The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-09

II is believed that an addition TO Mello's
! navy IS being fitted out In some IoIelSh
| port and that the new vessels VIII De
ready TO toin the revolutionists about
| the tine that the fleet OF the Government
OF Brazil, being fitted out in this country,
! reaches the scene Of action. Ihus lar
Mello has not in any way interfered
win our commerce. and an attitude
OF most perfect friendliness has been
! maintained by both the Governments
| and the revolutionlsts towards the
! United States. But the conflict VIII co"e
| when the Government fleet appears, and
the United States will then be compelled
to declare policy.
III the Triple Alliance keeps Its hands
off. the United States can do little else
but stand on guard and preserve neutral
ity. but IL there is any foreign interfer-
ence we will not remain passive. Pans
are being made IN anticipation OF the
most serious developments. II it becomes
necessary for the United States to use
force TO compel the recognition OF the
Monroe Doctrine, we will probably be
involved not with Germany alone, but
with the whole Triple Alliance. In that
event Russia Will take sides with the
United States.
The trouble I'm South America Is not
confined 70 Brazil, but Is brewing
throughout the Continent Other out
breaks are anticipated, and II is believed
tpat we may I'm a short time have trouble
on the Pacific coast TO occupy our atten-
ton. 1t is said that chile, having cleared
away the debris OF her recent war, Is
nreparing for trouble with some Of her
neiehbors. and the policy of the Chtean
Government Is, since our trouble, generally
hostile toward the United states. How far
the danger OF our becoming embroiled on
the Pacific coast OF South America can
rot vet be said, but considerable trouble
is apprehended.
Out Of all this grows the possibility Of
a change Of purpose on the part Of the
Administration In connection with the
Hawaii matter. The administration has rot
been in favor Of annexation Of Hawaii
heretofore. and the report OF Mr.. Blount
on the subject was in favor Of
protectorate and not annexation 1t
has been understood that Mr.. Cleveland
intended sending a message 20 Congress
during the special session in accordance
with the report made by Mr.. Blount.
u was deferred however. from doing
this at first by some general opposition
within the party, and finally postponed
the message altogether on account OF
further information and other develop
ments expected.
1t was at first expected that Mr. WINS
who YVES sent as Minister TO Honolulu 10
succeed Mr.. Blount, would act tnere
merely as minister, and no report from
him on the question Of annexation or
protectorate was required. Later, how
ever, there seems to have been change
of purpose and at this time a report
from Lr. Wits is awaited with consd-
era BILE interest by the Administration. lt
is conceived that there is a probability
that the report Of recent developments
which will come from Mr.. Willis may
change the attitude OF the Administration.
II is said that everything will depend on
the nature Of this report. but that it is
possible that It may be Of a character TO
lead Mr.. Cleveland 10 send TO the next
session of Congress a message favorable
to annexation, and entirely different from
the message he would have sent during
the special session.
The Administration IS now awaiting
with deep interest for further information
from Brazil, ellie and Hawaii, and IL
is probable that steps will be taken 10
discover II there is any warrant for the
belief that an addition 20 the naval force
OF the revolutionist Admiral Mello is being
fitted out ia a European Tort. Admiral
Walker will probably be detailed to take
command Of the United states naval
forces in the Brazilian waters 10 succeed
Stsnton.--Speciai TO the Philadelphia
Telegraph.