The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-30
BY AN ASSASSIN

bassador 10 Italy early. this morning. and
told him what was known OF the assas-
sination.
Gen. Draper was very much affected
and thanked the reporter for bringing the
news, as he admitted him to the house
II am terribly shocked and infinitely
distressed" he said. This must have
been the work Of an anarchist.
AT the time OF the attack on the En-
press of Austria King Humbert was cau-
toned 10 be more careful of his safety
but he said, 4 must take chances for
that is part of the trade of king He
was man always of the most inyincible
courage. II was his daily habit to drive
about Rome entirely unattended.
King Humbert was very popular with
all of his subjects. except those who are
opposed TO all government and the ex-
treme clericals.
"All the world will sympathize with
Queen Margherita in her grief.
'The heir 10 the throne, the Prince OF
Naples, is an exceedingly able man, and
it is my belief that In his hands the gov
ernment of Italy will go on without a
break.
81 cannot see how this event unfortu-
nate for Italy and for Europe as IL IL.
can affect I'm any way the relations nj
Italy with the United States or with the
rest OF Europe"
HUMBERT'S CAREER.
King Humbert's full name was Rem
ier Charles Emmanuel Jean Marie Fer
dinand Eugene.
He was born at Turin. March H. 1sif,
being the eldest son OF King Victor En-
manuel III. and the Archduchess Adelaide
of Austria.
The young princes first activity was In
1853 when he attended his father through
the war of Italian independence. and aid
ed in reorganizing the kingdom of the
two Sicilies.
In 1866. when Italy fought with Austria.
the prince took the field as commander
OF a division I'm Gen. Cialdinis army. and
was present at the disastrous battle of
Custozza. June -. 1866. after which II
was he who covered the retreat of the
Italian army
HIS MARRIAGE.
April %, 1868, he was married 10 Mar
gherita of Savoy, the only daughter OF
Prince Ferdinand of Piedmont, Duke OF
Genoa.
on Nov, IL. 1869, son was born to them
WAC received the name OF Victor km-
manuel Ferdinand. and the title of Prince
OF Naples.
After the occupation of Rome by the
Italian troops In 1870, the prince and
princess took up their residence there.
and Humbert succeeded to the throne
upon the death of his father. jan 8,
1873
The first attempt 10 assassnate him
was made in November OF the same
year. With the exception OF the second
attempt upon his life on April 90 1897.
King Humbert has always lived and
reigned in the happiest of relations with
his people.
Twice before was Italy's ruler SUBJ
jected to attempts on his life by fanati-
cal assassins.
The first Of these was a narrow escape
for King Humhert. III was on November
II. 1878. I'm the year Of his accession to the
throne. that the attempt was made.
The king was entering Naples I'm n
carriage. accompanied by Sig. Carroll.
then prime minister a man named Clio
vanni Passananto suddenly approached
the kings carriage.
without warning the would-be assassin
pulled a dagger from under his blouse
and made vicious onslaught on the
king King Humbert turned aside I'm
time and was only scratched by the
blade. Sig Carroll was also alta cked and
was severely wounded I'm the thigh.
Passanante was seized and disarmed.
He was sentenced To death. hut King
Humbert commuted the sentence TO i'm
prisonment for life.
ACCLARITOS ATTEMPT
The second attempt was made by Pie
tro Acclarito, an ironworker out OF en-
ployment. on the afternoon OF April %.
1897. at Rome. at 2:3o. as King Humbert
was on his way to the races at Campa-
nellie.
1t was much like the first attempt but
Accarito was seized Before his dagger
had reached the kings person. The king
calmly ordered his carriage TO drive on,
and was seemingly unmovcd by the Incl
dent.
A LOYAL DEMONSTRATIONS.
On the kings ,turn the populace made
| a demonstration that showed the loyalty
of his subjects.
An immense mob assembled before the
| palace and frantically cheered both King
| Humbert and Queen Margherita. Twice
| their ma ajesties were compelled to respond
to the frantic calls for them and were
much moved by the demonstration
| Corfu. July 3o-Thc king OF italy Is ex-
| pected TO arrive here tonight. A tele-
| gram from Queen Marsherita awaits him,
| announcing the ssssination OF King
| Humbert and urging him to hasten home.
RUMoR UNFoUNDED.
| Paris, July 3o.-It was rumored this af-
| ternoon that an attempt had been made
| against the life of the Shah of Persia, but
| investigation proved the rumor unfourd-
| ed.
| While the Shah was visiting the exn,-
| sition this morning member of his suite
noticed nearby a rough-looking person
| carrying, as is customary. poignards In
his belt. On account or his suspicious ac-
tions this individual was arrested
COLONY IS