London, July 16.
An attempt on the Life of King Raward VIE was frustrated to-day when a revolver, with four of its five chambers loaded, was knocked of a man's hand as It was.belng levelled at Tis Majesty, who was riding In. procession to. Buckingham Palace from Hyde Park, where he presented Colours to the Brigade of Guards.
The Incident occurred near Hyde Park corner.
The assailant, an Englishman, had pushed his way to the front of the crowd, and appeared about to fre when the weapon was struck from his hand. As the crowd surged towards him, he tried to escape, but was overpowered and arrested. Ho was rushed to a police station. Not A single shot was fred.
The man wore a brown sult. He had no collar, and trembled violently. Ho was suffering from a deformity in the foot, and wore a surgical boot, Identified as George Andrew Mahon, he appeared at Bow Street Police Court this afternoon, and was Queen Mary and other ladles of the Royal Family witnessed the ceremony, which took place in brilliant "sunshine, attracting an exceptionally large crowd.
"Vast throngs, which cheered "as His Majesty passed, lined the route between Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park.
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