Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-06
FONSECA DICTATOR
Proclaimed by the Chiefs of
 the Brazilian Army.
WHY CONGRESS WAS DISSOLVED
Martial Law Enforced and a Number
 of Rioters Killed.

Fonseca is Striving to Become Elm
 peror-He Claims the Dictatorship Will
 Only be Temporary-Spirit of Revolt In
 the Army.
 RIO JANEIRo, Brazil, Nov. 6.-P resi-. dent Deodoro da Fonseca has been pro- claimed Dictator. The troops are now guarding all the streets and public buildings. A strict censorship of all telegraphic messages has been estab- lished and details of the state of affairs are not allowed to pass.
 In Rio Grande do Sul the news has caused a most unfavorable impression. Great anxiety is felt as to the result oi Fonseca's proclamation and the disso- lution of Congr ess.
 It is officially announced that the President has convened the nation to elect new representatives at date to be determined upon later. The Governors of the leading provinces have congratulated President Fonseca upon his success in maintaining order. In a State of Siege. The federal capital, Rio Janeiro, and the town of Nictheroy, or Praia Grande, | five miles east of the capital, have been | declared to be in state of siege for two mouths.
 The President has been provoked to | take these steps by the proceedings of | Congress and by the efforts of the pro- | motors of a restoration to overturn Re- | publican institutions. Fonseca, in a manifesto issued to the nation, declares himself to have been fully justified in taking the steps re- | ferred to.
 Ready 10 Maintain Order. The army and navy support the gov ernment, and public tranquility, accord ing to the official announcement, is per feet throughout the States.
 In conclusion, it is said that the gov ernment is ready to maintain order by l every means, that the constitution will | be respected and that the government | will also be answerable for all national | engagements
 Fonseca, in his manifesto, says that | he will govern in accordance with the constitution. The National Guard has been mobilized in the province of Rio Grande.
 The troops are in their quarters An outbreak is feared, owing to the infu- ence of the opposition. Commercial in | teres s in Rio are not affected
 Further details of the causes that have led to the trouble between Con gress and President Fonseca, show that it seems to have had it's origin in a row that broke out in the Legislative Chamber.
 The Senate passed bill to establish the responsibility of the President for | his different acts. This act met with Fonseca's violent disapprobation and he refused to accept what he termed any such dictation as to his rights and duties from Congress
 | Troops Under Arms.
 He ordered the troops under arms throughout Rio on Nov. 4, and this led | Al lace. Bands of opponents of the gov ernment, including old Republicans and Monarchists, sembled and shouted out their disapproval
 Between them and the soldiery many fights took place. Riots broke out in the streets all over the city. The troops were then given orders to fire upon the rioters, which they did. Many of the rebels were killed.
 4 spirit of revolt manifested itself in the army. When Fonseca was informed of this fact he went at once to the troops and made them a stirring ad- dres~, promising to guard their inter ests and to protect them in their rights.
 The chiefs of the army then requested Fonseca to resume the functions of 8 ctator, saying that the emergency de- manded it. He appeared to demur for a time, but at length gave his consent.
 A Province in Revolt.
 Telegrams received from Porto Allegro, in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, declare that the authority of the Dictator is not recognized there. Allegro has popula- tion of some 30,000 inhabitants. Rio Grande do Sul is one of the most pros- porous and independent of all the States 1t hasa population of nearly TOO, 900.
 The Republicans in it say that they will not tolerate dictatorship, and are demanding an armed opposition to Fon- seca.
 They say that he wishes to restore i'm perial rule, with himself as Emperor, and that he has grown tired of republi- can government.
 Tho navy has pronounced in favor of Fonseca. Rio is now quiet It is be- lieved that the revolt will be put down and that peace will be restored at an early date.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-The Depart ment of State has received cablegram from Minister Conger confirming the report of the dissolution of Congress and declaration of martial law in Brazil, with Fonseca's proclamation as dictator. The disturbed state of affairs in Brazil i is viewed with deep concern here in view of the importance of American interests : in that country and our close trade re- lations with it.
 There is reason to believe that the re- | volutlonary movement is being fomented by considerable party, which seeks to 1 re-establish monarchial form of gov ernment in Brazil
 , Such reports were received here 7 during the past few months indicated 6 ? steady strengthening of the Republican , feeling among the Brazilian people, and F while the news of the revolutionary 7 movement causes much surprise and vii probably lead to the ordering of some o1 our naval vessels to points where trouble | threatens.
 razii's Diplomatic Service. : WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-The Bureau o American Republics is informcd d that tht . Brazilian government has reorganize1 its | diplomatic and consular service, reducing 5 expenses very considerably by abolishine