The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-06
CHEERS FOR THE PRINCE
BELGIANs SEEK TO OFFSET THE
DEED OF THE YOUNG AN
ARCHIST, SIFIDO
ARRIVAL AT COPENHAGEN
Was Made Occasion for Popular
DemOnstratiOn--Pris Who
Fired at the Prince Has
Little 10 Say.

| COPENHAGEN, April 5-The Prince
and Princess of Wales were met at the
| railway station by King Christian of
| Denmark and the entire royal family.
AS the train drew up at the platform
the king advanced, to- the royal saloon
| carriage, and entering it alone, was the
! first to greet it's occupants. Soon after
| the Prince and Princess of Wales, both
| appearing remarkably well, alighted on
! the platform. The prince smiled cheer
fully and after exchanging cordial greet
| ings with the other members of the fam
| lily conversed for a few moments with
| the chief dignitaries assembled.
| Outside the station a large crowd Of
| people had gathered, and as the visitors
| drove toward the palace they were greet
ed with ringing cheers. which were re-
| peated as they progressed through the
! city.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and
King Christian occupied the first car
riage. They were followed by the royal
| family.
ACT OFFICIALLY DENOUNCED.
| BRUSSELS, April 5.-In the senate to-
day the president, the Duke Of Ursel, ex-
pressed his reprobation and indignation at
| the attempt on the life OF the Prince Of
| Wales. He said:
II give thanks to heaven that the heir
to the British throne has escaped the
! bullets of an irresponsible boy"
| The remarks of the president were
| greeted with applause. The premier, NJ.
| de Smet de Mayer. Endorsed this speech,
and thanked Providence that the Prince
! of Wales had escaped the criminal at
tempt of hair Drained boy" The entire
senate Endorsed these addresses. The In
! dependence Beige says:
1.-The criminal is insane. There IL no
sign either Of a plot or vengeance. All
| of our sympathies go TO the Prince OF
Wales. the royal families and Great
! Britain"
Jean Baptiste sipido. the Belgian
youth who attempted the life of the
| Prince of Wales yesterday, was not sub
mitted to any further examination to-
day. His attitude is detected. and he ap-
pears tired. having had little sleep. He
| expressed no regret at his crime, but
has repeatedly requested permission to
| see his mother No interview between
| them, however, will be allowed for some
! days.
/ Late this afternoon the examining mag
| istrate decided to, confront Sipido with
his father, and touching scene ensued.
But 1t Is said Sipido, paid no attention
| to his fathers appeals. maintaining his
previous declarations 1t appears that
SipIdo sent the following letter to his
father. excusing his absence, on the
! ground that ne had obtained situation
at the Maison du People:
ITO Citizen Jean gBaptiste SipIdo, Saint
Giles. Brussels:
| "'Citizen-The situation Of assistant
cashier is vacant at the Maison du Peu-
| pie. There are no further explanations
| to be given you upon this question Be
at the Maison du Peuple tomorrow be-
| tween and 2:S0 D. M
Beers DIsAVOW SIPIDo.
DR.. Leyds. diplomatic agent of the
| Transvaal, has telegraphed to the Prince
Of Wales. congratulating him on his es-
] cape from assassination; The members
| Of the Transvaal legation here called at
the British legation and subscribed their
names in the visitors book after hearing
| of the attempt on the princes life.