New-York tribune., 1894-01-07
THEY MUST STAND ALOOF.
THE UNITED STATES CANNOT INTERVENE
TO END TIE BRAZILIAN TROUBLES.
INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO CAPTAIN PICKING;
AFTER A CONFERENCE BETWEEN
THREE CABINET OFFICERS-
COPlOUS ADvICES
FROM RIO.
icy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBrNR.1

tBf IElEGEIPH TO TIE TE!BtNE1
Washington Jan 6-Telegrams Of importance
relating to the Brazilian situation are still fre-
quently exchanged between Captain Picking and
the authorities here. Within the last few days
! kilograms of nearly 1000 words in cipher costing
i'll all about $500. have been received from Cap
tain Picking. Early this morning cipher tele-
gram of 25O words. which amounted to 1000
words when translated into English. reached
Secretary Herbert from Captain Picking. In the
message Captain Picking gave a detailed ac-
count OF the present situation at Rio. lie de-
scribed accurately the strength Of the forces Of
the Government and the insurgents the recent
successes and losses of each. and gave his opin-
ion as TO the probable outcome Of the difficulties
Detailed information to Captain Picking's ad-
vices are withheld from the public There is no
doubt however, that Captain Picking asks in
his last message for further instructions as to
his future policy and movements. Secretary
Herbert said this afternoon that he had received
additional important advces from Captain Pick
ing. but that he was not at liberty to disclose their
import On several occasions in the afternoon
Secretaries Gresham and Herbert We're in con-
sultaton at the State Department on the Brazil
ian question
Late this afternoon another long message
from the President to Captain Picking was put
in cipher by the attaches of the Bureau of Navi-
CATION. and sent by wire to Rio Although the
contents or the message like that OF all recent
advices To and from Rio. kept from the
public. II is known that the President impressed
upon Captain Picking the Importance of observ-
ing strict neutrality in all Of his actions with
the contending parties in the brazilian revo-
luton and of keeping aoof from any alliances
with other foreign naval and diplomatic repre-
sentatives at Rio. This message Is probably
the result of the conference between Secretaries
Gresham and Herbert and Attorney General
Olney at the Navy Department late yesterday
afternoon.
It IS learned to-day that at the conference the
principal question discussed was whether or not
this country could consistently show any active
interest in bringing about settlement Of exist
ing difficulties in Brazil. II was the unanimous
opinion Of the officials that the proper policy
To be followed would not permit the United
States 10 engage in any movement looking 10
the forcing Of an ending Of the rebellion. The
Monroe doctrine prevented interference on the
part or this country. just II prohibited for
e1gn intervention In the premises. That an in
surrection Of serious proportions which affected
injurously the commerce Of the United States
existed IN Brazil was unfortunate but that fact
did not warrant this country TO take steps
which would force n settlement of existing diff
fcultes for by doing 50 action which would not
be tolerated on the part Of foreign power
would be necessary. II would not do for this
country 10 insist upon one rule for foreigners
and follow another itself. 1t IS learned definitely
that the President Is giving personal atten-
ton To the Brazilian question. Every message
received from Captain Picking is sent TO the
White House as soon as translated. Many II
not all OF the replies sent TO such messages are
framed by the President.
From all that can be learned Captain Picking
has practically taken charge Cf the Diplomatic |
correspondence at Rio. Messages are OCCASION
ally received from Minister Thompson by Secre-
tary Gresham, but The important adviccs are re-
ceived from and sent to Captain Picking. L. re- |
ports are true. Minister Thompson alarmed the !
authorities unnecessarily time ago and |
lately his messages have been few and very brief.
Presumably he has been Informed by Secretary /
Gresham that the Administration looks to Cap !
tain Picking for both routine ana special mes |
sages. From al that is said at the Navy be- |
partment. Captain Picking is showing much zeal /
and good Judgm mt in the performance e his |
important duties.