Note 194 — BOOK XIV[162]
Alexander Teixeira de Mattos translation
Article XIV. of the Charter ran thus:
"The King is the Supreme Head of the State, commands the forces on sea and land, declares war, makes treaties of peace, alliance and commerce, appoints to all the offices of the public administration, and makes the rules and ordinances necessary for the execution of the laws and the safety of the State."—B.