The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12
sTiS n Startling Change.

sTis n Startling Change.
| The dcmiso OF the Brazilian Republic
appears Imminent
| Its inception was peaceful, though
| startling Dom Fodro, Emperor, was
| deposed, or rather, quietly yielded to
| the course OF events, was put aboard
government vessel and sont to Spain, and
| the republic immediately came into OK
| istcnrc.
| All this was so recent as to be within
| the recollection of school children.
| j he career of the new government
apI ears 10 have been successful until
re entity. Though internal dissensons
were constant. they were of no magnitude,
! and there had never been any serious ap-
parent attempt to install the old mon
| archy. Prompt recognition from foreign
| powcls was obtained commercial treat
les promu' gated, and everything Seem
| d 20 point to q S,ccdy and firm inau-
| -urat on of purely repub lean form of
| government.
| VIII lc the peaceful transition from a
monarchical to popular government IS
| not Usual in tho affairs OF the world, IN
| the caso of Bra il it excited no very
| gtcat connect Dom Pedro had for
year, s,cn foremost among liberal
minded potcntatcS. His rule had been
pacific, generous and benign. He was
c owed by his sub Gets, profoundly con-
scious OF their trust In him, alive to
to their interests and active in
! their promotion, to surprising
degree ura ,cc.ed by jealousy Of his
| rights and privileges as emperor, and
singu!arly fortuna to in hts choice OF ad-
visers. In fact, his rule OF Brazil was
| monarchical more IN tradition than in
reality. OF all old governments on
earth. not excepting England, his ap-
preached tho nearest to popular form
F'ost red by this very iiborality the
spirit Of rerub icanism grow until 1t
could no longer remain subordinate
With a precipitation that seemed little
uncalicd for. Dom Pedro was deposed
and sent to Spain. De Fonseca was
elected President, and the new republic
launched. The form of govern
ment was very similar to our
own. Turbulence marked the es-
tablishment OF the Innovation, but,
as said before, no serious outbreaks oc-
Cured. Of cour G, there are those, power
full in wealth and station, who regretted
the departure of the Emperor. but they
remained discrectly and ominously pas
sive,
And now comes President Fonseca's
proclamation dissolving Congress and
declaring himself Dictator. The news
came with startling abruptncss, and
great anxiety Is felt as to tho result It
is officially announced that the President
has convened tho nation to elect new rep
rescnta ives at date to be determined
npon later The revolution had It's origin
| in row that broke ont In the Legislative
Chamber. Tho Senate passed bill to
establish the responsibility of the Pres
idcnt for his different acts, This act
met Fonsecas violent disapprobation,
and he refused to accept what he termed
any such dictation as to his rights aud
duties from Congress He ordered the
troops under arms throughout Rio Nov.
4, and this led to intense excitement
among the populace. Bands of uppo-
ncnts of the government. including old
Republicans and MOnarchistS, assembled
aud shouted out their disapprovaL Be-
tween thom and this old cry many fights
took place. Riots occurred In tho stree's $
all over tho city. Tho troops were then
given ordors to fire upon the rioters,
which thoy did. Many OF tho rioters
were killed.
Rio was now prac tically In q state OF
, siege 1t was not safe to stir out Of
COOS Soldiers patrollcd the streets
Martial law was proclaimed. AS In pre-
2 ] tlbUS CtSf'S IL StIf VI llit
pres, wss established All communion
ton by telegraph was stoppeL A spirit
of revolt was manifested In tho army.
] When Fonsoca 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 q
good effect Tie unruly spirits were
completely brought around to his eide,
.. and at the end of his address loudly
chce:cd him.
Tie chiefs OF tho army t!cn reQucs'od
Fonseca TO r sumo tho functions of a
dictator, saying that the emergency de-
: manded it He appeared to demur for a
8 time, but at length gave his consent
/ | He tho. ssuoI decree relating the
$ cause of disagreement between him and
, Congress-, and defending his position.
, | At the same time he declared that Con
, gress had gone SO far In its attempts t.
: Interfere with his prcrogativ,s that he
thereby dissolved It, 1t hal no longe.
any excuse for existing. he said, since il
4 was passing laws that were contrary te
3 tho constitution.
: Tho troops marched to tho palace,
t | where President Fonsoca was holding q
I | conference with his military commando
: ers A conference of the Ministers was
G also In progress. At 8 Il. m. Fonseca
d. cree was mado public He said tho
dictatorship was to last until the polit
ical revolutions were at an end and law
makers learned to keep In progress will
/ repub lean ideas dictatorship, Lt
D added, was the best thing for the dis
r tracted country. He disclamcd any in
tcntion of prolonging 1t after peace hat
been restored Throughout. the country.
kilograms received from Porto Allegro
fl the State of Rio trahdH de Sui, de
/ clare that the authority Of the dictate
e is not recognized there Allegro has
0 po pulation of some 10000 inhabitants
V Ri, Grindo do Sui is one Of the mos
s prosperous and independent of all tn,
n States. 1t has popu' alton of nearl
n 500. 900. The Eopublicans in it say tina
;, they will not tolerate a dictatorship ans
- arc demanding armod opposition to F on
% SEGA. They say that lie wishes to re
|, store Imperial rule, with himself as En-
pcror. and that he has grown tired O
II Republican Government The aasy ha
If pronounced in favor of Fonseca-
" Fonseca, In his manifesto says tina
e he will govern IN accordance with his con
!, sttution. The National Guard has bee
r. mo- ilizcd In the Province of Rio Grandt
Ia | The troops arc In thoir quarters 4
outbreak is feared owing to tho infiu
b cncc of the opposition.
Much concern is folt In Washington b
tho fr ends of the Brazilian republic
'e Minister Conger i'll cablegram to tt
n State Department confirms tho stat,
n me tia. Congress fas bcen Dissolve
Is and martial law has been proclaim eG
r Read ng betaecn tho lines this mean
g. that the CO sp racy against the rcpuhli
81 has come to lead and tho deaf
IN struggle IS now entered upon Eetweo
the now commO1 oalth aad the oil
~ MOI archy. Cor mere al riva'res .:
- also involved. Tho Un ted States make
Ut no en- angling alliances. but the attemI
lg to re cstahI sh Dom Pedro On his thro.