The evening world., 1893-12-19
NO MORE
Niotheroy Now Commanded by
Brazilian Capt. Nunez.
America Expected to loin Her at
Pernambuco To- Morrow.
Gunners from New York Probably
to Stay on the Dynamite Cruiser.
Copyright, 1898, Associated Press. J

Copyright, 1898, Associated PreSD
PERNAMBUCo, Brazil. Dec. %Ia.-since
cabling you yesterday there has been
considerable change in the situation
here.
Capt. Baker, who left New York in
command of the Nictheroy, Is no longer
In charge OF the new Brazilian cruiser.
The officer in charge OF her now Is rapt.
Aware Nunez, who was formerly In COM
mand Of the Brazilian warship Repub-
lica, and who is one of the few naval Of
ficers who remained loyal to President
Peixoto.
This change is a great disappointment
to the American portion Of the crew of
the Nictheroy, and has had n bad inhu-
ence upon those who are inclined to con-
tinue the strike for an increase OF wages
upon regularly entering the Brazilian
navy.
The fact that Capt. Nune has as
sumed command of the Nicthcroy has
caused many Of the Americans who
were still h%esitating as TO whether they
would or would not enter the Brazilian
navy at the same rate of wages as agreed
upor in New York to decide upon re-
turning to the United States.
1t Is understood that strong induce
ments are being held out to Capt. Baker,
in order to prevail upon him to serve as
second In command under the brazilian
Captain, but the result Is not generally
known at the time this despatch liz sent.
1t seems certain, however. that the ma
jority Of the guns crews which have
been 80 successfully trained since We
left New York will be prevailed upon,
BY increased wag or other induce
ments, to remain with the Nictheroy
but as things look now 1t appears likely
that the flremen and stokers, as well
n q number OF able seamen and ordi.
nary Gamer from New York. will be
replaced by Brazilians or others who car
BE- picked up at this or other ports.
The second piece of important new
which the Associated Press correspond.
snt on board the Nictheroy has Just re.
ceived Is to the effect that our consort.
the America. has arrived safely at Mar.
anhao. the largest town and seaport OF
the State Of Maranhao, in the northern
.portion Of Brazil.
- We heal briefly that nll ls well or
hoard the America; but we have nc
particulars regarding the accident which
happened to her.
Everybody Is a%nxiously awaiting tn
arrival Of the America, which vessel Is
expected here tomorrow. 1t Is an.
nounce that the two vessels will almost
Immediately afterwards sail for Bahia
or some other port to the south of lis
where the two cruisers expect to receiv,
den. lite orders nj to their future move
mel. t.,
1t Is currently reported here that Ad
mirai de Mello Ia as we'll informed con
ceining the movements of the Nichtcro,
and America as President Peixoto him
self.
Just as l close this despatch I hear ;
rumor that there Is trouble among tn,
crew of the America. similar to tn,
trouble existing among the crew of tn,
Nichteroy. Should this be the case
there may be some further delay in tn,
departure of the two cruisers south
ward. but we still expect to see tn,
America here tomorrow or the dn.
after at the latest, and we shall Zee
very much more confident of success
wheel u consort Is at anchor near ,a.
Throughout yesterday we were taklni
on board provisions. water and COIL .
q character, apparently. very much in
fsrior to what which we shipped in N"v
York.
AS l have already cablcl you. all /
quiet here and not much "a known con
oerning the situation Of affairs at Il!
De Janeiro. I nave been unonlcialiy in
formed that II would be advisable for u,
70 abstain from touching upon tho prl.tl
al affairs of Brazil; but | do not thin'
I an mourning the danger Of having M
despatch suppressed when | say TIA
what little news has reached mere seer:
TO indicate thai President Prixoto h
had some successes of an importa'
nature. and that he expects his caus
will eventually triumph. The poop,
hereabouts seem somewhat unconcerne
a. to the result
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