The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-11-12

bic impression. Great anxiety Is
felt as to the result of Fon-
seca's proclamation and the disso-
luton of congress 1t is officially an
nounced that the president has con-
yened the nation to elect new repre-
sentatives at date to be determined
upon later.
The revolution had its origin in
row that broke out in the legislative
chamber. The senate passed bill to
establish the responsibility Of the pres
ident for his different acts This act
met Fonseca's violent disapprobation,
and he refused to accept what he
termed any such dictation as to
his rights and duties from con-
gress lie ordered the troops
under arms throughout Rio November 4,
and this led to intense excitement
among the populace. Bands Of oppo-
nents of the government. including old
republicans and monarchists, assem-
bled and shouted ont their disapproval.
Between them and this old cry many
fights took place. Riots broke out in
the streets all over the city. The troops
were then given orders to fire upon the
rioters, which they did. Many of the
rioters were killed
Rio wa, now practically in state of
siege. 1t was not safe to stir ont of
doors. Soldiers patrolled the streets.
Martial law was proclaimed. As in
previous cases a strict censorship Of
the press was established All com
murication by telegraph was
stopped. A spirit of revolt was
manifested in the army. When Fon-
SEGA was informed Of this fact he
went at once to the troops and made
them stirring address, promising to
guard their interests and to protect
them in all their rights. His words
had a good effect. The unruly spirits
We're completely brought around to his
side. and ut til. end Of his address
loudly cheered him.
The chiefs OF the army then re-
4ucsted Fous.ca to resume the func-
tions of i dictator. saying that the
emergency demanded it. lie appeared
to de,nur for Il time, but ut length gave
his consent. lie then issued decree
relating the cause of disagreement
between him AMI congress and de-
Tending his position. At the same
time he declared that congress
had gone SO far in its attempts 10 in
terfere with his prerogativcs that he
thereby dissolved it. 1t had no longer
any excuse for existing. he said, since
it was passing laws that were contrary
to the constitution. This occurred on
TUESDAY.
The troops Wednesday morning
marched to the palace where President
Fonseca was holding a conference with
his military commanders. A conference
of the ministers was also in progress.
At Q a. III. Fonseca's decree was made
public He said the dictatorship was to
last until the political revolutions were
at an end and Lawmakers learned to
keep in progress with republican ideas.
A dictatorship, he added, was the best
thing for the disturbed country. He
disclaimed any intention of prolonging
it after peace had been restored
throughout the country.
| Telegrams received from Porto
] Allegro, in the state of Rio Grande de
Sui. declare that the authority of the
dictator is not recognized there. Allegro
has u population of some 80. 900 inhab-
itants. Rio Grande de Sui is one of the
most prosperous and independent
OF all the states. 1t has pop.
ulation Of nearly 50o,oOo The re-
publicans in it say that they will not
tolerate dictatorship and are demand
ing armed opposition to Fonseca. They
say that he wishes to restore imperial
rule. with himself as emperor. and that
he has grown tired Of republican gov
ernment, The navy has pronounced in
favor of Fonseca Rio is now quiet
1t is believed that the revolt will be
put down and that peace will be re-
stored at an early date.
Fonseca. in his manifesto, says that
he will govern in accordance with his
constitution. The national guard has
been mobilized in the province of Rio
Grandc. The troops are in their quar-
tiers. An outbreak is feared owing to
the influence OF the opposition.