PORTUGAL IN REVOLUTION.

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2788, 11 October 1910, Page 5

PORTUGAL IN REVOLUTION.

KING MANUEL'S WEAKNESS AND INCAPACITY. •

A REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED

London, October 5

A win-less message fr m Paris reports that a revolution had hrokon out in Lisbon, and th it the warships were bombarding the Palace at two o'clock. The army and navy sided with the revolutionaries, who captured the Palace.

1 The Times ' publishes a letter from a well-informed Lisbon correspondent, just received, who states that King Minuet's lack of force in political affairs accentuated by public suspicion regarding his private life, has been rapidly losing him the esteam of the Catholics, who have hitherto been loyal. The moment the Foreign Office heard that the wires had been cut the cruiser Newcastle, at Gibaraltar, was ordered to go full speed to Lisbon. The Minerva also will watch British interests. MESSAGE TO SIR E. GREY. A REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED. The British Miuiater at Lisbon cabled Sir E. Grey that the home garrison declared for a republic on Monday night. Throughout Tuesday tlvre was fighting, and troops hitherto l.yal then joined the Republicans. This morning a republic was proclaimed, and the proclamation was enthusiastically received. King Manuel is reported to be at Mafri. MANUEL'S EXIT FROM LISBON. October 7.

The majority of King Manuel's entourage fled, but a few remained staunch. King Manuel slowed no fear, but favoured rem lining at all costs, arguing that flight would receive the worßt possible interpretation. Ultimattly he yielded, and quitted the Palace in an automobile. He hid a cheery smile, and was smoking a cigarette. A rumour spread that he was aboard a Brazilian warship. The revolutionists sought him, but the commander of the Sao Paulo refused to allow them aboard. Later King Manuel left Lisbon.

The San Raphael bombarded the Government offices at a range of 400 yards, killing several clerks and also a number of spectators in the Pnca de Commercia. Royalists brought two field guns and replied, killing a number of the Sau Raphael's gunners and compelling them to flee. HOPES OF THE REPUBLICANS. KING SAILS FOR ENGLAND. London, Octobor 7. Senhor Souza, late Portuguese Premier, was wounded by a shell exploding in his house. Senhor Brega, in a manifesto to the army and navy, said he hoped that the officers who had not participated in tho revolution would declare their loyally to the new Admi listration. Reutera Lisbon Agency advised this evening that it was stated that King Manuel, with tho Queen Mother and tho Duke of Oporto, were aboard the Royal yacht Amelia, and had already sailed for England. Lisbon, October 7. The Municipal Guards fought bravely, but were disheartened by lack of enthusiasm in their officers, many of whom secretly sympathised with the revolutionists.

BRITISH ALLIANCE MAINTAINED. PROJECTION OF EUROPEANS. DEPOSED KING AT GIBRALTAR Senlior Machado has issued a state, ment emphaslsingthenecessity fornnintaining the British alliance. Senhor Brega, the President, in an interview with the British Minister, assured him that the Republic would continue its friendly policy towards Britain. Madrid, October 7. The Spanish Premier, after a conference with the German, Italian, and British Ambassadors, agreed to confide the protection of Europeans in Portugal to Britain. London, October 7. King Manuel has cabled t) London that he is in good health. He does not mention the revolution. It is expected that he will remain at Gibraltar and watch events. Reuter's correspondent at Gibraltar wires that the Governor has welcomed the King of Portugal and Royal family.