THE PORTUGUESE TRAGEDY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2107, 5 February 1908, Page 3

THE PORTUGUESE TRAGEDY.

NEWSPAPER COMMENTS. A VICTIM TO DUTY. THE QUEEN SAVES HER CHILD. United Press Association—Copyright LONDON, Feb. 3. 'Tlio Times says that .King Carlos’ courageous support of Sonltor Franco’s drastic methods of restoring tlio purity- of Portuguese polities would make tlio King in a peculiar sense a victim to duty. Tho immediate rossuniptiou of constitutional government will probably assist in the execution of reforms. The Daily Telegraph states: ’’Upwards of thirty wore concerned in tho plot, which was intended to wipe out the whole of the Royalties, then kill. Si-uhov Franco, and proclaim a Republic. Some bullet,; struck Queen Amelie’s hat. A bow on her dress was covered with blood. Some accounts say tlio police and soldiers killed six assassins; others that they killed fourteen. One assassin is believed to be a Spaniard named Cordova. son of the notorious militant Anarchist.” Tho Daily Mail states that Queen Amelia's interposition saved Manuel. Figuara, the orderly, ay id a soldier killed a man who was aiming point blank at Queen Amelie. A wild panic oceured in the street, and a number were injured. Tho Pall Mall Gazette says that tho lesson of Lisbon shows tho need of an international agreement for war against human vermin. PARIS, Feb. 3. The .Tonmale ties Debats’ account states: '"Although the polico lined the route, there were no special precautions. The public were allowed to move freely on the footpaths. The iusilade commenced on the spot where the road narrowed and tho crowd was most compact. The King was shot in the .-pine, lie fell hack on the cushions in a pool of blood. The Crown Prince, sitting opposite, rose momentarily, and then fell rolling on his father. ’The Queen uttered a loud cry ami rose, covering the children. The coachman . urged the horses to a gallon, and dashed into the court-yard The arsenal gate was then shut. Later on the bodies were removed to Xocessidads Palace.”

COALITION CABINET FORMED. A CONCILIATION POLICY. LISBON, Feb. 3. In the Council of State, Manuel, greatly moved, remarked" Without knowledge or experience, i place myself in your hands, relying on your patriotism and wisdom.” Thereupon Senlior Franco anil the leaders of the progressionist and regeneration parties offered support in the form of a Monarchist coalition, (his was accepted by Senlior Franco. The Cabinet resigned, and Admiral Ferreira and A. Amaral formed a coalition Cabinet. Tlio harmonious rally of all parties around the Throne was welcomed with great satisfaction by the nowsoapeis. which represent that Manuel ■as always been popular. It is understood that tlio coalition will follow a policy of conciliation and reforms. THE PERSONNEL OF THE MINISTRY. (Received 10 42 p.m., Feb. 4.) ' LISBON, Feb. L The Portuguese Cabinet is:Admiral Ferreira, Premier; Minister of tlio Interior, Senlior Nunes; Minister for War, Senlior Herricques; Minister for Justice, Seuhor Wenceslan ; Senhor Lima. Minister for Foreign Affairs. Strict censorship is being exercised at Lisbon, anil few telegrams are arriving. Reuter’s Badajoz correspondent reports that Lisbon advices state that, heavy firing was heard on Saturday evening in the western quarter, where the barracks are situated. FURTHER MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY. (Received Feb. 4, 10.35 p.m.) NEW YORK, Feb. 4. President Roosevelt has telegraphed to Manuel, stating that America is inexpressibly shocked and grieved. ‘ LISBON, Feb. 4. The Czar and Czarina of Russia have telegraphed their heartfelt condolences. MELBOURNE, Feb. 4. Lord Northcote lias cabled Australia’s sympathy for tho Queen of Portugal. THE FUNERAL. THE PRINCE OF WALES TO ATTEND. (Received Feb. 4, 10.35 p.Tn.) LISBON, Feb. 4. The funeral takes place on the Bth. Meanwhile the bodies are ly.ing in state. It is expected that the Prince of Wales will attend.