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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2106, 4 February 1908, Page 3

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THE PORTUGUESE TRAGEDY. HOW IT OCCURRED, FOUR MONTHS’ MOURNING ORDERED. QUEEN CONFERS WITH THE DICTATOR. United Press Association — Copyright LISBON, Fob. 2. King Carlos was first wounded in the shoulder. The third bullet severed the carotid artery, and the King died before ho reached the Arsenal. Tho Infanta Manuel was wounded on tho side of the jaw and on the arm. Figuerra, the King's orderly, tired, 'killing one regicide. The police killed a second,• mul it believed that a third committed suicide whilst- in custody. Tho assassins had concealed hvocliambered repeating carbines beneath their cloaks. Tho shops, theatres, and cates were immediately closed, great grid and indignation being shown. Four months public" mourning has been ordered in Portugal. All Government offices and places ot amusement have been closed until the lunernl takes place. . Queen Amelio was long m eonterenco with Senhor Franco, the Dictator, on Saturday evening. PARIS. Fob. 2. The Figaro’s Lisbon correspondent stilt OS ***** “King Carles and the Crown Prince wore ‘returning from the Villa Vicosa. Thev crossed the Tagus to Lisbon. Carriages and Court officials wero awaiting them at the landing Btnge near Praca Comercio. “When the Royalties were about to enter the carriage several individuals, crouching a few paces from the landing stage, at a sign from one, diew revolvers that- had been concealed under their cloaks and opened a iusilado. ~ . “Tho King and Crown Prince wore struck by several bullets and fell. “The assailants fled. “Soldiers escorting the Royal party fired, killing three of the assailants, nlthough some accounts say five.” LONDON, Feb. 2. Tho Portuguese Legation in London “At five on Saturday afternoon, when returning from tho \ ilia- Vicosa, while passing Black Horse Square, in an open carriage. Their Majesties, with the Crown Prince, and Manuel, were barbarously attacked with revolver and carbine shots. “The King and Crown Prince were killed. . “Three murderers wero killed and three arrested.”

A GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION. INFANTA ALPHOXSO TO THE RESCUE. ' MEDICAL AID USELESS. THE QUEEN’S PITEOUS PLIGHT. (Received Fob 3, S.-5-5 p.m.) LISBON, Feb. 3. A silent crowd watched the Royalties alight from the Tagus ferry boat. The demeanor of the spectators displayed a certain air of distrust and fear, though a girl presented Queen Amelie with a bouquet. King Carlos exchanged a few word: with Senhor Franco and other Ministers. When the Royal carriage was passing the Ministry of France at the corner of the Rica do Arsenal, a young fellow, almost a boy, dressed an a rough sporting attire, and with a revolver in his hand wished out lrom the throng of spectators, and jumped up behind tho carriage, and fired, wounding the King in the left side. Queen Amelie and the Crown Prince uttered cries of horror and dismay, and the Queen rose in the carriage and tried to strike the assassin with her bouquet. He fired again, hitting the King in the back.

King Carlos lifted Ids hand to Isis head, and then fell back in a state of c-ollapse. Several people dashed forward, and slung the regicide to the ground. He fired a third shot harmlessly, and someone, probably a policeman, shot him dead. Meanwhile, a toll, black-bearued and moustached man. enveloped in a mantle, who was standing near the Ministry of the Interior, and apparently leader of the regicides, drew a carbine which was concealed under hi 6 cloak, moved towards the carriage, and fired twice, hitting the Crown Prince in the face and chest. Ho was about to fire again, when a policeman knocked up his arm. Next moment a military officer killed the assassin with his sword. Other regicides fired, and wounded Manuel slightly. The officers and police emptied their revolvers at a group of regicides, killing a third man. The Infanto Alfonso drove up in a motor car. revolver in hand, and escorted the JRoval carriage to the Marine Arsenal. ... The Queen was beside herself with grief, horror, and shock. She uttered piteous cries as she turned towards her dying husband and son. .... Both the wounded were carried into the medical hall of the arsenal, and laid on mattresses. When the doctors were summoned the blood still gushed from the King’s mouth and nose, and medical aid was Death was due to two wounds, one in the right infra scapular region, and the other ill the vertebral column. Both bullets are still lodged.

KING CARLOS’ LAST WORDS. ANXIETY FOR THE QUEEN. (Received Feb. 3, 10 p.m.) LISBON, Feb. 3. The Crown Prince only survived five minutes. One bullet traversed his right cheek, emerging at the nape of the neck. The second struck the region of the sternum, and pierced his lung. . While the doctors were washing the faces of the King and Crown Trincr. the Queen summoned one to proceed to the weighing house, where she was attending to Manuel while his wounds were being dressed. Queen Maria arrived, and her meet--sng with the Prince was most affect-

King Carlos’ last words, as he fell back in the carriage-, were .lhe Queen,” uttered in tones or anxiety and alarm. . When at the arsenal Queen Amelia hastily sent for a priest to console the dying- . x , , Queen Amelic spent the mglit beside the dead. . , ~ The bodies lie m state, and the funeral will probably be on the tenth.

