The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-03
THE REBELLION IN BRAZIL.
Sympathy Of the United States Govern
ment with President Pei1oto.


WASHINGTON. Nov There is good
ground FOR the statement that the sympa-
thles Of the United states government are
with.the government OF Brazil, which IS
now engaged in a conflict with the rebel
Admiral Mello. Rumors have been In
circulation here for several days TO the
effect that this government mad dlscoV-
cred chat some foreign power, probably
England. was supporting Mello In his
rebellion, and that the willingness or the
United States authorities 20 see munl-
lions OF war on which they had options
30 TO Brazil had its origin IN their desire
10 checkmate the plans Of Engiand or
whatever foreign power was helping Mel
10.
II may be stated on authority that the
United States government has believed
Aello was receiving financial assistance
from some European source. The govern
ment has satisfied itself that Great Bri-
tain is not that source. despite the alleged
declarations Of the British minister at
Rio Janerio to the effect that his govern
mant would be glad to see monarchy
re-establshed
The State Department has assurances
that neither England nor any one in Eng
land is helping the rebel admiral, nor
does the United States government beileVe
any foreign power, as power, IS con-
tributing money or munitions TO the in
surrectionist cause. II any foreign gov
erRmen5 were taking sides IN the war IN
Brazil with a view 10 seating on the
throne OF that country one Of its subjects
or a member Of its royal family, 1t Is safe
10 say that the United States would OBJ
ject. The fact that inquiries in this direc-
ton have been made shows the zeal OF
the administration in the protection OF
American interests.
While it is not believed that any Euro
pean government Is helping Admiral
Mello. there Is good reason for the belief
that he is being assisted by persons I'm
Europe. principally in Austria, who are
influenced thereto, no doubt, 10y the hope
that a young prince OF the house Of Don
Pedro, nephew Of the late Emperor,
may be seated upon the throne as re-
suit Of Melo's ASSAULTS upon the republic.
This young man IS now an officer in the
Austrian army, and is said to have many
rich and powerful connections I'm that
country. He IS also intensely ambitious.
1t is true tnat the sympatnies OF the
administration are with the government Of
President PcixOtO, and. without taking
open measures 10 express It's sympathy
the United States government is glad
10 forego fits option upon the destroyer
and the dynamite gun IN order that those
munitions may fall into the hand Of the
Brazilian government 10 be used against
the insursent fleet.
Affairs in Brazil. according TO the view
taken by the United States government,
win very soon reach a crisis The two
principal ships Of the Brazilian navy are
the Auuideban and her sister ship, the
Rachuello The former is now Ia Brazil
ian waters-Adm.ral Mello's feeship
The latter Is, or was a few days ago,
at TOulOn receiving new boilers. In two
or three weeks this armored cruiser
vessel 81 great power, IS expected az RIO
Janeir0. President Peixoto has confident
~ claimed this ship and its commander
as loyal 10 the government, but IT Is
apparent the Washington government
has hints TO the contrary
II is believed here there is great dan
ger that the Rachuello viii join her sister
ship i'm the rebellion, and If this shall
prove 10 be the case the insurgent Meet
is likely TO prove stronger than the
navy which the Brazilian government is
improvising 10 meet Il. The Rachuello,
according to the Washington view is
likely TO turn the scale OF battle one way
or the ether II It casts its lot with the
insurgent and there appears danger or
the overflow Of the republic, there are
strong reasons for believing that the
United States government VIII interfere
espeeialIy g there appears 20 be danger
that the success OF MellO means the
establishment Of a monarchy in case
the conflict continues for some time with
out either side gaining advantage inter
ference by joint action of the United
States and Great Brltian IN the interest
Of commerce is not Impossible.
Continuance Of Meuo's insurrection
almost entirely destroys commerce with
the chief country OF South America. 1t
inIicts untold losses upon business men
and shining IN the hemspheres. Admiral
Nfello as vet has no international re-
cognition. and though he has set up pa
per government ii has no status IN the
eyes Of the powers.
II e predicted that forbearance VIII
soon cease TO be n virtue and Admiral
Meno IS in danger Of being declared
nitrate by the United states ana Great
Britain and OF determination as such'
Great Britain is more interested IN Bra
lillian commerce than the Onlteo states
the English Investments I'm that country
r,npinc into hundreds OF millions OF
mounds sterling. That Engiand rs asur IN
the matter is shown by the frequent
,.iei,s which sir Julian Pau' cefo'o mas
paid recently 10 the state Department:
There are good reasons for the belief
that the two governments are in accord
as to the desirablnty OF suppresslns
Mello II his insurrection does not soon .o
rise 10 the dignity Of rebellion. Inc
naval strength Of the United states IN
Brazilian waters will be Increased very
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