PORTUGUESE RISING

Evening Star, Issue 19263, 31 May 1926, Page 5

PORTUGUESE RISING

THE GOVERNMENT RESIGNS TROOPS MARCHING ON LISBON, Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LISBON, May SO. The Government lias resigned. Two regiments from Braga and Evora are marching on Lisbon. COMMUNICATIONS CUT OFF. LISBON, May 28. Communications with the interior are nit- off. Tho general oommandinc the insurgents, who include the Bth Army Division, the Oporto Division, and other units, has issued a proclamation declaring his intention to march on Lisbon. Tho country is reported to bo calm.—Reuter. THE INSURGENTS’ DEMANDS. AN OFFICIAL REPORT. LISBON, May 29. The leader of the insurgents has called on the President of the Republic to establish an extra-parliamentary Government and to summon the leaders of the political parties. A Government communique declares that complete order reigns throughout the country. The seditious movement is confined' to some elements of the division stationed at Braga and commanded by General Gomez Dr Costa. Columns have been organised at Oporto, one being commanded by General Perez.—Reuter. RAILWAY'S REFUSE TO CARRY TROOPS. LISBON, May 30. (Received May 31, at 1.30 a.m.) Two regiments from Braga and Evora are marching on Lisbon. The sending of Government troops to check the march proved impossible, a.s the railway companies refused to arrange transport.—Reuter. SUCCESSFUL REVOLUTION. LEADERS CONFERRING WITH PRESIDENT. LISBON, May 30. (Received May 31, at 11.5 a.m.) The Portuguese military revolution was successful. The leaders are conferring with the President, in order to form a new Cabinet.—Sydney ‘ Sun ’ Cable,