New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-21
BRAZIL.

RIO DE JANEIRo, Jan. 19.--I have already told
YOU OF the retirement Of Alencar from the Ministry and
che accession TO il Of Dr. Joaquin Octayo Nebias who
Is President Of the Chamber of Deputies. Let me add
shat Dr. bio Velho Cavacanti de Albuquerque first Sec
etary OF the Chamber Of Deputies has been made Min
lister Of agriculture, Commerce. and Public Works post
which has been vacant since the 18th Of December last
Che date Of the retirement of Antao. There has been
mach speculation regarding the probable course the e1
Minister will take. and 1t is generally believed that they
will not for the present at least, go into violent oppo
eOn II is curious coincidence that both OF te "io
to-day the most promising candidates for the Senate 10
Oh vacancies in the Province Of CeTea, and Mlnas
Geraes Alencar has already been elected IN lhe
Province OF Cerea: more than this, he stands high
est on the roll Of those voted for, so that nc VIII
be the first in the triple list presented to the En-
peror 1t WILL therefore, be determined by the Ministry
which he has lust left whether he to be Senator Of
the Empire or not Antao is one among the I'VE or
six the Conservative ticket tha' Is soon 10
De submitted 10 the OF Mras Geraes IL larry
takes ones breath away TO think that Antao may pos
sibly occupy the chair recently hed by the great
Oton The despicable but powerful argument OF SELF
interest then nav decide the course which the eX-
Minister may then pursue.
lately intimated that 1t was rumored the Govern
ent we're trying another foreign loan but
chat they would be likely to effect it except by mort
gagug receipts Of the Customouse security for
itsrepayment. II this be fact, it IS, perhaps, only
sample Of that sort OF retaliation with which the En-
clsh propose punish the BraZans for their violation
OF pledges made the Of the Perpambuco Railroad
affair which has been hanging along for five years and
which the Government is soemnly bound TO arrange
The cost OF this railroad originally estimated az
ssOOOO and subsequently reGstimated at sl2oooO and
third time 100000 1t is this last estimate which
has been awaiting for long time the action OF the
Government The opposition press declare rouhu' 'nat
the Ministry and the people are responsible Tor THIS de
grading state Of affairs There is some truth IN this
ford of the Cham.
trs was the opposition that brought the matter to the
Intention Of the Government, and gave IT the only sup
port consideration which 1t received After passing
the Senate however where II was amended so as 70 pay
the interest the estimate only from the date OF
It's approval by the Government, 1t stuck fast in the
House and there it remains be hastily acted upon,
probably during the coming session. when the state OF
the finances has at last become intoerable
II is generally known that the 10th OF May 1904,
convention was signed at Paris between France. Italy,
Portugal Denmark, and Brazil granting certain favoTs
A Balesriu for the construction and laying down
OF a submarine Geographic cable between Europe and
south America the terminal station on the Continent
being at Cape Saint Rogue. This concession, however
was without effect since difficulties encountered on
the part Of Of the Governments Of the above
enentioncd countries which not overcome before
expiration Of the time designated for completing the
work But lately project has taken new start. I'm
daunted by his first Baestrni continued TO prose
cute with unwearcd zeal the great undertaking. and at
his efforts have been crowned with so much success
chat il only remains for him give practical execution
10 his plans and finish the project for which he is now
tauned with the fullest authority. new convention |
with some Of the original conditions mOdifed,3has been
signed aud ratified by all the Governments interested
They are therefore bound TO lend every aid in their
mower the prompt completion OF the work The latest
news received regarding the matter ismOs satisfactory
The Times that Company has already been
organized under the title Of International Company Of
the south Transatlantic Telegraph and that the making
Of the cable has already been contracted for with the
nrm Of ALBERT Gerard Co. Everything indicates, them
that this great undertaking will be shortly realized
Baestrui has engaged himself lay the cable between
Antilles and Cape Saint Rogue in the Of three
years. within that time therefore. may look TO
Brazil united by telegraph with the United states and
Che European Continent.
But with all this pleasing prospect Brazil must wake
Up and that quickly if she would fully reap all the bene
1S to be derived from such communication AT pres
ent the telegraph lines in Brazil slight
value 10 country In fact they constitute Of the
Etanding Jokes Of the capital The coast cities OF the
North and South not Joined together and sim 1t
takes weeks to get word OF news from Para or PerDam-
buco 60 Rio de JanerO. One would think an easy IN
dertakug to lay cable along the coast II that be pref
cradle to a land line, and make this much needed
communication. In Had1ed's work on Brazil
Iesd that the first news OF the great revolt
IN the Province Of Para. which occurred some
co years since, received at Rio de Janeiro |
England Rapid communication, that, surely !
Recently Government issued circular letters OF in
strucon 70 the Presidents Of the different provinces Of
Ispritu santo San Paulo Parana and Santa Catharna
directing that passages should not be furnished 10 colo
Ists who have resolved to abandon the establishments
to which they belong without lmprossing upon their |
minds the fact that whatever be their destination they
longer count upon the aid of the Government in
fat contradiction thsis the Governments own action
IN sending the United States some $40 American
emisnts by the same steamer which carries this com
municatOn. have already referred in recent letter 10
the efforts that being made on behalf of these very
emigrants They return TO the United States The
;,erse ofle Braziqn Government Much praise due,
only Minister, the Hon Henry T. Blow. but to
Henry Milford esq., the United States Consul at Rio de
Juer for the very successful manner in which the ne
goations have have been conducted and the business
completed There yet remain large number OF Amer
lean emgrants in Brazil scattered throughout the DIFF
ferent provinces who to return TO the United
States but who cannot do without receiving similar
aid II hoped that further instructions Will be
Sent out by the Government which will authorize our
Minister furnish transportation at once 10 all Amer
emlgrauts aud their families who desire It, This
would be- under the circumstances more than an act
Of mercy.
The mass Of the Goth day Gottschak took place to-
day the church Of Francisco de Paula, under the
auspices OF the Philharmonic Society OF this city. The
attendance was very large, and the ceremonies were
conducted with degree Of pomp and spendOr rarely
witnessed similar occasions. 1t will be long before
The memory Of this great artist VIII pass away. Scarcely
a day comes without tribute TO his worth in
The shape OF musical pOecal composition, and In
the shop windows everywhere continually meets his
phOtograph-a noble head, with handsome. welcut !
features marking the possession not only Of rare intel
lEence. but also OF kind and generous heart.
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