The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-11

hatred for the poor. but only for the
rich"
Later. when taken to the courthouse
and Intercepted by a magistrate in tho
presence OF three members OF the local
government and the police officials he
pretended not TO know French and re-
fused to answer questions.
HIS IDENTITY.
The police on searching him found a
document showing his name 70 be Luigi
LaochinL born in Paris in 1878, and an
Italian soldier
A great crowd quickly assembled
around the Hotel Beaurivage. where the
officials proceeded afnr interrogating the
prisoner.
The police searched the scene OF the
crime for the weapon and accomplices or
the assassin. 1t appears that Doatman
noticed three persons closely following
the Empress who was making purchases
In the shops.
The local government Immediately on
receiving the news OF Her Malestys
death, half-masted the flag on the Hotel
De Vile tthe municipal oinces) and pro-
ceeded in body 20 the Hotel BeaurVaSe
as a token OF respect.
MUCH EXCITEMENT.
The exc-tment is increasing and many
OF the shops Of the Kurasal are closed.
The assassin told the magistrate that he
came 10 Geneva TO assassinate another
important person." but had been unable
TO execute the project. The reason OF his
failure he did not give. but he declared
mat It was only by accident he had
learned OF the presence OF the Austrian
Empress In Geneva.
The wound Is just over the left breast
There was hardly any bleeding.
a priest was secured ia time to admin
lister extreme JUNCTION.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
BERNIE. SWITZERLAND, September
i0-Another account OF the assassination
Of the Empress OF Austria says: After
having been stabbed from behind. the
Empress rose and walked on board the
steamer, where she fell. faintng. The
captain did not wish TO put of from the
quay, but DE at the request OF the En-
press and her suite, there being no ap-
prehenslon that she was seriously hurt.
The steamer was turned back before
reaching the open lake, and the En-
press, unconscious was carried 10 the
hotel on a stretcher.
SWITZERLAND STUNNED.
The President OF Switzerland and other
members OF the government were stunned
with horror and grief when the news
reached the palace that the Empress, 50
beloved by all Europeans, had fallen
OF their country. They Immediately ar
ranged 10 hold an extraordinary Federal
Council on Sunday morning In order 70
consider the measures 70 take against the
assassin. Tie latter must be tried ac-
cording 20 the statutes Of the Canton, IN
which the crime was committed, which
forbid capital punishment and make life
Imprisonment the most severe penalty
that can be imposed
TO PROSECUTE HIM.
When the Austrian Minister. Count
Kuefstein. was informed Of the tragedy.
he hurried 10 the palace and was met
with expressions OF the deepest sympathy
So soon as d special train could BE ar
ranged the minister started for Geneva,
accompanied oy the deputy prosecutor
general. who took up the case at once,
his chief being on a vacation. lie VIII
hold d preliminary inquiry at Geneva to-
night or as soon rs possible, and return
tomorrow IN order TO report 70 the Fed
eral Council
TRAVELLING INCOGNITO.
The Federal authorities had been In
formed Of the visit OF the Empress and
they notified the Governors OF the can
tons the Empress expected 20 visit, m
structing them to take special police
measures for her comfort and safety II It
appeared necessary. They were not i'll
Il Geneva. nor were the local officials
aware Of her presence as she Was travel
ling incoguito. The police are not blamed,
though the Circumstances responsible Tor
the lack OF precautions are widely re-
GREETED.
All switzerland is profoundly stirred
with sorrow and indignation. The papers
OF all cities have printed extra editions
expressing horror Of the crime.
nf ha 81 lived
at Parma. italy
THE DEAD EMPRESS.
The Empress OF Austria was born De-
cember g. 1885,. She was a daughter OF
Duke Macmillan of Bavaria, and was
marrtj TO Francis Joseph Emperor 81
Austris, and King Of Hungary. April u
ISJf They had three children, the Arch
duchtss Gieola. who is married 10 Prince
Luitpold. OF Bavaria. the Archduke Ru-
doph. who married Princess Stephenie,
OF Belgium. and who was seemingly as
sassinated IN 1890 and the Arcnduchess
Maria Veierla, who married the Archdukc
Franz Salvador. OF Austria-Tuscany. The
late Empress was an enthusiastic horse
woman.
EFFECT on THE EMPEROR.
LONDON. Sept. i0.-Grave fears are al
ready expressed here regarding the e.
feet which the assassination Of the En-
press may have upon the Emperor whose
health has never recovered from the
blow OF Crown Prince Rudoiph's tragic
death. and It is known that His Majesty
lately has been very feeble.
EMPEROR RECEIVES THE NEWS.
VIENNA. Sept. 10.-Emperor Francis
Joseph received the news at Schoen-
brunn Ills Majestys journey o attend
the manouvres az Zips, Hungary. was.
Of course. abandoned.
All the theatres here and in the pro-
yincial towns are closed tonight.
BUDAPEST HUNGARY. Sept 10
The news % the assassination 81 the
Queen Of Hungary and Empress OF
Austria, was received here with cons;er-
nation.
Men and women were seen weeping IN
the streets Everywhere mourning ban.
ners are displayed
The Hungarian Diet viii be convened
IN special session tomorrow.