THE PARIS OUTRAGE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9381, 12 December 1893, Page 5

THE PARIS OUTRAGE.

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ARREST OF THE CULPRIT. Press Association.— Telegraph.—Copyright.

Paris, December 10. One of the occupants of the gallery says he saw a man throw the bomb, which exploded almost directly it left his hands. ,

It is believed that the missile was a sardine tin filled with nitro-glycerine, gunpowder, and cobblers nails. Several ladies were injured, two seriously. About two hundred visitors were in the Chamber, and all of them were detained until they had proved their identity. In many cases the authorities were not satisfied, and detectives escorted these persons home to verify their statements. Seven suspects are still detained in the committee room, strongly guarded, and three have been taken to the Prefecture of Police. The outrage has caused intense excitement and indignation throughout the city, and all night enormous crowds thronged the Palais Bourbon, which was guarded by a cordon of police. General Billot was among those wounded. No well-known members of the Chamber of Deputies are among those injured. Later. The bomb was thrown into the Chamber of Deputies at four o'clock in the afternoon, and passing over eight benches burst over the head of the Abbe Leniairo, who fell covered with blood. A scene of great; confusion followed, and many strangers rushed from the galleries on to the floor of the Chamber.

The members of the Chamber who were wounded were removed for medical assistance, and after a few minutes' excitement Premier Dupuy rose, and calmly said, " Such outrages must not be allowed to disturb the Chamber. I request you to continue the work' quietly." He was loudly cheered, and the discussion, which had been interrupted by the explosion, was then resumed.

Marechal, the author of the outrage in the Chamber of Deputies on Saturday, has been arrested. He has confessed. He was among the injured taken to the hospital. The Premier promises to take severe measures against the Anarchists. Paris, December 11. By the explosion in the Chamber of Deputies 63 persons were injured, including 20 deputies. One of the men taken into custody, a Parisian named Vailtent, declares it was lie who aimed the bomb. He says it was aimed at M. Dupuy, as President of the Chamber, but it struck a pillar in its course owing to a woman catching his arm while in the act of throwing, Hence the explosion in mid-air. He glories in the outrage, and regrets that nobody was killed. Vaiilant says he had hoped to kill the Premier and 150 deputies. He himself was injured in the leg, and had his nose blown off.

The bomb was made out of an old saucepan, and was filled with picric acid and prussiate of soda. M. Dupuy was wounded in the face, but refused to leave the Chamber to have his hurts dressed.

The Socialists denounce the outrage, and it is believed it will be the precursor cf others. The affair has caused a great sensation throughout Europe.

Berlin, December 11.

The Berlin pres3 advise the adoption of an international agreement in dealing with Anarchist outrages.