New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-08

Thomas Haight and Andrew Degale. Probably the
passenger who knew most about affairs in Brazil was
II. W. Mapcs, who, although a native Of the United
States has lived in Maranham for twentythrce years
and is thoroughly conversant with affairs in that
country.
"Yes,' no said. speaking of the matter yes
to-day, in my house when the revolution brooks
out when the Ministry resigned. and when tho
Emperor left the country. The news came
to Maranham on the afternoon OF November ID At
the time all quiet in the city ana
nothing was more unexpected than this coup-detat.
The garrison at Maranham does not number more
than 100 men, but they all infused with the fire
of republic anlsm the army all the country.
The Editor OF THE Daily Globe the civil leader
of the Republican party at our place Although inc
revolution came suddenly and passed of apparently
so quietly the Monarchiss were not without thcr
adherents. Consequently, many of them were In
censed when the following proclamation appeared on
the bulletin. board in front of The Globe Office.
"'Fellow- townsmen Long live the Republic Pub
lie order is completely restored. In tho interior
provinces peace regns. In all the districts the Pro-
vsional Government has been proclaimed and recoS
nzed. Let us rejoice. Let this day be one of relolc
ing for this capital great festival will be organized
by various citizens All are invited to join IT, Tho
masses are to meet at tie armcry square at 3 p. m.
Let all the windows be opened. Cover the Repubh-
cans with blessings and flowers. Let henceforwaid
patriotism be the dearest heritage of province
"Quiey calling together the exslaves, the monarch
lists persuaded them that the new Government IN
tended to bring them into bondage again. and tha'
they could save themselves only by overturnng the
Provisional Government. Gathering on the pubic
square, on the hill above The Globe Office ABOUT
5000 men prepared for an onslaught. Armed WIN
CLUBS guns revolvcrs and weapons Of all Kinds
furious at the prospects Of return to slavery they
seemed formidable lot Consequently, as the negroes
rushed down tie hill pelmel disorganzcd and yen
Ing intent upCl demoishing The Globe Office XII
ing the editor, and annhlatiug all members OF ur
Republican party, they seemed as though they h's".
accomplish their object The townsmcn were VI
course, excited, and We began to experience the DUCT
ness Of the revolution. The negroes hrcd
and succeeded in killing one soldier. The
few rifcmen sent volley of shots into uhe
the air5 hoping TO frighten them. But this only
seemed to infuriate them and on they ran. Bu' inc
next voey from the rlhemen killed six Of their men,
frightened the rest, and dispersed the throng
"No further damage was done But the editor OF
the paper. although unmolcsted at tho ume' "a9
Obliged to fee for his life in the day. and made MS
way to Pernambuco where he still remained when
left the place Beyond that there was little or no DIS
ttrbance in Maranham.
"The people Of Brazil have accepted the chahge d.
an accomplished fact and were glad OF IT, ii came
Unexpectedly, but It was simply precipitation VI
events have lived In Brazil many years and know
would come Ms soon as the Emperor should die Inc
movement was FASTENED in all probability by the Gov
eminent In fact, no one did more IMAM Do"
Pedro himself TO bring about hcpuono
The action of the Government In organizing the ni"
shortly before the revolution was the first hdicauoh
civen that they were endcavoring TO stem the move
ment But this action excited the military ana
naval people. who feared that they might have their
MANS thwarted by such an organization. Inc!
determined therefore, 10 force the issue now ana ho'
wait till Dom Pcdro's death. The compromise part!
which proposed the succession OF Prince Fcuro' inc
SON of Dom Pcdro's second daughter. had some lOi
lowers for a time But they soon learned that the
sentiment of the people was against the mohafchic4i
principle entirely. That was not difficult 10 learn
s thce is no country not excepting this where
there is such perfect freedom OF speech as in Brazil
There was no possibility of the sue
cession OF the eldest daughter, owing 10
the unpopuarfty Of her husband, Count d'Eu'
There is little wonder that he was disliked lie ~
extremely rich and has large interests in Rio. He
owns in fact many houses In the capital ana was
known as the most unreasonable and cruel landlord IN
the Empire Many of his houses are rented, In fact,
10 the worst class OF society His bargains were
made with those who offered the highest prices But
the large sums Of money which he collected annually
from these people did not remain in Brazil As II lie
forcsaw the turn of events he sent his money 10
European banks Consequently he IS now wealthy
pconle did not like that IN a man who the head
Of the army and the husband OF the future Empress
He was Spectator. too. in real estate and man
who could not be respected He was never actively
engaged in the war, I'm the dispute We had WIN
Paraguay
Regarding the stability of the Republic, Mr.. MapeS
Of the opinion that lmperialin
had been banished forever from Brazil.
and that Dom Pedro's view was the true one. " To-
day.s he added no Government is so popular IN
Brazil as the United States The people respect THIS
country and hurrah for the Stars ard Stripes upon all
occasions. The articles of TIE Constitution OF ms
country will be adopted, in all probability by the new
Government as the opinion seems TO be general
that nothing could be better. II IS as yet uncertain
when the election will be held. II has been
tromsed but the date has not yet been hXed
owing 10 the unsettled condition Of the country The
people are looking forward TO It naturally with great
interest"
As to the future Presidency Mr. Mapes said that
Fonseca would have little chance Of election. lie
was somewhat erratic and unstable. although his
career was full Of interest. "1he belief is general
in fact continued Mr. Mapcs that Senior Lafayette
one of the delegates to the Pan-Amercan Congress-
will be the future President. lie withdrew at once
from participation in the discussion at Warrington
YOU VIII remember. He is extremely popular In
Brazil and Is considered OF excellent parts His
tourney 10 Europe today may be In connection Win
tbe Government | should not be surprised, judging
from the present icennc IN W hHli iiO''
dent when return TO that country I'm February"
Little was known of Brazilian matters by the officers
OF the vessel The captain sad that all was quie'
along tho coast with the exception OF Pcrnambuco
INT here no demonstration was attempted beyond that
90 tLe students OF the college, VINO ran about TIE
troets waving Republican banners and crying, "LonG
live the Republic" The banks were closed for t~nnty
rU n ,be following day. All The people seemed
~ be- cnthu.iasilc over the United states and
the stars and stripes were cheered In front OF the
Consular Office, he said.
! W. scott, Of Springfield. Ohio who has spent
,,r months in Brazil was also OF the Finances
Messengers lie said that one reason of the peaceful
character of the revolution, not only IN Rio but also
IN tho various provinces, was the fact that the military
~ once assumed control. "In each case he said
,he commandan Of the troops in the various cities
and provinces was appointed Provisional Governor by
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