Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-07
PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL
GIVES OUT A Statement

put out to sea and at some distance
from the harbor transferred their roy
al passengers to the yacht Amelia
Some Resistance Expected.
Paris, Oct. 7.-Dispatches to Paris
newspapers tell of the proclaiming of
the new Portuguese republic in sew
eral cities of the provinces. 1t is evi-
dent, however, the republicans have
not been completely victorious and
that the resistance of the monarchists
is not yet overcome at most of the
points, for teiegraphic service is in
terrupted
Fighting In Other Towns.
Paris, Oct "A special to the Temps
from Madrid says it is reported an in
surrection has occurred at Setubal,
Portugal, where many troops are quar-
tered. Infantry that had gone over to
the revolutionists engaged the royalist
cavalry. The casualties are estimated
at 900.
At Badajoz cannonading was heard
from the direction of Elvas, where
there is a fortress.
War Likely I'm North.
Vigo, Spain, Oct. Tt is believed
here civil war will break out in north
Portugal, where the republicans have
few partisans.
No Struggle at OpOrtO.
Oporto, Oct. IA republican gov
ernment has been established here
without a struggle. The people receiv-
ed the proclamation enthusiastically.
The general commanding the local di-
vision of troops obeyed the instruc-
tions of the provisional government.
Casualties at Portugal 1000.
Lisbon, Oct. THE casualties in the
recent fighting are estimated at 5000.
Three regiments of infantry arrived
from the provinces and joined the rev.
olutionary party.
Brazilian President Leaves.
Lisbon. Oct 7.-President-elect Fon-
SEGA of Brazil. who was the guest OF
King Manuel when the revolution
broke out, sailed for Rio Janeiro on
the Brazilian battleship Sac Paulo to-
day The Brazilian cruiser has arriv-
ed here
French Cruiser ON Way.
Brest, France, Oct. THE French
cruiser Admiral Aube sailed for Lis
bon under full steam today.
Toulon, France, Oct THE French
hattleships Liberal, Justice and Verite
have been ordered ready to sail at
moments notice Orders are attribut-
ed to the situation in Portugal.
some Stin Loyal.
Lisbon, Oct. 7.--While the city OF
Lisbon is in the hands of the revolu-
tionists ana a republic has been pro-
claimed, with Theophile Braga as pro
visiona president and other prominent
constituting the ministry,
there are still many thousands in and
around the capital who are loyal to
the monarchy.
The Iuonarchists include a part Of
the Lisbon troops and soldiers massed
in intrenched camps about the city.
Thus far these have refused to ally
themselves with the revolutionists,
and the provisional government is TAX
ing steps 10 enforce allegiance.
Ignorant of Events.
The people of Lisbon are ignorant OF
events in the provinces, and therefore
it is 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 preparations have been
going on for the overthrow of the king,
and it had been definitely arranged to
raise the cry Of revolution on Wednes-
day.
Plans for Revolt Hurried.
1t so happened that the king was
about to take up his residence at Cas-
caes,- and the warships were ordered
to proceed there. The navy, which is
the chief support of the revolutionists,
thereupon decided to act Immediately,
that defensive arm Of the
country would be able to offer no as
sistance in carrying out the plan
On Monday at midnight the repub-
lican chiefs, accompanied by numer-
Gus partisans, went to the barracks of
the 10th regiment of infantry The
doors were Immediately thrown open
to the populace. and arms were dis
tributed to thousands.
Covered the City.
The barracks of the 1st regiment of
were next visited and the
guns dragged forth. The revolution
lists marched to the highest point in
Lisbon, a fine strategical position,
where artillery was mounted, threat
ening the city.
The governmental troops immediate