The morning call., 1891-11-11
Dictator Da FOnSeCa Meets
With Opposition.
Independence Declared by Two Impor-
taHt Provinces Of The Republic
Secession Of Rio GraHde do Sui and GTanO
PaTa-Separate Governments Established.
L Desperate Conflict Imminent

LONDON, Nov. 10.-A dispatch received
here this evening from Pernambuco brings
further alarming intelligence regarding the
situation of affairs in Brazil. There is no
doubt that the cond ton of the country.
arising out Of the assumption Of dictatorial
powers by the President Of the republic,
Marshal Deodoro da FUnseca, is rapidly
approaching point where resort to arms
will be necessary to establish his position as
Dictator. Discomfort is prevailing every
where throughout Brazil The Republicans
see in this last move of Da Fonseca
an attempt TO override the authority vested
in him by the constitution. So strong has
the opposition TO Da Fonseca grown that
the important province of Rio Grande do
Sal has declared its independence. Steps
VIII have to be Immediately taken by Da
Fonseca to prevent if possible the disinte-
grafton of the republic. The province OF
Grano Para has followed the example set
by Rio Grande do Sui, and to-day declared
its independence. Grano Para is one Of
the most important provinces in Brazil.
This independence movement will proba-
bly, be followed by q similar declaration by
the province of Bahia. Dictator da Fon-
SEGA is moving rapidly to suppress these at
tempts 10 set up separate Governments, and
has ordered a wnr-ship TO proceed without
delay 10 Rio do Sui to take such action as is
necessary 70 prevent the provincial authori-
lies from carrying their declaration of indie
pendence into effect. II behoUyes him to
move with alacrity, for alIeAdy man has
been named in connection with the contem-
plated presidency Of that province He is
Silvence Martinez, who during the last revo-
luton was banished from the country. He
subsequently, was allowed to return. Sill
vence Martinez without doubt possesses
greater political influence than any other
man in the province.
CENSORSHIP ON THE NEWS.
The Santiago CORES spondent of the Times
says it IS only with difficulty that Brazil
news arrives here unless IL is favorable to
the Dictator. Il is affirmed that the man.
RGeT of The London and Brazilian Bank in
Rio JanerO took refuge at the English Con-
sulate against official persecution for his
alleged efforts to lower the rates OF ex-
change. President da Fonseca has pub
lished decree making expulsion the pen
atty for resisting his dictatorship. Only
portion of the navy favOrs Fonseca. Ad-
mira Nell, a stroug Republican, has pro-
tested against any change in the form OF
government. All attempts to hold meetings
are frustrated. The Chambers were dis
solved fOrciGlY. 1t is alleged that President
da Fonseca intends 10 reduce the number Of
Deputies 10 $50 Exchange is falling in Rio
JaneirU.
NOT CONFIRMED.
WAsHINGToN, Nov. 1O.-No news has
been received at the Brazilian Legation 10
Indicate that tile province OF Rio Grande do
Sui has seeded from the Republic Of Brazil
OF is in state of revolt A cablegram has
b. en- received at the legation from. the
Minister Of Foreign Afflirs relating to rou-
tine matters, but giving no hint of revolu-
tion or the resignation OF the Cabinet.