The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-28

however. were all that COOl0 OS brought. as the staff work of the revolutionaries had been thorough on both railway and telegraphiC communication had been destroyed for several miles around the capi- tai.
 The decision of the issue undoubt- edlv lay in the guns of the Dom Carlos and Sac Rafael cruisers which shelled the royalist position from the water But il is evident that the kings troops had no heart in the struggle, and all through Tuesday attachments went over to the rebels.
 One of the most amazing indica- tions of popular feeling lay in the rapid manner in which republican favors 5prang into evidence. II looked as if they were in readi- ness.
 The Kings Flight.
 The king remained in the NeCes- sidades palace until the guns of his flee were turned upon It. He then took flight in motGr-car to Mafra where. on the following day. he was joined by his mother and grand mother. and they embarked on board the yacht Amelia at Ericeira There is nothing that is heroic about this part of the story.
 One cannot flil 10 be moved to admiration at the manner in which he republican organization immedi- ately set to work to transfer the machinery of government. Every thing worked as smoothly as if the retiring ministers had handed over their portfolios in the normal man ner. The new provisional govern ment under the presidency of Sen hor TheOphilo Braga, was amour cd on Wednesday, and the minis ters appended their signatures to a number of necessary proclamations each of which has been dignified and restrained The attitude of the is extraordinary, and the city is in gala spirit at the mo- ment It is impossible to trace any signs whatever of a reaCtiOnary re sentiment at the turn which affairs have taken; almost the entire popu- lace are wearing the republican ia vOrs
 kina Manoers Flight.
 The following details regarding the departure of King Manoel and his mother. Queen Amelia. from Portuguese soil are published here:
 When the bombardment of the palace began the king, finding him. self abandoned on all sides. realiz- cd that his position was hopeless and resolved to take flight. He left in a motor-car, which proceed ed at full speed 10 Mafra. 60 miles in the afternoon. accompanied by the Marquis de Fayal and Count Pabugosa At Mafra there is a royal residence. There was a guard of honor. but there were no ser wants, and meals for the party were supplied by doctor who Is spend ing the summer at Mafra.
 At 1 o'clock on Wednesday morn ing a telegram was received by the king containing what seemed to be encouraging news. but the absence of replies to various telegraphic in 1uiries concerning the situation caused prolonged and anxious period of waiting.
 Toward 10 o'clock an officer of he court who had motored to Lis hon to inquire into the situation re- turned with an account of the state of things which dashed all hopes 70 the ground. The final blow came when, at o'clock in the afternoon, telegram arrived at Mafra, from he provisional government, order ing the republican flag to be hoist ed in town. For moment the au- henticitH of the telegram was ioubted, but confirmation was soon forthcoming and immediate flight rom the country was decided upon.
 His majesty had fled from Lisbon with nothing but the clothes he vas wearing. and hardly any money. but he procured handkerchiefs, to- 1acco and a few other necessaries It Mafra before starting. Queen Amelia had only plain tin trunk The escort consisted of a squadron f cavalry.
 On arriving at Ericeira the royal party left their motor-cars and walked down to the beach. Their entire baggage consisted of three trunks.
 Only some forty persons witness cd the departure, the cavalry form ing guard of honor and keeping back the public. Of these only one woman kissed her hand to Queen Amelia, who, on observing the indif- ference of the bystanders, exclaim- ed, How horrible! I never inn agined that the Portuguese would -reat me like this"
 Letter from the King.
 Before leaving Portugal in the royal yacht King Manoel sent the following letter to the prime minis ter:
 am compelled, owing to stress of circumstances, to embark, but l wish to inform the people of Por- tugal that my conscience is clear.
 I have always acted as a faith ful Portuguese, and I hope my coun- try will do me justice and try to un- 1erstand my feelings
 My departure must in no way be +alyon of ahdiratiOp