The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-10-26
ADMIRAL STANTON REMOVED
,,pr PICKING IN COMMAND OF OUR
FLEET AT RIO JINEIRO.

..-,,,, stnnton's Salute to the Flag or
A.u,rnI NeIio Considered by the Pre.i-
An. and Secretary Herbert as nm Un.
,,.,dIy Act Toward n Friendly Power
-rh,. Country VIII on.r nm Apology.
WARRINGTON. Oct. 25.-Secretary Herbert
,..,rsd to. day to his great surprise that Acting
o., Admiral stanton. com mandinR the United
et.tes feet In brazilian waters. had saluted
~. ,sbel Admiral. For this act OF discourtesy
s.,.,d n friendly nation Secretary Herbert,
.t.r consulting with the President and secre-
.s,y Of state. ordered Rear Admiral Stsnton's
S.,schment Commodore Stanton 10 ordered
otprn over the command OF his squadron to
can't, Picking. the next In rank.
Thu perem ptory removal OF Commodore and
Aot,ne Rear Admiral Stanton from the COM
usnd OF the South Atlantic station was one OF
the most startling surprises ever experienced
I, Washington official life. and for time It
almost obscured the interest in the silver
6ebt. President Cleveland took action after
along conference with the Secretaries OF State
and the Navy and when put In possession OF
all the facts and also OF such further informa-
finn A Senior Mendonc8. the Brazilian Min
ister in Washington. was able to furnish. Tho
on3ch order was made public by Secretary
Herbert in the following memorandum:
In reply TO q telegram of Inquiry the Navy De.
p.rtmsns learned BY authority late to-day. by tele
nam nom Near AuS' . ~ command OF
10 unnea s'"'' ,. n -, -, ss . .se,re
mM W. .nS,,. m. in,uresn, n.., T,,. .a,n,.
Nn,u,h,r,.a by any instructions the Admiral had
,,e,y.d 1t was an unfriendly act toward friendly
poy.r and the Secretary of the Navy after consulting
with the President and tho Secretary of State issued
order detaehins Admiral stanton from command Of
bis squadron and turning " over 10 Cap f'ck'ns'
m'n'1' om''f IN RANK
In the early morning State and Navy Depart
ment officials were incrsdulous rs to the pos
Siblity OF there being any truth in the report
published In the Berlin Norddeutsche Zet'tno.
Commodore Stanton had been specially Sc
lscted for this post c. duty because no was
considered to possess in prominent degree
those qualifications OF GOODNESS and discretion
which fitted him to deal with the revoluti onary
conditions prevailing In the various countries
to which his assignment would naturally call
him. As one OF tho highest officers In the SER
vice. who himself probably influenced In no
small degree Commodore Stanton's appoint
mcnt, remarked to-day. This matter Is as
much surprise to me as q slap In the face
would be-
The rotations OF the United States to the
recognized Government OF Brazil were such
Of high rank and experience would 60 out OF
his way to give official salute and recognition
toths commander OF naval force avowed!y
ininsurrection against the Government and
actually engaged In bombarding the national
capital II was recalled that when the Bra
hlnn monarchy, was overthrown our Govern
nent through Minister Adams. was the first
toieeoenize the provisional Government estab-
hshed BY the republic. Both houses OF Con-
gross on Feb ~ 1870. passed resolution
eoneratulating tho people OF Brazil on their
Just and neaceable assumption OF the powers.
duties. and responsibilities OF sef-govern-
.-hsnk based upon tho lroe consent OF tho gov
Nred"
Our friendly interest In tho young republic
sasso powerful factor In securing Its recog-
milton BY other powers that In October. 1870.
Just three years ago. brazil sent squadron.
consisting OF the armored cruiser Aduldaban
anu other vessels to New York harbor to re-
turn the visit Of friendship and congratulatlon
mado By the United States Squadron OF EVolu-
nom In Kio Janeiro In June and July proceed
ing.
"hcn. therefore. Secretary Herbert to-day
received through Secretary Gresham informa-
uon that the brazilian Minister reported the
etory OF Admiral stanton's salute to tho rebel
Aamirars nag to be correct. there was Joint
W eS0eAS'AeS es'AN pioSoeohsS 49,
hedlplomatic room. and the conclusion was
reached that Commodore Stanton's act was 80
contrary to tho requirements OK the case as to
eau Tor prompt rebuke and reparatlon. With
.ns conclusion in mind Secretary Herbert at
ioeiock. went over to the White House to con-
eaH 'he resident who. on learning the facts.
Immediately coincided with the views OF the
secretary OF State and Mr. Herbert. and au-
norlzed the issue OF the order OF suspension.
capt Henry F. Picking OF the Charleston.
VINO relieves Commodore Stanton is also an
omcer OF experience. He has with him tho
erulssr Newark. Capt. silas Casey. and In three
Gays from now should be Joined by the De-
uole Commander Willard Il. Brownsop.
secretary Herbert was unwilling to speak IS
0vhat further action would be taken In Com
= modore stanton's case. but 1t Is supposed
soaH martial Will result His successor In
command u the South Atlantic station will
.os DO :''Tmined upon hastily. but It Is
~oaght 1t Will probably be Commodore Rich
ard W. Ieade. now on duty as q member OF