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Abdication Of King Anaseas-A Republic Is
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Ahdication Of King Amaaeas-A Republic Is
LONDON, Feb. 1910 a. m.-Smce
six o'clock this morning dispatches
have been received from Madrid giving
an account Of the situation there
which is more favorable than was hop
ed here last night. No disturbance of
any kind is reported and there seems to
be disposition on all hands to- main
tain order and support the measurers of
the provision authorities.
The Cortes yesterday was the central
point of interest and bulletins of its pro-
ceeding were anxious aVaite5lby crowds
Of persons in al the public places Of the
city. The two houses assembled at a
late hour in the day. The formal mess
age Of the abdication of King Amadeus
was read in each chamber separately.
It opens with the statement that the
King has naturally considered the ques-
ton Of what course he ought to pursue
with reference to the Spanish throne,
and has firmly resolved upon that course
W hen he accepted the crown he did so
under the belief that the loyalty of the
people who had called him would com
pensate for the inexperience which be
brought to his task. He had found that
herein he was deceived. If the enemies
who had beset his path had been foreig-
ners he would not have taken the course
now determined upon; but they are
Spaniards. By them Spain has been
kept in perpetual disquiet All his eff
orts to quiet her or put an end to the
intrigues which were the source of her
agitations had proved unatailing. It was
not enough that he had partisan sup
port. He had no wish to remain on the
throne as King of party. He there
fore announced his abdication ON behalf
Of himself and his heirs.
Opon the completion Of the reading
the Senate and Congress met together
in the chamber of the latter and COZ
stituted themselves the Sovereign
Cortes of Spain. Senior Reverb, Presi-
dent of the Congress, was called to the
chair and in brief speech declared
himself ready to answer for the preser-
walton of order and execution of the
| DEGREES Of the Sovereign power A
vote was then taken on the question of
accepting without discussion the abdi-
cation OF Amadeus; and it was accent
ed unanimously. A commission from
the members Of the Congress was then
appointed to draft reply to the message
the King to the frontier.
Scnor Pic then proposed resolution
establishing republic aid vesting in
the Assembly the Supreme power. The
resolution was adopted by vote of256
yeas against 50 nays. The Assembly
was still in session when the foregoing
was telegraphed from Madrid.
LONDON, Feb. ID. A special dis
patch from Rome says the abdication OF
Amadeus is received in that city with
satisfaction on all Sides Neither King
Victor Emmanuel nor the Italian gov
eminent gave any advice to Amadeus
The latter telegraphed to Rome frequ-
entity giving information concerning the
situation and his purpose.
BERLIN, Feb. l3- The patience and
courage displayed by Amadeus while
on the throne OF Spain is universally
praised.
LONDON, Feb. ia special dis
patch from paris says it is reported in
that city this morning that the troops
Of the regular army in Spain are divid-
ed in their choice Of the form of govern
ment. The cavalry, it is said, nave
pronounced in favor of a monarchy,
with the Prince Of Asturius, sob of ex
Queen Isabella, for King, while the in
tantry favored the republic. 1t is also
reported that serious disturbances have
taken place'in Madrid and that fighting
has occurred in the streets of that city
LISBON, Feb. 13.-The Portuguese
Minister Of Public Works, the promin-
ent railway officials and the Spanish
Minister who is acting in accordance
with orders from his government, have
gone to Badijos to meet Amadeus and
family and escort them to Lisbon. A
palace has been prepared for them I'M
til their departure for Italy. The Roy
al family is expected to arrive here to-
morrow They will be met at the rail
way station by His Majesty, King Luis
and his ministers
LISBON, February 14:-E liking
Amadeus reached this city this morning
and proceeded to the palace which had
been prepared for him. No intiination
is given as to the time when he will
take his departure for Italy.
A squadron of Italian armed vessels
is momentarily expected to arrive in
the Tagus.
LISBON, Feb. l4-Ex- King Amadeus
and family were met on their arrival at
the railway station by the King and
Queen Of Portugal, Prince August, and
the members Of the Cabinet The Ital-
ian Ambassador received Amadeus.
The ex-Queen was weak, and was car
ried in sedan chair to the palace.
The streets through which they passed
were crowded
NEW York, February IA The de
cision of Judge Boardman In the Stokes
case was received by Justice Inoraham