A KING’S DEBTS.
Called a Thief.
DISBON, NOV. 29.
During a discussion in the Portugese Chamber concering the private debts of King Carlos, Dr Afforea Costa asked the Government to mortgage the Royal estates and then expel the King like a common criminal.
These remarks led to a scene of great confusion. Dr Braga, leader of the Republican party, declared that the King was a thief and a robber.
The military were called to clear the Chamber.
One deputy appealed to the soldiers to proclaim a Republic. Occupants of the strangers gallery gave cheers for “the Republic. ” The interrupters were expelled by soldiers. The Chamber has suspended Drs Braga and Costa for thirty days-
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3726, 1 December 1906, Page 3
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114A KING’S DEBTS. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3726, 1 December 1906, Page 3
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