Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-06

political intrigues as to the choice OF his
successor, are said to be at the bottom
of the uprising. 1t is said there has
been fighting in the streets Of Rio de
Janeiro, but the report cannot be veri-
fed. A dispatch published here asserts
that Da Fonseca is suffering severely
from cancer. Little or no news as to
the real state of affairs at Rio can be
obtained under the present conditions.
THE BRAZILIAN CONSUL SURPRISED.
New YoRK, Nov. 5.-Intelligence OF
the trouble in Brazil was received with
much surprise by the Brazilian consul
general here, D. A. Macedo. He had
no previous intimation of trouble there,
and could assign no reason for it unless
it was because congress and Fonseca
could not pull together.
BRAzIL's FOREIGN RELATIONS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The congress OF
Brazil having refused to ratify the plan
for the settlement of the boundary dis
pute with the Argentine republic, the
question has been referred to the presi-
dent of the United States as arbitrator.
The bureau of American republics is
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has reorganized the diplomatic and con-
sular service, abolishing the legations
at st. Petersburg, Vienna and
the Vatican. The government has
also consolidated the Venezuelan
legation with that of Mexico; the Boliv-
ian with Peru, and Portugal with Spain.
The importance attached to the United
States legation isshownfby the fact that
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staff Of the ministry is increased by the
and their clerks.
don, England, says; The business re-
suits OF the reciprocity measures of Mr..
Blaine are already ,discernible in the
glish companies operating in Brazil, are
now purchasing their supplies largely in
the United States, to secure the benefit
OF the reduction OF 20 per cent. in duties.
TRANQUILITY AT RIO.
New YORK, Nov. 5.-The Brazilian
Minister, Da Moneca, tonight received
from Sefior Chermont, minister OF for
eign relations of Brazil, the following
cablegram: ''The army and navy are
with the government. There is perfect
tranquility here Cat Rio) and in the
it with firmness. The federal constitu-
ton will be respected, as well as all ma
tional compromises"
LATER ADvIcEs.
New York, Nov. 5 (via Valparaiso). "
Gable adyices by wire from Rio Janeiro,
Brazil, regarding the causes leading up
to the present trouble, say it seems to
have had its origin in a row in-the legis-
lative chamber. The senate passed a
bill to establish the responsibility OF the
president for his different acts. Fonseca
refused to accept what he termed
dictation as to his rights by
congress, and ordered the troops
under arms, which violently
excited the populace. Bands of govern
mens opponents assembled, shouting
their disapproval. Many fights took
place between them and the soldiers.
Riots broke out all over the city. The
troops under orders fred upon the riot
ers. killing many. Martial law was pro-
claimed; censorship of the press was
established, and telegraphic communica-
tion was stopped. Da Eonseca then made
an address to the troops, and finally sue
ceeded in quelling the riots.
FoNsECA is DICTATOR.
The army chiefs then asked Fonseca
to assume the powers OF dictator. He
demurred, then complied. He issued
decree defending his position regard
ing the senate and the dissolving of con-
gress. He said the dictatorship would
last until the political revolutions ended
and the Lawmakers learned to keep pace
with republican ideas. He disclaimed
any intention of prolonging it after
peace was restored throughout the
country.
A telegram from Porto Allegro says the
authority of the dictatorship is not rec.
ognized there. Allegro has $4,000 popu-
lation. The Republicans say they will
not tolerate dictatorship, and demand
armed opposition 10 Fonseca. They say
he wishes to restore imperial rule, with
himself as emperor. The navy has pro-
nounced in favor of Fonseca. Rio is
now quiet. 1t is believed'the revolt will
be put down and peace restored at an
early day.
JUSTICE CORRUPTED.