or to secure possession of the island.

The friends of General Weyler seem to be particularly hostile to us. It
is said that, in case the destruction of the _Maine_ is found to have
been caused by a plot, they will join forces with the other enemies of
the United States in Cuba and attack the Americans in Havana.

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On February 26th, while King George of Greece was riding through the
streets of Athens with his daughter, the Princess Maria, two men fired
several shots at him. The driver of his carriage whipped up the horses
and the King escaped injury. One of the footmen was wounded in the arm.

King George displayed great bravery. As soon as the first shot was fired
he rose from his seat and stood between the Princess and the would-be
assassins.

It is supposed that the attack was due to the unpopularity which the
King acquired among many of his subjects during the late war between
Greece and Turkey. The King's escape, however, was made the cause of
great rejoicing and thanksgiving in Athens. From all parts of the
civilized world, too, telegrams of congratulation were sent to him.

King George is the second son of the King of Denmark, and brother of the
Princess of Wales. He was born in Denmark in 1845, and was elected in
1863 by the National Assembly at Athens to fill the vacancy in the
Greek throne. Four years later he married the Grand Duchess Olga, niece
of the late Emperor Alexander II. of Russia.