THE LISBON TRAGEDY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 39, 5 February 1908, Page 2

THE LISBON TRAGEDY.

A DEEP LMPKEsaiOX. Lisbon, February 3. llio traged}- created a deep iuiprcs* jion at Oporto. The Spanish residents of the town have petitioned their Government to send a warship. NEWSPAPER COMMENT. London, February 3. - 'The Pall Mall Gazette aays the lesson of the Lisbon tragedy is that there is need for an interuatinal agreement to war against human vermin. The Times days King Carlos' courageous support ot France's drastic methods of fostering the purity of Portuguese politics would make the King in a peculiar sense u victim to duty. The immediate resumption of constitutional government would probably assist in the execution of reforms. BRITISH CONSIDERATION. London, February 3. , With a view to preventing any misunderstanding, the British Admiralty has ordered that only one cruiser shall visit the Tagus instead of Admiral Curzon-Howc's whole squadron, which, was expected to go there in the ordinary course.

A NEW POLICY. SUPPORTING THE NEW KING. RESIGNATION OF THE DICTATOR. Lisbon, February 3. In the Cuuneil of State, the new King Manuel spoke with great emotion. "Without knowledge or experience," he said, "I place myself in your hands, relying on your patriotism and wisdom." Thereupon Premier Franco and the leaders of the Progressist and Regeneration parties offered to support him by forming a Monarchist coalition. This was accepted. Scnhor Franco and his Cabinet resign- . ed. Admiral Fcrreira do Amaral formed a coalition Cabinet. This harmonious rally of all parties round the Throne is welcomed with great gratification. Tlio newspapers represent that King Manuel lias always been popular. It is understood that the coalition will follow a policy of conciliation and reform. , THE QUEEN'S BRAVERY. London, February 3. The Daily Telegraph says some bullets struck a bow in Queen Amelic's hat. Her dress was covered with blood. The Daily Mail declares that Quecu Amelie's interposition saved- Manuel. General Figuaro and a soldier killed a man who was niming point-blank at Queen Amclie.

A' mild panic occurred in tlic street. Some people were injured.

SYMPATHETIC MESSAGES. Received 4th, 10.35 p.m. Lisbon, February fPresident Roosevelt telegraphed tot King Manuel:—"America is inexpressibly shocked and grieved." The Czar and Czarina telegraphed their heartfelt condolences. THE FUNERAL. Received Feb. i, IU.SS p.m. Lisbon, February & The funeral takes place on the Stir, Meanwhile the bodies are lying in state. It is expected that the Prince otf Wales will attend as King Edward's representative. ... i HEAVS: FIRING HEARD. WHAT DOES IT PORTENDS • STRICT CENSORSHIP MAINTAINED. Received Feb. 4, 10.42 p.m. London, February '4. Telegrams arriving from ReuterV Badajoz correspondent report that Lisbon advices state that heavy firing washeard on Saturday evening in the western quarter, where the barracks aresituated. , A strict censorship on telegrams, etc.,, is being maintained. THE PERSONNEL OF THE CABINET,

Received Feu. 4, 10.42 p.m. Lisbon, February ■ • Tlie personnel of tlie Portuguese' Cabinet is as follows:—Don Ferreira,Premier and Miniatar of the Interior? Don JJunes, Minister of W«; Don'Herriques, Minister of Justiec; Jjton Wences.lau Liuiaj Minister of Foreign AffairSi 'AUSTRALIA'S SYMPATHY. . Received 4tli, 11.40 p.m. Melbourne, February 4". Lord NortUeote cabled sympathy to the Queen of Portugal

Queen Amelie will rank among ill? most gifted- women of her age. Queen Victoria recognised lwr talent and tools deep interest in her marriage. She was for a while best Known in the land of hev adoption as a great sportswoman. She is a powerful swimmer, and was awarded the gold Jliedal of the Royal Humane Society for saving two children from drowning in the Tagus. But the Queen possesses distinguished intellectual gifts, She studied medicine, passed her examination, and obtained a degree, and is thus the only Queen MJ). extant. Her Majesty has made a specialty of nursing, much ta the advantage of her subjects. At >cr own expense she maiiK tains a dispensary and hospital for thesick children of the poorer classes; and all over the country she is known fort her interest in the work, as is shown by; her visits to hospitals and sisterhoods iih various parts of the realm. Among thereforms which she preaches to her awn sex is the discontinuance of tight lacing. It is said that Her Majesty was delighted when the Rontgen rays were discovered. She photographed by the aid of the rays a tight-laced lady, aful thereby'was able to prove how pernicious the habit is, and to show the deformity caused by undue pressure on the internal organs. Her Majesty's sister, Princess Helenc d'Orlcans, married the Duke of Aos'ta, cousin of the reigning King Of Italy. Their Portuguese Majesties haves two sons, Prince Luis, who is twenty years of age, and Prince Manuet (who has been crowned King), eighteen,