CARNOT’S ASSASSINATION.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 752, 3 July 1894, Page 5

CARNOT’S ASSASSINATION.

Carnot was wounded in region of liver. He lingered 3 hours and quarter. He had previously visited Exhibition, and held reception, and thence bad a triumphal progress to theatre. High festivities were to be held. Streets were resounding with cries of • Vive Carnot,’ when suddenly Santo jumped on to step of carriage, under pretence of presenting petition, and drew dagger which was concealed for moment by a paper packet. On receiving fatal blow Carnot sank backwards, and, uttering groan, became livid. Prefect of Lyons, who was in the carriage, knocked assassin down. President was removed to prefecture in unconscious state, but recovered when doctors probed wound, and exclaimed, * How you are hurting me.' Archbishop of Lyons administered extreme unction, and while receiving last rites of the Church Carnot murmured twice, ‘I am dying.’ Then he said, ‘ I am very glad my friends are here,’ and so expired. Upon the news reaching theatre women shrieked and fainted, then men bowled for vengeance and death to assussin, and rushed madly into streets. All illuminations were instantly quenched. Eye witness of the assassination says Carnot had just ordered bis escort to fall to rear * and allow these good people to shake bands.’ At same instant Santo advanced. The President smilingly stretched out his hand, which Santo gripped with his left and drove a Catalan* dagger into his body up to the hilt. President’s body was taken to Paris by night in order to avoid inflaming populace. Now stated his death agony was protracted, and Carnot expired after terrible struggle to breathe, which caused wound to re-open. His last words were ‘ I am grateful, very grateful,’ referring to efforts of his friends to save his life.

It appears Carnot bad daily received threatening letters since execution of Vaillant.

French Premier, in a letter to the Chamber, says France laments loss of loyal servant and upright citizen, and cherishes his memory. Carnot’s coachman died from effects of shock while viewing his laic master’s coffin. Coffin afterwards swathed in the national flag. The police had been warned that the Anarchists, abonding use of dynamite, had resolved to use the knife and revolver against statesmen of Europe Crispi first, Carnot next. Italian Ambassador notified police that Santo bad arrived in France, and advised them to watch him as lie was dangerous.

Anarchists attempted to dynamite bridge at Montlucon. 30 Anarchists arrested in Paris for justifying the assassination.

American Congress, after agreeing' to message of condolence, adjourned. President Cleveland and the Pope sent messages of condolence. Emperor of Germany, in his message, says that with all bis heart he shares nation’s grief. Italian Chamber of Deputies and Bourse were closed, as a mark of sympathy with President’s death.

Prince of Wales, addressing meeting, expressed sympathy with French nation at loss of their President. American and British Press unanimous in indignation at assassination.

Empress Engine sent message of condolence to Madame Carnot.

All European courts, U. States President, King of Siam, Australian Colonies, N. Z., and Canada sent messages of sympathy. Many meetings in Italy passed resolution of sympathy with France. In House of Lords, Premier said that Carnot was a pure and blameless patriot. Salisbury said he believed world had reached period of political passion similar to that at close of the 16th century. Rosebery, Salisbury, Harcourt and Balfour paid eloquent tributes to Carnot and French nation. Premier termed Anarchists fshmaelites. Referring to the long peace between

England and France, he said he thought a little coo'ness, and self restraint in language, with more recollection of what was due to others on the part of the leaders of States, would improve all foreign relations. He hoped President. Carnot's death would abate the s'rentiou.-n°ss of international complications. The Lords and Commons both voted addresses of sympathy.