speech delivered at the Teatro de Aveiro on December 26, 1909, Lima elaborates on José Estevão's virtues, emphasizing his role as a champion of freedom, justice, and democracy. The speaker recounts Estevão's commitment to social reforms, his anti-clerical stance, and his advocacy for the marginalized through various political movements, including socialism and democracy. Lima juxtaposes Estevão’s moral heroism with historical figures, illustrating a vision of a society built on principles of equality and solidarity. The discourse captures a blend of melancholy and pride, as it invites the audience to remember Estevão’s contributions while urging a continued pursuit of progress and social harmony among the Portuguese people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)