the regicides. LISBON, Feb. 2. One of the dead murderers is a Frenchman, whose belt was filled with money, which is supposed to have been 'the price of tho crime. ““"(R~eiv.cl r«b. is 3. o 10 , S ) 3 The leader of the regicides has been identified as Manuel Cuica BO ycars of ago, an ex-sergeant pt tire seventh cavalry and an. cx-nr.mary sch ol teacher, and for the last e ght years a private teacher in Lisbon. Other dead regicides are apparently Portuguese. W.VDRID, Fell. .3. One dead regicide was a . s P ai ““™’ who was arrested recently in connection with the discovery ol bombs, but who was released. . Ono of thoso arrested is an Italian, engaged in the orchestra at the Lyitc is a young and well-dressed man who is so nervous that the waiders are afraid to entrust him with a knife and fork at his meals. A third was a reporter, who as apparently innocent.

STATE OF THE CAPITAL

ARMED BAND ATTACKS THE PREMIER'S RESIDENCE.

NAVAL AND MILITARY OFFICERS ARRESTED..

LISBON, Feb. 2

Republicans and dissentient Progressives in Lisbon were told ( that great events would happen on Saturday. An anned baud attacked Senhor Franco’s residence. Lisbon forts are lull ot political prisoners. Police domiciliary ' '-sits constantly reveal stores ol arms and bombs. . Tho Government declare that they are not implicated in the attack oil the Throne, but a number of sergeants and .subalterns of the army and navy, which comprised a number ot Republican leaders, have been arrested. Lisbon is quiet, an’ good order is being maintained •Received Feb. 3. 10 p.m.) LISBON, Feb. 3. Mourning is very general. The crime has apparently strengthened the loyalty of the army and the nation. EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY. .MESSAGE FROM KING EDWARD. PULPIT REFERENCES. LONDON, Feb. 2. King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and Prince of Wales express poignantgrief. (l'lioy telegraphed their sympathy to Queen Amelie, and sent to the Legation expressing horror and detestation ol the crime. The Bishop of Stepney, at St. Paul’s, deplored the closing ol the Satanic forces beneath society s structure. Father Vaughan, of Farm Street Church, said he was less surprised than shocked. No thoughtful man with his hand on Europe's pulse would be surprised at the commission of the most- diabolical crimes. Canon Wilbcrforce, Df. Clifford, and the Rev. R. J. Campbell expressed horror from the pulpit. The people of England wero startled ami horror-stricken, and are full of sympathy for tho victims. There are demonstrations of sympathy in all parts of Portugal. The people are rallying to support the authorities. BERLIN, Feh. 2. Tho Kaiser is terribly shocked. (Received Feb. 3. 10 p.m.) LISBON, Feb. 3. The Duke of Orleans heard the news in Naples, and proposed to leave immediately for Lisbon, but later despatches induced him to proceed to Egypt. The Pope was greatly distressed, and exclaimed. “Poor Amelie; now Quo may really be called the sainted Queen.” Ho ordered a special service for the dead in the Sistine- Chapel j:i Thursday. LONDON, Feb. 3. King Edward Inis cancelled his visit to the Court this season, and has directed a mouth's mourning. He has also cancelled his visits to Copenhagen and Christiana. The Archbishop of Westminster, preaching at Chelsea, made sympalietic references to the tragedy. Prayers for the souls of the dead .loyalties were offered in all the Catholic Churches. Sympathy is especially keen m the' Catholic countries. MADRID, Feb. 3. King Alfonso was at- Seville, and luirried to Madrid to condone with the Comtesse do Paris. While deploring the tragedy, the Madrid papers consider the King s error and Senhor Franco's absurd policy were contributory. MESSAGE FROM NEW ZEALAND. WELLINGTON, Feb. 3. The Premier, on behalf of the people of New Zealand, has communicated. through* His Excellency the Governor to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, an expression ot sympathy with the people ot Portugal in the misfortune which lias overtaken their countrv through tho assassination of the King and Crown Prince. thFnew king. MANUEL TO BE PROCLAIMED. QUEEN ASSUMES THE REGENCY. "PARIS, Feb. 2. The Matin states that Manuel will be proclaimed King to-day. The Queen assumes tho Regency during Infanta Manuel’s minority. LISBON. Feb. 2. Manuel’s arm is in a sling, but it is painless, and there are no complications. MANUEL TAKES THE OATH. HIS PROCLAMATION. RUMORS OF A REPUBLIC. (Received Feb. 3, 10 pun.) LISBON, Feb. 3. ■ Manuel took the succession oath on Sunday afternoon, imtlio presence of tho Ministers of the Council. His Council state that his proclamation to the people denounces the horrible and dastardly crime, which is unprecedented in history, and he is confident, that the nation shares his ° r ko promises to maintain tho Catholic religion and the integrity of the Kingdom, and observe and cause to be observed the political institution, and devote all bis efforts to the welfare of the country and so deserve the love of the people. Pic declared his intention to retain the present Minister. ~ . , Reuter’s Madrid journal, El Mundo” states that a Republic has ben proclaimed at Oporto, but neither confirmation nor denial is obtainable in official political circles.