Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-19
THE NEW REPUBLIC
Meeting of the Insurgent Chiefs
and Dom Pedro.
DEMAND MADE FOR ABD1oATIoN,

To which the Emperor Gave an Em-
ph.iic Rsfusai-OutiIne OF the New
Government Proclaimed The Rebels
Prepared to sit Down the Discou-
tented Resumption of Business at Rio
European Newspapers Indulge In Pre-
diotious-British Interests
RIO DE JANEIRo, Nov. 10 -on the morn
ing OF the revolution the city awoks TO hear
the proclamation OF tbs republic OF
the United States OF Brazil Ssnor Con-
slant and others proceeded to Pstropolis
on Friday morning and informed the emperor
that he was dethroned. Dom Pedro was
calm and dignified, and listened quietly to
what his visitors had 10 say. Senior Fonssca
acted as spokesman, and said: "Brazl has
advanced in civilization enough to dispense
with monarchy. The country is grateful for
the emperor's patriotism, but has insisted on
a republic"
Declined to AbdIcato.
Dom Pedro replied with dignity, declining
to sbdicate. He would yield to force, but
would not renounce the throne voluntarily.
The imperial family were allowed only one
hour TO prepare for their departure. man
Of war was ready, with steam no, TO take
them of, aud the captain received his iu-
structions as soon as the emperor and bis
party were on board The orders inform
ing the captain OF his route were sealed, but
| IL IL supposed his destination is Lisbon
1t Is reported that the impending revolu-
ton was known to several financial houses
in Vienna two days prior to its occurrence
Plan Of the New Government.
Senior Patroclnio has been imprisoned for
conspiring against the republic The gov
ernnors named by the provincial govern
ment are all military men.
The five articles OF the government decree
are:
First-The republic in proclaimed
Second-The provinces of Brazil. united
by federation, compose the United States OF
| Brazil.
Third-Each state will form its own local
| government
Fourth-Each state will send a represent
alive to the congress which will convene
shortly and the final decision OF which the
| provincial government win await
Fifth-Meantime the governors of the
states will adopt means to maintain ord,r
and protect the citizens rights
| The nations internal and external rela-
| tons will he represented mean while by the
provincial government
Business Being Resumed.
The firm manner in which the government
has taken hold OF national affairs has aroused
the confidence of all classes here and-busi-
ness generally, which had been rather bad y
dlsarrsngei by the revolution, is settling
into its usual movement. Prsmisr Fonseca
was at first disposed to fee alarmed on
learning that the provinces Of Bahia had de-
ala -al - 10 IL
was considerably deepsned when news of a
similar character followed from Psrnam-
buco, and be at once took measures to pre-
vent disorder st either of the places named.
Troops Ordered In Readiness.
Troops we're ordered 20 be in readiness for
instant departure, and other preparations
were being made when news came yesterday
that the disaffscticn in Bahia and Pernam-
buco was not at all Of a general character,
and that the people in both places were IN
fact nearly unanimous in their desire TO &C
cept the new state Of things Yesterdays
sdvices say that when the republic was pro-
claimed at Bahia no open opposition was
manifested. and that the general public
there were capable Of putting down any dis
turbancs that might arise. At Pernambuco
the populace seemed q unit in favor of the
republic.
The DISCONTINUED BulldoEsd.
! In this city scarcely whisper has been
beard against the new government, what
ever little disAffectiUn was manifested being
confined TO the lower classes These. how.
ever, hsve a wholesome fear of Senior Ben ia
min Constant, the new war minister, and
carefully moderated whatever OF dissatisfac-
tion they felt News is slowly arriving
from outlying portions OF the nation, and
| from the messages IL is evident that all the
| provinces are in favor Of the republic The