The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-13
THE WAR IN BRAZIL.
No Doubt of a Determined Up
rising Against Fonseea.
A DEFEAT FOR THE DICTATOR.

Battle Between the Troops of Fon-
SEGA and Those of the National
Party, in Which General Oficcr
Is Captured by the NationaIists.
LONDON. Nov. 13.-There is no longer
any doubt that Brazil is in the throes
of civil war, and that most serious
uprisings against the authority of De
Fonseca, the dictator, have taken place.
The reports classed as sensational and
unfounded which have been in circula-
tion here for week past, and which
have increased in gravity hour by hour,
seem not to have been exaggerated in
the slightest. In fact, it would appear
that the true state of affairs is more
alarming than already stated.
Important dispatches have been re-
ceived here jim spite of the strict censor
ship observed by the dictator's orders
over all telegraph and cable offices. It
Is true that these messages have been
of the briefest nature, and in cipher
purposely distorted and changed to de-
ceive the censors, but enough is known
for it to be stated that civil war is rag
ing in Brazil, that two or more PROV
inces have declared their independence,
that an engagement has been fought be-
tween the troops adhering to the die
tator and the forces of those opposing
his power, and that the latter have cap
tured at least one general officer, Gen
eral Fernandez.
Citizens Arming.
From this it is judged that De Fon-
Beca's troops have been defeated, and
more serious conflicts may be looked for
ward to, as the dictator has openly an
nounced his intention of putting down
what he terms the rebellion" by all the
measures in his power.
The troops forming the garrisons of
several Brazilian towns to the number
of 900 have revoltcd. In addition, the
revolt in the province of Rio Grande do
Sui is spreading so rapidly that large
body of well armed citizens will be ready
In very few days to take the field in
defense Of the territory which they have
declared free state. Their leaders are
gathering arms, ammunition and men
at various ports, and provisions are be-
ing provided on all sides, by voluntary
contributions or upon payment in notes
indorsed by the revolutionary leaders.
The latter are making every preparation
20 give Da Fonseca's troops a warm re-
ception should they attempt to crush the
independence of Rio GTande du Sol.
To Depose Fonseca.
If it is true, and there seems no reason
to doubt it, that the province Of BIinas
Geraes has Joined in the movement
against Fonseca, it means that popu-
lAtion of considerably over 2,O00, 900
people, very rich province, having vast
prairies covered with cattle, important
iron works, one of the richest and most
populous provinces in Brazil, has de-
clared itself opposed to the methods en-
ployed by the dictator, and that it has
determined, by force of arms if neccs-
Bary, to defend its liberties, and to leave
no stone unturne1 to bring about the
deposition of Fonseca from power. 1t
seems to be no longer question with
the revolted provinces of simply de-
claring themselves independent of the
sway Of the dictator. They appear to
have determined to depose him, CON
stitutionally if possible, by force of arms
II such II step is necessary.
The chiefs of The movements against
De Fonseea are General Astropillo, Gen
er;ll Fravraes, the Baron Hulk and Wis
conde Pelotas, who are rapidly organiz-
ing government for the national party,
as the opposition is termed, and they are
also trying to buildup an army, and, if
possible, a navy. Indeed, 10 put the
matter in a nutshell, the situation Of af-
fairs III Brazil may he said TO be almost
identical with the situation of affairs in
Chile TT the coifiAeneement of the pres
ent year