Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
Promises Better Times
For PoolPortugal'
Frances Brutal and Cruel Laws
Are Being Removed.
Franco Himself FIees...Last In Mad.
rid En- Route to Paris.

declaration that he intended to c.i-
force respect for the laws and pubic
order for which the present constltu-
ton Is amply sufficient, but that ne
would not he afraid to face danger
wherever it might take him, is charac-
tcristic of a man trained to obey or
ders ana shows that he is the master
mind Of the cabinet. Like a BLUM san
OF he proposes, with the constitution
as q chart to lay his course by the
laws Of the land.
Nothing apparently could be simpler
or more direct than his plan for re-
storing normal conditions. The gov
eminent is making an appeal TO t''e
country to obey the law, sets an OK
ample by removing, as far as posSlole.
all traces Of the exceptional regime Oh
Franco, annulling the powers cohcen-
trated In the hands Of the cabinet, re-
storing the liberty of tn" press anc
Parliamentary immunity. reVoHing the
municipal boards appointed by the .or-
mer premier and abolishing tn" eHcep-
tional powers conferred upon police
tribunals 1t does not grant amnesty,
but political prisoners may now 80 be
fore the courts to be tried in accord
ance with the law. The elections Will
b. held as soon as possible and the
people will make their response.
The flight Of Franco from Lisbon is
confirmed. Frances former minister of
france. Senho" CarvalhO. has also left
Portugal and it is reported that the
former minister of justice in frances
cabinet. Or Abreu. has He'd from TIL"
country as well.
When the three deputies who had
been fncarccrated in prisons We're re-
leased today there was no attempt III
any way TO make demonStra ton.
When they came out of the prison
racl, stepped into Il carriage and was
driven to his home.
a Republican newspaper Of Lisbon
says that Franco has transferred his
entire fortune to French or Swiss
banks and that his ultimate destaa-
ton is Switzerland.
II is reported in court circles that
Queen Ameie is planning a visit 10
Spain or England as soon as the I'M
provement in the home situation war
rants her absence. The departure of
the Queen, il is stated, would give To
the beginning Of King Manueri reign
a character of much desired neutrality. |
Queen Amelie. who is a devout Catho- |
lie. has been criticized by the anti
Clerical party on the ground that hcr
many works of charity were too close |
ly restricted tn Catholic ends. Despite |
the reports Of the Queens proposed |
visit. II is generally doubted if she
would leave her son with the country
In Its present condition.
The people Of Lisbon are resuming
their normal occupations and the life
Of the city is going on as1t did before
the assassinations.
There are comparatively few en-
blems of mourning to be- seen in The
city and the fact that neither the ii
f1cers nor the soldiers OF tho local
garrisons wear crepe on their arms is
commented upon by the foreigners in
Lisbon.
II Is related here today that wh.'n
Premier Franco visited King Carlos
to procure his signature to the decree
OF Jan. 81. which gave the cabinet I'M
limited powers to suppress agitation
His Majesty said:
II have n prcseniment that III signing
this decree I am signing my own death
warrant: but It, is of little consequence"
The Diarlo Popular. an organ of the
Regenerationist party which was suspend
ed by Premier Franco. has resumed pub
licntion.
1t promises to support the new govern
ment. The Diario De Noticias. Indepen-
dent, has come out in favor Of the new
government and King Manuel because it
believes that the decree promulgated by
the young King will clarity the political
atmosphere and serve 10 re-estabiish lib
erty and observance of the law. The
newspapers that supported Premier Fran
CO made nc reference to his flight.
II Is reported that the powaSer Queen
Maria Pia. utterly unstrtnE by the over
whelning blow which has fallen upon
her, will seek quiet retreat in Italy.
After the minister Of war in the Franco
cabinet, NasconCellos Porto. resigned his
office he addressed i letter to the conf
handing military officers Of Lisbon,
thanking them for their valuable sup
port and the loyalty and, discipline OF
their troors.
Various foreign missions ~ attend the
funeral Of the late King ANA crown prince
are now on their way to Lisbon. They
include representatives of She govern
ments of Italy. Belgium and S.rvia as
well as the German mission headed by
Prince Eitel Frederick, third son of EN-
Deror William. and the English mission
headed by the Duke of Connaught
The Seeulo. an independent newspaper
expresses the opinion in its issue 6r TODAY
that the DEGREES promulgated by King
Manuel are Just. but that they are. in
sufficient response to the demands of pub
lie sentiment.
"Cne must delve into the national soul
Inc paper says. TO understand this ont
age on the King and crown prince. the
agitation which preceded It and the
'auses which explain it. Calm will come
70 the country only when liberty Is sus-
latned by high moral forces"
The first work of the new cabinet
has produced good impression here
as has also the text of letter adj
dressed by King Manuel TO Premier
rerrcira as follows:
My Dear Misunderstanding TO Ar
t'cle so of the constitutional character
the Cortes must at the beginning OF
each regime Ak the amount of the
kings civil list. As desire to leave
ne Parliament entirely at liberty il
ms matter I have resolved that The
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