The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-09

"Nins days ago, while l was in Chi
cago, read In a newspaper Of Presi-
dent McKlnley's intended visit to the
Pan-Amerlcan exposition at Buffalo.
That day / bought ticket for Buffalo
and got here with the determination
to do something, but did not know
just what.
II thought Of shooting the president,
I but had not formed plan.
I went to live at 1918 Broadway,
which Is a saloon and hotel. John No
I, wax. a Pole. a sort of politician, who
has led his people here for years, owns
1t. l told Nowak that | came to see
the fair He knew nothing about what
was setting me crazy. went to the
exposition grounds couple of times
day.
Not until Tuesday morning did the
resolution to shoot the president take
hold Of me. 1t was in my heart.
There was no escape for me. | could
not have conquered it had my life been
at stake.
"There were thousands Of people in
town Tuesday. heard 1t was preI-
dents day. All those people seemed
bowlng to the great ruler. ! made up
my mind to kill that ruler. ! bought
i a 81 calber revolver and loaded it.
TUESDAY night ! went to the fair
grounds and was near the railrond gate
when the presidential party arrived.
| tried to get near them. but the police
forced me back. They forced every
body back so that the great ruler could
pass.
~ was close to the president when
he entered the grounds. but was afraid
to attempt the assassination. because
there were SO many men in the body
guard that watched him. ! was not
afraid of them OF that l should get
hurt, hut afraid might be seized and
that my chance would be- gone forever.
Well. he went away that time, and
| went home. Wednesday went to
rne grouuus ana Stood ilgnt near rne
president, right under him near the
stand from which be spoke.
Afraid That He Might Miss.
II thought half dozen times of
shooting while he was speaking, but
could not get close enough. was
afraid | might miss, and then the great
crowd was always iostling. and was
afraid lest my aim fail.
"The president got into his carriage,
and lot of men were about him and
formed Gordon that could not get
through. | was tossed about by the
crowd, and my spirits were getting
pretty low. was almost hopeless
that night as went home.
Thursday morning went again to
the exposition grounds. Emma Gold
mans speech was. still burning me up
l waiIeu near the central entrance for
the president who was to board his
special train from that gate, but the
police allowed nobody but the presi-
dents party to pass out while the
train waited So staid at the grounds
nil day waiting.
During Friday first thought Of
hiding my pistoi under my handker-
chief. I was afraid il | had to draw
it from my pocket | would be seized
by the guards. got to the Templeag
Music the irst one and waited at the |
spot where the reception was to be |
held.
"Ihen he came-the president, the |
ruler-and l got in line and tremblsd
and trembled until got right up to
l., hot Il t,,,;
my white handkerchief.
~ would have fired more, but was
stunned by blow In the face--a fright
ful blow that knocked me down-and
then everybody jumped on me.
thought l would be killed and was sur
priscd by. the way they treated me-"
Czolgosz ended his story in utter ex.
haustion. When he had about conclud-
ed. he was asked:
"Did you really mean to kill the pres
:dcnt?'
81 did," was the cold blooded reply.
"What was-your motive? What good
could it do? he was asked.
II am an anarchist. l am disciple
Of Emma Goldman. Her worla set me
on fire." ne replied, with not the slight
est tremor.
II deny that have had an accom-
plice at any time" Czolgosz told Dis
trict Attorney Penney. Il don't regret
my act because ! was doing what l
could for the great cause. am not
with the Paterson group or
l.tn |
10 Italy to kill Humbert I had no con-
adants. no one to help me. l was
alone absolutely"
Czolgosz Is being kept secluded, and
rs result Of suggestion from Secre-
'ary Of War Root the police inquiry is
being made as thoroughly as possible.
No one other than his Immediate GUS
odian Is permitted to see the prisoner.
The prisoner has not retained counsel,
md when the subject was mentioned
. him he said that he did not desire a
awyer to defend him. No one who
'ver knew him has made application
o SEQ him, and no word came to him
rom his relatives.
The prisoner had couple Of dollars
when arrested and asked that 1t be ex
,ended in tho purchase Of new shirt.
lis request was granted, and he spent
ome time In rearranglng his dress
The police made another search Of his
oom, but found nothing that would
hrow any additional light on the
rime.
HUNT FOR AN AOOOMPLIOE.
sOiHOEy, Buffalo Police Believe, Not