New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-30
OPPORTUNITIES NEGLECTED.
THE UNITED STATES AND BRAZIL"
SOUTH AMERICANS ANXIOUS FOR CLOSER RELA
TONS WITH THEIR NORTHERN BROTHERS
DIR. TONNER's VIEWS.

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TONS WITH THEIR NORTHERN BROTHERS
DIR ToNNERs VIEWS.
| DR.. ]. A. Tonner. who left New-York In NO
vember. 1898, the steamer FL Cid. Subsequent!
made famous under its name OF the Nicthero! IN
connection with the South American troubles OF
year ago. returned to this country on Christmas
Eve nv tho South American steamer, Delcomyn.
The voyage OF the steamer occupied twenty 1--WE
days DR.. Tonner was. under President HART
sons Admnistre ton, an assistant-surGeoh al r>''
Island, and held that place until he accepted ser
vice on the Nictheroy. He was witness OF the
scenes associated with the voyage OF the Nctheroy
and ito tr,urnnh over the great warshp OF Admiral
Mello
! Dr. Tonner told a Tribune reporter. on his re-
turn. some OF his experiences. The crew. he s''''
was made up hastily at this harbor ana was CUM
posed OF men out OF employment and oil auVen-
turous spirit. As is well known. the hrst UNI
cul,ies were reported from Pernambuco. Al that
port arrangements made for the continuance
in the Brazilian service of the men VINO had oeeh
enlisted in New-York for service IN bsAai Oh ''e
Government Of Pexo.o. Rebellion existed on
the part OF some OF the more unprincipied' anu
| the mutneers were allowed TO return. not"'th-
standing tho mower of the Government 10 punish
them The sailors who remained said DR.. ron
ner received $500 bounty. and the offcers s',""
each, for three months in advance ana TINS Pei''
was understood to cover the time that they were
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mssioned officers. to the number OF ten accep'e"
the e, 900 bounty DR.. Tonner himself was one
OF the officers who were indisposed to accept .he
| S. 900 proposition the terms OF three-hoh'ns
limit inasmuch as he had accepted the service VIII"
a view to going through the war.
Dr. Tonner described the meeting OF the NC
theroy with the Aquidaban in much detail ana III,
tr;hu,ed 70 the big gun the first-named Vessei
moro valve through It's moral effect than IN us
actual discharges. He said that the ""s9"e
| weanon was fred only three times by way OF eA
per,ment In advance of possible action ana 'ha'
the faith of the officers was oased upon '"e ~
i've work Of the torpedoes
DIR Tonner witnessed the inauguration OF u'c
new President Prudent Moraes. on November To-
He said that the new Executive had the respec,
and confidence OF the people. and that ne assumed
Office with high appreciation OF the responsiveness
resting upon HIM 49,
The neople are tired Of war" said Or. Tonner;
obey desire neace The English. French, Germans
md Italians have control OF the commerce ana
tra nsportation OF the country and are pracu'a"E
doing the business for the people. II our country
would only realize the tremendous advantages 10
be gained by closer intercourse with the Sou'"
American people there would be deep satisfaction
On tho mart OF the latter With all the lines or
steamers carving the products 10 different paris
of the world in foreign hands, inc united states
an expect little. strange as II may SEEM 'e'e
Is not to-day United States bank In ei'her i''o
Jarciro Montevideo or Buenos AyreS. mt o"'
bankers in America have money stored away III
their vaults unemployed and bearing no interest
whatever English and European money Is belhe
loaned at the rate OF - per cent per annum on
Tic best OF security.
The European element IS not liked by the south
people while every adganG tv from S% nm
mercia population there suee ssleo, ~ ali
three a ae me d lSsa to
and OF arranging Tor an ihterna,'oa , 80 geo
S Wou uns take active part in max
Ing such an exhibit srand staSssine Closer reIa-
tons with the United States was lea to be,,eV We
from several nad a. be- .ns nreducsd having
the effect stimulating the people seneray IN ne
r Tonn ne Was asked What
was regarding the practical annImen o; b ,"T peopc
do not Ike T. at all and since the new iaW has so'
into operation the merchants seem TO DC d,sc9nt"s =
s so@d onae NOR muse his american spirit he
legislation OF this country az P%orh ard
South America decidedly iiheIent s.ril'', ~,
would ya So f sns and tp' hoped %e' Tor and
CLAIMING realize seems 10 nave pen nrinn;pIe Of
from sm Just e at ine fe rn n States aaG
southern Republic could have been most succ'S'-
'' Di. Tonner said the President vas especniyy
Impressed by the kindly disposition OK .he o.vn
10Y tho last eighteen months embroiei sonc o' me
best elements in South American poI'Ics Ine , peo
! rie generally gave him most cordial welcome upon
/ hts accession TO office. r &C.. 49,. .x..,
! az was present" said DR.. Tonner at his recep-
ton and noticed his manner toward the repr"sentd
ives Of different nations as they aplroa u - MN
To extend their congratulations. HIS i"ineaHoi was
6icn!eei and thoughtful TO extreme seriousness Hli
IL did me good his face brighten mp eni ms
vho.e manner change as the official reprrsen AT We
OF the United States and others anprofchcd hinI ~
smiled and. extending his hand TO the Mins;e' sad
warmly. 4 thank you and your grtat peope 10.
the generous support which YOU extended 10 az.
! He appeared more Interested IN that IArt al Inc
prograinme than In any other on this occasi, m
a further illustration" continued Dr Toner;
''of this strength Of feeling toward the Repuhc %
Brazil and that Of TIE United States vas AFFORDED
/ when the reception was given 70 the Uruguay ans
\ piece Of fireworks vas cor spcuous representing
the figure OF the Goddess OF Liberty standing IN
New York Harbor and the United states nag waved
on tie right side Of II and the nag OF Brazil on the
! left. the ensign Of Uruguay being less c7asncuou'
hal been Intended "a hr touched on on the Fourth
of July when the United States Meet was expect u
10 return but though the ships failed 10 appear. the
design was utilized on the principle OF the pay o.
/ ia nlc. being performed with Hamlet eft out.