The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-21
A new REpUiLIC.
Our Example is Followed in
Brazil.
Emperor Dom Pedro Takes Flight
to Europe.
No Tumult Reported and Qu'ct
Rcigns in Rio Jane 'ro-The New
Regime is Favored by the Prov
inccs and Great Enthusiasm Pre-
wills,

Recent dispatches contain the startling
news that republic has been formed out OF
the empire of Brazil, At first II seemed TO
those who are familiar with Brazilian
affairs, an impossibility but later returns
confirm the reports,
No accounts of bloodshed are given and ii
is to be inferred that the change from a
monarchial to republican form of govern
ment has been accomplished peacefully,
A dispatch from Rio Janeiro SAYS: Dom
Pedro has departed from Brazil, lie sailed
direct for Lisbon. Before his departure he
was formally notified of his deposition, At
the same time he was informed that the
civil list would be continued, The province
of Bahia opposes the republic, but most Of
the other provinces have sgnihcd their nd
herence to the new regime. DIR, Barbo2a,
the tiew minister of finance announces that
all contracts entered into by the imperial
government viii be maintained
The Paris correspondent of the London
Daily News says The republican council
at Rio Janeiro decided few months ago
that the anniversary Of the French revolu-
ton was the most propitious occasion on
which to proclaim the republic. The lead
ers of the party were so confident of success
that they ordered a number of republican
flags to be made in this city. In the new
flag the imperial crown is replaced by n
phrygian cap, 1t is reported that Dom
Pedro recently expressed to his prime minis
ter the opinion that the government had not
much longer to live.
The Brazilian minister at Paris expresses
surprise that several staunoh monarchists,
whom he thought incapable of treason, are
among The reported ringeaders Of the Bra
lillian revolution. He said that the emperor
is universally beloved, that Gen, De Fonseca,
the new provisional president, has much
prestige and is popular with the army, and
that the revolution had been forseen, but
was not expected to take place until after
the death of the emperor.
Gen. dc Fonseca is now considered the
successful Boulangcr of Brazil
The Cologne Gazette says: Mr., Blaine
can hardly withstand the temptation to
bring Americas influence TO bear on the
destinies of the south.
Secretary Blaine has received confirma
ton of press dispatches from Rio Janeiro
with added information that the army and
navy were on the side of the insurgents
A Brazilian, now residing in Washington,
and conversant with the affairs of his coun-
try, expresses the belief that the new gov
eminent has come to stay. lie thinks it
only military move, supported by few
civilians.
The steamer Plate from Rio de JaneirO ar
rived at New York on the 18th. Her cap
tain was surprised 10 learn of the revolution
in Brazil, and states that when he sailed,
Oct. 9th, there was no sign of disturbance
in the politics of the country.
The Independence Beige has dispatch
from Lisbon saying: The overthrow of the
Brazilian monarchy is rcgarded as deiinitive
The Portuguese people sympathize with the
Braziliahs. Similar events are possible in
Portugal
The Spanish corvette Bartholomes Diaz
has been ordered to Brazil