Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-07
LISBON is QUIET.
Thousands Loyal to King, but Re.
publicans Claim Clean Sweep.

| Lisbon, Oct. G.-While the city of
I.sbon is in the hands Of the revolu-
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 ar0
| loyal to the monarchy. The Monarch
| lists include a portion of the Lisbon
troops and troops massed in entrenched
camps about the city. These have re-
| fused SO far to ally themselves with
the rcvolutionists, and the provisional
government is taking steps to enforce
allegiance.
The people of Lisbon are ignorant of
events in the provinces and 1t Is there
fore not known whether, the movement
is broad enough to sweep the country.
Nevertheless the Republicans are pro-
ceeding as though the transformation
OF the monarchy into a republic was
an accomplished fact, to stand for all
time.
For months past, preparations have
been going on for the overthrow of the
King. and it had been definitely ar
ranged to raise the cry of revolt on
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
revolutionists, thereupon decided to act
| Immediately. otherwise that defensive
arm of the country would be able to
offer no assistance in carrying out the
plan. "
snI,x lcIx
lican chiefs, accompanied by numerous
partisans, went to the barracks of the
10th Regiment of infantry. The doors
were Immediately thrown open to the
populace and arms were distributed to
thousands. The barracks Of the 1st Reg
iment of artillery were next visited and
the guns dragged forth. The revolution
lists marched to the highest point in Lis
bon, fine strategical position. where ar
tilley was mounted, threatening the
town. The governmental troops immedi-
ately 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 enemy. Meanwhile the insurgent
cruiser Adamastor steamed up in front
of Lisbon ready for bombardment,
while the cruiser Rafael proceeded down
the river. taking her station opposite the
seamen's barracks, which. having Joined
the revolt. was surrounded by force of
municipal guards
The cannonading commenced and the
whole town trembled to its foundations.
A regiment Of municipal cavalry made
a brilliant charge in an endeavor to take
the insurgents encampment near the
railway. but were met with terrible fire
from the artillery. This regiment was
almost completely. annihilated
The revolutionists showed extraordina-
ry courage and sustained an attack on
all sides by superior forces for two days
and nights. On Tuesday the Adamastor
shelled the Necessidados palace. and
King Manuel and the Queen Mother.
Amelie. were forced to escape to Cas-
caos. from which place they went to
Mafra
The same night the Adamastor and Ra-
fael shelled the center of the town, doing
much execution to the Monarchist forces.
and finally the latter. tired Of the car
mage, surrendered. The republic was
proclaimed in the afternoon and the Re-
publican flag hoisted on the public edi-
fees.
The provisional government has issued
communication to the foreign powers
notifying them Of the proclamation Of the
Portuguese republic. No serious obstruc-
tons are expected to be offered by the
provinces to the new regime. The gov
eminent has already appointed civil soy-
ernors for the different provinces.
The Brazilian President-elect Marshal
Harness Fonseca motored through the
streets today with the provisional Prest-
dent. Both were enthusiastically greet
ed by the people. Order has been, restor-
ed throughout the greater part of the
city and patrols are guarding the. thor
oughfares
The announcement was made late TO-
night that King Manuel. the Queen Moth
er Amelie and the Duke of !Onorto are
aboard the royal, yacht .Amelie. which has
already sailed for England. The govern
ment has taken measures to. protect
them 1t was further stated that the
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