The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-11-24
rnr PROSPER IN sRAsiL.
Mia,s,sr Msssoaea's Faith IN the speedy SEP
presstou OF the Revolt,


preston OF the Revolt.
WARRINGTON, Nov. 23.-The Brazilian Min
lister here has recently been far more sangulne
than at any other time that the naval revolt
will soon be suppressed; that the peace of
Brazil will soon be restored. and that his Gov
eminent will be established 10 security
greater than ever. Minister Mendonca is In
constant communication with the authorities
at Rio and he obtains all Information Of the
situation as 1t exists from day to day. He be-
leves that there Is no possibility Of the success
OF the rebellious Mello. who has been unable
TO gain any advantage worth speaking OF dur
ing the quarter year OF his insurgency. who
has failed to ind support from the people Of
any part Of the country. who IL unable TO OBJ
tain any increase OF his naval force. and
whose resources must be very nearly
exhausted. II would not be surprising u the
revolt should collapse Lefore the end OF the
rear. or IL the sinking OF the Jsvary should be
followed by that OF the Aquidaban. or even II
Mello should at once offer to surrender the
war ships yet left in his squadron.
For time President Peixoto was apprehen-
sive OF unfrlendly action on the part OF the
powers OF Europe. The foreign Ministers at
Rio. the spokesman OF whom was the British
Minister. threatened to interfere In the AFFAIRS
OF the republic. and in the first week OF
October gave notice that marines would
be landed from their navies in the har-
Dor for the purpose OF protecting the
European residents. Had the foreign Minis.
tiers executed their threat Brazil's freedom ot
action would have been destroyed. II was not
until they found that their scheme would meet
with the opposition Of the American Govern.
ment that they changed their tactics. They
heard from the United states the words Of
warning. Hands of Brazil" and as they
knew these words indicated the determination
OF a country which no European power can
AFFORD TO offend. they concluded - adopt the
posy T dr shey We're lea to rsgHrd ~ tie
been free from a danger. which it's Govern
ment, standing alone and fearful OF civil war.
did not possess the ability to meet
During the past two months the energies OF
the Government have been employed in search.
ing for lighting shns that give promise Of
Of its own navy. At least two OF the latter are
OF q formidable character and the like OF them
cannot he obtained Mt once in any market.
American or European. But tho purchases
that have been made IN the United states and
there are naval officers here who believe they
viii do effective work. and may even prove
Melio's ships, In the search Tor naval
material; the Brazilian Minister. ut Wash
appreciated by Ills Government. lie has got
officers and crews. without violating the laws
this COMPLICATED business Minister Mendonea
has been as careful AMI skilful as any diplu-
matist intrusted with a delicate task could
be. II the revolt shall be crushed through his
agency. he will undoubtedly be asked to ac-
cent place In the Ministry OF President
The credit Of Brazil has been well sustained
through all the troubles .: the country. The
revenues have. OF course. been largely reduced
on account OF the Interference with commerce.
while the expenditures for military and naval
in disaifected parts Of the country. have been
heavy. But the wealth and the resources OF
to set limit To the ability Of the Government
to raise money by taxation. by customs. and
otherwise. There Is not any danger Of the
bankruptcy OF the treasury in any event. and
means are always ut hand for the payment
OF any dues That may be INCURRED. The
from rich Brazilian imperialists who desire
the destruction Of the republic. rs a pre-
which thcy decamped after the Emperor Dom
Pedro was deDosed, and when the domination
q the old nristocraey was not any longer posi-
tinue for day after it Is seen that his revolt is
nfailure Melloihl mself has repeatedly prom
IN II. he would favor republican government;
but 40 confidence can be placed in that prom
tions with the i'm perialist party abroad.
Al, Minister Mendonca has never believed In
under any member Of the house O. OF BrsGanze
says that the Brazilian people are republicans.
hold during the four years OF its existence. In
case OF the Temporary success OF any imperial
list intrigue. there would DO n popular up
rising against II In every state of Brazil.
and sangunary revenge would be
taken upon the conspirators. The army
has stood faithful to the existin9 Gov
eminent under all circum stances. and has
promptly obeyed every order for service in
any field against any adversary. There is an
old grudge between the navy and the army.
and It is only q rortion OF the navy which.
under an ambitious Admiral. was led into the
revolt.
Should the revolt be shattered at last by the
guns OF the ships that have been hough in the
United States. Minister MendoncR would be-
the happiest OF the diplomatists in WASH
ington.