Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-25

The Late President CarnOt.
France. All the flags are at half-mast and
the public buildings are being draped with
Grape
Mime. Carnot. accompanied by her two
Sons. arrived at Lyons at o'clock this
morning. The widow was most respect
fully greeted by large crowd of people as
sembled about the railroad depot. She pro-
reeded Immediately to the prefecture. where
the body Of the late president now lies in
state.
One Of the dead mans sons when he saw
The decorations in the Rue de la RepubliQus
and other streets. decorations which had
been displayed in honor of his fathers visit
70 Lyons. and which were not all removed
this morning. was 80 agitated that he al
most tainted.
The flags and other decorations on the
prefecture were however, removed during
the night. and the great nag which usually
floats over the chamber Of commerce was
replaced by a large square banner Of Grape.
The Inhabitants Of Lyons generally this
morning were removing the festive decora-
tons from their buildings and replaced
them with mourning emblems as fast As
possible.
The apartment at the prefecture. in which
the body Of the late president lies in state.
presents a most impressive appearance.
clad in a dress suit and across his breast
Is the grand Gordon Of the Legion Of Honor.
OF which. a sub-chief of the state, he was
grand master
OF high officers of the presidents military
household. who. with several Sisters Of
Charity. have watched the remains through
out the night.
troops and strong detachment Of infan-
Try is guarding the building in which Santo,
the assassin. is confined.
When Nine. Carnot reached the prefect-
ure the death chamber was cleared Of all
but the family. and the widow, who had
been Joined by her third son. was left alone
with her dead
The late presidents family remained for
long time in prayer before the bier, and
then the widow was led away by her three
sons. all four weeping bitterly.
Later the remains were photographed
and consultation between the sons Of
the late president and the authorities in
Charge Of the remains took place.
The exact nature OF tn .ir deliberations has
not been made public, but II was stated
that Nine. Carnot does not desire the body
or her late husband TO be embalmed, and
wishes it to be removed Immediately from
Lyons to this city in order that IL may
lie in state in the chapel Of the Elysee
Palace.
No decision was arrived at this morning
rs 20 whether an official post-mortem ex-
animation of the remains of the late Pres
ldent Carnot was necessary, and IL Is said
that this matter has been referred to the
CABINET ministers. who are expected to rem
der a decision shortly.
The Excitement In Paris.
The feeling Of public anger which pre-
walls in this city as result of the assassi-
nation is almost beyond description.
On the bouievurds this morning scenes
Of the greatest excitement have been wit
messed. The police had the greatest diff
Guilty in dispensing the CT ,wds Of wildly
angry people who assembled at different
points. discussing the tragedy, cursing the
assassin and calling for vengeance against
the murderer and his supposed accomplices
The fact that the assassin Is an italian
has given rise TO the most dangerously
bitter feeling agaist Italy and Italians
and several Italian flags. displayed out Of
sympathy with Frances loss and draped
with Grape. were hooted at and in at least
one instance pulled down and torn into
shreds.
In every quarter of Paris fierce demon
stratiOns against the Italian residents have
taken place. and as a result nearly all the
Italians cafes and restaurants have been
closed.
But II the feeling against Italians is
strong, the sentiments of hatred with which
the majority of the people regard anarch-
lists Is still stronger, and is growing hourly
In intensity.
SantO. the murderer, has boldly asserted
that he Is an anarchist. and therefore upon
the anarchists are the people pouring the
Walls OF their wrath.
Further than asserting that he Is an
anarchist. the prisoner has not apparently
made any statement. but 1t is reported
that the police are convinced that the as
sassination Of President Carnot is the re-
suit Of carefully planned conspiracy in
which a number Of people are concerned.
This. however. is only report as the au-
thOrities arc engaged in q most strict in
yestigatiCn into the prisoners past career
and recent NOV vSments. anu 10 oIncIal sta te-
ment ON the subject is likely to be made
until this inquiry r. completed.
The weapon used by the murderer was a
.onE. triangular blade OF the generally ac-
.epte1 stileyto pattern. Upon the blade are
Engraved the words: Record OF Toledo"
The sheath Il the stilctto Is of velvet with
ed AMI black stripes
President CarnOts last words were:
Thank YOU, my friends. Thank YOU
Regarding the political situation, 1t u be-