New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29
"ANERICA FOR AMERICANS:
POSSIBLE ENFORCEMENT OF THE MONROE
DOCTRINE IN BRAZIL
rur ,n,,xrsTrATIoN ORDERS THE CRUISER
NEw.yoEK TO BE PUT IN READINESS TO
PROCEED TO RIo-RUMOEs or foi'hi'N
INTERVENTION SAID TO BE
WE'LL POUNDED.
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Vasbincton. oct 2s-Action looking toward
possible practical enforcement of the Monroe doc
trne in the South Atlantic was taken oy the Ad-
ministraton to-day. This morning 'e'esraph'c
orders were sent by Secretary Herbert 10 captain
phuin commanding the armored cruiser New
Work. IN hold his vessel In readiness to sail FOR
Rio within twenty-four hours. knowledge OF
these orders created little surprise IN naval
circles owing to the fact that it was not generally
supposed that the condition OF affairs IN hra~'i han
reached crisis where unusual activity was either
necessary or advisable. on all sides the saihng OF
the New-York was discussed with much interest
The fact that the orders to Captain Philip were
only preliminary and had in view his possible as
patch to Rio was lost sight OF IN the interest
shown in an emergency which contemplated the
augmentnc of the strength of the squadron now
off Rio.
FOREIGN INTERVENTION NOT TO BIZ TOLERATED..
Inquiry at the Navy Department ehciteh no eN-
act information as to when the vessel woud san
or what were the immediate causes which made her
departure necessary. 1t was stated. however 'ha'
the Department had naturally given heed 10 the
disquieting rumors as to the intention OF certain
foreign countries to take n hand in the settlement
OF the present Brazilian difficulties and that II
emergencies required it it would be necessary to
a successful demonstration OF the Governments
wishes with respect TO non-intervention that the
country be represented by additional number OF
ships at Rio
TO a Tribune representative a prominent Official
said that it could safely be assumed that the Presi-
dent would not tolerate any foreign Intervention
or Interference in Brazil at this time. How far
the President would 30 in the matter the Official
declined to say. He vcntured the opinion however
that the President would not, II emergencies re-
qulred. hesitate to indicate in a vigorous manner
that in the language OF Secretary Frelinghuysen in
a similar case: "Thc decision OF the American qu"s-
ton pertains to America itself" and that ut Will
not sanction an arbitration by European powers
Of South American difficulties
while f, Is not known TO be fact. II Is assumed
that the Administration has received advices from
Brazil that reports OF proposed Intervention were
well founded II is known that there have recently
been number Of conferences between Secretaries
Herbert and Gresham on Brazilian affairs. The
President has been kept advised as TO the news
from Rio. In the last fcw days several important
cipher dispatches have been sent To ana received
from Rio. There is little doubt that these dis
patches show that the condition OF affairs at Rio
is more serious and that the policy OF the Govern
ment must be more vigorous than has been sup
posed Even preliminary orders to the New-iork
would Indicate this to be the fact. Whether the
vessel will sail for RIO depends. apparently. upon
a.isi,rs expected from Minister Thompson "nd
CAPTAIN Picking within the next day or 20. The
vessel is practically ready for now. She has
her full complement Of officers and men on board.
Her bAttrey Is In place. and her ammunition ana
stores are on board She would have 10 take on
a large supply OF coal before sailing. but this could
be received and slowed within forty eight hours
THE PROBABLE COMMANDER or THE FLEET
In case she should sail 1t ia highly probable that
a flag officer will 20 In her. Rumor has II to-day
that Commodore kirkland the present commandant
OF the League Island Navy Yard. has been selected
ss Admiral Stsnton's successor. Commodore Kirk
land desired the South Atlantic squadron when
Admiral stanton was ordered TO command IT, He
has formerly crused in Brazilian waters. and in ad-
diton TO being a thoroughly capable officer FOR
such an important trust he is familiar with the
language and characteristics OF the people In that
part OF the world
Aside from political requirements In tho case. the
voyage Of the Ncw-York to Brazil would be Of
much practical value. II would afford OPP
porunity thoroughly to test her sea qualities and
also 10 "shake down" her officers and men. There
are now al Rio the Newark and Charleston. The
Detroit has reported her arrival at Bahia and win
ioin the other two vessels without delay. Should
IL be found necessary further TO augment tho Naval
force in this quarter II is likely that the San Fran.
CISCO now in the West Indies. would be the next
vessel TO receive sailing orders