The evening world., 1893-12-19
BAKER NO MORE
Nictheroy Now Commanded by
Brazilian Capt, Nunez.
America Expected to loin Her at
Pernambuco o-Morrow.
Gunners from New York Probably
to Stay on the Dynamite Cruiser.


PERNAMBUCo. Brazil. Dec. 1a.-since
cabling you yesterday there has been
considerable change in the situation
here.
Capt. Baker. who left New York In
command of the Nictheroy. Is no longer
In charge Of the new Brazilian cruiser.
The officer in charge Of her now is Capt.
Aware Nunez. who a formerly In COM
mand OF the Brazilian warship Repub-
lica, and who is one OF the few " Of
ficers who remained loyal to President
Peixoto.
This change is a great disappointment
to the American portion of the crew Of
the Nictheroy. and has had a bad infu-
ence upon those who are inclined to con-
tinue the strike for an increase of wages
upon regularly entering the Brazilian
navy.
The fact that Capt. Nunez has as
sumed command of the Nictheroy has
caused many Of the Americans who
were still hesitating as to whether they
would or would not enter the Brazilian
navy at the same rate of wages as agreed
upon in New York to decide upon re-
turning to the United States.
IL ID ~ btOOu tIdt btiohb
ments are being held out to Capt. Baker.
in order to prevail upon him to serve as
second in command under the Brazilian
Captain. but the result is not generally
known at the time this despatch is sent.
1t seems certain, however. that the ma
jority of the guns crews which have
been so successfully trained since we
left New York will be prevailed upon,
by increased - or other induce
ments. to remain with the Nictheroy:
but as things look now 1t appears likely
that the fremen and stokers, as well
as a number of able seamen and ordi-
nary seamen from New York. will be
replaced by Brazilians or others who can
be picked up at this or other ports.
The second piece of important news
which the Associated Press correspond
ent N board the Nictheroy has just re-
ceived is to the effect that our consort,
the America, has arrived safely at Mar
anhao. the largest town and seaport Of
the State of Maranhao, in the northern
portion of Brazil.
We hear briefly that all is well on
hoard the America; but we have no
particulars regarding the accident which
happened to her.
Everybody is anxiously awaiting the
arrival of the America. which vessel Is
expected here tomorrow. 1t Is an
nounced hat the two vessels will almost
Immediately afterwards sail for Bahia
or some other port to the south of us,
where the two cruisers expect to receive
def: lite orders as to their future move
mehts.
II Ia Cnrranftv rannrfaI hara that "A
miral de Mello Is as well informed con-
corning the movements of the Nichteroy
and America as President Peixoto him
self.
Just as / close this despatch / hear a
rumor that there is trouble among the
crew of the America, similar to the
trouble existing among the crew Of the
Nichteroy. Should this be the case,
there may be some further delay in the
departure of the two cruisers SOUTH
ward, but we still expect TO see the
America here tomorrow or the day
after at the latest, and we shall feel
very much more confident OF success
whea our consort is at anchor near us.
Throughout yesterday we were taking
on board provisions. water and coal of
a character. apparently, very much In
ferior to what which We shipped In New
York.
As I have already cabled you. all is
quiet here and not much is known con-
corning the situation Of affairs at Rio
de Janelro. / have been unofficlally in
formed that II would be advisable for me
to abstain from touching upon the politi-
cal affairs OF Brazil; but I do not think
1 am mourning the danger OF having my
despatch suppressed when / say that
what little news has reached here seems
to Indicate that President Peixoto has
had some successes OF an important
nature, and that he expects his cause
will eventually triumph. The people
~hereabouts seem somewhat unconcerned
as to the result