The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-11-06
FONOECA DICTATOR
Proclaimed by the Chiefs Of
the Brazilian Army.
wHY CONGRESS- WAS DISSOLVED


Rio Jnneiro Has Reen in u State Of Siege
RevoIts In the Provinces Claimed that
Fousecn is striving to Become EN-
/ peror-He Claims the Dictatorship VIII
only he Temporary-spirit of Revolt in
the Army.
RIO JAyEWo Brazil, Nov. 6.-Presi |
dent Deoioro da Fonseca has been pro- |
claimed Dictator The troops are now
guarding all the streets and public
buildings A strict censorship of all
teleRraphic messages has been estab-
lished and details Of the state of affairs
are not allowed to pass.
In Rio Graude do Sui the news has
caused a most unfavorable impression.
Great anxiety is felt as to the result OF
Fonseca's proclamation and the dlsso-
luton Of Congr ess
II is officially announced that the
President has convened the nation to
elect new representatives at date to be
determined upon later
The Governors OF tho leading provinces
have congratulated President FOnseca
upon his success i'm maintaining order
In state of Siege.
The federal capital Rio Janeiro, and
the town of NIctheroy, or Praia Grande,
five mile, east Of the capital have been
declared TO be in a state Of siege for two
months.
The President has been provoked to
take these steps by the proceedings of
Congress and by the efforts Of the pro-
moters Of a restoration to overturn Re-
publican institutions.
Fonseca, in amanifesto issued to the
nation. declares himself to have been
fully justified in taking the steps re-
ferred to.
Ready to Maintain order.
The army and navy support the gov
eminent, and public tranquility, accord
ing to the official announcement, is per-
feet throughout tie States.
In conclusion, it is said that the gov
ernment is ready to maintain order by
every means that the constitution will
be respected and that the government
will also be answerable for all national
engagements.
Fonseca, i'm his manifesto, says that
he will govern in accordance with the
constitution. The National Guard has
been modified in the province Of Rio
Grande.
The troops are in thoir quarters. An
outbreak is feared, owing to the inhu-
euce of the opposition. Commercial in
teres 8 in Rio are not affected.
Further details Of the causes that
have led to the trouble between Con-
press and President Fonseca, show that
IL seems to have had its origin in q
row that broke out in the Legislative
Chamber.
The Senate passed a bill TO establish
the responsibility of the President fol
his different acts This act met VIII
Forseca's violent dsapprobatlon ana M
refused to accept what he termed any
such dictation as to his rights and dutie
from Congress
Troops Under Arms.
He ordered the troops under arm
throughout Rio on Nov. 4, and this lee
to intense excitement among the popu
lace Bands Of opponents OF the gov
enment, including old Republicans anl
Monarchists, assembled and shouted ou
their disapproyaL
Between them and the sOldiery man
fights took place. Riots broke out in tn
streets all over the city. The troop
were then given orders to fire upon th
rioters which they did. Many OF til
rebels were killed.
A spirit of revolt manifested itself
the army When Eonseca was informe
Of this fact he went at once to tn
troops and made them stirring az
dress, promising to guard their lhte
ests and to protect them in their right
The chiefs Of the army then Iequeste
Fonseca TO resume the functions OF
d ctator, saying that the emergency d
manded il. He appeared to demur for
time, but at length gave his consent
A Province in Revolt
kilograms received from Porto Alegr
In the State of Rio Grande do Sui, decla
that the authority OF the Dictator is n
recognized there. Allegro has popul
tion of some 1000 inhabitants. X
Grande do Sui is one of the most pre-
porous and independent of all the state
it has IA population of nearly 700, W
The Republicans in it say that tn
will not tolerate a dictatorship, aud a
demanding an armed opposition TO Flo
SEGA.
They say that he wishes to restore Il
perial rule, with himself as Emper'
and that he has grown tired OF repub
can government.
The navy has pronounced in favor
Fonseca. Rio is now quiet 1t IS
leved that the revolt will be put doy
and that peace will be restored at
early date,
WASHINGTON, Nov 6.-The Depa
mcnt of state has received cablegr
from Minister Conger confirming
report Of the dissolution Of Congress a
declaration Of martial law in Brai
with Fou,ec proclamation as dictat
The disturbed state OF affairs in Bra
IS viewed with deep concern here in vi
of the Importance Of American intere
In that country and our close trade
latious with il,
There IS reuson 10 believe that the
VuluUonary movement is being tomen
by considerable party, which seeks
ID a D.. .anN form NJ "
ernmeut in Brazil.
Such reports rs were received b
during the past few months indicate
steady strengthening of the Republi
feeling among the Brazilian people,
whils the news Of the revolution