The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08

Lisbon. Oct. 7.-While the city or
Lisbon is In the hands of the reyolu-
tionists and a republic has been pro-
claimed, with Theophile Braga as pro-
visional president. and other promi-
nent Republicans constituting the min
istry. there are still many thousands
in and around the capital who are
loyal to monarchy.
The monarchists include a portion
of the Lisbon troops and troops mass
ed in entrenched camps about the city.
Thus far these have refused to ally
themselves with the reyolutionists, aud
the provisional government is taxing
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 Repuo-
licans are proceeding as though the
transformation of the monarchy into
a republic was an accomplished fact,
to stand for all time.
Revolt Long Planned.
For months past preparations have
been going on for the overthrow OF
the king. and it had been definitely
arranged 10 raise the cry OF revolt on
Wednesday. II so happened that the
king was about to take up his resi-
dence at Cascaes. and the warships
were ordered to proceed there. The
navy, which is the chief support OF
the reyolutionists, thereupon decided
to act Immediately; otherwise that de-
fensiye 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 barracks
Of the Sixteenth regiment OF infantry.
The doors were Immediately thrown
open TO the populace. and arms were
distributed to thousands. The barracks
of the First regiment of artillery were
next visited. and the guns dragged
forth The revolutionists marched TO
the highest point in Lisbon. a fine
strategical position. where artillery
was mounted threatening the town.
Loyal Troops Entreneh.
The government troops Immediately
took up a position in the center of the
town, about two miles distant from
the revolutionists, where heavy guns
and Maxims were placed TO oppose
the revolutionists.
Meanwhile the insurgent cruiser
Adamastor steamed up in front Of Lis
bon. ready for a bombardment, while
the cruiser Rafael proceeded down the
river. taking her station opposite the
seamens barracks. the men OF which
having joined the revolt. was sur
rounded by a force Of municipal
guards
The cannonading commenced, and
the whole town trembled to It's foun-
iations. A regiment of municipal cav
airy made brilliant charge In an en-
deavOr 10 take the insurgents encamp-
ment near the railway, but were met
with a terrible fire from the artillery.
This regiment was almost completely
annihilated, only three men escaping.
The revolutionists showed extraor-
binary courage and sustained an at
tack on all sides by superior forces
for two days and nights. On Tuesday
the Adamastor shelled the Necessi-
1ades palace. and King Manuel and
the Queen Mother Amelie were forced
to escape to Cascaes. from which place
they went TO MARIA.
Monarchlsts Surrender.
The same night the Ambassador and
Rafael shelled the center of the town,
doing much execution TO the mon
archist forces, and finally the latter,
tired Of the carnage. surrendered. The
republic was proclaimed in the after
noon and the Republican flag hoisted
on the public edifices.
The provisional government has is
sued a communication TO the foreign
powers. notifying them OF the procla-
nation OF the Portuguese Republic.
No serious distractions are expected
to be offered by the provinces to the
new regime. The government has al
ready appointed civil governors for
the different provinces.
The Brazilian presidentelect, Mar
shall Hermes Fonseca, motored through
the streets Thursday with the proyis-
Ional president. Both were enthusiast
cally greeted by the people. Order has
been restored throughout the greater