The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-13
Citizens Kept in ignorance of the
State OF the Brazilian
Republic.
Belief That the Country Is Tranquil
and the Dictator's Author
ity Supreme.
Nsws OF a More Alarming Character Comes
From Across the Andes--A Growing
Rebellion.

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correspondent at Rio Janeiro: Up to the
present writing there in nothing, 30 far at
can be learned here, to seriously threaten
the stability of Fonseca's dictatorship. II
there is any revolt in Pernambuca, Bahia
or Grao Parano reliable information of it has
not reached this CITY. There are doubtless,
| am given to understand, disaffected re-
pnblicans and number of imperialista
who would like to sse the monarchy ie-
established, but they have not, so far az
known here, openly pronounced against
the government. The only signs of dis
content the people of Rio are aware of are
states in the republic. such disturbances
as have broken out there appear from such
intelligence as we receive to be altogether
of local character.
So slight is the uprising officially regarded
that the governor Of the state is considered
fully capable of dealing with it. He thinks
SO himself since he has not seen fit to make
call upon the government for assistance.
II is believed If the outbreak was 80 serious
as to imperil his power the governor would
co. tainly before this have asked such aid.
Rio is quiet and business is conducted as
before the dissolution of congress. Fonseca
timing the dictatorship beyond such time
as is necessary to re-establish perfect peace
all over Brazil.
Repprts were current in the city to-day
to the,effect that the army and navy forces
were making preparations to proclaim
Fonseta life dictator of Brazil. The gov
ernmeht is securing q full complement of
men for warships by means of impressment
The press gang IS actively engaged in the
work of pouncing upon and forcibly con-
veying to ships all eligible msn who they
think would make desirable members of a
crew. A number of officers have started
for Rio Grande do Sui. at which place it
is reported those who have taken part in
the revolutionary movement against the
troll Of the government. ss
The correspondent of the Herald at
Valpa-Sis4 sent this following dispatch,
datod Nov. IL: II is reported tonight that
number of members of the Brazilian con-
gress which Dictator Fonseoa recently dis
eien legations in Rio Janeiro. Uruguay has
become alarmed at the state of affairs in
Brazil and massed troops along the frontier
line of that country. I am just in receipt
of dispatch from Buenos Ayres which
states that on the night of Nov. 8 revolt
begun in Rio Grande do Sui and spread
rapidly. At last accounts the greater part
Gen. Fernandez and Gen. Santa Ana are
said to be at the head of the
revolutionists and their ranks are
reported to be receiving constant aoces-
sions. The garrison at Yuouaron, it is said,
have joined the insurgents and the artillery
ale ,k Al4nr 1
generals in command. The dictator's gov
ernor in Rio Grande do ul. Castillo, deemed
the revolt SO serious that he asked the CEN
tral government for reinforosments, repre-
senting his position as preoarious. In COM
pliance, Fonseca at once sent four gun
boats, three monitors and two transports
loaded with troops to the scene of the up
rising. The troops will be landed at the
ports of Rio Grande do Sui, Pelotas. and
San Jose do Norte, at the mouth of the bay
Of Patos.
Following upon the announcement of the
sarrisons at Yuguaron going over to the
insurgents comes word that two other gar
Rio Grande do Sui. While this is taking
place the residents of Rio Jansiro seem to
% kept in perfect ignorance of these stir
ing events. They believe everything is
peaceful in the republic, and that the dis
content against Fonseca is not worth no
icing. Their ignorance is owing to the |
act that the government is suppressinQ all !
elegrams that describe the true situation
If affairs in the state of Rio Grande do
sui The chiefs of the revolution are said
o be Visconde Pelotas, Baron Jijuk, Gen.
.stropillo and Gen. Fravares. Their OBJ
ect seems to be to form q national party
n opposition to the dictator. The party is
o be made up of both liberals and con
ervatives. The probabilities are that the
uthorities will meet with a very lively time
n Rio Grande do Sui. Persons hitherto
olding office. but now opposed to Fonseca,
re in destitute circumstances.