New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
THE ATTACK on THE PRINCE.
AN APPARENT PLOT-QUEEN's son AT
NHAGEN-MESSAGES OF
SYMP PATHY.
SYMPATHY

Brussels April 5.-Sipido who yesterday at
tempted kill the Prince of Wales was con-
fronted with his father this afternoon. Sipido
paid no attention his fathers appeals. main
tanning his previous declarations
1t appears that Sipido sent the following let
ter 20 his father. excusing his absence on the
ground that he had obtained a situation at the
Ma!son du Peuple:
To Citizen Jean Baptiste Sipido Saint Giles
Brussels.
Citizen: The position of assistant cashier is
vacant at the Maison du Peuple. There
further explanations to be given you on this
subject BE at the Maison du Peuple Room Is,
tomorrow, Wednesday, between 80 and 3 in
the afternoon
The document purported be signed by
three names-'Van Daert. Vanloo and De Fuot."
One of Sipido's accomplices has been arrested
and brought before the Commissary of Police.
Sipdo seems inclined to make a confession, and,
judging from his latest statements. the out
rage was the outcome of a plot. The names OF
three of his associates known the
police and one of the persons arrested has con-
fessed that he sold the revolver TO Sipido
In the Chamber of Representatives to-day the
President, Baron Snoy, said he felt he was
vocing the feeling of the whole Belgian nation
in expressing. in behalf of the Chamber the in
dignation created in all minds by the attempt
made the life of the Prince of Wales The
youth or the criminal, he continued, leads me
TO hope it was only the act Of a person uncon-
scious OF the enornlity OF his offence, but we
feel bound TO express to England and the Prince
of Wales our most sincere regrets" The Min
lister OF Foreign Affairs NJ. De Favereau spoke
in similar strain.
SOCIALISTS DRAG IN THE WAR
The Socialist leaders expressed their unani-
approval of the words OF the previous
itprS
condemned individual crimes they blamed with
no less energy the great collective crimes be-
ing committed at present in South Africa" and
they protested at the inactton OF Europe, which
was Indifferent to the crimes the English perpe-
trated in South Africa. Blood calls for blood"
said NJ Van der Velde the leader Of the So
cialists. His remarks called forth protests from
members Of the Right, who recalled the fact
that Great Britain had always been the best
guarantee Of Belgium's neutrality.
NJ I.orand. a member of the Left. while ad-
mitting Great Britain's services to Belgium.
said he could not. nevertheless, forget that she
had betrayed her traditions in attacking a free
people"
The Minister of Foreign Affairs objected to
the last remark and said the Left members
ought to observe the reserve which the
most elementary rule Of courtesy which NJ.
Van der Velde retorted
You failed to blame the Red Sultan. You
have therefore right to find fault with
We protest against the attempt the life of
the Prince Of Wales but we also protest against
the infamous, shameful the English
wagng on free people. You have protested
in the name Of the Government We protest in
the name of the Belgian people, and send to the
Beers our fraternal greeting.
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs again pro-
tested against these attacks on a friendly a
ton. when NJ. Furnement, Socialist jumped up
and shouted: Long live the Boers." where
upon the President Of the House appealed TO
the patriotism of the Chamber not TO prolong
the discussion. but the members Of the Left con-
tinued to invegh against Great Britain under
taking an unjust and Infamous war
After further heated interchanges of remarks
in which Nj. Van der Velde repudiated the in
sinuation of the Right that his remarks at
Tuesdays Socialist meeting in any way insti-
gated the commission of outrages. the President
Of the House declared the incident closed
REGRET EXPRESSED IN SENATE.
In the Senate to-day the President, the Duke
of Ursel expressed mis- reprobation and indig-
nation at the attempt the life Of the Prince
Of Wales. saying:
I give thanks 10 Heaven that the heir to the
British throne has escaped the bullets of r
responsible boy.
The remarks of the President We're greeted
with applause The Premier, NJ De Smet de
Mayer. and the entire Senate indorsed this
speech.
The independence Beige" says:
The criminal is insane There is no sign either
of plot or vengeance. All our sympathies go
10 the Prince of Wales. the royal family and
Great Britain
DR. Leyds Diplomatic Agent of the Trans
vaal. has telegraphed TO the Prince of Wales
congratulating him his escape from assassi-
nation, and the members of the Transvaal Le-
cation here called at the British Legation and
subscribed their names in the visitors book
after hearing of the attempt the Princes life
The newspapers continue to express Indignation
at the outrage.
PRINCE CHEERED IN COPENHAGEN.
Copenhagen April 5.-The Prince and Princess
of Wales the railroad station to-day
by King Christian OF Denmark and the entire
royal family. AS the train drew up the plat
form the King advanced to the royal carriage
and entering IL alone the first TO greet its
occupants. Soon afterward the Prince and
Princess OF Wales, both appearing remarkably
well alighted the platform. The Prince
smiled cheerfully, and after exchanging cordial
greetings with the other members OF the family
conVersed for a few moments with the chief dig
nitaries assembled Outside the station large
I itOrs drove toward the palace they greeted
with ringing cheers, which were repeated
they drove through the city.
The Prince and Princess OF Wales and King
Christian occupied the first carriage They We're
followed by the royal party.
PRESIDENT LOUBETS MESSAGE.
Paris priI 5-President IOubet has sent an