Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-03
KING CARLOS AssAssINATED.

dea Rniie seated III the rOyai caItihge a.
Lisbon just after their return from Villa
viscosa, where they had been scjourning,
By band OF men who fred volley
from carbines. The royal family we're
driving 10 an open carrisge, when
group of men at the corner OF Pfaca Do
Commerce. and the Rua d. Arsenal
suddenly sprapg todsrd the carriage
aud, leveling csrbines, which they bad
concealed upon them, fired, MORALLY
wounding the King and the Grown
Prince, and slightly wouudiDg the
Kings second SOP, Prince Manuel.
Q1een Amelie, who rose in the carrisgs
and tried to shield the Crown Prince,
was unhurt.
Police guards sprsug upon the r'gi-
cides, the number Of whom is somewhat
uncertain, and killed three OF them aud
captured three others. One Of these
committed suic De sitter being placed 10
prison. 1t is charged that one Of the
murderers Sss q epaniard named Cor
dovs.
The bodies of the King and the Grown
Prince we're removed from the mariue
arsenal in two closed carriages to the
roysl palace, the Psso dq' Necessidades,
the late residence, escorted by munich
pal gusrds.
The news of the assassination swept
through the city Ike wild fire AMI at
nigh, half the pOpulsce was patio
stricken, not knowing where the pext
blow nay fslI. Throughout the city
cous ernaiion geigned and all the bouses
sud business ! lqcei were barricaded.
The theatre and cafes we're dosed,
the streets were almost deserted and The
electric cars moved without passengers.
Tbs minds Of sill the faithful monsrchsts
turned to the thought tina: the wounded
infants Manuel is now King of POI togsl,
aud couriers fastened through the
streets, summonipg to the bed-ide Of The
wounded youth sll the skilled physi'
clans that could be FUND il LlsbOa.
Premier Franco, the dictator Of the
kingdom, hastened 10 the palace o.
tecled by a squadron OF cavslrymep, and
there he conferred with the Queen and
high officials Of state on what immedi-
ate action should be taken.
Il is understood the Queen Amelie
will he regent during the minority OF
Prince Manuel, who is now 10 his nine
tsenih year.
The asssssins undoubtedly blougsd
to one Of the bands Of conspiralors that
have been plotting the overthrow Of The
monarchy and The establishment of p
republic.
The persistence OF Premier Franco 10
the maintenance OF practical Dictator
ship of the country was undoubtedly the
primary cause of the regicids.
Il is true that the murder of King
Carlos and bis son was political cri re,
but it is not true that the mass, even Of
the republicans, sYmpathize with muir
Ger. GIN the contrary, they are revolted
nd iniuriated by the idea that pure
republic can have its birth in asSsssina-
ton.
The council OF stste yesterday Issued 3
proclamation giving the facts Of the as
sassiustiOn OF King Carlos and the crown
prince, aud declaring that Infante Man
uel is now the King of Portugal.
The terrible event has strengthened
monarchist feeling in the army, the ci,-
ciplln6 of which is perfsc'.
The King has issued the following
proclamation
"Portugesc
"Au sbopinable outrage has oppress-
ed with deepest bitterness my heart sS q
son and brother.
81 know that the nation shares my
grief, and abhors this horrible, dartard-
ly crime, which is unprecedented in
history.
81 am summoned by the constitution
to preside over the destinies of the king
dom, and in the task | will employ all
my efforts for the welfare of the coun-
try, and to deserve the love of the Port
ugese people.
Il swear TO maintain the Catholic
religion, and the integrity Of the king
dom, and to observe, and cause to be OBJ
served, the political constitution of the
nation.
al further declare that it please me
to retain in office the present ministers.
''Given at the palace, February 2,
1908. DON MANUEL H."
It is announced that the young King
Manuel will firmly support Premier
Franco. '"t-'~ oil be 10 regency, as
:, I~-ames
tne successor TO the crown w..
eligible at eighteen years of age. King
Manuel presided at bis first cabinet
coGncil today. He was pale, and car
ried bis arm in sling, but be was calm
end brave after his awful experience.
He is an intelligent lad, and much re-
sembles his father.
The Cortes will be summoned shortly
to take the oath of allegiance, but whether
il will be allowed to resume It's legislative
functions has not yet been decided.
In accordance with traditional usage
the remains Of King Carlos end the crown
prince will lie in state 10 public. The
funeral will probably take place on FL b.
rusry 10.
Etrly yesterday morning Premier
Franco proclaimed the accession OF Prince !
Manuel to The throne, the naval and !
military chief, the high dignitaries Of
state sw0re sllegisnce to The new King,
and Portugal still lived under a mon
srehy. Ia stating the fsctS ofthe murder
the proclamation declares that when the
asssssins attacked the royal carr sgs
Queen Amelie scted with the grsstest
caursge. heriocally attempting to shield
her sons at the risk OF her own life.
All the cou-ls of Europe have gone in