The evening times., 1900-07-30

ROME. July 3O.-All Italy is tcday in
mourning over the death of King Humbert,
who tell yesterday at Monza, shot through
the heart by Anglo Bressi di Prato. an
Italian Anarchist.
The deepest gloom prevails throughout
the kingdom, and the populace is beset
with mingled feelings of sorrow and de-
monarch has caused a feverish feeling o.:
excitement in the cities, and, although the
authorities have taken measures to pre-
vent disorder, it is not believed that there
will be serious trouble in any quarter.
Business throughout the kingdom is prac-
tically suspended. and the political parties
are in ferment, as it is not known just
what may grow out of the crisis caused
by the assassin's fatal workmanship.
Premier saracco has ordered a special
train for the members Of the Cabinet, who
will proceed to Monza at once. Ministers
Visconti-V -Venosta, Cartano, Pas1olato. and
Gianturgo are out of the city at present,
but have been summoned. and will prob
ably reach Monza this evening.
The news of the assassination was gen.
orally unknown last night, but spreai like
wildfre this morning. The municipal au-
thorities at Monza have taken precautions
to maintain order. The Chief Magistrate
of the city has issued manifesto express
ing adherence Of the dreadful deed.
The newspapers dwell On the noble quail
tiles Of King Humbert and declare that it
was owing to his love for the working
classes that he has fallen victim to the
assassin's bullet Mourning emblems are
already beginning to appear on the streets.
The assassin BressTs name does not ap-
pear on the police list of well known dan
gerous anarchists.
Details of the Tragedy
Further details Of the assassination of
the King show that he entered his carriage
with his aide at +1:45 last night after the
distribution Of the gymnastic prizes. and
was about to return to TIE palace, He sat
back on the cushions and raised his hat in
answer to the cheers of the crowd.
Suddenly there was a connection in a
small group of men standing near the
Kings vehicle. Bressi rushed out Of the
crowd, and, althoush bystanders attempted
to seize him, he fred three shots before
they could prevent The King sank back
on the carriage cushions as the three
flashes from the weapon terrified the
crowd,
Each Of the three shots fred took effect.
The one that killed the Ing entered the
heart.
The assassin was captured with the
smoking revolver ir his hand. He exult-
ingly admitted his guilt
The news of the assassination erazed the
crowd who many times rushed at the pris-
.oner. 1t was all that the strong guard Of
gendarmes who were surrounding him
could do to prevent the fulhument of
threats OF lynehing Bressi was poorly and
roughly dressed. He openly exults in be-
ing an Anarchist.
When the King fell back in his carriage
his aide-de-eamp caught him in his arms.
The King uttered a stifed moan and a
shudder went through his frame. He was
quickly driven away and medical aid sum-
moned.' 1t was of no avail. and he died
within three quarters of an hour
Meantime a rush had been made for the
assassin He was seized by the people
nearest him, but quickly taken from their
hands by the Royal Guard. The crowd was
furious.
Cries Of XIII him! Kill the Anarchist"
were raised
The people again made a dash for the
prisoner. but soldiers surrounded him and
kept them back until he was removed to a
place Of safety Bressi gave his name and
declared he came from Prato. In Tuscany.
II is reported that Bressi has been en-
ployed in serpentine mines at Prato where
violent Anarchist sentiments are known to
prevail.
Dispatches from Monza say that Bressi
did not attempt to conceal or excuse his
guilt. lie denied that he had any eonfed-
crates. He said that though ne belonged
to the Anarchists he acted on his own ini-
tiativc.
The Kings body was'laid out in state in
the royal bedchamber of the Monza Pal
No. 1 shelving, le-inch wide, 2K cts.
per IT. hneal, dressed sides, at 9th q y. Y. ave-