The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-28
AFFAIRS IN BRAZIL.
Peix0ttO May BE Elected to Succeed Fonseca
Latter May Be Prosecuted.

Peixotto May BE Elected to Succeed Fonseca
Latter May Be Prosecuted.
Rio DE JANEIRo, Nov. 27.-President
Pelxotto will, it is stated, take steps to
call q new election for President I'M
mediately upon the reassembling of
Congress. The resignation OF Fonseca
leaves a vacancy which, under the Brazil
ian Constitution must be filed by another
election without waiting until the
end of Fonseca's term. The Vice.
president is not intended as a permanent
substitute for President who has de-
ceased or who has resigned, but only tenn
porary occupant of the executive chair
pending the choice of another Pres-
dent. Peixotto is gaining in popularity
and it is now thought not improbable that
he may be elected President. He is taking
vigorous steps to enforce order in Rio de
Jane1ro. and the military are assisting the
police in guarding against disturbance and
crime.
During the riot that atten ded the over
throw of Fonseca party OF ruffans from
the part of the city frequented by the float
ing element, took advantage OF the excite
ment to rob the houses of several wealthy
people who had no connection with politics.
Several of the rutfians. have been hunted
down and arrested. President Peixotto
will leave to Congress the initiation of any
measures against the late dictator and his
ministers.
There is a strong feeling that Fonseca
should be held responsible for usurpation,
although, as he has resigned. there may be
difficulty in taking impeachment proceed
ings. The subject of the impeachment and
removal of q President was under consid-
GRAFTON by Congress at the time of it's dis
1.xAr n
upon which FOnseca based his action in
forcIbly dispensing its members. There is
nOdOubtthat Congress Will
to deal with Fonseca. and also TO restrain
the power of future Presidents. Fonseca's s
resignation as commander-in-chlef of the
army was q matter of form, as his orders
ceased TO be Obeyed by the troops at Rio
de Janelro even before he had formally re-
signed the presidency.
The pension due to Dom Pedro under a
recent act of the Brazilian Congress has
not Vet been paid. owing to the re-
that it may yet be withdrawn.
in view of the course that the ex. Emperor
was induced to take by his relatives in
Europe, offering to go back and reign
over Brazil. The satisfaction over
Fonseca's retirement is mingled with
harsh denunciation of the imperial family,
and especially the Count d'Eu. son-in- la w
of Dom Pedro. who IS deeply unpopular
in Brazil, and whose unpopularity was
largely responsible for Dom Pedro's expul-
sion.
At the wharves and the commercial
thoroughfares matters are rapidly
assuming their old aspect. The low
er labOrng class who lOitered dur
ing the dictatorship spending their time in
watching for changes thatmight bring about
riot and an opportunity for plunder, are
back to work again. and there is evidence
on all sides of returning confidence.
PeiXOttOa Minister of Commerce Is quoted
as saying that he sees no likelihood of any
change In the relations between Brazil
and the United States. and that Brazil will
adhere saeredly 10 all engagements
The PeixOttO government has made de-
mand on Rio Grande do Sui for the re
instatement of the local government II
existed before the outbreak against FOn'
SEGA. 1t is understood the Junta has re
fused this demand. and is preparing to Offer
fOrcible resistance.