The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-08
THE FUNERAL OF HUMBERT
Obsequies of the Late King to be
Held in the Pantheon.
ALL ROME is MOURNING
Duke of Aosta Sends Warning Mes.
sage to ADMINISTRATORS
Raising Funds.


by the royal proclamation is of the most
favorable kind, especially where King
Victor Emanuel in his capacity as first
citizen of the country announces his de-
termination to protect against all corners
liberty and the monarchy united in Italy,
as We'll as the inviOlabllty Of Rome and
the integrity of the kingdom
The remains of the late King will he
brought to Rome today, accompanied by
Victor Emanuel Ill. and the funeral
will be held in the Pantheon next Thurs
day unless Humbert's will, when found,
gives other directions.
1t had been the intention of Austria to
SEND as her representative to the funeral
the crown prince. but out of fear of the
Popes displeasure the Archduke Renter,
maternal uncle Of Humbert, has been de-
clded upon instead. The Italians are dis
appointed at this, for they remember
that Victor Emanuel, when crown prince
of Italy; attended the funeral of the En-
press Elizabeth two years ago
Kaiser Fears to Attend.
Owing to the inefficient police protec-
ton in Italy Emperor William of Ger
many will probably not be present at al.
obsequies. Senator Astengo has an
nounced that he will interpolate the Sen
ate upon this question, and in its turn
the press is busy comparing the formida-
bic resistance put up by the Shah's suite
in Paris with the remissness of the at
PENDANTS of King Humbert
The Duke of Aosta is said to have
made the remark: There are twelve of
us S&y0ys; let the Anarchists remember
this"
The principal cities of the kingdom are
raising funds with which to erect chart
table institutions in memory of the MUIR
dered monarch.
All Rome Mourns.
At o'clock last night the cafes in the
main streets were closed, the Corso is in
semi-darkness and nearly 10000 people
with yelled banners have moved SLOWLY
and silently. four deep, from the Piazzo
POpolo to the capitol. Here the mayor
spoke of the grief of the city over the
Kings death. There were about 1OO,-
900 spectators and the scene was one of
the impressive in the long history of
Rome
The date of King Humbert,s funeral
has been definitely fixed for Thursday
next, August g.
Present Cabinet Continued.
Milan, Aug. 1.-The body of the late
King Humbert is dressed in the uniform
of an Italian general and adorned with
several decorations, among them a gold
medal won III battle and another given
him for his assistance during the cholera
epidemic in Naples. The body is watched
in turn by the Dukes of AOsta, of Genoa,
of OportO, the Count of Turin and the
aide of the late King, who had been TAX
ing the place of the Count Of Turin be-
fore the latter's arrival.
The certificate in connection with the
closing of the coffin was prepared i'll the
presence of Victor Emanuel Ill, by
the premier, SignOr Saracco. who when
the coffin was locked received one of the
keys; the other was given to the project
of the palace. The coffin is followed
from Il single piece of walnut wood. The
outside is covered with red silk, bearing
the Savoy cross.
Humbert's Will to Decide Burial.
Humbert's will, in which his preference
for place Of burial is believed to be eX
pressed, has not been found, and even ii
it turns up Parliament will suggest that
the body be buried in Rome, in accord
ance with the desire of Queen Margheri-
ia Beautiful floral wreaths occupy sew
cral rooms in the palace at Monza.
At the ministerial meeting the premier
drafted the proclamation of the new
King to the Italian people, and it was
signed at once by Victor Emanuel. who
says he means to follow the lines pursued
by his father and grandfather and who
has continued i'll power the present cab-
net
Not Sufficient Care Taken.
Milan, Aug 4.-Senator AstenyO.
backed by public opinion, intends to in
terpellate the government claiming that
insufficient care was taken to protect the
late King Humbert.
Salson is Frenchman.
Paris, Aug. 4.-There is deep chagrin
over the discovery that the Shah's ag-
gressor is not only a Frenchman born in
the very heart of France, but is an ex-
corporal of the French army, by name,
Francois Salson.
Last evenings Journal des Debats.
printed before the above facts were
known, printed this: France does not
enjoy the sad privilege of Anarchist out
RACES. Examples, and some quite recent
ones, abundantly prove this. 1t does not
appear that our country is the center of
the detestable doctrines of this sect
Say Plot was Laid in America.
Nor is there any check to the attempt
to eXaggerate the prominence of the Unit
ed States in the matter of Anarchist
nests. Extravagant statements pub
lshed on the American side of the ocean
seem to be helping out this view. The
Soir announces "a vast plot, whose
source is the United States.''
Another paper declares that "a band of
Italian Anarchists coming from New
York landed in London a month ago.
This duplicates England as well, which
is not distasteful to French readers.