The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-25
BIt.fZIL IS HAPPY.
Fonsccn's AbLlcntion Ends tho Revolution
la Rio Gr:ndc do Sui.

LONDON. Nov. PA Rio .Janeiro despatch
says that the city is peGccabc. although con-
siderable popular excitement is still mani
tested. The naval movement against Fonscca
was determined upon at Il meeting held IN
Saturday last OF high naval officers. Tho gen
crni feeling expressed was that II sanguinary
war was about to open. without any apparent
cause. except Fonsccn's unjust assumption of
supreme authority. and that his removal was
absolutely necessary. There was little or 10
personal luminosity to Fonseca. and no doubt
expressed that he would resign rattle. than
provoke an instruction on the part ofthe navy.
Fonsccn it is sud. had not anticipated Sc
rious opposition to his course. and although
he had refused the demand Of Rio GrGnde do
Sui that he should resign. he had not given up
hope of a peaceful adjustment. He is said to
be Of n disposition far from sanguinnry. and
there is no doubt that the blooGless feature Of
the Dom Pedro revolution was largely due to
his influence. His assumption Of dictatorship.
however was regarded as intolerable. what
ever his intentions.
Tho naval officers who visited Fonseca with
the ultimatum of the fleet were surprised at
his readiness to comply with their wishes He
is said to huvo acknowledged to Admiral Vidal
that he felt deeply relieved by the change. and
pleased that the navy had given him an honor
able prctcxt for withdrawing from the Prcsi-
dency which he had been secretly anxious to
surrender. Whether this is truo or not, it is
remembered that ut the time Of Dom Pcdros
expulsion Fonscca was about to give up his
leadership in the movement and was per
suadcd. or almost compelled. To- persist 1y his
associates. who felt that any sign OF yielding
might he fatal. ,
Commercial ndviccs from Rio Janeiro are all
Peixotto has received congratulatory de-
sijatchcs from all points accessible hy teia-
ana i pGsnd II ~ the %te S
difficulties. The Deputies from thai, province.
who were imprisoned by Fonscca. have hoen
e srcss Who " "are% te hostilty Of tho dictator
have come out of hiding Congress will re-
here from the various States no steps Of
hostile character, have been taken against
Fonseca personally. and the officers who ex;
a assnran ,s thai he Would ii be r"tect"d
A despatch from Buenos Ayr"s, says: Tho
was received In Rio Grpnde do Sui with gen
eral satisfaction. and has put an end to tho
drstt' placed d in the ri" Grandc have
hcen removed and the river has been reopcned
to commerce. The insurgent troops are dis
4 Rio Janeiro despatch says: Except Para.
which remains silent all the provinces na eorcMr
gress will probably ignore the recent events.
4 new Cabinet has been formed. as follows:
Senior Faria. Husbandry
senior Pereira, Justice.
Senior Oiveiern. War
Senior MellO, Marine.
Senior Palita. Foreign Affairs.
UNSATISFACTORY, Nov. 2.-Minister Mendonca
OF Brazil has heretofore been 81 the opinion
that the dissatisfaction with President Fon.
SEGA policy was confined to the province OF
Rio Grnnio do Sui. but when the peaceful dis
trict OF Rio de. Janeiro revolted 1t showed. he
says. that this dissatisfaction was becoming
national. The only course. therefore, lcit to
the President was TO resign. and in doing this
no acted patriotIcalv The Ministrr received
the cancellation Of all tho dissatisfied parties
and the complete restoration OF harmony
throughout the country