Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Butcher" of the Campaign in Cuba Mentioned as
 the Possible Successor of Canalejas
LATTER SHOT DOWN IN STREET BY ASSASSIN
Murderer Makes Intellectual Attempt to Commit Suicide Dragged to Police Station by CrOwd-Victim Esteemed
 as One of Greatest Satesmen-Four Shots FTed Three
 Taking Efect-Litte Known Regarding the Assassin.

Madrid. Nov 12.-Jose Canalejas y Nendes. the prime minister whom Spain has regarded as one of the greatest of statesmen, was shot an6 killed today by q young anarchist named Manuel Pardinas. The assassin attempted suicide, and it was flrst thought he was dead, but when he had been carried to the hospital he was found to be living.
 No event since the throwing of the bomb at the carriage of King Alfonso on May S1. 1906 while the king was returning from the church after his marriage. has created such general consternation and such public sympa- thy.
 Nothinu Known of Assassin.
 So far as can be learned at present, the assassination seems to be in no way part of a widespread political plot or revolutionary movement, but an iso- lated crime for which the exact mo live remains obscure.
 The assassin, who is of Spanish birth. came recently from Buenos Ay- res. by way of Paris Practically noth- ing is known about him.
 Weyier May Become Premier.
 The king has appointed the foreign UlluASLEIs -hdl tuiH -helAiuNA NesA SAeL Prieto. as premier pro tempore, and the liberal government which Senor ranalejas so conspicuOusly conducted Tor several years remains in power.
 After a meeting of the cabinet to- night 1t was announced that General Weyler. captain general of Catalonia and once commander in chief of the Spanish forces in Cuba, or Count Ro- manones- might be appointed perma- nent premier.
 Shot Three Times in Back. Canalejas was shot in the back three Hines as he was walking to the minis Srv of the interior in the Puerta del Sol. He had stopped to glance into the window of d bookshop.
 This morning he went to the royal palace to submit several decrees to the king. He emerged smiling and happy. As an attendant opened the door lead ing to the street a strong gust of wind rtruck the premier in the face, causing him 10 exclaim gaily: oh, what a wind, We are going to have a bad day
 Four Shots Were Fired. About an hour later his unconscious prophecy was fulfilled. As he stopped for a moment at the shop window man darted from a nearby doorway. He ran up behind the premier and fired four shots at close range. Three bull lets. as it was afterwards found took effect.
 Canaleias sank to the sidewalk. A friend who was passing at that mo- ment rushed up, crying Don Jose! Don Josel" this being the premiers baptismal name. The wounded man scarcely had strength to murmur: "The scoundrel has killed me" He then expired
 Assassin Attempts Suicide.
 In the meantime his assailant turned the muzzle of the revolver on his own breast and fired again. 4 crowd | quickly gathered. while the assassin | was half dragged to the police sta- tion. The premier was carried to a phar- | macy and then to the ministry of the l Interior. where he was placed on a | garEe marble table in the main salon. | 5he blood flowing from wound be- | hind the right ear soon formed a pool | on the floor.
 King Recites Prayer for Dead. The king was informed of the tracH- C. as he was leaving the palace to lt- tend the Chrysanthemum exhibition. He sprang into an automobile and mo-
  ministry As he reached the Puerta del Sol the crowd acclaimed him, cry ing Long live the brave kingi"
 Running up stairs four steps at a time. the king entered the salon and bent silently over the body of his late minister. He was greatly affected as he recited the prayer for the dead and turned to the assembled ministers to learn the details of the crime.
 Marquis Prieto's EuIogy. EzEruuis Prieto announced the as G5SsAnstion in the chamber of depu- ties. II the course of an eulogy he said
 He died between his two affections his people and his books. The enc mics lt society will not triumph, for We are s' united to defend society"
 Aafasas Prieto's words occasioned great ,plause in which all except the republ cans joined.
 Wieow Paints Over Body.
 The pr :mier's body later was trans ported 10 the chamber of deputies, where the public were admitted to view it The funeral probably will take place tomorrow with all the hon. DTS accorded a general who died at his post of duty.
 Throughout the evening thousands dSSfIlDieQ m lie SlIeelS anu OIHeI thousands passed through the cham Der to witness the lying in state. All the diplomatic corps paid their tribute Of respect. When the wife of the pre- mier arrived she fell fainting over his body.
 canaIeias Had Been Warned
 An intimate friend of Premier Ca naleiss relates that at political luncheon October IS, the premier, re- ferring co attempts on the lives of statesmen, said: T know that l am condemned to death, because I pos- sess most positive information that two anarchists have taken an oath to kill me. I know further that the man who will kill me Is man who has been banished from Buenos Ayres and that he went from there to Paris, Va- lencia and Biarritz, where the police lost track of him.
 Assassin Had An Accompice.
 An eye witness of the crime asserts that the assassin had an accomplice who escaped in the confusion.
 King Alfonso visited the widow of Senor Canalejas this evening and ex- pressed his condolences,