Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 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 a Warming Mes
sage to Anarchists-Cities
Raising Funds.

Rome, Aug. 1.-The impression made
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 well as the invioabillty Of Rome and
the integrity of the kingdom.
The remains of the late King will be
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
Pope's displeasure the Archduke Renter
maternal uncle of Humbert has been de
cided 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 Ill.
obsequies. Senator Astengo has an
nounced that he will nterpolate the Sen
ate upon this question, and in its turn
the press is busy comparing the formda-
bic resistance put up by the Shah's suite
i'll 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&yoys; 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 Nourns
At 8 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 100.-
600 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 8.
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 in 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 In the
presence Of Victor Emanuel I'LL, 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 single piece of walnut wood. The
outside is covered with red silk, bearing
the Savoy cross.
Humbert's Will to Decide Burial.
Humberts will, in which his preference
for a place Of burial is believed to be eX
pressed, has not been found, and even If
it turns up Parliament will suggest that
the body be buried i'll Rome. in accord
ance with the desire of Queen Margheri-
ia. Beautiful floral wreaths occupy sew
Cra 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
says he means to follow the lines pursued
by his father and grandfather and who
has continued i'll power the present cabi-
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 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
lished 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.