PORTUGAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 March 1916, Page 5

PORTUGAL.

UNITED FOR WAR. j - SCENES IX PARLIAMENT, . t->—.j- i,i s |,- onj Marcli is. v ! There was a historic scene in Parliament when, in the presence of the President »f the Republic and the Allies' representatives, the Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that the seizure- of the German ships interned to meet the country's domestic needs was not effected without Britain's knowledge, Britain had made representations, based on the terms ef her alliance with the Portuguese Government. In the communication te Germany he maintained the right to use the ships. After reading the declaration of war he added that the Government had not considered the document because it wa,s couched in an unusual form. At the Premier's instance Parliament unanimously formed a National Ministry comprising all parties, and sent greetings to the Entente and the heroes of Verdun. There was great enthusiasm throughout the sitting. The majority of newspapers enthusiastically agree with the war attitude. Republicans and Socialists are united to defend the Allies' cause. IN PORTUGUESE EAST AFRICA. Beira, March 12. 'All the Germans here have been interned, and the German ships seized. Johanesbnrg, March 12. Many Germans from Delagoa fled to the Transvaal, preferring internment in British territory.

ENTHUSIASM IN BRAZIL. ~ AT PORTUGAL'S DECISION, - .- Received March 13, 8.15 p.m. Rio de Janeiro, March 12. Germany's declaration against Portugal has excited public opinion. Enthusiastic street demonstrations have been held in favor of the Entente. The newspaper Epoca says that the great majority of Brazilians will help Portugal and her allies all they can.