Show THOUSANDS FILE PAST THE CASKETS lisbon feb 9 thousands of por tu guess filed slowly today through tho S cathedral of san vincento and gazed for tho last time on the faces of their king and crown prince when night fell and the doors of the church were closed thero was still a large crowd patiently awaiting admission they turned away disappointed when informed that the public laying in state had been interrupted until tomorrow on that day at 2 in the afternoon the caskets will be closed and transported to the pantheon where with further ceremonies they will be placed in the sepulchre all the people today wore some emblem of mourning and in passing tho coffins placed beneath them floral offerings fe rings some budding wild flowers from tho fields others violets and others elaborate creations and exotic blooms the bodies were guarded constantly by officers of the army and navy royal archers and the balaco guards masses were said at various altars for the dead and prayers were offered in many homes in official circles it Is believed that the ceremonies in connection with the coronation of the king manuel may not occur for two or three months and perhaps may never occur as the young king wishes to inaugurate his reign with as ostentation as possible not unlike gustav of sweden indications point to relative tran for a few weeks when republican activity and determination to proclaim a republic which appear strongly in evidence may force important por tant developments queen abelle relating her expert anco on th e day of the tragedy to an intimate friend who congratulated hei on her c s cape from death said 1 I spread out my cloak to protect luiz after seeing my husband st on the cushions I 1 saw a man levying a weapon at me and r in that fateful moment that son would escape that I 1 should a true frenchwoman for my adopted country and son when suddenly the staggered and fell ahe queen added that she would never lclive her son manuel now king but would remain at his side aiding him with counsel and inspiring him to do yand love his people the queen quoted manuel as saying to the premier 1 I m can to js the differences between he warring political factions for on this depends the existence of the monarchy 1 will follow your advice always try to be first to suggest measures likely to advance the welfare of portugal and I 1 will stand or fall with my ministers |