The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-16
Anarchist Tries to Kill
Leopold II. of Belgium.
NEITHER SHOT TAKES EFFECT.
Assassin an ltalian-Chosen by
Lot Police Think.


the Late Queen when Attack 10 Made
Capital Enthusiastic Over the Rulers
Escape-Bullet Hts Marshal's Carriage
SpsessS osb's psspaseA ~ Tns Sun.
BBussEIs, Nov. l5.-An Italian Anarchist
named Rubino fred two shots at King
Leopold to-day a. his Majesty was leaving
the Cathedral after a requiem service in
memory Of the late Queen Marie Henriette.
Tho shots went Wild. and Rubino was ar
rested after being roughly handled by tho
crowd
WAIrlD slvK1Ah DAYS YoA rn cHANoD
Rubino had been haunting the Northern
Railway station for several days, awaiting
the arrival Of the King. He declares that
II he had been able to meet the train on its
arrival he certainly would have succeeded
In his purpose.
After missing the train at the station no
went to the Cathedral. When the King
came out and the carriage started Rubino
fred and there would have been a victim
had not Prof. Standaert struck Rubino's
arm as he aimed. One bullet crashed
through the window Of the carriage occu.
pied by Count d'Oultremont, the Grand
Marshal Of the Palace. The Kings carriage
had passed out Of range.
The King preserved his usual calm de-
meanor, but Princess Clementine was con-
siderably affected and suffered from shock.
1t was with the greatest difiiculty that
the gendarmerie prevented tho people
from lynching Rubino. He was badly
bruised by the blows Of the crowd, who
leat him with sticks and umbrellas.
HIS FIRST STA rEMENr UNrnus.
When first questioned Rubino gave his
age az IS, an declared that ne did not try
to harm the King, telling tho police that he
fred to draw attention TO the wretchecineas
If his condition. He said that his cot wa
prompted by envy Of thoes who were for
tunate in this world while 90 many are h
misery.
Later he boasted that he belonged 70 IN
Anarchist hand and came from London
WIN INC iIIfi iItShNlOu VI dSod1HlnAthk
King Leopold. The police believe that he
was chosen by lot to kill the King. He u
apparently a member of the lower working
class.
ments and discovered large collection
Of Anarchist and Socialist journals. In the
pockets Of his clothes were photographs
OF King Leopold ard Prince Albert. which
had been recently purchased and were
evidently carried for the purpose OF identi-
flying his victims. 1t is believed tho assas-
sin intended to kin Prince Albert a. well
as the King
CROWDS JOYOUS OWN xINo's ssoAYn.
The scene between the King and Prince
Albert on their return TO the castle was
very affecting. The Prince was partiou-
larry distressed and unnerved.
Large crowds gathered this afternoon
before the Kings palace and tho residence
Of Prince Albert. crying. 'vivs L. Roil'
svivs 10 Prince Alberti' and svlve Ia IA
mile royalel'
The outburst Of sympathy for the King
and Princess Clementine is unanimous, and
telegrans Of congratulation on their escape
arc already pouring In.
Tho police believe that Rubino was aided
by aooomplices. Several well-dressed men
were observed pushing children near Rubino
aaide Just before the passage Of the car.
riages. This gives the impression that
the affair was the outcome Of an orran-
lied plot.
AssAILANf r1LIA HIS STORY.
Tho full narne Of the Kings assallant Is
Gerone Rubino He was perfectly cool
throughout the Magistrates examination.
He said he carne from London. where he
had vainly sought work He obtained a
few pounds from one Of the embassies and
was engaged to watch Anarchists In behalf
OF tho Italian Government. 1t was dis
covered that he was furnishing information
to the Anarchists instead of to his employers,
and he was summarily dismissed
Thereupon he purchasd a revolver with
the money he had received from the En-
poccy Cduo " DIuescib auu again un-
successfully sought employment. He then
resolved to strike blow for the Anarchist
cause and went to the cathedral for the
purpose OF shooting King Leopold. Find
ing the troops drawn up outside the church
no left the building because he wss afraid
% wounding some OF the soldiers and
proceeded to the Rue Royale.
In reply to a question as to why be fred
at the third instead Of the first carriage,
Rubtno said that It was owing to the fact
that the procession was starting at a trot
as ii reached him and he had some difficulty
IN getting out his revolver.
WOULD KILL ALL KEGS.
Rubino said he had been u Brussels
Poland! Poland! Poland! ?oiand!
Celebrated water recommended for ,ldneys.