The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-03


overwhelmed at the death Of the kin
and crown prince Though torn bl
internal dissentions the past feN
months, terrorized by acts of erimg
and bloadshed, uprisings in the
streets, outrages with knife and bomt
and always fearful lest these signs II
revolution would cuFninate in Soma
dreadful outburst Of passion, Portugal
was not prepared for the blow that
fell yesterday when the king and
prince were shot to death III a pub
lie place where thousands had gather
ed TO greet their homecoming.
Troopo Were Ready
All last night Queen Amelia in the
royal palace sat between the biers
where rested the bodies Of her hus-
band and her son, prostrated with
grief. Troops guarded the palace; a
squadron of cavalry surrounded the
house in which Premier Franco pass
ed the night special details were
drawn up before public buildings and
reserves were Quartered ia the bar
racks ready for any call that might
come to spring to arms.
Lishon Did Not Sleep.
But Lisbon lid not sleep. Scarcely
soul throughout the city closed
eyes An unnatural silence pervaded
the place, for after the first awaken
ing to the tragedy that had heen en-
acted with It's attendant noises and
confusions, shops and safes were
closed; doors Of theaters were hastily
locked, houses were barricaded and
streets were cleared. No one might
say where the next blow would fall,
and revolution that swept through the
city like fire in dry places, drove the
people into their homes or othe.
places where they might be secure.
New King Proclaimed,
The attack on the royal family, how
ever had an opposite effect from that
most feared, and peace and quiet
reigned, as though no murder hal
been done. Early this morning Pre-
mier Franco proclaimed the accession
of Prince Manuel to the throne, the
naval and military chiefs and high
dlgnitaries of state swore allegianq
to the new king. and Portugal still
lived under a monarchy
Was Beautiful Weather.
No more beautiful day could he
imagined than that which hereafter
will mark the date CT which Kins
Carlos and the crown prince met
death at the hands OF assass;ns. Re
turning from soiourn a; the kings
estate at Villa Vicosa, accompanied
by the queen, crown prince and the
infant, Manuel. the sovereign seeming
ly was in happy mood when be
stepped into the carriage in waiting at
the railroad station ThousInds of
spectators. gaily attired in combina-
tion with the bright decorations ser
out to welcome the royal family. made
an animated scene. All the surround
ing streets were filled with gay. light
heatred throngs waiting to greet the
king and though guards were station
ed all along the route no one had
thought Of the das;ardly attempt
which was to come The people were
allowed to circulate as freely as they
yleased and for a short time so great
were the crowds, that the driver Of
the carriage had difficulty in making
a start,
Crowds Were Dense.
The entire court, ministers and lad Z
ies in waiting aud many army officers
were In the station when the train
drawing the royal family pulled in. 4
The weather was glorious. almost like !
summer with warm scft breezes blow I
ing in from the ocean. Among these IN I
the throngs without were large mum ]
bers of the working classes. who, has
ing completed their labors for the
week. were sauntering through the
streets chatting ani laughing. and
ready to welcome the returning kiag 1
as an incident Offering a contrast TO /
ence.
the monotohy Of every day exist ]
Others. enthusiastic. and synpathiz /
ers with various political factions. AMI /
friends Of political leaders now und r. I,
arrest also had assembled there to /
see the king. who came back to Lis 4
bon at the end Of the day which vas
marked by the sterBest Of repressiTsl
measure 2 4
The Awful Deed.
II was because Of the beautiful 1
weather that an open carriage was in .
waiting for the royal family and whes- +
they took their places they were .