The evening world., 1893-12-19
CApT.BAKER NO MORE
Niotheroy Now Commanded by
Brazilian Capt. Nunez.
America Expected to loin Her at
Pernambuco Tomorrow.
0unners from New York Probably
to Stay on the Dynamite Cruiser.
Copyright, 1893. Associated Press. J

Copyright. 1898. Associated Press.)
PERNAMBUCo. Brazil. Dec. 1s.-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.
Alvaro Nunez, who was formerly in COM
mand Of the Brazilian warship Repub-
lica, and who is one of the few naval Of
hcers who remained loyal to President
Peixoto.
This change is a great disappointment
to the American portion Of the crew Of
the N,ctheroy, and has had a bad inlu-
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 h~esitating 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.
1t Is understood that strong induce
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 traine since we
left New York will be prevailed upon,
by Increased wages or other induce
ments, to remain with the Nictheroy;
but as things look now 1t appears likely
that the firemen and stokers. as well
as a number of able seamen and ordi-
nary Gamer 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 on board the Nictheroy has just re-
ceived is to the effect hat our c%onsort.
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
board 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 that 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
meLts.
1t Is currently reported here that Ad-
miral de Mello is as well informed con-
ceining the movements of the Nichtcroy
and America as President Peixoto him
self.
Just as 1 close this despatch l hear n
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
When u consort is at anchor near us.
Throughout yesterday we were taking
on board provisions, w"ter and coal Of
a character, apparently. very much in
ferior to what which We shipped in New
York.
AS 7 have already cahled you. all is
quiet here and not much Is known con-
cerning the situation of affairs at Ri1
de Janelro. I a been unoflcially in,
formed that 1t would be advisable for me
70 abstain from touching upon the pol,ti.
cal affairs of Brazil: but l DE- not think
I am mourning the danger OF having my
despatch suppressed when l say tina,
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 u%nconcerned
a. to the result