The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-03
UNCONFIRMED RUMOR
MADRID, February Eel Mundo publishes a
statement that republic has been proclaimed in Oporto

LISBON February All Portugal overwhelmed to-day
the killing OF the King and Crown Prince Though by n.s
nal dssenons the few months terrozed by Of and
bloodshed uprsngs the streets outrages with bomb
and always fearful lest these signs Of revolution would
dreadful ouburso passion Portugal prepared
the blow that fell yesterday, when King and Prince shot
homecoming All last night Queen Ameie the royal palace
between the be the bodies Of her husband
don cavalry surrounded the house which Premier Franco passed
the night special details drawn before public buildings and
barracks ready call that
"A seepless Nght.in Lisbon.
But Lisbon did sleep Scarcely throughout
closed eyes silence pervadd place
awakening the that had enacted with its attendant
and confusion Shops and cafes coed the doors of
theatres hastily locked houses barricaded and the
were nd at no one say w M nom
drove the people into their homes other places where they might
The the royal family however oppo
effect from that feared and peace quiet
though murder had been done
Prince Manuel Is King
Early this morning proclaimed
Prince Manuel to the thone the naval and military chiefs and
high dgniaries Of allegiance the King and
Portugal still lived under monarchy.
declares that when the assasns attacked the royal carriage Queen
me acted with the greatest courage eoicaly attempting
Shield her the risk OF her life and the time
striking the uderers with large bouquet which she carried
Wounds Are Very Slight.
Prince Manue's wounds which first believed to be
serious proved be Of comparatively slight
believed that this young man will his great
ghtened BY the fact that he is known be o charming
with his wounds and amid the dreadful which
companied and followed the tragedy prince has
dignity. HsWounded carried
sling light Of his hurts, and protests that
he suffers pain whatever.
Names Of Murderers Not Known.
greatest secrecy being maintained the Identity OF
regicides details Of the investigation which being
the assassination The OF the aslans, who
the police guard and those who captured
while they fleeing o the fatal being
withheld it, BY the police themselves
The bodies Of King Carlos and the Crown Prince are lying
day in the palace the the Which
Nna
funeral. r
King Manues Proclamation.
Late in the day solemn BY <ng Manuel
announcing that he would uphold the constitution and preserve
the integrity kingdom III this proclamation which is adj
dressed to the Portuguese people, lie says;
AN abonnabe has stricken my hea as a son
and brother the nation shares and ndignaton
and dctes the horrible which IN history
called upon preside the destn1es
the nation and conforabe Herewith shall do my utmost to
mote the good Faerland and merit the affection o the
Portuguese people, ss.A
swear to maintain the Catholic religion and the integrity
kingdom and to myself and enforce observance
of the nations political also declare that
pleasure that the present shall remain in Office
Official Report Of Tragedy
An official report the tragedy Of yesterday which
by the the reads oloWs
The King Queen and Grown Prince riding in the hrt
carriage to their villa outside OF Lisbon. Prince Manuel with
fcers from royal palace the second carriage
Of tic Fraca d armed with acabnc suddenly
broke through the the crowd and shot at the Eing
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