The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-12-19
What Would Happen if a Republic Was Pro-
claimed at Madrid-His Reasons for Not Fa-
voring Such a Stepat the Present Time.
Explorer Stanley Presented with an ADD
dress by His Admirers at Zanzibar.
Emin Pasha Rapidly Recovering from His In
juries-Bushiri's Capture and Death-LOn-
don's Notorious West-End Scandal.
THE CHANGE IN BRAZIL.
Its Eject Upon European Monarchies Aga

Its Eject Upon European Monarchies Again
Discussed by Don Emilio CASTELAR,.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-The World has the
following copyright dispatch from Madrid:
L had a conversation to-day with Don
Emilio CASTELAR,, the greatest living Spanish
orator. about the Brazilian revolution. l
was received i'll the same rooms that he oc-
cupied fifteen years ago when / saw him
last, and when as President of the Repub-
lie be ruled over the destinies of Spain.
THE Brazilian revolution" said Senior
Castelar,. .has created an enormous impress
sion in Spain. Though we knew that it
must happen some day or other it came on
us at last as a complete surprise. l was in
France when the news first arrived, and l
at once started for Madrid.
1--WE are delighted that the republic came
so swiftly and hat the movement was so
successful. Yet. in the present state of af-
fairs in Europe. this suddenness bears with
it the threat of danger to the cause of de-
mocracy. 1t is not prudent that the great
conservative states of the north of Europe
should be alarmed by the sudden burst of
democratic republicanism for if any great.
disturbance of the status quo were to result
from the influence of events in Brazil, mon
arch1cargovernments, especially Germany.
might make it an excuse for attacking
France, which is the center of democratic
That is why I hurried home to use my
influence in modifying and calming public
opinion in Spain. There is certainly an in
lection in the example set by Brazil, for the
national impulse on the part of all Liberals
is to move rapidly in the direction of q re-
public. But therein lies the danger. The
ardent and impulsiye are for going for.
the profound impressions created on
the public mind. overturning exist
ing order. and re-establishing the republic.
No doubt this could be done Without we
ate effect of the proclamation of a republic
at Madrid would be the overthrow of the
Portuguese monarchy. That is certaln; but
its effect on the great mOnarchies might be
disastr oRs;sh With q. fr ran1s, Spain tha and dn roFs%,
of the Kingdom of Italy would not be long.
The effect of the Brazilian revolution has
already caused great alarm at Rome, and
the establishment of three republics i'll
German Government to declare war at once
to prevent social revolution from over
w%helmIng the German Empire.
The French Republic would be held re-
sponsible for the spread of democratic ideas.
A terrible war might begin which might
destroy all that has been gained and throw
us back for generations. Now we must
have peace. Our triumph must be effected
by argument and discussion. then the re-
suit, though perhaps slow, Will be certain
and permanent. | certainly will not en-
danger liberties we have won by encourag-
ing an excitement which might provoke re-
action at home and expose Europe to hor-
rible war"
Then you admit that progress has been
made under the existing form of govern
ment in SpainW
"Progresss Enormous, splendid progress
has been made in political liberty during
astonishing that it is almost incredible. |
have no hesitation in saying that now,
unde the existing regime. Spain Is the
freest country in Europe"
personally you are not sorry. then, for
the dethronement of Dom Pedroi"
Il am glad that the wretchcd house of
Braganza has been driven from Brazil. L
am delighted to see Dom Pedro wandering
about Europe without q crown, or a throne,
1t is a long-delayed vengeance, but it
has come at last, and after
all their scheming and ambitious
fallen never to rise again. We SpaDiards
cannot forget the terrible injuries in-
fIcted upon our country by the selfish am
bitiOn of this same house of Braganza.
They it was who first divided the p%eninsu-
la. and by separating. Portugal from Spain
iuulCtCu nlCtilCNduic udindgo On JUL
countries. Then. again. for their own sell
fish interests they separated Brazil from
Portugal Now. Brazil has driven them
away with no more ceremony than if they
were disgraced domestics. But what amuse
me more are the strikes of the English
press over Dom Pedro and his expulsion.
No doubt the English nave reason to be
sorry for the downfall of the Brazilian
family. In them they ave lost friends and
all its serviceable tools. but the people of
Brazil, and above all the people of Spain.
have cause to rejoice. Yes, 1t is Spanish
vengeance. and we shall hail the Brazilian
republic with enthusiasm and delight"
The steamer Cyril from Brazilian ports,
which arrived at New York to-day, reports
that at Ceara busine was going on Just as
before the revolution. The citizens were
tearing down all embleinsand coats OF arms
having any connection with the imperial
party. and all streets aud avenues which
bore names akin to royalty were changed
to conform with republican ideas. At
Maranham all was quiet, and there had
been no disturbance since the one before
reported, in which six men were killed and
twenty wounded. Business was not inter
rupted at Para. 1t was reported. however,
that a party of republicans had entered the
palace and destroyed a large oil painting
of the late Emperor by cutting and slash
ing it with a knife.
The latest advices from Brazil do not con-
firm the accounts of disaffection at San
Paulo, as reported in letters of Nov. 20. On
the contrary, the feeling in the province in
favor of separation from Brazil appears 70
be dying out.
EVENTS IN AFRICA