Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-10

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bells tolling continually, the bodies
of the murdered King and crown
prince. in two golden chariots shroud-
cd in black velvet and drawn by ID
and eight hooded horses, respectively,
were escorted by glttering funeral
pageant Saturday across Lisbon to the
Portuguese Pantheon and laid at rest
beside their ancestors of the Braganza
dynasty.
No untoward incident marred the
last act of Portugal's tragedy. Vague
forebodings proved baseless, and there
is a general feeling Of relief The great
outpouring of people along the line of
procession was noteworthy. They
packed the pavements, crowded the
windows and checked the side streets.
While evidences Of deep and popular
sorrow seemed to be absent, many
stood with uncovered heads as the flu
neral cars passed and nowhere was ac-
tuai disregard witnessed.
Seven hours elapsed from the time
the foreign princes and the special am
baesadors of all the powers gathered
.
until three salvos of q guns and three
vollcys Of musketry. revcrberating
over the terraced and sun bathed hills
and answered by the British warships
IN the harbor, announced that the last
rites were over.
Apart from the hears.s themselves,
which were covered with heavy drlp-
cries and trappings Of gold. the fen
lures Of the cortege that attracto
most attention were the gilded state
coaches of the 10Th Eth and 18th CEN
turtles which were reserved for the
use of the foreign missions and the
highest dignitaries of Portugal
The first three coaches in line were
filled with court functionaries. In the
fourth rode the ministers of the Unit
ed States, Brazil and Russia and the
Papal nuncio. The fifth was occupied
by Count dOrmesson and the other
members of the French mission, while
the sixth carried the royal princes or
Germany. Spain. Great Britain and
Italy.
The head of the cortege drew up before
the stone steps leading to the Church of
san Vincente. an historic edifce built in
Joining wing or royal pantheon. members
OF the royal family are entombeG II is
situated in the old quarter OF the town.
near an ancient monastery, now the pal
ace Of the piimate Of Lisbon Situated
on height. it dominates all sections Of
the capital.
group Of clergy. headed ~ tie Pl-
triarch OF Lisbon. awaited the cnr...c 1T
the steps. The collins Wern Cariiyd IRON
the hearses and. en-, cloned in TN. ia
fional flag, were placed on hicrs in front
OF the church. Troops formed about
them in open square. and now occurred
what seemed to many the most touching
incident Of the day. From one side slow
ly marched a company of men, wearing
long black robes and CARRYING lighted
torches.
They were members OF the ancient sa
cred fraternity Of the Holy House of
Pity. organized in the 18th century TO
which Portuguese tradition has accorded
tho privilege of utterinS the first ahsolu-
ton over dead sovereigns as well az
later Of claiming the catafalque and
burial pail. which they may sell for the
benefit of their charities
The chaplain of tine order intoned the
accustomed prayers, while the troops
stood at attention and in the distance
could be heard the minute guns of the
land batteries. to which the British and
Spanish cruisers replied gun for gun. This
ceremony finished. the primate, with the
words "RequiescGt in pace" sprinilled
the collins with holy water. and rney
We're borne by the high court tignitaries
IN TO the church ard laid side by side on
a catafalque in front of the altar.
The ceremony Of handing over the cof-
ms to the patriarch Of Lisbon was car
ried out immediately after the departure
OF the members of the cortege. Tho
grand cha nberlain handed him the KEYS
ana declared upon solemn oath that the
nodes OF King Carlos and Crown Prince
ii'iiz Philippe really were contained in the
collins that he had seen and recognized
them and locked them in and had accom-
panied the bearers of the keys to the
cathedral. High court officials signed nc
witnesses the two documents regarding
Tie handing over of the KEYS
The display of flowers In tho in,er,or
OF the cathedral was remarkable Two
OF the largest floral pieces. fully six foe;
." NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., occupied the most
prominent position against the altar rails.
These We're from the Emperor of Ger
many. Another. somewhat similar in
proportions. came from President Rooss-
Welt
Yielding to entreaty, King Manuel did
not take part in the procession. He and
His mother. Queen Amelie. and the moth
cr OF the late King. Queen Marin Pfo
were present at the services in the mort
nary chapel and followed the collins to
he door Of the chapel. whence they re.
turned to the palace. During the MORN
.ng King Manue, received the missions
, cent to Lisbon by the sovereigns and
ph'ets of state of foreign countries
. Ii vas grief-stricken palace. Neither
queen Amelie nor the Dowager Queen
MARIA PA We're to be seen. but King
Aanuel carried himself as brave,y as he
7hshe' though deadly pale and on the
verge OF a complete breakdown when the
'r1eSi was finished. The Duke of Con.
"ausht. Prince Eitel Frederick and In
'''ahte Fernando. in addition to yerba,
'hooiences. presented personal letters
cr their scvereigns to the King who
ras greatly touched.
the violent death of his fatbe- !, !.
Spiained. absoked King Manuel fro,
waking behind the dead to the grave
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