THE PORTUGUESE CRISIS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 3787, 11 February 1908, Page 3

THE PORTUGUESE CRISIS.

? ’ * , Lisbon, February 7. / ' A number of Republican deputies imprisoned under the old regime have been released in Lisbon. Suspended Republican 1 newspapers are reappearing. They claim an amnesty for all political offenders, even the naval . mutineers. The late King Carlos’ mother is quite, prostrated, and is likely to retire to Italy. King Manuel declines to use any Treasury funds until the Cortes has fixed the Civil List. Thirteen persons arrested bn suspicion of being concerned in the recent assassination has been released.' . Senhor Franco’s lather was mobbed. The ex-Dictator left Lisbon secretly, and is proceeding to Paris. He lodged his fortunes with foreign banks before motoring into Spain. ' When Franco visited the palace before his flight, Queen Amelid severely upbraided him. Republican leaders declare that it is their intention.-to refrain from ’ profiting by the present uneasiness. The ‘ remains of Prince, Carlos and Prince Luiz were transported to the palace chapel. Twentyfour servants were required , tocarry King Carlos’ Coffin, • A- heartrending scene occurred in tbe -chapel when Queen Maria Pia (the ; late King’s mother), Queen Amelie, and King Manuel successively gave expression to their farewells to the dead King and Prince.

The bodies were afterwards laid on inclined planes in the chapel, and now be seen through glass lids. Carlos’ face is scarcely changed, but that of Prince Luiz is disfigured, and was covered by a flag. Mourners bared their heads, and British and Spanish cruisers responded with salutes as the bodies were carried to the church. ’The coffins will lie during the night in a catafalque in the magnificently decorated interior of the cathedral:

In London, King Edward- and Queen Alexandra, With a cavalry escort, attended a requiem mass in St. James’ Church, Spanish Place. The Prince and Princess of Wales, ambassadors, and Ministers of the Crown were present with the sovereigns/ who were without their escort;

With royalties, the Lord Mayor and his sheriffs, Cabinet Ministers and diplomatists attended a service in St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Rt. Rev. Randall Davidson, Arch--bishop of Canterbury, conducted an impressive service. Enormous crowds, were present. Officers of the British squadron and Prince Arthur of Connaught represented Britain at the service held in the Sad Vicente. Prince Eitel, one of his sons, represented the Kaiser.

Prince Eitel will spend a few days in Paris on. his way home.