The record-union., 1891-11-06

declaring OF llartlaI law IN Brazil. IhIS
disturbed state Of affairs is viewed with
deep concern here in view of the impor-
tance of American interests in that coun-
| try and our close trade relations with it.
| There is reason to believe the revolution
ary movement is being fomented by a
considerable party, which seeks to re-
| establish the monarchical form of govern
ment in Brazil. The movement will
probably lead to the ordering of some of
our naval vessels to points where the
| trouble threatens.
CAUSE OF THE REVOLUTION.
New YORK, Nov. 5.-The HeraLd's Rio
| Janeiro correspondent cables as follows :
| The fight, so long maintained between
| Congress on the one side and President
Da Fonseca and the Government on the
other, has reached its elimination. For
| quite time their differences We're over
| financial affairs. The measures passed
by the Legislature were vetoed by the
Chief Magistrate, and changes advocated
by the President were voted down by
Congress. Recently on attempt was made
to curb the power Of the Chief Executive.
The fact that Da Fonseca is military
man led many to fear or pretend to fear
that he might proclaim himself dictator,
To prevent any such contingency, Con-
gress q short while ago passed a law fix
ing a process for the impeachment of the
President. Da EonSeca vetoed the meas
ure and his veto was overriden by Con-
gress. AS soon as this action was made
known to Da Fonseca he became very
much excited and thereupon dissolved
Congress. Martial law was then pro-
claimed throughout Rio Janeiro and the
other States forming the confederacy.
What the upshot will be, no one can
tell. The feeling here is one of great fear
what may follow The dissolution of
Congress may result in the choice of an
other President. Da Fonseca was not
chosen by the people, but by Congress.
In the case of an uprising, Da Fonseca
| would have the army and the navy
solidly at his back. The opposition to
military rulers continues very marked.
All cable and telegraph messages are
subjected to censorship. The same is
true OF the news agencies.
FONSECA AS A DICTATOR.
New YORK, Nov. 5.-By Valparaiso
cable come advlces by wire from Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, regarding the causes
leading up to the present trouble. 1t
seems to have had its origin in row in
the Legislative Chamber. The Senate
passed a bill to establish the responsible
ity of the President for his different acts.
EonSeca refused to accept what he termed
a dlctation as to his rights by Congress,
and ordered the troops under arms,
which violently excited the populace
bled, shouting their disapproval Many
fights took place between them. and riots
broke out all over the city. The troops.
under orders, fired upon the rioters, kill
ing many. Martial law was proclaimed
a censorship of the press established, and
telegraphic communication stopped.
Fonseca then made an address to the
troops, and finally succeeded in quelling
the riots. The army chiefs then asked
Fonseca to resume the functions of Die
tator. He demurred, and then complied.
He issued decree defending his position
regarding the Senate and dissolving
Congress. He said the Dictatorship
would last until the political revolutions
were ended, and the lawmakers learned
TO keep pace with republican ideas. He
disclalmed any intention Of prolonging it
after peace was restored throughout the
country.
A telegram from Porto Allegro says the
authority of dictatorship was not recog-
niZed there. Allegro has 10000 popula-
ton. The Republicans say they will not
tolerate dictatorship, and demand an
armed opposition to Fonseca. They saw
he wishes to restore imperial rule, with
himself as Emperor.
The navy has pronounced in favor of
Fonseca. Rio is now quiet. It is be-
lieved the revolt will be put down and
peace restored at an early day.
ENGLAND AT THE BOTTOM OF TT.
NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-Senor Depaulo
Coelho, editor of the United States of
BrGzit, and constant correspondent Of
the most important officials at Rio, had
the following to say this afternoon rela-
tive to the trouble in the South American
republic: There is no revolution in Bra
zil, nor will there be one. The existing
troubles may be traced to the English
and their great chagrin at the treaty of
reciprocity recently made with this coun-
try. Ever since President DaSFonseca
signed the treaty English agents have
been bowling into the ears of the younger
congressman the great injustice done
Brazil and the vast sums of money
thereby lost. Thus impelled, the younger
Congressman have carried on the fight
When this became apparent to Da Fonseca
he said to these Congressman, 60 and
TO prevent the sending of unfounded and
lying reports he placed censorship on
the cable, etc. Soon the smoke will clear
away, and you will find the outcome to
be one of peace and progress. The mar
kets are opened to America, and England
is, as ever, envious. but discreet"
DISORDERLY SCENE.
Mine Shareholders Engage in Rough
and Tumble Fight.