The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-07
Revolutionary Movement in Brazil En-
gineered by Dom Pedro's Son-in-Law.
Army and Navy, All Branches Of the Govern
ment and Portion Of Congress Loyal to
the President, Who Has Restored Order.
Two of Balmaceda's Ministers Alleged to
Be Hiding in the American Legation.
Their Surrender to Be Demanded By the Chill
ians-Shanghai May Be Seized by Foreign
ers If China Does Not Make Repsrntion.
THE BRAZILIAN CONSPIRACY.

THE BRAZILIAN CONSPIRACY.
Dom Pedro's son-in-Law, Count D'Eu, the
Chief Piotter Against Fonseca.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
LONDON. Nov. Ga dispatch from Rio
Janeiro says that President Fonseca as
sumed the supreme command barely in time
to prevent the fruition of q conspiracy to
restore the empire. This conspiracy is
known to have strong European support,
and has been directed in Brazil by adhe-
rents of the ex-imperial family, who were
lenIently permitted to return TO. or remain
IN this country. But for the Presidents
action they would have probably attempted
o coup d. etat within q few days. Asit is,
the Brazilian authorities are rou sed to the
utmost vigilance. and both the army and
navy are loyal to the repubhc. Several ar
rests have been made. and all those TO
whom treason can be brought home will
be dealt with severely.
1t is reported that the Count d'Eu, SON.
in-law of Dom Pedro. Is at the bottom of
the present effort to undermine the Repub-
lican government in Brazil The Count,
whose extraordinary arrogance and as
sumption had much tn do with making the
overthrow of Dom Pedro possible, has
never been content TO rest under the
deprivation of his wffe's magnificent in
heritance. He Is a thorough Bourbon and
very pompoue, without ability TO sustain
his claims to respect, and anxious 10 figure
In the courts OF royalty. The Count IS
known to have been in communication
with BRAZILIAN restorationists and has been
watched in behalf of the Brazilian govern
than ha sa
not thought that Dom Pedro.has any share
IN the conspiracy, or even q knowledge of
IT. Da Fonseca's prompt action has un-
doubtedly caused some disappointment in
certain influential circles Of England.
where the hope of restoration of the
Brazilian monarchy has been entirely
surrendered.
Advices received by the Times to-day
from Rio, Grand Do Sui declare that the
army and navy compelled President Da
Fonseca to assume the Dictatorship and
that there is con siderable agitation in the
Province of Rio Grande Do Sul, where the
late events at Rio Janeiro are considered &C
be but prelude to the restoration of the
empire. The Times dispatch continues:
THE latter is not yet certain, bat personal
observation in 1890 induced the suspicion
that the change 70 republic was only the
cloak 10 cover the ambition of certain DEM
agogues and not the desire of the nation.
Jobbery. public robbery and the lowering
OF the rate OF exchange, which have oc-
Cured since, havs engendered universal
discomfort and was the precursor of the
present cataclysm. Northern Brazil is de-
cidedly in favor of an empire. and only in
central Brazil is the republic popular.
This may lead to Dom Pedros grandson
becoming chief of the state under the
senting the northern, southern and central
provinces and insuring the unity of Brazil.v
Theelections for members of the new Cham
ber OF Representatives ore expected 10 take
Constitution and will retain its Repu blioan
and federative character. It Is also said
that commission has been appointed for
the summary trial of persons charged with
being enemies Of the Republic. and that.
upon conviction on that charge. they will
Immediately be banished from the country.
Gable dispatches received IN Lisbon to-
day from Rio de Janeiro contain the H.
formation that all the tbeaters and other
places of amusement have been closed by
order of the authorities. Soldiers are pa
trolling the city for the purpose of prevent
Ing any assembling of the people. All the
public buildings are being guarded by
troops, and the state of siege is being pros
ecuted with vigor. The members of the
diplomatic corps stationed ut Rio Janeiro
met to-day for the purpose of holding a
conference in regard to the situation.
Will Never Accept n Dictatorship.
PARIS, Nov. 6-The Brazilian minister here, IN
accept a dictatorship. and President Fonseca
will not dream OF IL. II lie did I should resign
and ally myself with party that would seek to
overthrow. even by violent means, such q dicta-
torship. Martial law has not been proclaimed
in the provinces because there no monarch
lists there. Martial law has been proclaimed
only In Rio de Janeiro as a protection against
t6eatoR ns Of the aSs%P' e@p4e From s re
rience obtained when Dom Pedro was
dethroned Congress Is aware that it cannot de-
pend upon the support of either the army or the
navy. III IL could II might initiate Chill and seek
10 fight President Fonseca. The troops remain
faithful because they fear monarchical menace
lurking behind the eventual success OF Congress.
President Fonseca is ill, and has neither the
will nor the power 10 menace the existence OF
the republic. Brazilian finances are III good
order. There Is enough money deposited in Lon
don 10 meet all expenses abroad for the next
nine months"
When asked what IL identically the same Con-
gress should be reelected. the Minister replied
that he had no fear but that the election would
turn in favor OF the government.
Tho ny.r