The Washington herald., 1911-07-11

Reading the London papers of Dom
Manuel, the exiled King of Portugal
awarding prizes to Alfred G. Vanderbilt
and other winners OF prizes at British
horse shows, one scarcely would imagine
what a seething caldron Portugal al
present really is. And so thoroughgoing
seem the military measures for the res
toration of King Manuel that the over
throw Of the new republic, according to
the Paris Temps, is foregone conclusion.
Monarchist forces gathered at the Span
ish frontier several weeks ago, at which
time it was given out that only the
dread Of precipitating bloodshed in the
streets Of Lisbon interfered with the dis
patch OF a British fleet to the Tagus.
The Figaro adds thereto that the philo-
sophical aged President Of the republic
is in a state bordering on distraction and
is urged by his nieces to fly.
On the other hand the Matin declares
that Dom Manuel recently has become so
convinced Of his speedy restoration after
his ignominious flight that he has al
ready appointed a court chamberlain. He
may be too sanguine, but what gives the
youthful King a right to hope is the fact
that the republicans are divided among
themselves and may have to fight a
battle among themselves before enter
ing the battle with the monarchists. who
present a loyal and united front.
Dom Manuel never for a moment fall
tered in his purpose to be true to his
sublime" destiny Of the house Of Bra
ganza. That his country is calling him
once more to take his seat on the throne
of his fathers the youthful Dom Manuel
is certain. For many weeks his majesty
has planned his future reign, arranged
for the immediate crisis, and employed
his leisure in the study of statecraft
When he fed TO England he lived at
that splendid retreat OF his kinsman.
Wood Norton, where the Duke Of Orleans
received him. the Paris paper says, as
a brother potentate. Within the beau
teous precincts Of Wood Norton the
Duke Of Orleans IS recognized as the
rightfuI sovereign Of France in tempor-
ary obscuration because OF the existence
OF an atheistic republican government at
Paris. Dom Manuel similarly received
at Wood Norton all the homage to which
n reigning sovereign Of Portugal is en-
titled. He was visited by King George
and Queen Mary, who kissed him on
both cheeks-a royal salute.
For several months, having left Wood
Norton, Dom Manuel dwelt in state in
u home of his own not far from London
Next he turned up at oxford, where he
attended lectures on sociology and eco
nomics. His mother contemplated for
him a tour Of the world for the improve
ment Of his mind. On his way back
from the far East he was to pay a visit
to the United States. The somewhat un-
expected speed with which the counter
revolution developed at Lisbon interfercd
with these plans Dom ManueTs mother,
who may be termed his campaign" man.
aEer. all along has feared a hasty restor-
alton Of the young monarch. She breads
a renewed expulsion in the event of her
sons too precipitate return to Lisbon.
The youth himself does not share the
maternal anxiety. He seems convinced
that the hour has struck.
Republican ideas has not grown as
rapidly at Lisbon as Theophile Brs ga
when he assumed the presi-
dency. The studious President finds his
councils rent by a triangular duel in
which figure his own supporters, the ex-
tremist republicans. who denounce him,
and the monarchist conspirators. The
general elections, intended 10 compose
all differences. had to be put of from
last spring 20 last month. The enemies
of Braga are accused OF organizing a
boycott OF the polls to dlscredit him.
Twice has he packed his trunks on a