The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13

1nStructlng them TO take special ponce
measures for her comfort and safety
if it appeared necessary. They were
not informed of her majesty's inten-
ton to visit Geneva, nor were the local
officials aware of her presence, as she
was travelling incognito. The police
are not blamed, though the circum
stances responsible for the lack of pre-
cautions are widely regretted.
All Switzerland is profoundly stirred
with sorrow and Indignation. The pa
pers of all cities have printed extra
editions expressing horror of the
crime. Lucchoni, the anarchist assas-
sin, lived at Parma, Italy.
The empress of Austria was born
December "a, 1887. She was a daughter
of Duke Maximlian, of Bavaria, and
was married to Francis Joseph, en-
perOr of Austria, and king of Hungary
April "a, 1854. They had three children,
the Archbishop Gisola, who is married
to Prince Luitpold, of Bavaria: the
Archduke Rudolph, who married Prin-
cess Stehpanie, of Belgium. and who
was (seemingly) assassinated in 1889,
and the ArchduchesS Maria Valeria,
who married Archduke Franz Saliva
tor, of Austria Tuscany. The late en-
press was an enthusiastic horse Wo-
man.
Washington, September 10.-The
state department late this afternoon
received a confirmation of the reported
assassination of the eml less of Aus
tria. The following dispatch was re-
ceived from the United States. consul
at Geneva:
Geneva, September 10, 1898, 80 p. m.
"The empress OF Austria just assas-
sinated here by an Italian anarchist.
''RIGLEY."
Upon receipts Of Consul Rigleys no.
tifcation of the death of the empress,
President Mckinley sent the following
message of coincidence:
''Eexecutive Mansion,
washington, September 10.
''To His Majesty, the Emperor of Aus
tria, Vienna:
II have heard with profound regret
of the assassination of her majesty,
the empress of Austria, while at Gen
eva, and tender to your majesty the
deep sympathy Of the government and
people of the United States:
civilian MCKINLEY
London, September 1O.-Grave fears
are already expressed here regarding
the effect which the assassination of
the empress may have upon the en-
peror, whose health has never recover
ed from the blow of Crown Prince Ru-
dolphs tragic death, and it is known
that his majesty lately has been very
feeble.
New London, Conn, September 10
The news Of the assassination of the
empress of Austria first reached Am
bassador Hengenmuller, who with his
suite has been spending the summer
here, through the Associated Press re-
porter here. The ambassador was seen
at his cottage at Pequot, and when
told of the tragedy was completely
overcome He declined to be inter-
viewed on the subject at present.
Paris, September 1O.-President Felix
Faure sent a telegram of coincidence
to Emperor Francis Joseph Immediate
ly upon receipt of news of the assas-
sination, and he has since counter
manded the arrangements for the
shooting party fixed for tomorrow at
the Marty preserves.
Vienna, September 10.-EmperOr
Francis Joseph received the news at
Schoenbrunn. His majesty's journey to
attend the manouvers at Zips, Hun
gary, was, of course, abandoned. All
the theatres here and in the provincial
towns are closed tonight.
Budapest, Hungary, September 10
The news of the assassination of the
queen of Hungary and empress Of Aus
ton. Men and women were seen weep
ing in the streets. Everywhere mourn
ing banners are displayed. The Hunga-
rian diet will be convened in special
session tomorrow.