OUTBREAK IN LISBON
GOVERNMENT REPORTS TROUBLE
OVER.
(PDBUSHBD IN THE TIMES.)
LISBON, 11th December. A revolutionary outbreak started by extremists and supported by the destroyer Douro, with ttie object of overthrowing the Ministry, was rapidly suppressed. The revolutionaries attempted to capture the President's palace, but the attackers were repulsed and fled, leaving one dead. A renewed attack later was easily repulsed. Subsequently they marched through the streets, throwing bombs, and several people were injured. An ultimatum sent to the revolting gunboat was immediately accepted President Gomes courageously visited the garrisons immediately the trouble developed, and found the troops faithj 1. c Government ] a t er announc . Ed that the trouble was over, and thai it is well able to maintain order.
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 142, 13 December 1923, Page 7
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121OUTBREAK IN LISBON Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 142, 13 December 1923, Page 7
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