The New Portugal.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 158, 13 October 1910, Page 5

The New Portugal.

RICHES FOR THE REPUBLIC. CONFISCATING CONVENTS AND MONASTERIES. By Gable.—Press Association.—Copyright. Received 12, 8.30 p.m. Lisbon, October 11. As a result of the confiscation of convents and monasteries, enormous riches and extensive properties will fall into the hands of the Government. Senhor Santos, a Republican leader, dedares that the tragic and bloody scenes described abroad did not occur. KING GEORGE AND EX-KING MANUEL Received 12, 8.30 p.m. London, October 12. King George has ordered the Royal yacht to Gibraltar to bring ex-King Manuel and his mother to England. MONARCHAL PAPERS RE-APPEAR. HOW THE ROYAL YACHT ESCAPED. Received 12, 10.55 p.m. Lisbon, October 12. The Monarchial journals are re-appear-ing. Several of them acknowledge the Republic. Some of the churches have re-opened. The Republicans have dismissed the crew and captain of the Royal yacht Amelia. When leaving Ericeira at the time of the revolution the vessel was headed for sea at lull steam, fearing that the Republican cruisers would overtake it. The boat reached Gibraltar owing to the captain steering two false courses. BRAZIL RECOGNISES THE REPUBLIC. Received 13, 0.5 a.m. Rio de Janiero, October 12. Brazil has recognised the Portuguese Republic.