THE ROMAN TRAGEDY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXII, Issue 15557, 6 March 1911, Page 7

THE ROMAN TRAGEDY.

MURDERER OUT OF DANGER. United Proas Awciatiwi-yßy E'eotrio Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, March 3. Baron Palermo, who yesterday killed the Countess Trigonn and shot himself, i.s now cut' cf danger. The tragedy created an extraordinary sensation in Rome. Florence and Palermo, vheio both parties wc-ro prominent members nr society. Jt appears that Paterno was in financial straits and bad manded money from the Countess Irigona, who refused, and she announced that she was severing tho connection.

A message from Rome states, in explanation of the recent tragedy, that Countess Giulia Trigopa had resolved to cease relations with Baron Paterno and tn devote herself to her three children. Baron Paterno resented tho countess’s decision.

(Received March 5, 5.5 p.m.) ROME, March 4

Queen Elena is taking care of Countess Trigona’s two daughters. Baron Paterno is described as a gambler and a blackmailer. Countess Trigona, who was little more than a girl, was induced to pay Pateruo’s debts, until his extortions developed into a scandal, compelling her retirement from a brilliant position at the Quirinal. Tho tragedy has caused much grief in Court circles.