 In fact, the rotative policy, with the support of the father, the powerful Dr. Emilio Antonio Severino de Avelar, had allowed him to helm the district on three occasions before the fall of the monarchy in Portugal.In addition, Perry had previously been a deputy in the Cortes and the local mayor.His second tenure (24 March to 17 May 1906) was short, and he was succeeded by the Liberal-Regenerators, since King Carlos, had accepted the resignation of Hintze Ribeiro.