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PRESIDENT FAURE SHOT AT.

Pakis, July 15.

A dismissed municipal official fired two shots at President Faure, neither of which, fortunately, took effect. The would-be assassin narrowly escaped being lynched by an indignant crowd. On being arrested he declared that the revolver only contained blank cartridges, and that he merely wished to draw attention to the grievances which he believed he had against the Government. M. Faure remained quite calm throughout the trying experience, and received a great ovation. The prisoner, who is believed to be insane, had previously been expelled from the Chamber of Deputies,for throwing pamphlets to membets.

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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 166, 16 July 1896, Page 5

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PRESIDENT FAURE SHOT AT. Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 166, 16 July 1896, Page 5

PRESIDENT FAURE SHOT AT. Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 166, 16 July 1896, Page 5