New-York tribune., 1908-02-03
THE CABINET RESIGNS
Rumor of Republic-Gloom an City
The Murders.

Lisbon Feb. "A boy King who henceforth
will he known as Manuel II. is tonight the ruler
of the kingdom of Portugal, and the revolution
into which the instigators of the bloody events
OF Yesterday had hoped TO plunge the country
has not yet, at least, engulfed the nation
Franco. the dictator and real commander OF ms
country's destinies. whom the moral and physi-
cal might of all parties and powerful interests
has M. succeeded in destroying remains still
the triumphant leader not only unconquered and
fearless. but retained in favor by the new
King, determined at all hazards and al all cos'S
to prevent further violence and insurrection and
to preserve the monarchy
The only indication that order in Portugal had
possibIy been broken came from Oporto IN th7
form of rumor that a republic had been pro-
claimed there but this was not confirmed Lis
bo, after series of revolutionary outbreaks,
seems sincerely overcome with grief. The peo-
pie wearing emblems of mourning walk slowly
and sorrowfuIIy discussing the murder of the
King and the Crown Prince
The cowardIy shooting OF the King in the
back calls forth words of execration for the
regfcides while the government announces that
the murders will only strengthen the cause Of
the monarchy and insure the fidelity of the
people. The army apparently still IS loyal and
no organized movement of the Republicans TO
launch republic i~ under way. far OUT
ward appearances GO
SIGNS OF REPUBLICAN PLOT.
The Republicans deny responsibility for the
assassinations. which they lay at the door os
the anarchists. but the Identification of dead
regicide as cavalry sergeant is accepted by
many officials as proof that the assassinations
were the work OF revolutionists. VINO had sue
spread the propaganda, smusgled in
arms and bombs. and. headed by prominent Re-
publicans plotted to reclaim a republic FORT
night ago It is also recalled that it was off,
ciaIly given out by the police that an eIaborats
plot had been prepared for uprising on Janu-
airy 81 the anniversary OF the revolt at OpOrtO.
the plot including the assassination of Franco az
night general rising at daybreak. the cutting
Of all wires and the seizure OF the reins of gov
Two of the remaining dead resicides have been
identified as store clerks. one being named Al
freda Costa.
COALITION CABINET To BE FORMED
At meeting of the Council of State tonight
Premier Franco and the chiefs % tbs Progress
sive and Regenerationist parties offered the King
their support for a coalition ministry, which the
King accepted
The Cabinet has resigned. and II Is understood
that Admiral Ferreira 90 Amaral VIII form a
coalition cabinet. This action indicates that the
opponents of Premier Franco have decided tenn
porariIy to abandon their differences and unite
with him in an attempt To save the monarchy.
While the bodies of The slain monarch and the
crown prince rested on their biers in the Royal
Palace surrounded Dy a guard of honor. Prince
Manuel. yet in his teens. was solemny pro-
claimed King by the Council OF state Later
his proclamation. swearing to promote the good
Of the fatherland and the integrity Of the king
DOM was read To the people
Accounts OF spectators Of the assassins tons
vary but it is established definitely that they
occurred at the Praea do Commercio after the
members of the royal family had left the train
at Barrere and thence crossed the Tagus a
rerryboat to the Lisbon landing. where they
entered a carriage and we're driven of
a smiling girl had offered beautiful bouquet
1f roses to the Queen and with these the Queen
later van'y sought 10 protect her from
death, Manuel himself. after his father and
brother had been shot. drew revolver and hred
repeatedly at the mur5erers until his arm was
struck by bullet
. CAPITAL STUNNED BY TRAGEDY
All Portugal is overwhelmed to-day al .hs
killing of the King and the Crown Prince
Though torn by internal disssnsions for The -