The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1913. A TROUBLED REPUBLIC.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 72, 30 July 1913, Page 4

The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1913. A TROUBLED REPUBLIC.

Portugal hardly seems happy since she jecarne a Republic. Much disorder is ruling and the grave reports of disaffection in the forces indicates trouble ahead. There is, however, no very clear statement as to what is going on and reports from various sources are conflicting. Ex-King Manuel appear to bo taking matters very calmly in England, surrounded by a small colony of his country’s nobles, who apparently prefer the safe and pleasant exile Britain affords, to the dangerous life they would be leading in Portugal. In some quarters it is assorted that the Republican Government is not hy any means improving the lot of the people as was popularly expected if would do, and hitter disappointment is felt, with the result that a return to the old monarchial system would he welcomed. On the other hand there (are many correspondents who assort that the new Government is doing well and gaining strength, confidence uid further support daily, and that the Republic has come to stay. That anno of the trouble at least is due to action on the part of Spain is certain. Two Royalist armies have been dlowed to muster on Spanish soil and toss tin 1 border with the intention 1 if restoring the monarchy, and the result has boon to keep Portugal in a conlit ion of unrest and disorganisation. I l lie Republicans have been fighting when they might have been otherwise mgagod in fhe country's uplifting, and financially and industrially the country! has gone from had to worse. A correspondent of the London Daily Chrnn-j ; <-|

; c|e, mentions that arms captured by the Government troops during t!ie last) loyalist raid were found to hoar the stamp of the Spanish "Royal arsenals j uid ho blames Britain, as Portugal’s ■illy, Cor failing to convoy a hint to J Spain that the laws of neutrality ought , to he observed. As for the people of Portugal they hardly know where they j are, and have had no real opportunity if deciding which form of Government I s best suited to their country.

THE CRYSTAL PALACE. A movement is at present on foot in London to acquire the Crystal Palace, the idea being “that the Imperial and Dominion Governments be asked to accept the Crystal Palace and grounds, buildings and improvements, as a g«ing c ‘ on ~ cent, in good order and repair, tree df rent and interest charges, and carry it on as an Empire Centrfe lor national, international, and Imperial purposes, anjtl the exhibition of the Empire’s products, potentialities, and resources, and for pageants of history, peace, j progress and industry, and for business, pleasure, recreation and instruction, sports and amusements. And as a means of comparing the conditions of life and the aesthetic preemptions of! the people at former periods with those] of the present, and promoting love of country and pride of race.” It is proposed that the Imperial Government he asked to appoint two persons, and each of the Dominions two persons, who shall be deemed the trustees, and who shall prepare and recommend to the Governments concerned details of a scheme for future

management, necessary construction, | alteration, and centrol, but which shall contain the following provisions: (a) To secure closer acquaintance -with and improvement of the commercial relations between every part of the Empire, (b) To bring (trades together,. and enable and manufactur-j ers and, producers to seek and find j new and wider markets, (c) All profits resulting from revenue derived from charges for admission, exhibitors, sales and other income he devoted to upkeep, variation, attraction, and extension. (d) As far as practicable, leading exhibits to consist of commercial and trade demonstrations; operations of arts and crafts; technical skill; exemplifications of industries; and working models displaying the processes of manufacture from the raw material to the finished article on sale, and aiming especially to arouse interest and impart instruction to primary producers and intending settlers.