The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-22

SalonikL March 1S.-Kinc George
of Greece was assassinatcd while walk
Ing IN the streets Of Saloniki this af-
ternoon. Tho assassin was a Greek
of low mentality who gave his name
NS Nlcko Schinas. Hc shot the King
through the heart.
The king was accompanied ONLY nv
an aidc-de-Camp, Lieut.. Col Fran
Voudis. The assassin came suddenly
= at the King and hrcd ono shot from
scNcn-chamhcred revolver. The
tragedy caused intense CXcitcmcnt.
Schinas was seized immediately and
OVcrpowcrcd
The wounded king was lifted into
a carriage ana taken tO the Papafiion
hospital Hc was still breathing when
placed In the carriage.
frincc Nicholas, the kings third
k.fon. ana other officers hurried tn the
DhoSpitaL Arriving first. Prince Mich
olns summoned the officers and.
speaking in voice chOkcd with sobs.
said;
1T Is my deep grier To have to an
nounCc To YOU the death of our be.
loved King and invite YOU to swear
= constantine"
crown Prince Constantine. who sue
/cccds King George. is at present at
Jonina. tie ~ expected To como here
with al possible speed
The assassin of the king Is an evil
looking fellow about 90 years old
TN being arrested ne refused to eX-
plain his motive for the crime. He
declared his name was Alcko Schinas
ana m reply tO an officer who asked
him whether he had no pity for his
Scountry. announced that he was
against governments.
Schinas maintained n perfectly i'm
UNInRHnnF.
gestive of his being irresponsible for
his actions.
Notwithstanding the rapidity with
which the king received attention he
was dead on arrival at the hospital.
& Precautions at once were taken
RthrOughout the city and perfect order
is being maintained.
The king fell into the arms OF his
aide when shot Two soldiers ran up
on hearing the firing ana helped 10
support him. lie was placed in car
rlage and efforts were made To stop
the blood. but he breathcd his last
On the way Co the hospital nearby.
~ When Prince Nicholas bade the Of
vhccrs swear fcalty to Constantine they
shouted: Long live the king" Prince
Nicholas Is the only member Of tho
royal family I'm SalOuiH. Mourning
emblems are displayed everywhere.
The Greek governor has issued a
prociamation announcing that the
Otth Of feaity'to King Con nltontinc HIS
been taken
- Since hts triumphal entry into Sa-
D0niki the king had been accustomed
20 take an afternoon walk To- the IA
nous White tower or To the cavalry
barracks Ia Lesser Karaburum. The
kings confidence In the people was SO
great that he went about freely. ac-
compQnicd only ty a Single cqucrry.
The danger Of this custom was APP
parent tO members Of his encourage,
who repeatedly requested his ma
wBesty 90 permit the presence of civil
vguurds. few days ago four gen
darmcs were ordered TO follow the
King but their presence was consid-
cred so Objectionable by his majesty
that tho number was reduced to two.
These followed az a lonE distance.
The effect In SalOuiki OF the assass-
ination was most impr,s ssivc. Groups
rof gricf-strickCn people gathered IN
ythc streets and COnVcrsCd In muillci
tones The troops were recalled to
barracks. chops and cafes were closed.
the street ears suspended service,
lights were CXtinguishCd and Saluniki
tonight had "a dead and deserted APP
pcuruncc. The church bells tollinS
the last Cnll echoed aluug deserted
streets.