Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-06
Proclamation Made in
Smaller Cities Through
out the Land.
FIGHTING END NEAR
Whereabouts of Royal Family
in Doubt but All Members
Are Believed Safe.

Madrid, Oct. 6.-Oficial ad-
vices this afternoon state a
republic has been proclaimed
at Selva, Braga and Coimbra,
Portugal, and indications are
the struggle is reaching an end.
The revolutionists have tri-
umphed and the republican
government is reestabishing
order.
ALL QUIET AT NOON.
Liverpool, Oct. 6.-The Portuguese
consul here has received cabIegram
dated Lisbon at noon today, saying all
Is quiet.
Expects More Trouble.
Paris, Oct. 6.-The Portuguese le
CATION here is under the impression
loyal troops from Fort Ress at Ell
vas and those garrisoned at Oporto
are marching on Lisbon to engage
the revolutionists.
Hears Fighting Continues.
Madrid, Oct. "a report from
Lisbon Indicates fighting there con-
tinued today. It is admitted, how
ever, the republicans have the up
per hand. A moderate estimate of
the losses on both sides is 200 dead,
and 450 wounded. The city was but
slightly damaged by the lombard
ment. A republic was proclaimed
amid frantic enthusiasm. Bands par
AIDED the streets followed by col
umns of armed persons who sang
songs of liberty.
Spanish Cruisers Sail.
Almeria, Spain, Oct, 6.-Two Span
ish cruisers sailed for Lisbon today.
Says Violence is Ended.
London, Oct 6.-British Minister
Villiers at Lisbon telegraphs that the
revolution is apparently accomplished
and there will probably be no further
violence. King Manuel is not aboard
a British warship, Villiers says. but he
is assured the king is safe. Specials
say the fighting in Lisbon continued
40 hours. The number killed Is not
known, but it is estimated at more than
1eO.
Started In Street Row.
The revolution seems to have begun
j
police were unable to suppress them. |
Troops were called upon, but it is said |
took the side of the rioters and officers |
who attempted to check the soldiers !
were shot down. Regiment after Tegi- /
ment followed the example of the first |
ones to revolt, and then the admiral /
of the fleet in the harbor raised the /
flag of the republic on the flagship. |
The bombardment of the palace and .
other buildings followed.
All Reported at Sea.
Lisbon, Oct. 6.-It is reported here
today the royal family who fed from
the capital at the outbreak of the rev.
olution are aboard the imperial yacht
Queen Almeida and on the way to the
English coast. Dowager Queen Maria
Pia will later go to Italy, where the
royal yacht has been placed at her
disposal by her sister, Princess Clio
tide.
Give Up Control.
Premier Teixeira Deisousa and Man
uel Fratel, minister of justice have re-
linquished the direction of affairs of
state to Provincial President Braga,
and his associates in the new republi-
can government.
During last night attacks were made
by the revolutionists upon the houses
of prominent royalists, but representa-
tives Of the provisional government
soon quelled popular excitement.
1t is reported from Setubal, south
east of Lisbon, that the 18th infantry
regiment has acclaimed the proclama-
ton Of a republic.
British Cruiser SaIutes.
The British cruiser New Castle, an
chored off Lisbon, fired the usual sa-
lutte this evening The vessel did not
salute when crossing the bar upon its
arrival here, and the revolution was {
then in full swing.
One Regiment Started 1t.
Vigo, Spain, Oct. 6.-Portuguese
newspapers state the initiative of the
revolutionary movement in Lisbon was
taken by the 10th regiment of infantry
aided by a regiment of artillery. blue
jackets and 5000 armed civilians. The
police were overcome without diff
Guilty.
King at Cintra
London, Oct. GA dispatch from
Gibraltar says wireless message from
British warship off Lisbon states
King Manuel is at Cintra. II miles
from Lisbon. The queen mother AL r
media is aboard the royal yacht. L
Another Place for King. i
Berlin, Oct. Ga wireless message 4
from the steamer ActI1riuS in the bar. Il