THE ATTACK ON THE PRINCE OF WALES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 81, 7 April 1900, Page 3

THE ATTACK ON THE PRINCE OF WALES.

UWVERSAL JOT AT THE ESCAPE. THE BELGIANS HORRIFIED. |PHB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ► (Received 6, 9.20 a.m.) London, April 5. Great Britain was startled at the attempt upon the life of the Prince of Wales, and joy at his marvellous escape is universal, but - mingled with resentment at the results of Anglophobism. The Jack of police precautions is severely criticised, seeing that the Transvaal has an agency at Brussels, which is a source • of unchecked calumnies. Sipido s first shot struck a cushion beside the Prince, while the other spent itself in mid-air. The horror of the Belgians at the attack is also reflected in the Brussels newspapers. Sipido bought a ticket to enable him to walk on to the platform. A student named Vanmol pieked up the revolver and was nearly lynched, the crowd thinking he was the mis- < (riant. I

King Leopold took energetic action to prove that Belgium is adverse to the wicked agitations. He instructed Baron Whattnall, Belgian Minister in London, to express to Lord Salisbury his regrets at the outrage. He also telegraphed to the Queen. Sipido waited until a servant who was handing the Prince of Wales a cup of tea had withdrawn. He refused to divulge the name of the instigator of the outrage.

HOW THE QUEEN RECEIVED THE MEWS. BELGIAN PRO-BOERS ABUSE THE QUEEN. Received 7,1.45 am. London, April 6. The Qaeen, in response to enquiries, mid (he was quite veil. She was shocked by the news, but was profoundly grateful for the Prince's eeoape.

Copenhagen, April 6. The Prince and Princess of Wales received anovationat Copenhagen. They have been touched by the countless messages of sympathy, including messages from the Federal delegate?, the Pope, and Dr. Leyds.

Brussels, April 6. The Belgian Parliament have reprobated the crime. The Socialist members re-echoed this, but protested against Great Britain's collective crimes l& South Africa. A scene of tumult followed this Statement,

At Tuesday's meeting at Brussels, the pro-Boers described Queen Victoria as a " Bed " Queen and a match for the "Bed Sultan," and vituperated the Prince of Wales.

London,-April 7. The Emperors of Austria and Germany called on the British Embassies at Berlin and Yienna,

The honest section of the newspapers on the Continent denounce the dangerous and reckless abuse of England. CONGRATULATIONS FROM NEW SOUTH WALES. Symjey, April 6. Mr. Lyne has cabled congratulations to the Prince of Wales on his escape. NEW ZEALAND SENDS ITS CONGRATULATIONS.. Wellington, April 6. On receipt of the news of the dastardly attempt on the life of tho Prince of Wales, Mr. Seddon communicated with the Governor, who hap, on behalf of tho people of the colony, sent a cable Home expressing their thanks to God for His goodness in having preserved uninjured the beloved son of our Most Gracious Majesty, and thsir deep resentment that anyone should be found capable of attempting such an outrage. The Governor also tendered his hearty congratulation to the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and the Duke of York on the miraculous escape of the Prince. On behalf of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand Masons, Mr. Seddon, as Grand Master, sent to the Prince of Wales, who is Grand Master of the English Grand Lodge, congratulations on the escape of their exalted brother, and an assurance that tbe thanks of the Craft would be offered to the Great Architect of the Universe for His great gocdness in preserving His Royal Highness.

7_ CONGRATULATIONS OT FRENCH . COLONISTS. Wellington, April 6. Count de la Courte, French Consul, has telegraphed to the Governor conveying the congratulations of the French residents of the colony on the providential escape of the Prince of Wales. His Excellency has replied expressing appreciation of the message