The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-11-30

ACTING REAR ADMIRAL STANTON.
He sailed from Southampton Nov. %,
and appeared to be in excellent health
and spirits. He left Immediately for his
home in New London, Conn, whence he
will go to Washington this evening.
Admiral Stanton refused to discuss the
matter Of his recall declaring that It
would be exceedingly indiscreet to give
the prepared explanation Of his conduct
to the public before submitting it to Sec
rotary Herbert. His explanation, he
said, should properly come through Sec
rotary Herbert, in whose hands he pro-
poses to place 1t tomorrow morning.
lie had no doubt that after the Score
tary had considered the matter the
document would be given to the public.
Admiral stanton did not appear to be
at all worried over the prospect. and
really expressed himself to that effect
He is confident Of being able to yindt-
fishing himself in the good graces of the
Navy Department.
He was appointed to the command Of
sailed on his flagship. the Newark. from
New York Harbor Sept. Is. prepared for
a three-years' cruise. He was to have
command OF the Charleston and all the
other ships which were to follow him to
the South Atlantic.
on entering the harbor of Rio de
Janeiro. whore Mello's fleet was sta
u.
it Is alleged. "A salute of twenty-One guns
in response to the dipping of the Bra
lillian flag on the rebel flagship .Aauida-
ban.
This Fact was heralded throughout the
world and placed the United States in
the false light OF having recognized Mello
and his followers as belligerent power
The action was rcpudiated by the United
States Government, and Acting Rear
Admiral Stanton was deposed from his
command oct, % and recalled for an
explanation of his incomprehenslblec con-
duct.
Capt Picking; Of the Charleston, was
~ the station. Two days later Admiral
Newark, and 0Ct. 81 sailed on the Royal
Mail steamer Thames for Southampton.
He had intended 10 embark on the
american liner F2ri ,is but snrsa he missed
firm in the belief that It was not his
intention to recognize the rebel forces
his explanation will vindtCate his con-
Duct in the eyes OF his superiors
He had enjoyed the reputation OF being
conservative officers in the American
In relation to the fleet fitted out here
for President PeiXoto, Admiral stanton
said:
I knew nothing Of this. fleet a, The
time left Brazil, and, in fnCt, Tn" peo-
pie there did not expect re'n'orcemrntS
from the I'nite-i States. rather believing
that anything in the nature of auxiliary
ships would come from Europe.
THE vessels fitted out here might. by
desperate enterprise, do some damage to
the other vessels. being in command Of
young fellows. who will no doubt exert
themselves to do all they can They are
very light vessels, but they can at least
do as much damage as tOrpedo-boats"
What Is the opinion Of the officers
in command OF the foreign warships AT
Rio .Janeiro regarding the situation? =
THAT Mello was in control Of the hur-
hcr and that is all there is about it,"
RegardilG the effect Of the rebellion
or commerce Admiral Stanton said:
so far as the foreign commerce at
Rio Janeiro is concerned it has not been
n;crfered with 10y the rebels to any
great degree, as the latte" have been
very careful in their Efforts not to give
ofiense TO the representatives Of tho
/ foreign powers or to the officers in COM
mand, or the warships of foreign ma
| tions.
ON the other hand. the rebels haze
| seriously interfered with The coast
| trade and with the internal commerce OF
! Brazil, as they do not hesitate to SELF
! vessels carving supplies to the Govern,
! mont OF President peiNoto."