ANOTHER DICTATORSHIP?
DISORDERS IN PORTUGAL? MOB INVADES PARLIAMENT. Australian and N.Z B„.i,ria>inn • _ _ PARIS, May 6. A grave political circle is reported in Portugal. The Government’s introduction of a Bill renewing the tobacco duty led to an unprecedented scene and many hours’ uproar. Later, a number of deputies led a mob into Parliament, resulting in a wild disorder.
The Republican Guard cleared the building after much fighting. It is believed that steps are being taken to establish a dictatorship.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12441, 8 May 1926, Page 5
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