The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-24
THE DICTATOR STEPS DOWN.
FOysECA YIELDS TO ARMED FORCE
IN RIO DE JANEIRO.

IN RIO DE JANEIRO.
Tho People Rise Against H,m-They WIN
Recall the Congress He Dissoivcd-Ap-
parent Failure OF the Attempt TO
Override the Constitution-rhe Dictator
Resigns In Favor or vice.Presidcnt
reixotto - Great Rejoicing Over Itis
DowAisii--It L. Believed the Provinces
VIII DO Much Delighted with the News.
RIO JANE1Ro Nov. 23--The Inhabitants OF
this city. whose sympathies have been with
the Congressional party. have at last thrown
of all guise Of adherence to the exist
ing Government and have openly de-
clared their determined opposition to the
dictatorship Of Gen. do Fonseca. and their re-
solve that he must abandon the Presidency.
which he has held for only a comparatively
brief period Like Dom Pedro. President do
Fonseca has quietly yielded to the demands Of
the people that the Executive OF the Brazilian
Government be deposed from his high office.
The people Of this city rose In arms against
tho dlctator's government to-day. and the up
rising has thus far been very successful and
the insurgents have accomplished the ends for
which they had 40 long been secretly planning.
Among the first things tho revoutionists did
this morning was to increase their store of
arms and ammunition strong force OF the
insurgents made an attack on the naval arsenal.
and after q weak and only half-hearted effort
on tho part OF those stationed at the place
to repulse the attempts OF the invaders to
effect an entrance into the building its guar
dams capitulated to the enemy. and the latter
triumphantly took possession Of the arsenal
and all the munitions OF war which it con-
tanned.
Only a few shots were exchanged. and the
poor resistance made by the defenders of the
arsenal Is shown by the fact that mono OF
the insurgent force is reported to have been
killed or seriously wounded. A laborer
employed in the arsenal was struck by one Of
the shots fred by the attacking party. and is
the only one Of the contestants known to have
lost his life in the assault.
One OF the cannon balls fired from tho ar
senal was badly directed. and struck the Can
delaria Church. causing considerable damage
to the building.
Tho news of the uprising had q very dis
quieting effect, and created the greatest alarm
in this city among the women and chill
dren and those citizens who had not taken up
arms in support Of either party: and when
the fighting began at the arsenal and the rat
tie OF musketry and boom Of cannon were
heard. all were seized with q wild panic and
fed to places Of safety to hide until the firing
had ceased and the conflict was at an end.
The merchants and shopkeepers. fearful lest
their places be looted by the insurgents or by
thieving individuals who would take advantage
Of the confusion and excitement to pilage their
stock. made haste to close their establishments
and securely bolt and bar both doors and WIN
dows and take such other measures for tho
safety OF their property as the occasion war;
ranted.
All their hurried preparations were unneces-
sary. however. fof. as alIcady described. tho
attack on the arsenal was OF only short dura-
ton. and beyond the smashing OF portion
Of the church struck by the cannon
ball no further damage was inflicted
on property. and very little disorder
prevailed among the Congress forces. The
feeling Of alarm in the city was gradually dis
PEELED. and all the people are now rejoicing at
the success which has crowned the efforts OF
those who took part in the revolution to put an
end to the da Fonseca dictatorship.
Tho members OF the Cabinet which had been
organized by President da Fonsec a resigned
an establi she'd fact and the manifesto Of Gen.
eral da Fonseca announcing that he would
be hs will Of es S had iS Seon Issued sd
Insurgents obtained control Of the Govern
1t is expected that the members OF the Con-
gress which had been dissolved by order Of
Terns ssfe ign pe tSssee 20 t.
he declared that he did 50 in favor Of Floriano
the 9r Of
was the head.
Whether the opposition will be content to
here. to assume the leadership Of the States
mot Is net hst hs VIII be
IDEAS and principles Of the leaders 81 to-days
revolutionary moyement. ,,.
ment. but no reports. have come as yet indi-
eating mob law Or serious disorder
putting d STOP. Tor the time being to ali kinds
Of business The Exchanges are closed. and
eS houxs IS
- The news that Fonseea had Resigned spread
CARNATIONS, Of satisfaction.
But it is believed. from tho advices hitherto
ssa S
where be received S;,n with tho same satisfaction
~ The n revoiption at Rio de Janeiro only broke
out this me m9rning and work was quickly ac-
Prosident Peixotto Is eSpested to cali consress
together promptly. and that he has ordered
sa Ss Pessass # as nos s4sd
prominently in recent troubles. and for that
reason Is thought likely to DO acceptable to all
4 deputation OF naval officers waited on Gen.
d. Fonseca today and said that his acts as
among the people OF the country. and that II
no refused TO acGede to the popular request for
his RESIGNATION they would not be ansTerable
Gen. do Fonseca Issued manifesto announo:
ing his resignation OF the Presidency OF Brazil
Fonseca said 10 his manifesto that his deter
Inination 10 retro from office WAS taken for
army is 9uiescent and has made no move
since the latest developments In the changing
politics OF Brazil have been announced.
has been partially removed Insurrection
had been smoulderlng In Rio Ja1ero for sew