The San Francisco call., 1910-06-09
king And Queen
VIEW RUINS OF
STRICKEN CITIES
Italian Royal Couple at Scene
of Destruction Wrought
by Earthquake
Visit of Their MaiestieS Does
Much to Restore Order
and Confidence

CALITRI. Italy, June S.-The ruins of
Calitri and adjoining villages were in
spected today by King Victor Emmanuel
and Queen Helena. Most of the houses
in Calitri were destroyed by the earth
quake yesterday and the people who es-
capped are camping in the fields.
Thirty-two bodies have been recov-
cred. while eight or ten more are
thought to be still under the fallen
walls. Two were taken out in the
presence Of the king
One section of the town is almost
completely buried under the walls of a
feudsl castle. which was toppled over
by the first heavy shock, and came
crashing down the hill, crushing the
houses below. The work of excaVa-
tion is being carried on rapidly by the
civil authorities and soldiers, but con-
tTary to the experiences at Messina and
Reggie, no one is being unearthed alive.
A year old baby, however, was found
close beside heap of wreckage, un-
harmed.
The sovereigns did not rest or sleep
for Ss hours. When they departed to-
night for Rome there were touching
demonstrations, many of the women
kneeling before the queen
The visit Of their majesties has done
much toward restoring order and con-
hdence.
DesoIatiOn of CaIitri
AVELLINO, Italy, June S.-King Vic
p TOR Emmanuel and Queen Helena spent
today amid the desolation of Calitri
ministering to the afflicted. The town
is practically a heap of ruins.
Following the destructive earth
shocks Of yesterday, the 5000 inhabi-
tants biVouacked last night in the coun-
try districts. The passage of the roval
train through the province Afforded the
occasion for frequent demonstrations
by the populace.
When the train reached here il was
suggested that her majesty break the
trip for a brief sleep. but she refused,
saying she wished TO reach Calitri at
the earliest possible hour.
Their msjesties were much affected
by the sight which met them here.
The king insisted on going through the
streets, half filled with fallen walls
and visiting every spot where his di-
rection or advice might be of value
While the king was so engaged the
Nueen turned her attention TO the help
less ones. She had a word of com
fort for every woman and caresses for
the children. Her majesty said she
would take care Of the orphans.
Slight Shocks Recorded
NAPLES. June S.-During the night
q. series of slight earth shocks was re-
corded by the seismographs at points
in southern italy. Today, however, the
people throughout the region that was
= severely shaken yesterday are caImer
IN the hope that the worst is over
American Ambassador Leishman Wis
tied the American cruiser New York
which is lying in the harbor. today
II the necessity arises the cruiser will
contribute to the work of relief for the
quake sufferers
The duke Of Aosta today Joined King
Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena
at Calitri, the town in the province of
Avellino, where the greatest damage
by the quake was done
Earthquake at GaIIina
REGGIO DI CALABRIA, Italy, June
"A severe undulatory. shock was felt
this evening a Gallina. This place was
greatly damaged by the earthquake in
1908, and the present disturbance has
caused great alarm.
No Americans Harmed
WASHINGTON, June S.-Ambassador
Leishman at Rome, in a cablegram to
the state department, reports that the
earthquake has caused serious damage
10 property through an extensive dis
trict in southern Italy. The loss of life
was estimated at from 20 10 so, with a
large number injured. So far as known
Arlba sSa dor I,eiShnan said M Anne II