py
the report Of the revolver.
In n moment the neighborhood was
crowded with excited people avowing ven
geancc upon the man who had attempted
10 murder the Premier.
A rush was made for the man, VINO
was struggling with his captors near the
Premiers carriage. and he wouid uh.
doubtedly have been lynched had IL not
been for the prompt arrival or NUMBER
OF policemen. -, ,,.
0rst IN seize the would-be murderer, pick
cd nm the revolver when the prisoner was
In safe hands and handed 1t 10 the
Premier. who examined 1t curiousiy ana
with great GOODNESS.
Signor Crispi was loudly cheered Tor the
courage he displayed under such trying
circumstances
CRISPFS GOODNESS.
The first reports OF the affair had IL
that the Premier himself was the hrst
person to lay hands on the man VINO
fired the shot; but although this does not
turn out 10 be correct, there Is no doubt
that the distinguished Italian statesman
displayed remarkable presence or MIND,
and that he would undoubtedly have
closed promptly with his assailant had II
not been for the fact that other people
laid hands on the rascal before the Pre-
mier could approach him.
Signor Crispi was most warmly cheered
when he arrived at the Chamber OF De
puties for the news OF the attempt upon
his life had preceded him.
Upon reaching the Chamber the Pre-
mier went to the Presidents room and
quietly related his story OF the affair. as
If nothing extraordinary had happened.
When the news OF the attempted assaS-
sination Of the Premier became generally
known, crowds OF deputies and others
pushed their way to the Presidents room
In order to congratulate Premier Crispi
upon his escape from death and to ex-
press their admiration Of his courageous
conduct.
When the sitting Of the Chamber OF
Deputies opened there were cheers for the
Premier. and the President arose and told
the members OF the attempt on his life.
severely denouncing the outrage and ex-
pressing the hope that Signor Crfspfs
life would long preserved TO his country.
The remarks of the President were
greeted with loud and continued applause
from the members and from the people
In the galleries.
THE ASSAII1ANT.
Premier Crispi's assailant is a carpen-
ter, named Paul Hega. He is 30 years
of age, and a native of Lugo Romaga.
He Is known to the police as an An
archist. He came TO Rome on Thurs
day expressly to XII Signor Crispi. and
expressed regret that he was not sue
cessful. He carried a second loaded re-
yolver in his pocket, but was seized be-
fore he was able TO use It.