The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-08-14
Done ii, Cold Blood.

Madrid, Aug. 10.-The assassination
of h Spanish premier was undonbt-
eddy cold bloodedly premeditated. Coli
deliberately watched for an opportu-
nifty and only fired when there was no
chance of missing. In tact the nssas-
Sin declared as much to the examining
magistrate. The prisoner gave his
name as Rinaidi, but later confessed
that his real name was Michele Anginc
Coli, that he is &c years of age and a
native OF Boggia, near Naples; that he.
left Italy and came to Spain in 1898
and resided at Barcelona and partici-
nated in the doing of various anarch-
list societies OF that place and vicinity.
Later Coli visited France and Bel
GUM. but returned to Spain in July.
After his return the anarchist seemed
to complete the plans for the a~ssassi-
nation of the prime minister. He left
Madrid for Sante Aeuela ut the same
time as Canovas and awaited the OPP
portHnity 10 assassiuate the statesman.
Coli is of medium height, wears a
fuil beard and s~pectaclcs. His de-
meanor is that of u quiet. law abiding
citizen. He says he is satisfied with
having done his duty aud asserts that
he had no personal grudge against the
premier: was merely obeying orders
from Il superior in II secret society to
which he belongs. He frankly pro
fesses the anarchist doctrine, and
says he was sentenced in 1895 To eigh-
teen months imprisonment in jail at
Luccra, Italy, but claimed he escaped
to Milrscilles, from which port he made
his way to Barcelona.
The wife of the premier, who was
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committed, rushed to his side upon
dying on the ground she bitterly re-
preached the murderer. Coli, in re-
ply, said: Il respect YOU because you
are an honorable lady, bu, | have lone
my duty. and | am easy in mind, for |
have avenged my friends and brothers
of Montiuicli."
Montjuich is the fortress of BARGE
Iona, outside of which the anarchists,
who had been sentenced to death for
recent ontruges. had been executed by
being shot i'll the back.
The Spanish newspapers express
! great Indignation at COLTS crime.
Even journals that nave beer of re-
publican leaning praise the service of
the deceased statesman, and Il number
of them appear bordered in black.
The pustmortem examination of the
remains of the premier WAS made this
morning prior 10 embalming them for
transportation. The funeral will he
most impressive. Indignation at tn
crime is shared by all parties in poll
tics. 1t is generally believed that the
members of The colonial secret society
are engaged in the outrage.
Considerable activity is displayed
today among the republicans, who be-
lieve their opportunity has arrived.
The government is taking extreme
precautions 10 preserve order in Mad
rid and IN the provinces.
ii is reported in some quarters this
afternoon that Senior Pidal, president
of the chamber of deputies. will only
be charged TO form an intermediate
ministry.
Military Honors.
Madrid, Aug. l0.-The cabinet sat till
. o'clock this morning and decided to
publish the appointment of Lieuten-
ant General Don Marcola de aXcar-
raga, minister of war, as premier nd
interim. In anticipation of possible
disturbances mt Barcelona the police
force of that city was reinforced. The
highest military honors has been ac-
corded the deceased premier, His re-
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