Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-07
TO DEFEAT A CONSPIRACY,
The Reason Given for Fonseca Assuming tn
brazilian Dictatorship

The Reason Given for Fonseca Assuming the
brazilian Dictatorship.
A dispatch from Rio Janeiro Rays that Prss-
ident Fonseca assumed the supreme command
barely in time to prevent tho fruition of q con-
spiracy to restore the empire. This conspiracy
is known to have strong European support and
las been directed in Brazil by adherents of the
ex-imperiai family, who were lenient]y per-
mitted to return to or remain in the country.
But for the presidents action they would have
probably attempted coup d'etat within few
days. As it is the Brazilian authorities are
aroused to the utmost vigilance and both the
army and navy are loyal to the republic. eev-
eral arrests have been made. and all those to
whom the treason can be brought home will be
dealt with severely. Others under strong sus-
picion will be expelled from Brazil. Entire
tranquility prevails and it is believed that there
will be no outbreak. President Fonseca is in
good health and has the loyal support Of his
ministers and the executive authorities in all
departments.
1t is reported that the Count d'Eu, son-in-
law Of Dom Pedro, is at the bottom of the
present effort to undermine republican govern
ment in Brazil. The count, whose extraordi-
nary arrogance and assumption had much to
do with making the overthrow Of Dom Pedro
possible, has never been content to rest under
the deprivation Of his wife's magnificent in
heritance. He is thorough bourbon and very
pompous. without ability to sustain his claims
to respect and anxious to figure in the courts
of royalty. The count is known to have been
in communication with Brazilian restoration
lists and has besn watched in behalf of the Bra
lillian government more closely than he sup
posed 1t is not thought that Dom Pedro has
any share In the conspiracy, or even a knowl-
edge Of it Fonseca's prompt action has I'M
doubtedly caused somg disappoin tmens in GER
tain influential circles Of England, where the
hope of the restoration OF Brazilian monarchy
has never been entirely surrendered.
In an interview in the London Times Don
Piza, Brazilian minister to France, declares
dictator. Should President Fonseca seek to
play such role, he, Piza, would not only re-
sign, but would not hesitate to ally himself
with those who, by any means, however
violent might seek to free Brazil from such a
rule. Piza added that Fonseca had suffered
for years from heart disease and was not we'll
even now. Fonseca did not dream of being
dictator. Congress had violated its OWL con-
stitution by suppressing the right of veto.
Therefore Fonseca in dissolving the congress
was defending principle.
Piza was one of the most active in the over
throw of Dom Pedro.
Dom Pedro ex-Emperor of Brazil, is at the
Hotel Bedford in Paris. He refuses to see
strangers He is not in good health. He says
he is watching events but passive
If the people of Brazil he adds ''shculd
choose to recall me there is nothing to prevent
my returning. My health is feeble. but my
heart is strong. l should bless God to be able
to die in Brazil, taking there the remains Of my
beloved empress"