Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-20
MElLO'S PROCLAMATION
Supposed to Have Been the Restoration Of
the Brazilian Empire
The Revolt Was Planned I'm Europe-
Probable Action of the United
States I'm the Matter.

Although the State Department has re-
ceived no information TO that effect. the re-
port that Admiral Mello has proclaimed the
restoration of the empire in Brazil finds
general credence in diplomatic circles here,
as logical sequence of the situation.
Great interest is manifested in the course
OF action by the United States. Immediate
action is expected as soon as Minister
Thompson notifies the State Department Of
the alleged proclamation.
1t has been known in well-informed cir
cles from the outset that II was the object
Of Mello to restore the empire. Imperialists
In Brazil have been almost confined to the
navy. and had they had a leader in 1889
the navy would not have Joined with the
army in overthrowing the empire.
How the Revolt Was Planned.
The revolt of the navy was planned In
concert with Brazilians in Europe and
members Of the Bourbon family, to which
Count dEu belongs. naval commission
sent to Europe to contract for the repairs
or war ships and for new men-of-war took
part in the conspiracy. The Benjamin
Constant and the Riachuelo, two Of the
best fronclads of Brazil, whose officers
could not be trusted by the conspirators
were sent &c Toulon, where the repairs
could be delayed many months.
All the money for the rebels and the sup
plies have been provided by imperialst
Brazilians living in Paris and Lisbon and
by the Bourbon family. The reason the
proclamation by Mello was not made SOON
er is supposed to be a fear that the United
States government would interfere TO pre-
vent the re-establishment of an empire.
When all attempts to secure recognition OF
belligerent rights by the United States
failed, then Mello in desperation proclaimed
the empire.
No Interference by European Govern
ments.
1t is said that there will be no interfer-
ence by any European government should
the United States take action. II was sup
posed that Germany might favor the res
toration of the empire. bat the torpedo
boats bought in Germany by agents OF
President Peixoto were allowed TO sail
from Kiel Saturday for Brazil without the
least objection.
One of the largest manufacturers of tor
pedoes in Austria has refused to sell NUM-
tons of war to Brazil. This action is sup
posed to reflect the sentiment in Austria
1t is strongly against the republic and in
favor of a monarchy in Brazil
Rumor TO the United States Action.
There is an impression in some quarters
that the United States will not allow the
rebel fleet to leave the Bay of Rio. but will
advise Mello through the commander OF
| its feet to submit and save life and prop
erty thus putting an end to further dis
| turbance of commerce. II he refuses and
/ attempts to leave Rio bay the decks OF
| the United States war ships will be cleared
| for action.
This is a sample of some Of the current
| reports on the subject. and in the present
| temper of the State Department officials
over the Hawaiian contretemps II Is i'm
possible to get any more reliable informa-
| ton.
Discredfted at the State Department.
A Star reporter was informed at the State
| Department today that several kilograms
| have been received from Minister Thompson
at Rio within the past few days in regard
to the situation in Brazil. which are princi-
pally remarkable for an entire absence OF
| all reference to Admiral Mello's alleged
proclamation for the restoration of the
| monarchy. This fact is accepted at the
! State Department as a reasonably good In
dication that no such action has been taken
| by the insurgent admiral.
Admiral Stanton's Route Home.
| The Navy Department is not surprised al
| the non-arrival of Admiral Stanton. who
was relieved from command OF the South
Atlantic station, on the Belgian steamer
| which has just reached New York. The ad.
| miral was instructed to make his way home
| by the most direct route, and this is by way
| of Europe, so il is expected that the first
| news of his movements will be the an
nouncement of his arrival in England.