Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
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BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MADRID, June 2.-The royal bull
fight this afternoon was the climax of
the spectacular magnflcence attendant
on the marriage of King Alfonso.
For the time being Madrid forgot the
horrors of the attempt on the lives of
the royal couple. amid the brilliancy
of this national pastime.
1t was feared that the event would
give another opportunity for outbreak
but everything passed off auspicious-
ly, the king and queen being continu-
ously the recipients of enthusiastic
ovations.
From the start crowds choked the
Gale de Alcalde, leading toward the
Plaza de Torres, and only ordinary pre-
cautions were taken to prevent an
other attempt at assassination.
Picture One of Animation
Within the amphitheater the picture
was one of animation. Through every
approach came the gorgeous effu-
pages of members of the royal families
and nobility
lie lluiIlI IuueS WHICH packed Ine
avenues were held back by solid
masses of cavalry and infantry. Within
the inclosure presented a wonderful
scene of vibrating color. The arena
was carpeted with flowers and they
were carried about in eddies until the
ring was cleared for combat. Thou
sands of persons present were attired
| in gala attire.
AT 4 o'clock King Alfonso and Queen
Victoria cd
out upon the shouting multitude. The
king wore a military uniform, while the
queen was attired in white lace, with
roses in her white mantilla. Much
sympathy was felt for the young
queen in undergoing this ordeal.
Eight Bulls Killed
The full fight itself was a disap-
pontment to the Spaniards, as some of
its usual blood curdling features were
omitted, probably as a concession to
the queen. She viewed the CORY spec
tacle. without the least outward evil
dence of emotion. One maddened bull
literally tore a horse to pieces under the
railing of the royal box, from which
Victoria looked down without shrink
ing.
Eight bulls were dispatched, four by
cavaliers mounted on horseback, who
were chosen from the first families of
Spain, with the duke of Medina Coeli,
the duke of Alba and the marquis of
Tobar as their patrons.
The prince and princess of Wales,
Ambassador Bunsen and Princess
Henry of Battenberg, mother of the
queen, are among those who remained
away.
Several Americans Attend
Most of the princes and ENJOYS, how
ever, were present. The American
special envoy, A. w. Whiteridge; Min
lister Collier and Miss Whiteridge at
tended.
The city has partially resumed its
carnival aspect, as a result of the
heroic efforts made to drive out the
memories of the tragic event. Tonight
the king and queen received the ambas-
sadors and ENJOYS at the palace, the
reception taking the place of the royal
ball was cancelled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whiteridge attended
the reception, Mrs. Whiteridge wearing
a gown of white silk with lace and
gold embroidery. Minister Collier and
Mrs. Collier. and Major Perrin and
Mrs Perrin of Santa Barbara, Cal,
also were present.
A reward of $4,000 has been offered
for the apprehension of the perpetrator
of the bomb outrage. There is not as
yet any clew to his identity
Robert Hamilton. the English sus-
pect, was interrogated today for an
hour after which he was released, as
his innocence is considered estab-
lished.
The arrest of the Englishman is caus.
ing a deep current Of English indig-
nation and has awakened the animosity
of the ignorant Spanish rabble against
the British, is the latter blindly assert
that Queen Victoria's coming to Madrid
was the main cause of the attempt on
the kings life.
The proprietors of the boarding house
where Morales, the chief suspect,
stopped have recognized him by pho
tograph as being notorious anarchist
named Tavarre, who was one of the
suspects after the attempt on the Span
ish kings life when his majesty visited
Paris last year.