Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-04
VICTOR EMMANUEL
Issues His First Proclamation
to the italian People.
Remains Of Humbert Placed in the
Casket, Friday, at Mona.
New Jersey Authorities Will Huni Down Anar.
chists in That State.

Monza, Aug. 3.-King Victor Emman-
uel III. has addressed the following
proclamation TO the Italian people:
The second King of Italy is dead
Escaping, thanks to his valor as SOL
der, the danger of battle and departing
unharmed, thanks to Providence, from
the risks he confronted so courageous
ly to end public calamities, this good
and virtuous King fell a victim to
atrocious crime, while, with easy con-
science and without fear of danger he
was participating in the joys Of the
people in their fetes
1T was not permitted to me to be
present at the last breath of my
father; but I understand my first duty
to be to follow the counsels he left me
and to initiate the virtues Of the King
and first citizen Of Italy.
In this moment Of profound sadness
| have to aid me the strength which
comes from the examples of my august
father and of that great King who de-
serves to be called the father Of his
country. / have also as a support the
strength which comes from the love and
devotion of the Italian people for the
King whom they venerated and weep
for.
There remains to us the institutions
which he loyalty preserved and which
he attempted to render permanent dur
ing the p years of his reign. These
institutions are given to me as the
sacred traditions of my house and the
warm love which Italians have for
them. protected with a firm and ener-
getic hand from assault or any vio-
lence from whatever source it comes,
assures me. l am certain of the pros
perity and grandeur of the country. 1t
was the glory of my grandfather to
have given Italy it's unity and indepen-
dence. II was the glory of my father
to have jealousy guarded this unity
and this independence to the end.
My reign shall be outlined by these
imperishable remembrances May God
aid me and may the love Of my people
fortify me, 50 that | may consecrate
all my cares as a king to the guardian
snip Of liberty and the defence Of the
monarchy. united by indissoluble bonds
Tor the supreme interest of the coun-
try.
Italians, render your tribute Of tears
and honors to the sacred memory of
Humbert Of Savoy. You, in the bitter
sorrow which has strucl, my house.
have shown that you consider this sor
row as though it We're that of each in
dividual among you.
This solidity of thought and affec-
ton will always be the most certain
buiWlrk of my reign and the best guar
antee Of the unity of the country.
which unites in the august name of
Rome. symbol of grandeur and pledge
of integrity for Italy. Share my hopes.
such is my ambition as citizen and as
King"
The remains of King Humbert were
today. placed in a casket of walnut
covered with lead and glass in such a
manner as to leave the face exposed.
me ceremony, which took place in the
presence of the royal family. was very
touching. Queen Margherita placed
the italian flag, with the arms of the
mouse of Savoy, over the corpse.
Inc municipality of Monza has pur-
cnased the ground on which the crime
was committed in order to erect a mon
lment or a charitable institution.
Rome. Aug. 4.-The examination or
Natalie Possanzini, the Anarchist who
vas arrested at Ancona, revealed the
act that ne went to MonZa, some time
ago, where he was known under an
assumed name. He was close shayen
Nhen arrested and wore shirt and
handkerchief stained with blood. Sig
Tor villa, president of the Chamber OF
equities, Informed group of depu-
les, yesterday, that King Humberts
viii had not been found
New York, Aug. 4-There is chance
nat hate will reveal much to the au-
horities relative to the alleged Anar-
histic plot at Paterson to kill Euro
'ean rulers. Tonight. in a saloon in
straight street an Italian whose name
oes not appear to be known to the
said:
The Group Of Existence held
Meeting i'm Paris about the middle Of
lay. and afterward the leaders held
secret session, those present being
assi, Quintavalli, Grasoni and Alpbon-
0 ladies, Esteve and Widmar. the efii-
1r OF the paper issued by the group.
nd several others. These men talked
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