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not known here whether the move
| ment is broad enough to sweep the
country. Nevertheless, the republi-
cans are proceeding as though the
transformation of the monarchy in
to republic were accomplished for
all time.
For months preparations have
been going on for the overthrow of
the king, and it had been definitely
arranged to raise the cry of revolu-
ton on Wednesday. 1t so happened
that the king was about to take up
his residence at Cascaes, and the
warships were ordered to proceed
there
Navy Grew Restless.
The navy, which is the chief sup
port of the revolutionists, thereup-
on decided to act Immediately; 9TH
erwise that defensive arm of the
country would be able to offer no
assistance in carrying out the plan.
Monday night at midnight the re-
publican chiefs, accompanied by nu-
merous partisans, went to the bar
racks of the Sixteenth infantry. The
doors were thrown open to the pop
ulace, and arms were distributed by
thousands.
The barracks of the First artil-
lery were next visited, and the guns
were dragged forth. The revolution
lists marched to the highest point in
Losbon. a fine strategic position.
where artillery was mounted, threat
ening the town.
Royalists Make Stand.
The government troops immedi-
ately took up a position in the CEN
ter of the town, about two miles
from the revolutionists, where heavy
guns and Maxims were placed to OPP
pose the revolutionists.
Meanwhile the insurgent cruiser
Adamstor steamed up in front of
Lisbon, ready for a bombardment,
while the cruiser Rafael proceeded
down the river, taking her station
opposite the Seamans barracks, the
men of which had Joined the revolt
The cannonading began and the
whole town trembled to its founda-
tions.
Deadly Slaughter Results
A regiment of municipal cavalry
made brilliant charge in an en-
deavor to take the insurgent en-
campment near the railway, but was
met with a terrific fire from the ar
tillery. The regiment was almost
completely annihilated, only three
men escaping.
The revolutionists showed extra
ordinary courage, and for two days
and nights sustained an attack on
all sides by superior forces. On
Tuesday the Adamstor shelled the
Necessidades palace, and King Man
uel and the queen mother, Amelia,
were forced to escape to Cascaes,
whence they went to Mafrica.
Victory Is Won.
The same night the Adamstor and
the Rafael shelled the center OF the
town, doing much execution to the
monarchist forces, and finally the
latter surrendered. The republic
was proclaimed in the afternoon,
and the republican flag was hoisted
on the public buildings.
The provisional government has
issued a communication to the pow
ers. notifying them of the proclama-
ton of the republic. No serious OBJ
structions to the new regime are ex-
pected fro mthe provinces. The gov
eminent has already appointed civil
governors for the different prov
inces
The Brazilian president-elect,
Marshal Hermes Fonseca passed
through the streets today with the
provisional president.
Order Restored.
Both were enthusiastically greet
ed by the people Order has been
restored through the greater part OF
the city. Patrols are guarding the