Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-11

LISBON, Dec. THE steamer Alagoas,
with ex.Emperor Dom Pedro, Of Brazil,
and party on board. and flying the old
Brazilian flag, arrived in the Tagus at
1915 o'clock this morning. She an
chored off Belem, a suburb OF Lisbon,
opposite the Lazaretto, but was not
compelled to undergo quarantine. Dom
Pedro, the ex-Empress, the Count and
Countess d Eu, son-in-law 4nd daughter
respectively OF the ex-Emperor; the
three sons of the Count and Countess,
and Prince August of Saxe-Coburg, the
other son-in-law of Dom Pedro, came
ashore Immediately.
Dom Pedro and party landed at the
naval arsenal. Before they left the
steamer she was boarded by King
Carlos, who extended a warm welcome
to the ex-Emperer. Dom Pedro is in
excellent spirits and appears not to
have suffered by the recent events in
Brazil. It is said that he intenus to
Issue manifesto to the Brazilian peo-
pie. Baron de Loroto, who was the
last minister of the interior under Dom
Pedro, was also aboard of the Alagoas.
It is learned from interviews with
members of Dom Pedro's party that he
and his family were at his summer resi-
dence at Petropolis near Rio JaEeiro,
when the revolution occurred. Upon
learning what had happened he at once
returned to Rio Janeiro and held a
meeting of his ministers and councillors
of state. He tried to form new mini
try with Senior Sarawa at
it's head, but to this Gen. Da
Fonseca objected, saying that
a republic had been declared and was
supported by the military; that the
presence of the imperial family in Bra
iii was incompatible with the existing
state of affairs, and that they must soon
leave the country. The Emperor, after
consulting with his friends, decided 10
agree to the demands OF the Republicans.
No communications were allowed to
pass between Dom Pedro and the for
following morning Major Tomposci,
the palace and placed the members of
the imperial family under arrest while
they were still in bed.
lie bore written orders from Gen. Da
Fonseca that he Emperor and his fam
lily should embark forthwith. The gov
eminent would not allow them to wait
until daylight, as they feared that any
demonstration i'll the streets in favor of
Dom Pedro might result in bloodshed.
This measure was considered douby
necessary by the Republican leaders,
as the students in the city
were we'll supplied with arms,
and were greatly excited. Count
d Eu and his wife, Princess Isabel, the
Emperor's daughter. and their chill.
dren, were compelle 10 leave the pal
ace at O'Clock Sunday morRing and
walk to the quay. Dom Pedro and the
Emperor followed them Immediately in
a carriage under escort OF body of
troops. The imperial party embarked
on q steam launch and were taken to a
man-Of-war which Immediately pro-
ceeded to Ilha Grande, an island sixty
eight miles from Rio .Ianeiro, wnere the
party were kept as prisoners until the
afternoon, when they we're transferred
to the Alagcas. Toe latter vessel at
once sailed for Lisbon. The iron-clad
Riachualo accompanied the Alagoas to
prevent the landing of the royal pris-
oners at Bahia or any other Brazilian
port. AS the Riachua could only
steam six knots an hour, the progress
of the Alagoas was greatly retarded.
In an interview on board the A 'agoas,
the ex- Emperor stated that he did not
intend to Issue a maDlfee to. He said
Il have no desire 10 busy myself longer
with Brazilian affairs. [ had no inter
course with the republican government.
/ received a telegram at the summer
palace at Petropolis announcing that
the revolution had triumphed. Upon its
receipt, [ went to Rio Janeiro and
placed myself at the disposal Of the
revolutionary government. The palace
at Rio Janelro was instantly encircled
by troops and ingress and egress was
stopped. The slege lasted for thirty
family suffered much for wait of
food. We were then taken secretly
after midnight between a double file
of soldiers from the palace to
the arsenal and placed on board war
ship. The vessel upon which we were
placed was the Parnahyba. AS soon as
we were on board she took her departure
for Ilha Grande. Upon our arrival
there, though the sea was rough, we
were transferred in small boats to the
Alagoas, The Empress was agi-
tated and wept continually. Her
hands and wrists were hurt as
the Alagoas. She was deeply affected
and spent the time watching the coast
as it gradually disappeared from view.
When the shore line dropped below the
horizon, let f1y carrier pigeon bear
ing my farewell ID eesage to Brazil"
The ex-Emperor eagerly questioned
his interviewer about the news from
Brazil which had been published in Eu-
rope. He was delighted upon learning
that the Brazilian flag was unchanged.
1t is Dom Pedro's intention to visit the
opera house tomorrow and hear the
opera "Othello." He looks to be en-
joyIng splendid health. The Empress
appears frightened and dazed.
When King Carlos boarded the Ala
goas, he met Dom Pedro at the top Of
the stairs. The dethroned Emperor and
the King kissed heartily. Few words
passed between them and Brazil was not
alluded to. The ex-Emperor said: ~
never will forgive those Republicans
for their rough treatment of me-"
The ex-Emperor and his party en-
barked ON the ROYAL Yacht and were
landed at the naval arsenal. Upon dis
embracing thay were approached by
number of old servants who were weep
ing. The .amily then drove to the Ho-
tel Braganza. Ali along the route they
received respectful greetings from the
people.
A steamer with Baron de Andrada,
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