Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-07

LISBON, Oct while the city is
in the hands of revolutionists and
republic has been proclaimed with
Theopile Braga as provisional presi-
dent, the other prominent Republicans
constituting the ministry, there are
still many thousands in and around
the capital who are loyal to the
monarchy. The monarchists include
a portion Of the Lisbon troops and
troops massed and entrenched about
the city. They have refused to ally
themselves with the revolutionists
and the provisional government is
taking steps to enforce allegiance.
The people of Lisbon are ignorant
OF events in the provinces and there
fore il is not known whether the
movement is broad enough TO sweep
the country. Nevertheless, the Re
publicans are proceeding as though
the transformation of the monarchy
into a republic was in accomplished
fact to stand for all time.
Plans for Revolution.
For months past preparations have
been going on for the overthrow and
II had been definitely arranged to
raise the cry of revolution Wednes-
day. IL so happened that the king
was about to take up his residence
at Cascaos and the warships were
ordered to proceed there. The navy.
which is the chief support of the rev
oluiionist. thereupOn decided to act
Immediately; otherwise that defen-
sive arm of the country would be able
to offer no assistance in carrying oui
the plan.
Monday night at midnight the Re
publican chiefs. accompanied by NUM-
erous partisans. went to the barracks
OF the Sixth regiment of infantry
the doors we've Immediately thrown
open to the populace and arms we're
distributed to them. The barracks OF
the First regiment Of artillery were
also visited and the guns dragged
forth. The revolutionists marched to
the highest point in Lisbon. a fine
stragetical point where artillery was
mounted. threatening the town.
Scene of Fierce Battle.
The governmental troops immedi-
a.eIy took up a position in the center
of the town about two miles distant
from the revolnfiOnists. where heavy
guns and Maxims were placed to OPP
rose the revolutionists. Meanwhile
tie insurgent cruiser Adamstcr
steamed up in front Of Lisbon ready
for a bombardment, while the cruiser
Rafael proceeded down the river.
taking position opposite the Se1aus
barracks. the men OF which had join
Cd the revolt. was surrounded by
force of municipal guards The can
nonading commenced and the whole
town trembIed TO its foundations A
regiment Of municipal cavalry made
a brilliant charge in an endeavOr 10
take the insurgents encampment- but
Sere met with q terrible hre OF ar
tiIlery. The regiment was almost
completely annihilsted. only three
r,en escaping.
Fleeing Of the King
The revoiuiionists showed extraor-
binary courage and sustained an 1T
tack on all sides by superior forces
for two days and nights. On Tues
oay the Adamster shelled the Neccs-
Shades Iasace and King Manuel and
The queen mother. Amelia. wre forced
r. escape to Cascscs from which
place they went 20 MARIA. The same
rixhs the Adams;er and Rafael she'll
cd the center o. the Town. Going much
execution among the mousrchisf
forces ana fnaily tie latter. tired Of
the carnage. surrendered.
The republic vas proclaimed IN the
afternoon and the Republican sacl
hoisfed On the public odihces.
TIE provisional government has T.