The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-30
HANDS OFF BRAZIL.
WILL ALLOW NO IN
TERFERENCE.
Peixoto's Downfall Is Expected and
American Citizens VIII he Protected
In Life and Propcrty-Engiand To
Build Docks ut Gibraltar.

WASHINGTON, Dec el.-Lively times
are expected soon in Brazil. IL the in
formation of the state department is
correct the Peixoto government is tot
tering on the brink with the chances
nine to one in favor of its topping
over. In that event there will be
fierce civic strife in all parts OF the re-
public. Such, at least, is the belief
of the state department, based on
what has followed in other
South American countries when
their governments have been over
thrown. 1t is feared that Rio Janeiro
will then be the scene of real battle
beside which the present struggle will
be as zephyr TO tornado. The lives
and property of Americans. as well as
other foreigners, will be in great
danger. To protect American in
terests Secretary Gresham has re-
quested the secretary of the
navy 10 order the United States
steamer New York and other Ameri-
can men-of-war 10 sail to Rio with all
possible speed 10 strengthen the Amer
lean fleet already in those waters.
There is, however, another reason for
having large fleet in that port 1t
is the possibility of some European
government taking hand in
Brazilian affairs and assisting to
restore the monarcy. If the
Braziliars wish monarchy they
can have one without word of
objection from this government The
Brazilians are the people of the coun-
try and can have any kind of gov
crnment they desire. 1t is not thought
that any European government will
interfere, but the state department
has information that there is posi-
bility of such interference. The in
formation came yesterday. Immedi-
ately upon its receipt Secretary
Gresham bcstirred himself, and the
orders to the New York and other
United States n-of-war were the re-
suit.
There is no member OF the cabinet
greater believer in the Monroe doc
trine than Secretary Gresham. The
secretary is determined that, so long
as he is at the head of the state depart
ment. the doctrine shall be respected
The President indorses him in his posi-
ton, and any European govern
ment which may think to
profit by interfering in Brazil
may count on being checked
at the outset by the governments feet,
and that further insistance will be
regarded as n tantamount to a declar-
alton of war There Is belief that
this country is not ready for war. Per
haps not, but it will take precious lit
tie time to get ready. The Brazilian
matter was discussed at length at the
cabinet meeting Yesterday and it was
the unanimous voice of the members
that European governments must keep
heir hands off.
There are many proofs at hand show
ing that the European diplomats and
naval officers stationed here are aiding
in n secret manner the cause of the IN
surgents Their object is to upset the
American reciprocity treaty and divert
the trade TO European merchants. The
insurgents have recaptured Ilka do
Governador. an important stronghold
eight miles distant.
PERNAMBUCo, Dec. 2l.-The Brazilian
cruiser, America, on its way TO Rio
Janeiro to engage Admiral Mello's
fleet, has arrived here
NEW YORK, Dec. 2I.-Georgc i. Bovn-
ton, the American who was captured
in Rio harbor while attempting to blow
up Admiral Mello's flagship and subse-
quently returned to the United States.
was released on parole by Admiral
Gherardi.
The cruiser New York will bc dry
dockea and painted and repaired 1t
is believed she will then go to Rlo.Ja