The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-13
Alarming News from the Capital of the
Republic, Through British Sources.
Other Provinces Said to Be Preparing to Fol-
low the Example Of Rio Grands Do Sui
One Battle Alleged to Have Been Pought
Army and Navy Forces Ready to Pro.
claim Gen. Da Fonseca a Life Dictator.
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THROUGH BRITISH SOURCES.
Rumors of Fighting Between the Govern
ment Troops and the Insurrectionssts.
LONDON. Nov. 1a-Following close upon
the sweeping denials made by the Brazilian
minister. which said in substance that
tranquility prevails throughout Brazil,
with the exception Of some local trouble in
Rio Grsnde do Sui. comes dispatch from
Rio de Janeiro, which shows that the state
of affairs 10 not so peaceful ss the foreign
ministers dispatch indicates. This DIS
patch says that dictator Ds Fonsecs has
suspended the operation of the civil laws
and has annulled the guarantees TO Brazil
ian citizens. This is held here 20 show
that the dictator depends upon
tho military and naval forces to mp
hold him in his usurpation Of dictatorial
power Furthermore, he has appointed a
commission for the summary trial OF thoss
persons who decline 70 accept his dictator
ship and whom he terms insurgents. As evil
dence Of the truth of the reports that
every thing ia the political situation in Bra
zii points to q revolution against the die
tator. the dispatch says that General
Fernandez. who is said TO be one OF the
principal leaders in the revolutionary
movement, has been arrested by the die
tator's order and lodged in the prison The
dispatch further says that discontent il
spreading among the troops and that the
garrlsons station ed at several places. num-
bering in all about four Thousand men,
have declared against Da Fonseca.
Other important dispatches have been
received here to-day, in spite of the strict
censorship observed by the dIctaturs
orders over all telegraph and cable Offices.
lt is true that these MESSAGES have been OF
the briefest nature. and in cipher purpose
ly distorted and changed TO deceive the
censors, but enough is known for it 20 be
stated that, according TO these dispatches,
civil war is raging in Brazil. that two
independence. that an engagement bad
been fought between the troops adhering
to the dictator and the forces of those op-
posing bis power. and that the latter have
wounded and captured at least one general
officer. General Fernandez. From this it IL
judged that Da Fonseca's troops have
been defeated and that more serious CON-
fiicts may be looked forward TO. as the die
of putting down what he terms the re
bellionn by all the measures in his power.
The first dispatch received this morning
said that force OF four thousand Bra
and it was naturally inferred that il was q
revolt upon the part Of the gar
rison at Rio Janeiro. Such, however. later
this afternoon does not seem To have been
troops forming the gs.risons of several Bra
lillian towns had reyolted. and that in all
four thousand men had risen against the
dictator.
SPREADING RAPIDLY. s.
In addition the revolt in the province Of
Rio Grande do Sui is spreading so rapidly
that large body of well-armed citizens
will be ready in q very few days to take
the field in defense of the territory which
they have declared free state. Their
leaders are gathering arms ammuni-
and provisions are being pro-
vided on all sides by voluntary
contributions or upon payment In E0tes
Endorsed by the revolutionary leaders. In
war ships are expected to take q hand in
the struggle against the revolving province
referred TO. steps are being taken. it 10
said, TO defend By torpedoes. or by other
methods. the entrance 10 Dos Patos bay,
leading to Porto Allegro. the capital.
The day's dispatches from Brazil also an
nounce that Fonseca was leaving, OF had
eft. Rio de Janeiro and that he was ex-
pected shortly &C Sac Paulo. capital OF the
Brazilian province of that name. and situ-
ated about two hundred miles southwest OF
Rio de Janeiro and some forty miles north
west of Santos. Sac Iaulo 10 one OF the
where the provincial assembly holds its
meetings. 1t is expected that Fonseea is
either comtem plating making Sac Pauio
the base OF his operations against the
rebels or that he prefers TO make Santos an
excellent seaport. hismaritime headquarters
and Sac Paulo. with which IL IS connected
by rail, his army headquarters. OF course
the slim wording of the cable message re-
ceiyed leaves much unexplained, which
should otherwise be made clear. The fact
remains. however. that Fonseca IL ex-
pected ut Sac Paulo and that important
Developments are expected.
Another dispatch, also received this
morning, says that the provinces OF Minas
Goraes and Los CatIionos are supporting
the movement in opposition 60 Fonseca-
Minas Goraes Is north of Sac Panic. and the
latter province between Minas Goraes and
the province of Rio do sui. so It is imagined
that Fonseca's move to Sac Paulo may have
been in order TO prevent q junction of the
forces of Minas Goraes and Rio do sui. with
the possibility of the insurgents marching
upon Rio Janeiro after the junction had
been formed.
ANOTHER REBELLIoUs PROVINCE.
If it be true. and there seems 20 be 10
reason to doubt it. that the province OF
Minss Goraes has joined in the movement
against the despotism of Foncescs. IL means
that population of considerably over two
million people. very rich province. having
vast prairies covered with cattle. important
iron-works. and. in q word. one OF
the richest and most popuious provinces in
Brazil had declared itself opposed TO the
methods employed by the dictator. and
that il was determined, by force OF arms.
if necessary, to defend It's liberties and to
leave no stone unturned TO bring about the
deposition Of Fonseca from power.
The question which 10 most troubling
both parties, apparently, 10 the disposition
TO be made of the feet and the course which
the vessels will follow when 90 disposed of.
There is no doubt that the report cabled
here TO the effect that the entire feet
is not loyal to the dictator and that Ad-
miral Mello. stanch Republican, is the
leader of this powerful feature in the oppo-
sition 10 Da Fonseea. is correct. In fact,
Da Fonseca hardly knows who or wbas hs
can count upon at tho present moment.
and some sensational winding mp of the
whole trouble would not be astonishing.
It is frankly admitted among the dIctators
entourage that he is In fear of assassina-
ton. and that he has taken the greatest
precaution 10 provide for his safety.
Also. the fact 10 not lost sight of thst sas
dictator has. for o long time past. been
suffering severely from q cancerous disease.
which is far from being benefited By the
tremendous nervous strain he il now sub
jected 10. The chiefs Of the movements
against Da Fonseca are General Axtropilfo.
General Fravares. Baron Hulk and Vlscende
Pelotas. who are rapidly organizing A gov
eminent for the National party. as the on
position 10 termed, and they are also tryins
TO build up au ormy and. IL Uosafble Al