The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25
THE BRAZILIAN REPUBLIC
France Willing to Recognize the Change,
but European MOnarchies Are Not.
Or. Vilante Notified that All the Provinces
Have Rallied to the Support of the New Gov
ernment-His Views on the Situation.

LONDON, Nov. 24.-Deputy Hubbard, of
the French Chamber of Deputies. has an
nounced his intention of questioning. the
government, on Monday, whether the
French republic proposes to recognize the
republic of Brazil. The general impression
is that the reply will be to the effect that
precedent forbids recognition of the pro-
%visiOnal government, but that as soon as
the constitutional assembly, which is to be
called by the provisional government, has
announced a definite form of government,
on the authority of the people of the cOun-
try, France will hasten to recognize the
sisie republic. 1t is likely this attitude
will fail to satisfy the more radical menu
bers of the Chamber, and that they will
insist upon some immediate action being
taken to show that France prefers the
republican to any other form of govern
ment in Brazil.
There is a general feeling manifested
among Republicans and Radicals through
out Europe that danger exists of a reaction
toward monarchism in Brazil. and that
such governments of Europe as are of the
popular type should give countenance. SO
far as possible, to the revolutionists at Rio
de JaneirO. This is considered apprOpri-
ate, also, as a legitimate Offset to the secret,
but, nevertheless. undoubted. efforts of the
monarchists throughout Europe to create
sentiment, and, if possible. effect tangible
aid for their representative who has been
dismissed from service in South America.
1t is openly asserted in Paris that the
Pope is also intriguing in favor of this
movement to bring about the restoration Of
the Bourbon dynasty in Brazil. 1t is not
considered possible or advisable to seek the
replacement of Dom Pedro himself. but it
is. hoped that circumstances will arise
which will make it possible to secure the
throne for his grandson, who has some
popular qualities, and would probably
receive the warm allegian ce of many
BraZilians who woul prefer the
former were administered in a little
more progressive fashion than was pOssi-
BILE in the later years of Dom Pedro's reign.
hampered. as 1t was. by the bigotry, and
INSTRUMENTATION of the Princess Isabella
and her adherents. The French and Span
ish Republicans are ANXIOUS to prevent any
step being taken to further their scheme,
and they are e~ndeavOring to secure action
by their governments similar to that taken
by the little Swiss confederation, which
has not hesitated to instruct it's representa-
tive in Brazil to recognize the provisional
government as the legitimate successor of
the empire.
The Change viii BE Permanent.
WASHINGTON, Nov. A.ADr. Valente. the
Brazilian minister, to-day received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Ruy Barbora. the
ilDlotCA Vi ihanCO VI tHO p1ONlclOA0A
government at Rio de Janeiro:
"All the provinces have signifed their
adherence to the republic and provisional
government without any resistance or
protest. The government in each State is
being rapidly organized. A decree of the
provisional government has extended the
right of suffrage to all citizens, except only
those unable to read OF write. The arch
bishop. the head of the church, has con-
xa.nA.l - Inv h.. a., q, 49, 49, $500
the new government and the republic"
In reply to a suggestion that the cable
dispatches from Germany stated that there
was danger of a division of Brazil into
three parts. Minister Valente said that the
telegram received to-day was a complete
refutation of all such reports. 1t showed
that Brazil was united. Int that the
sentiment of every province was in favor of
a republic. 1t was not pleasing news to
most of the countries of Europe, the minis
ter said. to hear that a monarchy had
quietly and without bloOdshed become a
republic. 1t might lead the people to
thinking about republics. Doubtless the
other monarchies would like to see a res
toratiOn and would like to put obstacles in
the way of a republic. 1t was the will of
the people of Brazil. however, that a re-
public should be established. 1t was ac-
cOmplished without bloodshed or commo-
ton. because the time was ripe for it. The
people were tolerant in religion and poll
tics, and this had prepared the way for the
| change.
The government had never attempted to
interfere, and every one was perfectly free
to express his view. When in Brazil, last
June. the minister had heard two members
of the House rise and hail the coming of a
republic. The movement had gone on for
tifyin and fructifyiag until every one was
ready for 1T. The Emperor, Dom Pedro,
knew OF the movement, and had said he
would retire if it were for the good of the
country. The minister wOuld not say that
the Emperor was pleased with the ~nOtifica-
ton that he was to be deposed: but he was
sure that ne bore no one lii-wlll for the
measures which had been taken. Dom
Pedro would not countenance any move
ment looking to his fOrcible replacement on
the throne.
There is one thing in the telegraph in
addition TO the fact that all the provinces.
without objection. nave approved the pro-
visional government, that is very imPor-
tant," said Mr.. Valente, land that is that the
Roman Catholic Church has to-day blessed
the new government. That Is a very pow
erful support. You see, in Brazil, while
every one is free to worship his own relig-
ion, the Roman Catholic Church is the
church OF the state. just as the Established
church is endowed by England. The fact
that the church has accepted the change in
government shows that 1t is the will of the
whole people and hat there is no opposi-
ton. The priests had nothing to do with
politics. n they are naturally conserva.
tive ana friendly to mOnarchistlc principles
They had acquired their privileges under a
monarchy and did not desire a change. Re.
publicans are not friendly to the establish
ment of any church, as they believe tina,
each church should be supported by Its
own congregation. So when the church
formally recognized the republic, it show.
that it is convinced that it is the will of the
whole people; that all the provinces favor
it, and that there is no hope of a restora
ton"
Continuing. the minister said that il
other countries sought to interfere they
would aid instead of harm the republic
Germany would like TO have a South Amer
lean empire, and he had seen il stated thai
there were 100000 Germans in southern
Brazil. That number might not be toe
large if it included the German descent
but these Germans did not wish to be under
the control of the home government. They
were free TO leave the country and he wa
sure that they would. ii asked, say tina
they were happier than they were in Ger
any. Any attempt ut interference on th'
part of an outside nation would streng heI
the country and make evey Brazilian rls'
ND i'm her defense. The people would no
permit any intermeddling with her domestic
concerns.