Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-11-22
Estados Unidos de Brazil.

The Brazilian MlnlsleF AT lsohuVHf ~
ceiyed the following cablegram, Monday
afternoon.
"BRAziLtAN MINISTER, LONDON
.sThc government is constituted as the
Republic Of the United States of Brazil
the monarchy is deposed and the imperial
family has left the country. Tranquility
and general satisfaction prevail. The ex-
ecutivc power is entrusted to provisional
government whose head is Marshal Deodo-
70. with myself as Finance Minister The
Republic strictly respects all engagements
obligations and contracts of the State.
RrY BARposN Finance Minister
The London Telegraph says,-Thc rcvo-
luton in Brazil indicates what may be fair
ly called the final disappearance OF mon
archy from the New World. II may be
said that Canada il still subject to Queen
Victoria. but, as a matter Of fact, il is an
all but Independent republic under the
British Crown. Thus the institution OF
hcroditasy- -Lir--hir which has played SO
great part IN the history Of the world
ami which Is still such a grave factor in
European politics, Is uprootcd beyond the
Atlantic. and with Dom Pedro of Brazil
the last. of American sovercigns .retlres
from the scenes
GIVEN oNE HOUR TO LEAVE.
RIO JAYEtRo. Nov. 10. lss9.-The city
awoke on Friday to hear the republic pro
claimed. General da Fonseca, Senior
Constant and others proceeded to Petrop-
oils in the morning and informed the En-
peror that he had been dethroned. Dom
Pedro supported by his family, received
the deputation with absolute eomposure.
General da Fonsoca was the spokesman
He said that Brazil had advanced far
enough in the path Of civilization to dis
penSe with the monarchy. The country,
while grateful to the Emperor for his patrl-
otic services. was firmly resolved to recog-
nizc only the Republic.
Dom Pedro made dignified reply. lie
declined to abdicate. but said he would
yield to force. The imperial family was
allowed one hour TO prepare for their de-
parture Carriages, escorted by soldiers,
were waiting to take them to the outer
harbor. where man of-war was lying
under steam. The captain had been IN
structed to sail as soon as the imperial
family had embarked.
He had received sealed orders instruct
ing HIM what route to take. 1t Is suppos-
ed that Lisbon is the destination of the
vessel.
The new government of Brazil seems to
have been accepted by all, and general
confidence has been established. No reli-
ance is placed upon rumors Of rioting a
manifesto outlining the plans of the pro
xiAia1a.l Goxernment has been issued--
RTo DE JtNErRo, November 19.-The
manifesto Of the Republican Government
of Brazil is as follows:
To ALL CITIZENS: The army and navy
and the provinces have now deereed the
fall Of the Imperial dynasty and the sup
preston of the monarchial system. This
patriotic revolution has been followed by
the formation of provisional Government,
the rights of the citizens.
The formation of this Government until
q definite Government has been named,
has been made with full regard to the most
competent material The Government is
simply composed of temporary agents, VINO
will govern and maintain peace, liberty,
fraternity and order.
The attributes and extraordinary facul-
ties invested are for the defense and integ-
rity Of the country and the preservation of
public order. The provisional Govern
ment promises to use all means in its pow
er to guarantee security of life and proper
ty to all the inhabitants of Brazil, native
and foreign, and respect for individual
political opinions, excepting the exigent
notifications necessary for the good of the
country. The army and navy, the ordina-
~ functions of the Department of Justice
the civil and military administrations, will
continue under their existing organizations
and respect for those holding possession
will be maintained.
The Senate and State Council, and the
Chamber Of Deputies is dissolved. The
Provisi onal Government recognizes and
acknowledges all national compromises
under the late Government and all agree
ments with foreign powers. The public
debt, internal and external, will be respect
ed also ali existing contracts and obliga-
tons legally made.
DEoDoRo FoNsECA,