Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-09-08
MESSAGES OF COINCIDENCE
KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND SENDS
WORDS OF SYMPATHY.
Queen Regent Of Spain Expresses Her
Horror ut the Attempt ON the
President's Life.

tiers OF the world continue to now In upon
the State Department. Todays messages
were largely from crowned heads and gov
ernments. Among them were the follow
ing:
LONDON, September Z. 1901.
Secretary State, Washington:
Following message of coincidence was re-
ceived from his majesty the king to Amer
lean embassy: "Offer my deepest sympa-
thy at the dastardly attempt on the Pres
ident's life. Have telegraphed direct to
President"
GSigneD CHOATE, Ambassador.
NEWPORT, r l.. September I. 1901.
Secretary of State. Washington. D. c.:
The prime minister of Canada, command
ed by the governor general, desires me to
convey to you his expression OF the sense
of horror with which the government and
the people Of Canada have learned Of the
f1endish attempt upon the life Of the Pres
ident, and the deep sympathy they feel In
the distress Of the American nation and the
Presidents family; they fervently hope and
pray that it may please Providence to foil
the hand of the assassin. and to preserve a
life held in high reverence not only by the
people of the United States. but all other
nations, and particularly the people Of
Canada. LOWTHER, Charge.
On Behalf of Canada and Colonies.
The king and his government pray your
excellency to transmit to President and
Mrs. Mckinley their sympathy. with in
dignant feelings for the shocking attempt
on the President, and they hope prompt
recovery. WALTERS. Charge of Beluim.
VicerOy Taomu, dreadfully shocked asks
me convey, through you, heartfelt sympa-
thies, President Mrs. Mckinley. Says God
surely would not permit SO good man die
through assassin's bullet. McWADE,
U. 8. Consul at Canton, China.
His majesty, King of Wurtemburg. sends,
through me, his deepest sorrow and SYM
pathy, expressing hope that the despiscable
murderous attempt will have no serious
consequence upon the Presidents life.
Please convey also my sincerest condol
ences. OXMUN, o. "
U. S. Consul at Stuttgart.
Beg my deepest sorrow, sympathy, be Of
fered to President and Mrs. Mckinley. The
minister of state. at queen regents order.
all news be sent to her Immediately.
STORER,
u s. Minister to Spain.
Royal hignness, Prince Regent Luitpold,
absent. telegraphs me to convey to Presi-
dent and people profound sympathy; wishes
speedy recovery. FALK,
U. S. Vice Consul at Munich, Bavaria.
vr,i..
pie and government of the United States
the profound feeling inspired by the iniqui-
tous attempt of which the person of Presi-
dent Mckinley has been a victim. -
CANDAMO, President.
The Queen Regent of Spain and her gov
eminent direct me to express the horror
with which they have heard Of the bastard
ly attempt to assassinate the President Of
the United States and their hopes Of his
speedy recovery.
ARGOS, Spanish Minister.
The chamber Of deputies of Chile sincere
ly laments the criminal attempt on the life
of the distinguished chief magistrate, Mr..
Mckinley, and makes wishes for his recov-
cry. CONCHO. President.
BLANCO, Secretary.
ouSuOS <AyiCSp I'LL
To the President Of the Senate Of the
United States, Washington:
The senate Of the Argentine nation, in
the session OF today, has protested, risings
against the attempt Of which the illustrious
President OF the United States has been
the victim, and wishes that God may pre-
serve the life OF so worthy a ruler. I send
you greetings.
NORBERTo QUIRNO COSTA,
President Of the Senate.
OCAMPO, Secretary.