St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-12-12

ping Will Be Very Much Dis
turbed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE navy
department on Sunday received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Commander Pick
ing at Rio:
Ine Brazilian government has re.
quested consuls to warn vessels to move
from their present anchorage, and has
drawn line inside which it is danger
Gus to venture. This prevents the dis
charge of cargoes at wharves. Z
This is interpreted to mean that the
anchorage and the wharyes have come
within the line of fire of the forts and
Mello's ships, and 1t is not safe to come
within that line.
1t is not known how far this may in
terfere with the commerce of Rio. There
is some question as to the proper trahs-
lation as to the word given as wharves.
As given 1t seems to include, by impli-
cation. all the landing facilities of the
city. The navy department is left in
the dark as to the purpose of the order.
1t may be, it is suggested, that the cree
ton of a new battery is contemplated,
| which would make the present anchor
age dangerous.
The Brazilian revolution has assumed
new and much more serious aspect by
| the declaration of Admiral de Cana in
| favor of the revolution and restora
ton of the empire. Minister Mendonca,
| of Brazil, who has been most active in
assisting the Peixoto government, does
| not seek to beliCtle the seriousness of
De Gama's detection. 81 know Cana
personally and most Intimately" said
the minister, and l realize that he
| GIVES THE REBELS
power and prestige that they have
never before had. Although he is
rear admiral of the same rank as Mello,
yet De Cana is recognized as the most
popularand most able man in the navy.
The entire navy is likely TO follow De
Cana. for he has a controlling lnfluence
over most of the officers OF the navy,
and those who would not follow him
through respect would do so in fear of
| him.
The minister was asked what ele-
ments of strength were now commanded
by the reyolutionists. 4
admiral Cana has two protected
cruisers and two lesser war ships inside
the harbor of Rio," said he. adm iral
Mello has the ironclads AquidaDan and
Republlca outside the harbor. There are
a number of small ships which are
likely to follow De Gama's orders. IL
fact. the entire navy is likely to be con
centrated against the internal resources
and the army of Brazil" fa
Senor Mendonca said that De & ama's
declaration in favor OF restoring the
empire would probably stimulate the
exiled relics of the old empire &c
contribute large sums toward the res
toration.
"The pretender Is related to some o.
the oldest and wealthiest noble house:
in Europe" said he "Ehey will prob
ably come forward with money to sup.
ply food and ammunition for
THE NAVAL FORCES
of De Cana and Mello. There is a col
ony of old Brazilian imperialists al
Paris and another in Portugal. The
Bourbons of Spain are also related Il
the pretender. | have little doubt thai
Admiral de Cana had assurances in ad
vance from these wealthy and roya
sources before he declared for the EN-
pire. l know him to be an exceedingly
careful man-so much that he would bt
likely to take precautions to secure il
advance the cooperation of the i'm
perialIsts abroad. One thing is certain
however. and that is, a monarchy viii
never be restored in Brazil, as repub
lcan institutions are too firmly planted
to be shaken"
Senor Mendonca keeps informed b.
cable as to the whereabouts Of the ship
America and Nictheroy which recentl,
left New York for Brazil. He says tn,
America is undergoing repairs, but HI
will not disclose her whereabouts as
would bring down on her swarm 0
the ships which have now gone over t,
the rebels. His advices indicate tina
the Nictheroy is now off the coast 0
Brazil. A torpedo boat from England
is also due of the coast, but, with th
Brazilian navy practically unit in re
bellion, the minister thinks the NIcthe
roy and torpedo craft will keep out 0
the way of the big ironcladS.